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The Indochinese tiger (Panthera tigris) is an endangered animal that is native to countries in Southeast Asia such as Cambodia, Laos, and more. Since 2008, the Indochinese tiger Panthera tigris’ conservation status has been listed as endangered. Its rapidly declining population is inching it closer to the critically endangered status. Before the scientific name of these tigers was decided as Panthera tigris tigris, Czech biologist Vratislav Mazak proposed the scientific name Panthera tigris corbetti....

What type of animal is a mountain chorus frog? The mountain chorus frog (Pseudacris brachyphona) is a type of stocky frog found mainly in the United States. This species belongs to the family Hylidae and the genus Pseudacris. They are often compared to the spring peeper, which also belongs to the Hylidae family. Fun Mountain Chorus Frog Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Invertebrates What do they eat? Insects, worms, centipedes, larvae, flies...

The Ornate Butterflyfish, Chaetodon ornatissimus, is a part of the species of marine ray-finned fish. The ray-finned fish is a butterflyfish that comes in the family of Chaetodontidae. Members of the class of Actinopterygii are called ray-finned fish. The Ornate Butterflyfish are also known by the name Clown Butterflyfish. This fish is easily recognizable due to the beautiful patterns in its body. The patterns closely resemble the bright colors and patterns in the wings of a butterfly....

Red Heelers are also known as Australian Cattle dogs, Australian Heelers, Hall’s Heeler, Australischer Treibhund, or Queensland Heelers. They are a crossbreed of tame dingoes and Blue Merle Collies or Smooth Collies.Red Heeler dogs originated in Australia in the 1800s where they were bred as herding dogs. These dogs are hardy, enthusiastic, energetic, and well-suited to the rough terrain of Australia. Though small in stature, they are good at their job without making much noise....

Spotting creepy, crawling creatures, chilling on our walls can be quite scary! These tailed, quadrupedal beings, also commonly known as lizards, proudly wander around our houses uninvited. These reserved animals, even though scary in appearance, are vital for certain trophic levels in nature. This fact file is about the reptile, sagebrush lizard (sceloporus graciosus). These lizards are close relatives of reptiles like iguanas and chameleons. Another relative of the sagebrush lizard is a Western Fence Lizard....

Don’t worry, these bats will not turn into vampires.Neither too big nor too small, the Lasiurus seminolus is a medium sized bat that is found mainly in the southeastern parts of the United States of America. The Gulf Coast states such as Arkansas, Mississippi, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Southeastern Oklahoma, and Texas are a few states covering the distribution of this chestnut red bat. However, Seminole bats migrate to warmer parts of the southeastern region of the United States in the winter days....

The star-nosed mole, as the name implies, is a small sized-mole found in moist, low areas in its distribution. The mole is known for its weak eyes and it is the only species in the tribe to have Eimer’s organs, which is a touch organ with more than 25000-minute sensory receptors. With these organs, this species feels its way around. The Eimer’s organs are visible and are one of the key differentiating features of the species with its star-shaped face....

Are you a lover of frogs? Then be ready to be amazed to the fullest. We have facts about one of the most unique frogs that are present on the planet. A master of disguise and camouflage, we present to you the Vietnamese mossy frog, also known as Theloderma corticale. Mossy frogs prefer staying among themselves as they are very shy in nature. They shouldn’t be handled unless it is absolutely necessary....

A common warthog, Phacochoerus africanus, is a member of the Swine family and is similar to domestic pigs and boars. Warthogs are majorly popular for their very adaptable nature, and so they are found both in grasslands and deserts. Warthogs or Phacochoerus Africanus have a hooved and barrel-shaped body with padded bumps. They have four tusks, thick mane, little tufted tails, warts, and have a large head. Apparently, they are called warthogs because they have protrusions called ‘warts’ on the side of their face....

golden and his cow friends Credit: Courtesy of lily_boris_darcy / TikTok It’s no wonder golden retrievers are one of the friendliest dog breeds in the world. Boris the cow-kissing pup just happens to be the latest example. Boris, who looks quite smart in his red winter hat, is quite invested in the wellbeing of the cattle next door. One of the cows there had an unexpected calf last month, according to a TikTok from the account Boris shares with his two golden siblings, Lily and Darcy....

While visualizing a picture of sunny meadows with bright flowers, butterflies are the one crucial factor that completes it.Commonly called kaleidoscope or flutter, groups of butterflies are a common picture in many parts of the world. A butterfly is one of the most exciting and environmentally friendly insect species, which has been a focus of study for the last 250 or 300 years.The name butterfly has been taken from the word ‘butterfleoge,’ and today, there are over 17,000 known butterfly species all over the world....

Pyoderma, literally meaning “pus in the skin,” often sounds and looks scarier than it is. A relatively common condition in dogs, pyoderma is characterized by skin infection and irritation and can have a huge variety of causes, most of which are suited to different treatments. Knowing what to look out for increases your chances of catching your pup’s case of pyoderma early, leading to better health outcomes and easier treatment. What Causes Pyoderma?...

We all need a midweek pick me up, so here’s Ruby, the dog who pets other dogs at daycare. The original video of Ruby, a German shorthaired pointer, was first posted late in March 2020 on TikTok by alanahlorraine, who at the time worked at Ruby’s daycare. More recently, someone reposted the video to r/aww on Reddit, giving us another chance to enjoy the dog who wants to be friends with everyone....

The cat and dog winners from the 2022 Nationwide Wackiest Names Contest, a black French Bulldog and an orange tabby cat. Credit: Courtesy of Nationwide One has five words and a total of 35 letters. The other is named for a beloved Pixar character who finally nabbed his advanced degree. Together, they’re 2021’s wackiest pet names. Each year, insurance company Nationwide takes a gander through its registry of 1.1 million insured pets and celebrates some of the wonderful, wacky names pet parents came up with....

Owls are the most intelligent animals, and the sleeping cycles of these nocturnal birds vary from those of other avian species.Owls are known worldwide to be active during the night and sleep during the day. The fact that the babies of owls sleep or lie down on their bellies with their faces down or sideways is less known by humans.It is known that these birds sleep all year round with their backs straight and their faces in an upright pattern....

The human-animal bond is unique to each individual and creature, so it’s challenging to generalize that people with special needs always respond favorably to a cat or a dog. Nevertheless, many researchers continue to shed positive light on how this connection is beneficial, and that’s always good news! A new exploratory study by the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction (ReCHAI) at the University of Missouri College for Veterinary Medicine suggests cats might help children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve characteristics such as empathy and separation anxiety....

Thai navy sailors found a bit of a furry surprise when they approached a sunken ship earlier this week to check for an oil spill. What followed was a dramatic rescue at sea that would fit well in a movie. As they arrived at the capsized ship, which had caught fire near the paradise island of Koh Adang, the seamen soon realized there were four ginger cats still aboard the vessel, according to Reuters....

Losts dogs, endangered ducks, and a lonesome rabbit all needed saving this year, whether from us humans or their animal friends. Thankfully, countless rescuers, adopters, and heroes—including many we don’t know about—were able to deliver. We salute everyone who played a part in these 12 pet rescues, but as the year comes to a close, we also want to thank everyone in the animal welfare industry for all their work caring for our pets during another pandemic year....

man holding an American Pitbull Terrier; types of pitbulls Credit: Halinskyi Max / Shutterstock Are you considering getting a pit bull? If so, you should know that there are many types of pit bull dogs. The word “pit bull” is a catch-all term for breeds that trace their lineage back to the crossing of bulldogs with terriers. People also apply the term to mutts who have one of these “pit bull” breeds in their mix....

Couple with dog sitting on couch Credit: Jessica Petersonn / Getty There are two types of dog owners in this world. The first are people who admit they care who their dog’s favorite parent is and actively try to be the chosen one. The second are liars. No matter which one you are, there’s now a way to figure out who your dog prefers via a new TikTok trend. Here’s how to do it: Stand next to your partner and get your dog(s) to sit between you both....