The name cave swiftlet (Collocalia linchi) leaves no room for guessing the habitat of these animals. These cave-dwelling animals from the family of swifts are rather interesting, in spite of the monotonous plumage that might mislead you into thinking otherwise. Other than caves, they also live in dense tropical forests and in temperate climates. They are quite adaptive when it comes to climatic conditions, but make no compromises with lighting situations....
A nocturnal tropical fish, the clown featherback (Chitala ornata) is best known for its long and knife-like body. The species is known by several names, including clown knifefish and spotted knifefish. The species is native to the freshwater habitats of a few countries of Southeast Asia like Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.The native range of clown knifefish covers the Mekong, Chao Phraya, and Mekong river basins. Also, the species has been introduced in the Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Singapore....
Found in the rivers and lakes of North America and Eurasia and belonging to the Anatidae family, the common goldeneye is quite widespread.These birds are one of the few colorful and adorable-looking ducks. They have a black colored back, tail and wings, and white-colored breast, sides, and belly. Males have a greenish-black colored head, while females have a brown head. Males also have an oval-shaped white patch at the base of their bill alongside their bright golden iris which gives them their unique name....
Sometimes, the discovery of partial specimens makes it tricky for paleontologists during classification.One such case is of the Darwinsaurus. It all began in 1842 when the specimen was first reported by Richard Owen during a search in England. After analysis, the species was classified as part of the Iguanodon family, which was later reassigned as a Hypselospinus genus by David Norman in 2010. Then two years later, G. Paul renamed the species as Darwinsaurus evolutionis, which honours Darwin....
You might have seen lizards and even might be scared of them. The dwarf waterdog (Necturus punctatus) is a species that is somewhat similar to lizards and looks very gross in appearance. Anyone might get scared when they look at dwarf waterdogs (Necturus punctatus) from the genus Necturus. It is usually long in length and has gills that are very narrow and bushy and a tail that is compressed. The best resource for information on this species is Meffe, G....
Muraenosaurus is an extinct genus of plesiosaurs that lived during the Middle Jurassic. Plesiosaurs were marine reptiles of the Mesozoic Era with flat bodies and limbs in the form of flippers that they used for moving in the sea. Muraenosaurus has been classified as a member of the family Cryptoclididae, which consists of plesiosaurs that had long necks and small skulls. The first Muraenosaurus specimen was collected by Charles Leeds in the Oxford Clay Formation in Southern England....
One of the absolute joys of any nature lover is the hobby of birdwatching. Rock wrens (Salpinctes obsoletus) are a popular bird species from the wren family that is native to North America and South America. As per Audubon Field Guide, rock wren habitat is primarily in open and arid regions across canyons and mountains. These North American birds winter at areas in low elevations including rock leaves or stones near the dams....
Short-Eared Owls are medium-sized owls, with 10 different subspecies. They are found in North America, Eurasia, and pretty much all over the world except in Australia and Antarctica. They have been named after their short ear tufts, which make them look adorable. They come with yellow-white and brown colored feathers with white legs and flanks, flat faces, and pretty eyes. However, they can’t see objects closer to them pretty well. They have lots of similarities with Long Eared Owls....
Sinornithomimus is a genus consisting of ornithomimid dinosaurs that inhabited Asia through the Late Cretaceous period. It comprises only one species, Sinornithomimus dongi. This genus was named in 2003 by Lü Junchang and Yoshitsugu Kobayashi. The generic name means ‘Chinese bird mimic’ and the specific name of the species honors the paleontologist Dong Zhiming. It belongs to the clades Dinosauria, Theropoda, Ornithomimosauria, and Saurischia and is a member of the family Ornithomimidae....
The Texas longhorn cattle descended from the first cattle introduced in the Americas by the Spanish colonists and Christopher Columbus. Until the 17th century, only herds of Spanish cattle inhabited the plains of America, especially in Mexico brought by the Spanish sailors. In the 17th century, some Anglo-American cattlemen brought some of these breeding herds north from the southern and midwestern countries. The natives of Texas began to breed these cattle obtained from the open range near the Rio Grande and Nueces River with their own type of cattle....
The willow tit (Poecile montanus) is a bird that belongs to the tit family. It is a common resident of England and southern Scotland and usually prefers wet woodland. This bird is almost similar to its cousin, the marsh tit. They can be distinguished from each other based on head color, voice, and habitats. The willow tit mostly feeds on insects, but it can also eat seeds and berries during food scarcity....
The Great Salt Lake is considered the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere.It is also the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River. The lake is situated in northern Utah and is believed to be a remnant water body of a prehistoric lake called Lake Bonneville.Lake Bonneville covered much of western Utah and parts of Idaho and Nevada during the Ice Age, its shoreline can still be traced around the Salt Lake Valley....
french bulldog laying on a cozy bed Credit: gollykim / Getty As a pet parent, you love your furry family members. However, if your cat or dog peed on your mattress, you may be struggling to locate those warm, fuzzy feelings at the moment. When you find yourself with pet pee on your bed, don’t stress! Instead, read up on the best way to remove those urine stains with the products pet professionals and cleaning experts recommend....
Our dogs provide us so much: love, companionship, entertainment, and affection to name a few. We want our dogs to know how much they mean to us and we often find ourselves overcome with our desire to show them. We buy them toys, give them tasty snacks (and share our dinner), take them on adventures, and give lots and lots of pets. For some dog parents, these physical demonstrations include hugs....
ginger tabby cat closeup portrait looking left Credit: Konstantin Aksenov / Getty Oh sure, cat videos are always going viral, but when a man teaches his cat how to laugh, it practically breaks the interwebs! Cat dad and nurse Mason Glasco of St. Louis has a best pal in Cooter, a handsome 8-year-old orange cat who’s his chatty companion! The two made quite an impression recently with this post, enjoyed by more than 25 million people....
cat eye glowing bright green in the dark with what the fluff logo in corner Credit: oc / Adobe Stock / MegaV0lt / Getty Have you ever snuck to the fridge for a midnight snack only to find that a pair of glowing cat eyes have caught you in the act? You wouldn’t be alone if you’ve chalked this superhero-like ability up to your cat’s night vision. But, experts say, the actual function of glowing eyes is questionable....
cat getting eye drops, one person holding his face and the other administering the drops Credit: Grace Canaan If your cat has been prescribed eye drops, you might be thinking you need to prepare for battle. But with the help from a friend and some expert kitty burrito (aka purrito) wrapping skills, Sarah Machell, DVM, Medical Director of Vetster says giving your cat eye drops doesn’t have to be that bad....
Kruger National Park is the largest natural wilderness park and game reserve in Africa.It hosts a large number of plants, animals, birds, and insects, many of which are native or protected species. There are many activities available to experience the beauty of the park firsthand, such as wildlife safaris, bush walks, wilderness trails, and game viewing.Named after former Transvaal president Paul Kruger, the park has evolved over the years to become the most widely visited and renowned national park and one of the largest game reserves in Africa....
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’, by Lewis Carroll, has been adapted for the cinema numerous times.Walt Disney’s animated masterpiece ‘Alice in Wonderland’ from 1951 is one of the most memorable versions. It depicts Alice as a young girl in a blue dress, white apron, and Maryjane shoes.You’ve definitely heard about ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ - the novel by Lewis Carroll, which was a huge hit when it first came out in 1865....
Let’s face it: sometimes little replicas of normal things are simply precious, and this is also true of miniature dog breeds. They’re just itty-bitty furballs of lap-lovin’ goodness! However, not all weensy doggos are related to their full-size lookalikes—they might be different breeds altogether, and not even from the same region. For example, although both sighthounds, a bellissimo Italian greyhound isn’t the miniature version of a cosmopolitan greyhound. Jo Myers, DVM, of Salida, Colo....
