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The Valdosaurus (Valdosaurus canaliculatus) was a medium-sized dinosaur that inhabited the Isle of Wight in England several million years ago. Its fossils recovered in Europe suggests that they roamed the Earth about 130 million years ago during the early Cretaceous period. This species of dinosaurs were herbivorous in nature. These Valdosaurus dinosaurs were referred to as weald lizards and were related to the Ornithopod species. Their remains were first observed in western Europe and their skeletal pattern suggested the had a medium-sized body....

goldendoodle eating out of diy raised food station Credit: Jacob Fox On This Page Why Use an Elevated Food Stand How High Should It Be? Materials Tools Step-by-Step How-To Ever notice that dogs at mealtime resemble toddlers? Tipping over their food bowls, splashing water everywhere, chasing their dish across the floor to lick up the very last molecule of food. If you have a messy four-legged eater who just can't seem to manage their tableware, you may have considered investing in a raised dog food stand to keep the mess off your floors....

Cats are the most popular animal companion species.An intelligent and frustratingly independent whiskered friend could be your companion and playmate. However, when we anticipate or encounter danger, the first thing we do is to try to hide if fighting back is not an option.So does our feline friend! And when they do show aggression and bad behavior, it’s important for us to make them feel safe and take care of their health....

If you are looking for a lizard pet that doesn’t mind being handled, consider the savannah monitors.Savannah monitors, scientific name Varanus exanthematicus, are huge pet lizards that belong to the monitor family and are one of the more docile varieties. They aren’t particularly active creatures, and they normally tolerate being handled.They’re popular since they’re friendly and less difficult to maintain than larger monitors. Savannahs are popular pets in the United States, although they don’t always perform well in captivity....

Caleb sitting on the beach with a white bunny in front of a fire Credit: Courtesy of Peacebunny Island It all begins with the power of presence. A quiet room, the gentle touch of silky fur, a soothing circle of warmth, perhaps a little bonk of a bunny’s nose against your thumb. “The rabbits don’t judge anyone as they listen to secrets. They’re completely focused and share love in a way that transcends words,” Caleb Smith says....

three Basset Hounds running in a park Credit: dageldog / Getty There’s something especially sweet and puppy-like about dogs with floppy ears. And it’s impossible to get “Do Your Ears Hang Low?” out of our heads when we see a basset hound’s long ears waving in the breeze. Have you ever wondered why some dogs have pointy ears and others floppy? Or, if there’s any purpose for long, droopy ears at all?...

The dread that comes with the trembling ground below is one of the greatest moments of helplessness one can go through.Known for its humongous surface area and a great attraction of tourists, Alaska is, unfortunately, one of the most earthquake-prone areas or zones anywhere in the world. Scientists have also labeled the state as a major seismically active zone of the world due to its average encounter with 30 earthquakes on a regular basis and recurring mishaps with violent earthquakes and deadly tsunamis....

The butterfly is among nature’s most recognizable species, representing beauty, transformation, and positivity.Many people find inspiration in their own personal transformational journey. Others are simply enthralled by the delicate beauty of these vibrant, fluttering beauties.There are about 440 butterfly species and many more moth species in Australia alone. Unlike all the other winged pollinators, each butterfly species relies on a single plant to deposit its eggs, feed its caterpillars, and house its chrysalis before emerging changes....

woman lying in grass wearing a face mask hugging her dog Credit: Marc / Adobe Stock On This Page Can Dogs Get COVID-19? COVID-19 vs. Canine Coronavirus Can I Give My Dog COVID-19? Symptoms Treatment Is There a Coronavirus Vaccine for Dogs? The COVID-19 pandemic has filled all of us with more questions than answers. Fellow dog lovers, if you're anything like me, then you've wondered if and how the novel coronavirus can affect your trusted companions....

woman with wet hair giving her her dog with elbow dysplasia a kiss on the head Credit: Maria Hormeno Diaz / Getty Dogs, particularly our bigger boys and girls, love—and need—their exercise. Especially in a large backyard or a dog park. But some can’t be as mobile as they wish to be in their imaginations due to various joint problems, whether it be a twisted ankle or something more serious, like arthritis or one of its predecessors: canine elbow dysplasia....

tiktok flight nanny holding black poodle Credit: Jennifer Kopczynsk We love puppies and travel, but we never thought we could combine them into a dream job! Jennifer Kopczynski, part-time doggy flight nanny and viral TikToker, did just that. When the breeder she purchased her own toy poodle from asked her to fly a different toy poodle puppy to their new family in Washington with the costs covered, Kopczynski was happy to help out—especially considering the family had just lost their beloved family pet and couldn’t wait to meet their newest addition....

The Amargasaurus, also known as the La Amarga Lizard, was a medium-sized dinosaur and a genus of sauropod. They were sauropod dinosaurs from the Early Cretaceous age, and they existed somewhere between 129.4-122.46 million years ago. These sauropod dinosaur fossils were recovered from the site of the La Amarga Formation in Argentina. The name Amargasaurus was given by Leonardo Salgado and Jose Fernando Bonaparte in 1991. The type species of these sauropod dinosaurs is Amargasaurus cazaui....

The apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) belongs to the Lepidorepta order of animals. These insects have over twenty subspecies of apollo butterflies that can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America. This apollo species is usually seen moving around in mountain ranges, meadows, pastures, as well as alpine grasslands. This is a beautiful butterfly with white-colored wings. There are a few spots of black and red on these wings. The wing color might vary from place to place based on their geographical location and climate changes....

In the genus of ray-finned fish, Barbus, there are several barb species such as the tiger barb, the Denison barb, the black ruby barb, the rosy barb, the gold barb, and many more. The Barbus fish genus belongs to the Cyprinidae family and the subfamily of Barbinae. Common names of these fish are barb, Barbus, and barbel fish.Species such as the tiger barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) are generally silver or brownish-yellow in color....

A coatimundi commonly called a coati (Nasua) is a close relative of the raccoon family belonging to the genus Nasua and Nasuella and order Carnivora. They are not raccoons but their long pointed muzzle and a long ring-shaped tail make them look like raccoons. However, the one species of coatimundi Arizona belongs to the family of raccoons. They are omnivorous animals and their diet contains food ranging from vegetation to small vertebrates and invertebrates....

The search for the most venomous Australian snake will land you right in front of the Common death adder. Are you wondering where to find them? Their habitat range covers Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. These Australian death adders are hard to find in Northern Territory and Western Australia. They fall under the Reptilia class, order Squamata and genus Acanthophis. Having the longest fangs of any Australian species of snakes makes them unique....

The dinosaur genus was named after the place from where their fossils were discovered, Cumnor Hurst. The specific name of the type species was after the name of the paleontologist Joseph Prestwich who reported the remains as a new species of a separate genus. The discovery suggests that the dinosaurs were from England. Fun Cumnoria Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Unknown What did they eat? Herbivore Average litter size?...

The falcated duck is a type of migratory bird species found in eastern and southern Asia and Russia. The falcated teal duck is a near-threatened species. They are about 18-21 in (46-53 cm) long and weigh about 0.9-1.6 lb (420- 770 g). Females of this species sport brown-colored feathers with a pale gray underwing, much like the American wigeon and Eurasian wigeon. Breeding males are gorgeous with a gray body and a dark green head....

The Hawaiian coot (scientific name Fulica alai) or ‘alae keʻokeʻo’ is a species of bird endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. This bird species is quite similar to the American coot found in North America. An interesting fact about this endangered species from Hawaii is that the bird is considered either a subspecies of American coot and given the scientific name Fulica americana alai, or it is considered a separate species called the Hawaiian coot (Fulica alai)....

There are a total of 13 species of wagtail birds. Wagtail birds by name are defined as small songbirds and typically live by the water. The Japanese wagtail (Motacilla grandis) derives its name after its unique tail which habitually jerks up and down. The Japanese wagtail (Motacilla grandis) bird is commonly seen in parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia including Japan and other regions some of which are migratory while others are not....