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Meyerasaurus, with the type species Meyerasaurus victor, is an Extinct marine reptile. Meyerasaurus victor was found in 2010, near Harpoceras elegantulum-falciferum ammonoid subzones, located around southwestern Germany. The reptile initially found its place in the plesiosaurus species of the marine creature, later in the ‘wonder reptile’ species of Thaumatosaurus, and at last, the Rhomaleosauridae. Meyerasaurus facts speak of its diverging history with other aggressive and predatory dinosaurs. Fun Meyerasaurus Facts For Kids...

The Mnyamawamtuka is a newly discovered dinosaur that is known from the partial skeleton of a single holotype excavated from the Galula Formation of southwest Tanzania. Previously, most of the titanosaurs were identified from South America. The dinosaur was a titanosaur, a group of large sauropods that lived on earth during the Cretaceous period. The dinosaur fossil was found in 2004 near the Mtuka River Valley. The excavation process continued from 2005 to 2008 and later it became one of the best-preserved fossils of early titanosaurs in Africa....

North American black bears, with the scientific name Ursus americanus, are one of the most common and widespread species of bears found throughout the United States. The North American black bear (Ursus americanus) are a gigantic species of animal, with the highest body mass ratio. They also have a wide range of intelligence and reasoning. North American black bears have the lowest reproductive rate, but their population is increasing due to the safeguards that have been taken up for their preservation by the North American Black Bear Center....

Have you ever heard of the name Northern Stargazer (Astroscopus guttatus)? A Northern Stargazer is a fish that is strange looking and has got some special abilities. Do you know why they are called the monsters of the sea? Because the mouth and eyes are located on the top of these medium-sized fishes and face upwards! Stargazers are extremely poisonous and can be dangerous in some cases. Their habitat is in sandy bottoms and coastal waters....

The animals being discussed today are southern pied crow (Corvus albus) birds from the Corvidae family, genus Corvus, and class Aves. Found mainly in the continent of Africa, they are members of the crow family. These birds have a black and white body with a black colored beak. The number of different cousins that these pied crow birds have is mind-boggling but is surely worth exploring. So, here are some fascinating African pied crow facts for you to explore....

The pigeon, or Columbidae, are wild or feral species of birds with soft round bodies and a round tail with different color patterns and patches. A rock pigeon is believed to be one of the most common types of pigeon.A rock pigeon generally lives in urban settings and has adjusted itself with other feral and urban animals. A rock pigeon is quite strong and can survive harsh city conditions. Rock pigeons can generally be found in America and Europe in huge quantities flying all over the city....

The scimitar oryx, also called the Sahara scimitar oryx, Sahara oryx, or the scimitar horned oryx gets its name because of its distinct horns. Earlier these charismatic antelope species roamed freely in large herds all across North Africa. They are well adapted to the desert heat.Scientifically known as Dammah scimitar, this horned oryx are antelopes with long, slightly curved horns. They have beautiful white coats with brown markings on the neck and the chest....

If you’re a dog lover, you would love to know about the Shih Tzu dog breed. Shih Tzus, as most claim, do not originate from China but rather from Tibet. Shih Tzus are actually toy dogs because of their small size. They do not grow anywhere close to big dog breeds, weighing between 9-16 lb. The best feature for which these dogs are famous is their beautiful coat and adorable face....

Walruses, also known as Odobenus rosmarus, are marine mammals like seals which are generally found in the Arctic sea. There are two subspecies of this species, Atlantic walrus(Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) and Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens). They can be further divided into male and female walruses, both genders have long elongate tusks that hang downwards. With a round head and small eyes and quill-like whiskers, their skin is one to to inches thick....

The water buffalo, also known as the domesticated water buffalo or the Asian water buffalo, originates from India, China, and Southeast Asia. In the present day, these water buffalos can be found across Australia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa. There are two different types of water buffalos which are categorized based on behavioral and other criteria: the river buffalo, which is mainly found in India, and towards the Balkans, Italy, and Egypt, and the swamp buffalo, which ranges from Assam to China, and is found throughout South Asia....

What is a water vole? Voles or water vole (Arvicola amphibius) are also known as water rats because of the great degree of resemblance in appearance to brown rats. Populations of water voles or water rats are known to be found residing in underground burrows created near grassy river banks as well as areas near a source of water to take care of their dietary requirements. On an average these creatures can grow up to a length ranging between five to seven in but their tails are usually almost half the length that of rat....

The white admiral butterfly is a species of butterfly endemic to the continent of North America, mainly the countries of America and Canada. The white admiral butterfly lives in woodlands mainly and also on forest edges and even roadsides. The white admiral is synonymous with the red-spotted purple or the red-spotted admiral butterfly and they are collectively referred to as the Limenitis arthemis species. These two subspecies however are known to indulge in one of nature’s most significant hybridization processes....

White storks are beautiful, large white birds. Primarily carnivorous, these birds are usually found near freshwater sources, be it ponds, rivers, or pools. These birds travel long distances when they migrate.This large bird has two subspecies under it; the Ciconia ciconia ciconia, which breeds mainly in Europe, Africa, and Asia predominantly, as well as Ciconia ciconia asiatica, which are slightly larger than the previous subspecies, and breed in Turkestan and spend cold winters in regions between Iran to India....

Xinjiangtitans are possibly one of the longest sauropods to have walked this Earth.The Xinjiangtitans also possessed one of the longest necks ever in a terrestrial creature from the Triassic or Jurrasic Period. The first record of this giant beast was from 2012, when it was found in the county of Shanshan, China.Finally, in 2013, the holotype of the specimen was renamed as ‘Xinjiangtitan’ from SSV12001. The partial but well-preserved holotype specimen produced enough evidence with the help of technology to render accurate models of how the creature looked and how large it was based on the available remains or the bone sizes....

Classified as a possible Archosauria, Zanclodon is an archosaur that is known from a singular fossil remain, which is its left maxilla. The name Zanclodon means ‘scythe tooth’. While not much is known about this genus due to a significant lack of data, it still sheds light on the evolution of members of Archosauria and their types.Zanclodon existed during the Middle Triassic and may have gone extinct towards the end. These archosaurs most likely occupied the southern parts of Germany, as the fossil was isolated from the Erfurt Formation of that region....

What can beat that high-energy, tail-wagging welcome from your pupperoo? Those sweet doggo yelps, followed by all the kisses, jumps, and over-the-top excitement all because you simply walked through the front door—even if you were only gone for a few minutes! But, here’s where us humans have a lot to learn from our furry friends. They truly know how to roll out the welcome mat. And this dog is the ulti-mutt example....

The bonsai is one of the oldest trees in the world and is a Japanese version of an originally Chinese art named penzai.A bonsai tree is also a piece of Asian aesthetic culture. There were nurseries of bonsai trees that were created by the first two generations of Japanese immigrants and were sold at high prices; the most expensive tree was sold for $1.3 million.The word bonsai stands for ‘a dwarfed shrub or tree’....

golden retriever curiously sniffing an egg Credit: Courtesy of goldengoose7 / TikTok This golden retriever playing with an egg ends (very) predictably, but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the journey. Goose—golden_goose7 on TikTok—recently turned 1 and will often “investigate” foods his human places in front of him on the floor: fruits, a pickle, and one of his treats. Earlier this week, his human presented him with an egg. Exciting!...

woman sitting with a red and white border collie; why are so many dogs named luna? Credit: Brie Passano When you think of popular dog names, Max or Fido might quickly come to mind. But these days, a different name has snagged the No. 1 spot in the United States, and that name is … Luna! According to Bark (the makers of those lovely boxes), Luna is the country’s favorite dog name by miles, claiming the top spot in 35 states....

Halloween is widely celebrated in many countries.It is a celebration that occurs on October 31 and is an old festival dating back to Celtic times. It is not a Christian festival and mainly has its roots in various regions across the world.There are various facts behind the Halloween festival. It was first made famous by Irish immigrants who settled in the U.S. Pumpkin carving is one of the old rituals of Halloween traditions....