Kunekune pigs originate from New Zealand and it is said that this breed has come from Asian domesticated pigs. Kunekune pigs are hairy and they are smaller compared to other domesticated pig breeds. ‘Kunekune’ is a Maori term that means ‘fat and round’, which perfectly describes the body of these pot-bellied pigs. This breed was mainly kept by Maori people but has now become a popular pet in the United States and the United Kingdom....
The mrigal, Cirrhinus mrigala or Cirrhinus cirrhosus, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Some consider the Cirrhinus cirrhosus and Cirrhinus mrigala as distinct. It has been recorded that this fish is known to be endemic to Indo Gangetic riverine systems and is commonly found in the South Asia range. These carp species are known to be bottom-dwelling and tend to inhabit rivers and streams and sometimes ponds. The spawning of this Mrigal species takes place over sandy and clay substrates....
The mudpuppy is also called waterdog and is an aquatic salamander, but have you ever wondered how they got their names? Well, mudpuppies make a dog-like bark sound (despite their tiny size) that sounds just like a puppy, hence the name ‘waterdog’.These amphibians have gill slits and their eyes are smaller than their head. They are rusty brown or gray in color with dark spots. They are also nocturnal so they are mainly active during nighttime....
The Patriofelis was a genus of large cat-like oxyaenid including two different species, Patriofelis ulta and Patriofelis ferox. While the generic name was coined by Leidy (1870), it also has synonyms for its binomial name like Aelurotherium, Limnofelis, and Oreocyon. Similarly, the binomial names of its species also have several synonyms. As Patriofelis ulta is also known as Ambloctonus coloradensis, Patriofelis coloradensis, and Patriofelis compressa, the Patriofelis ferox is also referred to as Aelurotherium bicuspis, Aelurotherium latidens, Aelurotherium leidyana, Aelurotherium leidyanum, Limnofelis ferox, Limnofelis latidens, Oreocyon latidens, Patriofelis latidens, Patriofelis leidyanus, and Patriofelis vorax....
Is that a raccoon or a weasel? Nope, it is a red panda! Remember the Kung Fu Master, Master Shifu from ‘Kung Fu Panda’? Master Shifu is actually a red panda!This little animal will undoubtedly win your heart with its innocent eyes, short paws, cinnamon-hued fur, and long striped tail. Red pandas are usually spotted in the Eastern Himalayan regions. The earliest records of this species date back to almost 5 million years ago....
Shuangmiaosaurus is a herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur genus that existed around 100 million years ago even during the early Cretaceous period. This was from Asia and China. You Hailu, Li Yinxian and Ji Qiang Li Jinglu identified and described the type species, Shuangmiaosaurus gilmorei, in 2003. The generic version relates to the finding place, the hamlet of Shuangmiao in Beipiao, Liaoning Province. Charles Whitney Gilmore, an American paleontologist, is commemorated by the particular name....
Ticks are small parasitic animals that are closely related to spiders and termites. They are commonly found in various parts of the United States. Ticks attach to the body of a host and suck its blood as their meals. They leave tick bites on the attachment sites after 10 days. A tick bite can be harmful to organisms as it spreads diseases. Ticks usually bite in the humid area on the body of a host....
Cats are famous for being sneaky and sly, and that certainly applies to whether they’ve been drinking enough water. In fact some of the clients of Michelle Moyal, DVM, have told her they’ve never seen their cats drink water, so, yeah, it can also be pretty hard to tell whether you’re caring for a dehydrated cat. “What’s tough is cats are very good at hiding signs of illness until they really don’t feel so well,” Moyal says....
You might have come across the phrase ’the pen is mightier than the sword’ several times.The quote might not apply to some cases, but when it comes to muckrakers, it is absolutely true! The title ‘Muckrakers’ was conferred upon the daring Progressive-era reporters, writers, photographers, and journalists who took it upon themselves to expose grave social injustices affecting American society.There are so many evils that infiltrate our society, such as corruption, poverty, adulteration, racism, and pollution....
Booping the snoot could soon help reunite lost dogs with their owners thanks to a new smartphone app from IAMS. The pet-food brand announced Monday that it's launching the beta version of its NOSEiD app. It allows pet parents to create a profile for their dogs that includes their canines' physical description and scans of their noses—the equivalent of a human fingerprint. If your pup ever goes missing—like millions of pets do each year—NOSEiD users can report the missing dog on the app, alerting the other users in the area, according to the IAMS news release....
Penguin is a flightless bird native to the Antarctic region of the southern hemisphere.Although we may assume that there is only a single species of penguin, you will be surprised to know that around 17-20 penguin species are found in the world. While most penguins live in the cold Antarctic region, the Galapagos penguins are the only exception living in the north of the equator.Unlike other birds soaring up in the vast stretches of the sky, the penguins are birds that cannot fly in the air....
Chinese music history can be traced back 8,000 years ago to the times of the philosopher and music teacher Confucius.The long history of music in China has developed over the centuries in which a number of musical styles have been invented that are propagated through a lot of musical instruments. The world owes a lot to China for developing its music that has now reached all corners of the globe.For Chinese people, music is considered to have a highly calming effect....
Halloween is celebrated on the last day of October.Most of us are look forward to the day so that we can dress up like a character. Halloween is famous for its haunted themes that suit the idea of Saints Day.Halloween is a famous festival that is popular in western countries. There are many Halloween traditions rituals that are followed on the eve of Halloween. Halloween is a festival where people dress up in a haunting theme, share candies, light up lanterns, and enjoy....
Who doesn’t wish they could fly up high and conquer the sky?Unfortunately, we human beings can only fly by traveling either in an airplane, hot air balloon, or a rocket. But don’t be disappointed, you can still enjoy learning about the fantastic animals that fly.Most of us might wonder why birds, insects, and bats are the only wildlife creatures found flying in the sky. However, nature never fails to amaze us....
William Henry Gates III, the co-founder of Microsoft, is one of the richest and most successful people in the world.In 1973, he was a Harvard University freshman. He realized that computers could be made more affordable and user-friendly.Gates dropped out of Harvard University in order to pursue a career in software development. Bill Gates recognized a chance to revolutionize the personal computer, which had previously been difficult-to-use and costly equipment. Bill Gates and Paul Allen came up with the idea of writing a BASIC computer application....
Farmers utilize llamas to protect herds of smaller animals such as goats and sheep.Both llamas and alpacas have been known to chase away predators, such as coyotes, aggressively. Let’s find out why.To begin with, llamas are fantastic pack animals who spit. Second, New World, or the South American, camels are a group of four highly similar-looking camel-like creatures native to South America. They are farm animals like the llama and alpaca and wild beasts like the guanaco and vicuna....
Fish and wildlife services of the United States have done extensive research on alligator snapping turtles. The alligator snapping turtle, Macrochelys genus, is a member of the turtle family, which is found extensively in the southeastern united states. These turtles inhabit countries like Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, and so on. These turtles are carnivorous animals, which can be seen in the Missouri River.The primary diet of alligator snapping turtles is formed by fish....
Most of us have little to no information about the creatures present in the farthest of terrains. The Tibetan plateau and the trans-Himalayas are home to several different species of creatures that are furthest away from human influence. The blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) or bharal is a member of the caprid group, and it is found in different habitats of high mountains. It is mainly a grazer and isn’t involved in any domestic use....
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) occupy Europe, Asia, the Caucasus regions, north Africa, Iran, and Asia (western and central). The subspecies of red deer include the Central European deer (C. e hippelaphus), Norwegian deer (C. e atlanticus), Scottish red deer (C. e scoticus), Spanish red deer (C. e hispanicus), Mesola red deer (C. e italicus), Corsican red deer (C. e corsicanus), Bactrian deer (C. e bactrianus), Yarkand deer (C. e yarkandensis), Barbary stag or Atlas deer (C....
The escolar is a fascinating species of fish that lives in the mesopelagic zone, which is anything between 600–3300 ft (182.9-1005.8 m) below sea level! In that zone, the sea is incredibly dark, so these fish have evolved large eyes and dark scales on its skin to adapt.The escolar belongs to the Gempylidae family, which includes snake mackerels. It is also known as Walu Walu or Walu fish and is sold as a delicacy in many places because of its rich flavor....
