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The Sauroposeidon was one of the tallest sauropod dinosaur species and was named after the Greek ocean god Poseidon. The meaning of the name is ’the lizard earthquake god’. These sauropod dinosaur fossils were found in American states such as Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and the Gulf of Mexico. The Sauroposiedon skeleton specimens collected were incomplete. The remains discovered give information that these sauropods were herbivores on the basis of their food habits....

Are you an avid dog lover? If you love dogs, then today we have brought you the shy and calmer version of the German Shepherd, the White Swiss Shepherd dog, also known as the Berger Blanc Suisse. These dogs originated in Switzerland and were considered herding dogs. The dog’s temperament and its coat set them apart from other German Shepherd breeds. They have beautiful white or cream-colored coats, which are straight and are usually medium to long in terms of coat hair length....

Great Danes are often referred to as gentle giants, filled with loyal devotion to their human and fellow pet families. With this kind of love, even a deadly rattlesnake’s strike couldn’t keep Mia, a 3 year old black and white Great Dane, from protecting her owner, Megan Montano, and Chihuahua brother, Rebel. A day in early May seemed like any other for Montano as she returned to her Oceanside, Calif., home at lunchtime to give her pups a romp break outdoors....

german shepherd at home Credit: Nikolaos Killas / EyeEm / Getty After hearing fire alarms, a pair of quick-thinking Rhode Island boys were able to save their neighbors’ three dogs from a smoky home on New Year’s Day. The incredible rescue was caught on a doorbell security camera. According to local TV news station WPRI, friends Anthony Lombardi, 12, and Mario Comella, 13, were riding their bicycles through their Coventry neighborhood when they heard the alarms coming from their friend’s house....

The small turtle that loves to dig burrows might just be the perfect pet that you can own.They may be small, but they have big personalities. Although a baby Russian tortoise can make for the ‘cutest pet on the internet’, there are a few things that you should know before you get one.The Russian tortoise, or Testudo horsefieldi, is a reptile with a lifespan of over 100 years. A fully grown Russian tortoise can weigh up to 2....

woman on the floor with cat, cat's paw touching her nose Credit: Benjamin Torode / Getty Some folks might say “cat person” like it’s a bad thing, but those poor people won’t be invited to your kitty’s next birthday party, will they? That’s the thing about being a true cat lover. Not everyone will get your obsession because not everybody appreciates the feline mind the way you do—and that’s OK!...

rescue of black dog in Waco Credit: Courtesy of Waco Fire Department A Texas firefighter lowered himself 20 feet into a tight, dark sewer pipe to rescue a dog who’d fallen 20 feet into the uncovered pipe over the weekend. According to Texas news outlet KWTX, Waco firefighters arrived at the uncovered manhole Saturday morning after a man reported that his 11-year-old dog, a sweet senior named Bandit, had fallen into the opening....

We’re reaching the end of the week here and could really use something to push us over the edge. Thankfully, we have these two bitty buddies who decided recently to have a wrestling match. The captivating contest comes from the city of Pocahontas in northeastern Arkansas. The contenders: rescue kitten Wednesday and a rescued raccoon baby named either Hansel or Gretel. Jacey Oakes, the veterinary technician who recorded the video, doesn’t disclose which is which (the other raccoon is seen in the background of the video)....

Bigfoot, sometimes known as Sasquatch, is a rumored ape-like monster that is claimed to live in North American woodlands and those of the western part of Canada.The Abominable Snowman, or Yeti, is a mythological creature of the Himalayan area, while Bigfoot is its North American equivalent. Although there is little physical proof that such creatures as Bigfoot exist, Bigfoot enthusiasts believe they do, and that science will verify this.Many people have claimed that they have seen a Bigfoot, which is commonly characterized as a huge, muscular, bipedal ape-like creature, about six to nine ft (1....

A common reason for not liking physics among students is often that it contains mathematics, which is another dreadful subject for many students.Most people (especially students) run from physics but there are still those who love this subject! To know the reason, read the following article and get a ride of amazing facts that will make you fall in love with physics.Let us first get into the fact that physics is not just mathematics and way more beyond that....

Lyndhurst Mansion Credit: John Greim / Getty The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show—“America’s Dog Show”—will move to late spring next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In perhap an even more jarring change, the show won’t be held at its longtime home: New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Instead, the show’s 145th exhibition will move to Lyndhurst Mansion, which looks like a place where Gossip Girl characters would play a touch-football game, in nearby Tarrytown, N....

Grapefruits are delicious and nutritious fruits that are widely enjoyed all over the world.These delicious citrus fruits are not only tasty but also packed with health benefits! In addition to being great for your immune system, they can also help protect your body from cancer and improve heart health.Grapefruit comes in white, pink, and red variants, all of which are quite healthy for humans. As a result, the greatest sort of grapefruit to select is something that a person enjoys eating....

Our Earth is the only known planet blessed with a cluster of diverse ecosystems in the entire universe.Life on Earth has been sustained only because of nature’s ecosystem services. While these ecosystems have been thriving for millions of years, it is pretty vulnerable to collapse when it comes to certain plant and animal species.Over the years, Earth has seen various changes within its ecosystems. For instance, a once flourishing land turning into a desert, or a once flowing river now dried and lost....

Imagine digging a well, but chancing upon pottery fragments, which in turn leads to the discovery of an entire army guarding an Emperor’s tomb!On March 29, 1974, farmer Yang Zhifa, his five brothers, and neighbor Wang Puzhi were in for a pretty big surprise. While digging a well in the Shaanxi province in China, they came across some fragments of a clay figure.Little did they know that these fragments would lead to the discovery of the first of many terracotta soldiers of the famous Terracotta Army....

Greek mythology provides us with a different and fascinating range of characters.There are over hundreds of mythologies in the world that we know of today. There are Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Arabian, Buddhist, Islamic, and many more myths.Greek mythology is said to be one of the famous mythologies. Greek mythology is a collection of epic stories about Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, animals, and ceremonies. Sea gods, woods gods, sky gods, undersea gods, half-gods, and human heroes all took part in brave or romantic adventures in these mythologies....

Opossums, also popularly called possums in North America, are docile marsupials of the Americas.There are over 110 species of opossums in South America and North America. However, only the Virginia opossum is commonly found in the United States and Canada.Possums are small to medium-sized, semi-arboreal, and opportunistic omnivorous marsupials. They are usually solitary but sometimes temporarily occupy abandoned shelters as a family. A possum has a full jaw with about 50 teeth, though the teeth won’t typically cause harm to a human....

brindle dog profile portait Credit: Ben / Getty We’ve all been there: After enjoying a night of exhilarating freedom out on the town, you arrive at your parents’ home in the dead of night only to realize you’re locked out. That’s (kind of) what happened to Rajah, an 18-month-old pup living in Greenville, S.C. According to SWNS, fireworks scared the poor rescue pup out of her backyard around 8 p....

A lion, the king of animals, belongs to the group of cats, but unlike cats, it cannot be petted.Lions are the most respected animals, owing to their importance in several cultures, literature, and art. Despite your fascination for lions, you can’t own them as pets; but, not to worry, there are a few canine species you can own that look like lions!A lion, formally regarded as the ‘king of beasts,’ is a symbol of courage, strength, royalty, and nobility....

Boerboel is a South African mastiff and is regarded as a strong and ferocious dog whose name means ‘farmer’s dog’ in Afrikaans. Boerboels, which are famous for their aggression, and don’t mind fighting with other dogs. But still, they manage to be loved and pampered by their owners. A Boerboel is a loyal pet who never leaves the master alone, and always acts as a fearless companion. These South African mastiff dogs were brought into the country by the founder of Cape Town, Jan Van Riebeeck....

What type of animal is a burrowing snake? As the name suggests, these snakes generally dwell in burrows and underground tunnels. There are several species of burrowing snakes found throughout the world, such as the African burrowing snake, the Mexican burrowing snake, and the Middle American burrowing snake. Fun Burrowing Snake Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Lizards, centipedes, worms, frogs What do they eat? Carnivore Average litter size?...