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Every day, Earth experiences sunrise, sunset, day, and night.Variations in these events generally occur due to the weather and seasonal changes. Therefore, day and night may vary in length, and they may be either shorter or longer for various reasons.Just as busy as our lives on Earth are, the Earth itself is equally busy, with no time to rest. It revolves around its orbit all the time. There are many parts of the world where the Sun may be out for a long time and the Moon for a long time....

Shrimp is a tiny free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body that is typically found in the sea and is commonly used for commercial purposes.Shrimps are swimming crustaceans with a long narrow muscular abdomen and a long antenna. Shrimps have swimmerets (Pleopods) with slender walking legs.Shrimps are more adapted or tuned to swimming than walking. Shrimps are the members of the Natantia class and are adapted for swimming, while crabs, lobsters, are the members of the reptantia class and are adapted for crawling and walking....

The main forms of evidence concerning ancient life are body fossils, trace fossils, and geochemical evidence that has helped researchers unravel the development of life before there were animals large enough to leave body fossils.Paleontology is the study of prehistoric living creatures, which includes dinosaurs as well as prehistoric plants, animals, fish, insects, fungi, and even bacteria. Paleontologists investigate the fossilized record of life on Earth.Paleontologists will not run out of work very soon because more than 99% of all animals that have ever existed are extinct....

Cheese is a nutritious and versatile dairy product that finds a place in everyone’s heart.It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t fall for cheese. The creamy and delicious milk product adds an extra flavor to the salads, toasts, and pizzas.Among over a thousand types of cheese produced worldwide, feta is doubtlessly the most popular type of cheese. It is a wonderful source of calcium and protein. With its sharp and tangy flavor and crumbly texture, feta cheese is a must-add ingredient in the diet....

It is normal for dogs to lick their paw sometimes in a controlled amount but when things get out of hand, it’s time you treat it by visiting a vet.Over the years, many dog parents have wondered what suddenly changed that led their dog to constantly chewing its foot. Through this article, you will learn underlying causes for a dog biting its paws and when it is that things are beyond normal....

When you see the word gorilla, do you imagine a giant aggressive ape, something like King Kong?Well, you are correct in your imagination, King Kong is a gorilla. It is one of the most intelligent primates in the animal kingdom.Do you want to know more about King Kong? Like, are they really aggressive or friendly? Or how many times they beat their chests? As per Mr. Edward Wright of Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, chest beats from male gorillas creates the most iconic sounds from the animal kingdom....

Faustina was a Polish nun and a saint of the Roman Catholic Church who is considered one of the greatest mystics!She is the patron of mercy and her feast is celebrated on October 5 every year. She was beatified by Pope John Paul II on April 18, 1993, and was canonized on April 30, 2000.Did you know that Pope Francis has called Saint Faustina the Apostle of Mercy? This is because she is said to be an example of trusting in God’s mercy....

Fossils unlock various facts about the ancient world and its inhabitants.Fossils are not only the bones and leftovers of dinosaurs, but they are present in all shapes and sizes. They can also be footprints, teeth, insects, sedimentary rocks, plants, leaves, and bones.Bones include dinosaur bones and other animals bones. In the past, when dinosaurs went extinct, some of their remains were preserved deep below the ground. Paleontologists have also discovered fossils of fish species that were part of the Earth’s animal and plant species many years ago....

Just like us, cats can sometimes suffer from dry skin. This often occurs during the winter, when the cold air outside and increased heating use inside dries out the air, but it can happen other times too. The good news is, occasional mild itchiness and dandruff due to dry skin is nothing to worry about. But if your cat has persistent dry skin or is also showing other symptoms of a skin problem or illness, she should be seen by your veterinarian....

Between 1806-1836, the Arc de Triomphe Paris, the main arch and the most magnificent of all triumphal arches was constructed.The L’Arc de Triomphe, commonly known as the Place de l’Étoile, is an arch located in the heart of the Place Charles de Gaulle. The western end of the Champs-Elysées is where you’ll find it.The overall decorative design of these arches stems from a sculptural heritage that dates back to the first half of the 19th century....

woman playing with her puppy, don't bark at your dog Credit: SDI Productions / Getty At some point most of us have uttered a woof or a bark at our dogs just to see if they notice, but the “bark at your dog” TikTok trend could be startling or confusing our pups. Each dog is different, but many of the dogs in the videos, which have earned more than 300 million views on the video-sharing app over the last month, exhibit body language that shows fear or even aggression, says Jenna Stregowski, RVT and Daily Paws’ pet health and behavior editor....

You know it when you see it, or maybe, in fact, you hear it first: Your panting, tongue-out, dehydrated dog needs a drink after some fun playtime outside. Getting your puppy rehydrated might be just as simple as refilling his water bowl, but if that doesn’t work, it might be time to break out the ice cubes or chicken broth. (Seriously.) Here’s what else you need to know about dehydration in dogs, including, causes, symptoms, and how to get your dog feeling better again, courtesy of Michelle Moyal, DVM and lecturer in primary care surgery at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine....

Most people start noticing caterpillars crawling on and around trees and plants by the end of the summer season.These caterpillars can look simple with single-colored bodies to multi-colored bodies with patterns and spines all over! The majority of caterpillars are harmless, but some can prove to be quite dangerous.Caterpillars can be found moving around on plants and trees, typically finding a place where they can pupate. Many non-poisonous caterpillars are not harmful to humans even though they might look dangerous....

Hummingbirds are some of the smallest yet most magnificent birds that are found in a lot of places across America.There are around 360 species of hummingbirds present in the world. The ruby-throated hummingbird, bee hummingbird and rufous hummingbird are some of the famous species.A hummingbird speeds up rapidly in the air with fast wing movements. They can be seen hovering in mid air. Hummingbirds can move forward, backward, sideward and diagonally as well....

The Ankole watusi cattle belong to the ankole group of sanga cattle from Central and Eastern Africa. At the start of the 20th century, some of the ankole group was brought to Germany as zoo specimens and they eventually spread across Europe and the United States. A herd was started in New York in 1960 by crossbreeding with an unrelated Canadian bull. The Ankole watusi world record International Registry was started in 1983, and by 1989, a breeding standard was established....

No, this is not a little tadpole with a red flower garland. This is the Eurycea sosorum, popularly known as the Barton Springs salamander. These salamanders are lungless, and unfortunately, their population is currently endangered. These animals are native to the state of Texas in the United States of America. This salamander was first spotted at Barton Springs of the Zilker Park located in Austin, Texas, and hence this species gets its name....

The brown surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) is a species of tang in the family Acanthuridae. This species is known by many different names such as lavender tang, brown tang, spot-cheeked surgeonfish, blackspot surgeonfish, brown surgeon, doctorfish, dusky surgeonfish, lavender surgeonfish, elongate surgeonfish, lancetfish, spot-cheeked tang, and thorntail fish. These fishes are commonly found tangs in the aquarium business and are quite popular. The diet of these tangs includes benthic algae. A bacteria with the name Epulopiscium fishelsoni has been recently found in the intestines of this surgeon fish....

Are you a dog lover? Then you are bound to fall in love with this special breed of dog, called the doxle. The doxle is not purebred. It is a mixed breed of beagles and dachshunds. They are a very intelligent breed along with being loyal and playful dogs. They are not hypoallergenic at all. They rather shed a lot. The trainability of this breed is also high, so training them to behave well is easy....

Who doesn’t love dogs? The German Shepherd and Doberman are some of the most common breeds among the dogs, also loved by everyone, and the mixed breed of these dogs are commonly known as Doberman Shepherds, hybrid of Doberman Pinscher and German Shepherd. They are very active compared to other dogs as both of the parent breeds are active dogs. They can be a strong-willed mix breed and fairly stubborn but are also highly intelligent and loyal dogs....

The Karoo thrush (Turdus smithi) is a species of birds that is endemic to parts of Africa such as southern Namibia and Cape Province. It belongs to the family Turdidae, which gets its popular name ’thrush’ from their resemblance to turdids. Since the population of this bird species is so widely stretched, this African bird has quite a few common names such as Merle de Smith in French and Geelbeklyster in Afrikaans....