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If you ever visit the beautiful land of Argentina, the eighth-largest country in the world, you will have face a serious dilemma because of the sheer number of places that you can go to!From the grassy pampas located in Central and Northern Argentina to the lively bustling atmosphere of the capital city of Buenos Aires, each place offers experiences more unique and enriching than the last.You will also find Mount Aconcagua, the tallest mountain of Argentina when you visit here....

cat walking on outdoor furniture in the sun; how to keep cats cool in the summer with feline fine logo Credit: Nils Jacobi / Getty The temps are rising, and it can only mean one thing—the long days of summer are here. While our canine pals frolic in sprinklers and bask on SUPs, what’s a cat to do but seek out the coolest corner of the bathroom floor? This summer, give your favorite feline something to purr about with a sweet escape from the heat....

MLB cardboard pets Cardboard cutouts of Los Angeles Dodgers fans' dogs and cats take in an August game at Dodger Stadium. | Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images In normal times (remember those?), the dog days of summer meant major league ballplayers were entering months of scant off days and sticky temperatures. This year, it’s a little different. The Major League Baseball season, shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been underway for only a month—without fans in the stands....

Many people often misinterpret the terms venomous and poisonous and when we talk about the term venomous, this means an animal bite that leaves its toxins in the body.The term poisonous however should be used for animals that unload those toxins instead of injecting them. The term poisonous is rightly used for animals that we eat and then get poisoned not by getting stung by them but by consuming them, and such animals often live in the sea such as the box jellyfish....

Teething is a normal process that all kittens go through. While most kittens are very brave about teething, others need some extra comfort during this life stage. My Kitten Is Losing Her Teeth…Is That Normal? Yes! Between about three and six months of age, your kitten will lose her deciduous (or “baby”) teeth as her adult teeth come in. The teeth you find will be tiny, and often are just a hollow shell....

It’s not just Baby Boomers who are searching for the perfect place to live out their Golden Years. Many of our four-legged-friends are looking for loving senior homes too—especially for mature pups coming from surrendered homes or shelters. The hard truth is that oftentimes senior dogs are overlooked at shelters and rescues for a variety of reasons, from health concerns to “new puppy fever,” when they gravitate toward younger pups who are also available for adoption....

Jellyfish are primitive creatures; they have existed on our planet for millions of years.Jellyfish are called so because their bodies are typically gelatinous and jelly-like. They are primarily made up of water and protein of about 95% and 5%, respectively.Jellyfish belong to the phylum Cnidaria and the class Scyphozoa of the animal kingdom. Different species of it vary in size and weight. Some species are as small as a human thumbnail, while some are as long as 6-7 ft (1....

twelve cat head shots in checkerboard treatment Credit: Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong Whether they’re a purrbox who’s happiest in your lap or an independent kitty who prefers to curl up just out of reach, every cat owner quickly notes—and is likely entertained by—their cat’s distinct personality. But as obvious as certain behaviors and characteristics might be, feline friends are, by nature, a bit more mysterious than their canine counterparts. That’s why it can be helpful to take their zodiac sign into consideration....

Ludwig van Beethoven, the German composer, was the most acclaimed musical prodigy in western musical history.Beethoven is also a popular pianist who redefined the piano sonatas. His compositions of piano sonatas are still contemplated as some of the greatest performed classical music today.In the German city of Bonn, Ludwig van Beethoven was born into a musical family. His birth date is unknown, but he was baptized on Dec 17, 1770. His parents are Maria van Beethoven and Johann van Beethoven....

When you bring home a puppy it’s like you get two new friends—your four-legged furbaby and your veterinarian. Between vaccines and nail trims, procedures and preventatives, your vet plays a pretty big role in you and your pet’s life—both when your dog is young and as he ages. But we can’t take our vets home, and they can’t always be there to tell us what we’re doing right (or wrong) for our canine companions....

Whether you choose to saute some baby spinach with olive oil or have some savoy spinach in a salad, this vegetable will help you!Spinach has many benefits. This vegetable can help in maintaining eye health, healthy bones, and preventing heart disease!This magical food contains many nutrients which can be very helpful for your body. This iron-rich food is everyone’s favorite because it adds taste and health benefits at the same time....

The Aral Sea is an endorheic salt lake between Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda and Aktobe districts and Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan independent territory.The Aral Sea, once the world’s fourth-largest lake, is now recognized as one of the world’s worst ecological disasters.The Aral Sea drainage basin comprises Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The Syr Darya and the Amu Darya rivers supply it, reaching the Sea from the north and south, respectively. If you love learning about nature and other fun things about the water bodies in the world - then you’ll love reading about the Aral Sea!...

Florida state legislature has designated an official state bird as well as a state animal for Florida.There are several endangered species also living in Florida state, which is protected by the state legislature. This state has habitats that are perfect for a range of Florida state animals.The range of wildlife residing in Florida state includes mammals, reptiles, birds, marine animals, and invertebrates. Some of these are native to Florida, while others are non-native wildlife species....

The Cape petrel (Daption capense), also known as Cape pigeon, pintado petrel, or Cape fulmar, is a species of seabird commonly found in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. They are migratory seabirds and tend to travel a lot. Because of this, they are not endemic to one location. The Cape petrel is a member of the Daption genus and the Procellariidae family. These birds are divided into two subspecies, including Daption capense from sub-antarctic islands and Daption capense australe from the New Zealand sub-antarctic islands....

Have you ever heard of a dusky flycatcher (Empidonax oberholseri)? A dusky flycatcher is a small passerine bird species that belong to the flycatcher family. They are insectivorous birds that are usually seen in southern Arizona, Washington, California, Texas, and Mexico. The genus Empidonax contains a number of species, and it isn’t easy to differentiate between these species. They can be distinguished by their voice, range, and habitat. These birds are also known as the American dusky flycatcher and belong to the family of Tyrant Flycatchers....

Dynamoterror dynastes, a dinosaur that existed 78 million years ago during the Campanian stage of the Late Cretaceous, is one of the most famous tyrannosaurs. The name ‘Dynamoterror’ has a combination of Greek and Latin words. This naming was done quite recently, in 2018, by Andrew McDonald, one of the discoverers of this dinosaur, along with Douglas Wolfe.The fossil remains of this dinosaur species have been recovered from New Mexico and consist of frontal bones, other skull elements, and so on....

A musk deer species, the Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) is primarily found in the mountain range of the central Himalayas. Earlier, the species was considered a subspecies of the Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) and it is now also known as a white-bellied musk deer.These deer are generally sandy brown and their average weight and length are 24-40 lb (11-18 kg) and 34-39 in (86-100 cm), respectively. Their limbs and rumps are generally dark in color, while the ventral side of their body ranges from white to gray....

Horses have been the traveling companion of man for the longest time. There is a small population who live in the wild known as feral horses, but most of the breed is domesticated now. The only true wild species now remaining are endangered Przewalski’s horses. They are known for their speed, grace, sense of balance, and strong fight or flight response. There are 300 breeds of horses today in the world....

For time immemorial, breeds of dogs resulting from the mixing of two breeds have been a source of joy for all dog lovers. Some mix breeds turn out to be extremely amiable while some can be big, bad and mean. The huskita is a classic example of a loving and friendly dog. It is the result of the reproduction of a Siberian Husky and an Akita. The huskita is also, sometimes, referred to as the Siberian Akita....

Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection talks about how organisms evolve to adapt to their natural habitats. In his book ‘On the Origin of Species’, Charles Darwin explained how organisms evolved with the inheritance of certain characteristics at a genetic level over a period of time. He came up with this theory when he visited the Galapagos island and observed that the differences in the beaks of finches, the birds residing on that island, as a result of the change in their diet and habitat....