Have you ever heard of a bird with inflated air sacs and a fluffy appearance? Well, for some of you this will be an entirely new species but if you are a North American, then you must be familiar with this species known as greater sage grouse. Greater sage grouse, centrocercus urophasianus, are fluffy and giant birds with inflatable air sacs! When it comes to diet, they follow an omnivore diet....
The Hawaiian hawk (Buteo solitarius) is a bird species that is native to Hawaii. They are versatile in their diet and eat small rodents, insects, and other birds. These hawks usually hunt by perching on a tree then lunging at their prey with their claws forward and wings tucked. They live solitary lives and are very protective of their territory. Females are larger than males and tend to stay in the nest during the incubation period, allowing males to hunt for them....
This hybrid dog was a result of interbreeding between two breeds of versatile dogs, the poodle and the labrador retriever. Labradoodles were originally bred in Australia. Although this dog breed has not been identified by major kennel clubs across the world, they are in high demand due to their stylish appearance as well as their benign and friendly nature. A chocolate Labradoodle will surely steal your heart with its appealing nature coupled with its majestic appearance....
Larder Beetles (Dermestes lardarius) or moisture bugs are the most common form of household bugs found industrially and commercially in places that process flesh, meat, and raw proteins.These beetles are used in forensics and in museums as they can clean out the flesh and the carcasses of dried dead animals and insects. They can process complex proteins efficiently. They get into cracks and crevices quickly and are found in both commercial and non-commercial spaces....
‘Abso Seng Kye’ or Lhasa Apso belongs to the non-sporting terrier group and has an origin in Tibet. It is believed that the name ‘Lhasa’ is derived from the name of the capital of this country where they used to reside with the Buddhist monks. Studying the Lhasa Apso shows findings that their definite lineage started back in the seventh century AD with much of Tibet converting to Buddhism. Lhasas, due to their physical appearance, were also referred to as ‘The Lion Dog’....
The Mexican Free-tailed Bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) would be considered a species of medium-sized bats with fur that is a mixture of red, dark brown, and gray. Other names for this species would be Guano bats, Brazilian Free-tailed Bats, and Mastiff Bats. Common features of Free-tailed Bats would be wide, black, forward-pointing ears and wrinkled lips. Their tails extend for more than a third of their tail membranes. With long and narrow wings, they can be spotted from up close....
The Silvisaurus condrayi dinosaur belonged to the genus Nodosaurid ankylosaur dinosaur and lived during the middle cretaceous period. The binomial name of this species translates to woodland lizard, where the Latin word silva means woodland and the Greek word sauros means lizard.It was a plant-eating dinosaur and has a well-armored body, which is commonly known as osteoderm skin. Only one fossil specimen has been found ever for this species and the dinosaur fossils were excavated from Ottawa County, Kansas....
Are you interested in dinosaurs?Then here we have all the information on Siroccopteryx. The species name of Siroccopteryx is Siroccopteryx moroccensis.These dinosaurs were a species of large pterosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period. The only fossil of these pterosaurs that were found was a part of their jaw. Fun Siroccopteryx Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Fish What did they eat? Piscivorous Average litter size? Unknown...
The spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus) is known by many different names like the African spotted eagle-owl and the African eagle-owl. The spotted eagle-owl is a species of owl found in Africa. The species is mostly seen in rocky desert outcrops, woodlands, and savannah habitats. The distribution of the species is also quite widespread. Their habitat also includes dry forests, grasslands, shrublands, and semi-deserts.The identification of spotted eagle-owls can be done by the presence of prominent ear tufts over the head....
The striped newt (Notophthalmus perstriatus) is a salamander species native to the continent of North America. It is specifically found in the southeastern parts of the USA in places like north-central Florida and southeastern Georgia. Striped newts are found in habitats such as pine flatwoods, xeric hammocks, and sandhills with temporary ponds being their preferred breeding habitat. This is so that they can escape predatory fish. They live for 12-15 years in the wild and are named for the two red stripes that run along their backs....
The subalpine warbler (Sylvia cantillans) is from the family Sylviidae and the genus Curruca. The subalpine warbler range consists of southern regions of Europe and this bird breeds in the northwest area of Africa. Winters are spent in the southern part of the Sahara and they are known to be vagrants to Great Britain. The habitat of this species includes a warm and dry summer climate for breeding and this bird tends to live on hillsides that are sunny with scrubs that are prickly....
A swell shark (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) is a fish species from the catshark family Scyliorhinidae. It is named the swell shark because of its defensive tactics against predators wherein it ‘swells’ up its body with water, making it harder for a predator to manipulate or even attack it, sometimes even wedging it between rocky crevices. The swell shark species are found in the temperate eastern Pacific Ocean from Monterey Bay in Central California to the Gulf of California, and going down to southern Mexico as well as up to central Chile....
Cute baby animal alert! It’s a scientific fact: If you love animals (and why else would you be here?), then you really love baby animals. It doesn’t matter if they come to us by surprise, or if their arrivals are eagerly anticipated, the fact remains that baby animals are some of the happiest arrivals to any zoo. So it was with great pride that the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wis....
dog and cocoa Credit: FatCamera / Getty dog and cocoa Credit: FatCamera / Getty dog and cocoa Credit: FatCamera / Getty dog and cocoa Credit: FatCamera / Getty This holiday season, we’re celebrating the bond between people and their pets in a big way. Who else is there for you after every bad day, or to motivate you to get some fresh air and new perspective with a walk around the block?...
A horse is a domesticated single-toed mammal, which belongs to the Equidae family, including zebras and donkeys.Around 300 breeds of horse are found throughout the world today. These breeds are mainly classified into three categories based on their general temperament: hot blood, cold blood, and warmbloods.The horse has had a unique connection with humans for a long time. They have had close interactions with humans in activities such as riding, agriculture, war, and entertainment....
What are your earliest memories of playing video games?For most people, it’s the iconic Atari console that first captured their attention. It was released in 1977 and quickly became a household favorite amongst children.Although Pong is often considered to be the first commercial arcade video game, this isn’t entirely true -there were other earlier versions of commercial arcade games before Atari came out with its own version of Pong.Some of the most popular arcade games of the home video game era were ‘Donkey Kong’ and ‘Super Mario Bros’....
dachshund on grass looking up at camera Credit: Rebecca D'Angelo / Getty Imagine picking up your dog’s poop and finding blood in it. You’re likely to start worrying and wondering if your beloved pupper is in pain. If your dog is suddenly pooping blood, you definitely need to talk to your vet. However, it’s not always an emergency situation. As icky as it may seem, take a closer look at the blood in your dog’s poop to figure out what to do next....
‘Bambi’ is Walt Disney’s animated film based on a novel.This Disney film’s success can be credited to many who connected themselves to the movie’s scene where Bambi’s mother dies. The box office release in 1942 coincided with World War Two, during which many became orphaned.Produced by Walt Disney and directed by David Hand and his team, Walt Disney’s ‘Bambi’ brings the life journey of a lovely little fawn that discovers life’s beauty together with the bitter truth as it grows in the wilderness....
If you are counting your daily calories, then chopped pistachios can be used to top yogurt or oatmeal instead of croutons as a crunchy topping.While there are several health benefits to eating nuts, they are often high in calories. On the other hand, pistachio nuts are one of the lowest-calorie nuts available.One should eat pistachios at night as they are high in B6 and magnesium, both of which are beneficial for a good night’s sleep....
Monsters Inc. is one of the best Pixar films ever produced; the movie is a fan favorite and is loved by children and adults.The Pixar Film is an animated movie producer released in 2001 that many adults in today’s time grew up watching as children. Alongside other movies of Pixar, such as Toy Story and Cars, the characters of Monsters Inc. have had an enormous influence on many people’s childhood. Did you know that Bill Murray was Pixar’s first choice for Sulley, but he never responded to their calls!...
