If you are looking for some tiny wonders off the coasts of the East Coast of Southeast Asia, then look no further than the seven species of the pygmy seahorse! The pygmy seahorses are tiny fish, distinguished from the dwarf seahorses because of their lack of multiple gill openings, and the presence of a single gill opening. They also have a brood pouch located in their trunks, which means they rear babies and eat from the same opening!...
Saurornitholestes was a genus of carnivores known to have fed on large animals even though the exact diet could not be known. Apart from that, regarding the time period of the existence of the Saurornitholestes langstoni dinosaur, there has been a debate. The fossils that are recovered from different places shows different age. Fossil formations of the Oldman Formation age 77 million years, while the Medicine Formation specimen was 72 million years old....
The Tylocephale, also known as Tylocephale gilmorei is known to have inhabited present-day Asia and Tylocephale fossil remains have been found in the Khulsan region of the Barun Goyot Formation in Mongolia. The name means ‘swollen head’. This dinosaur was known to live in woodlands. The Tylocephale lived in the Late Cretaceous period and lived from 83.6 million years ago to 72.1 million years ago. Reproduction of dinosaurs used to take place sexually where the females used to lay eggs after the male had deposited sperm inside their bodies....
Weasel (Mustela nivalis) is a mammal that belong to the genus Mustela of the family Mustelidae. They are active predators and small in size, they have long, slender bodies with short legs. An adult weasel (Mustela nivalis) does not grow more than 10 inches in size, and the smallest weasel can weigh as little as 0.05 lb. There are various species of weasel that are present in the wild including black weasel, snow weasel, least weasel, Siberian weasel, ermine weasel, crimson weasel, screeching weasel, white coated weasel, garden weasel, and stoat weasel....
Swallows are birds of the world thanks to their love for migrating amongst a vast range of places. Swallows are also easily found near human habitats and are known for their chirping sounds. There are around 80 species of swallows, but right now we will be taking a deeper dive into the white rumped swallow!The white rumped swallow has the scientific name Tachycineta leucorrhoa. It is a species of bird in the class Aves and the family Hirundinidae....
Read on to know more about an amazing marsupial that moves by hopping and jumping through the air, a kangaroo!The taxonomic name of the family Macropodidae means ‘big feet,’ specifying the well-evolved feet of kangaroos that allow them to hop and jump around to travel from one place to another. Do you wonder how and why do kangaroos jump so high?What will you do if you participate in the long jump race but aren’t that powerful?...
black dog scratching self Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty If your dog is scratching more than usual, fleas might be to blame. These pesky bloodsuckers can spiral out of control quickly, turning into an infestation that causes all sorts of trouble for your pet and your home if not eradicated. But do you know how to get rid of fleas on dogs? A veterinarian and flea expert weighs in with instructions on how to get rid of fleas in the house and on your pets fast and safely....
puppy looking up at trainer in obedience training class Credit: FatCamera / Getty Raising a puppy is a joy, but it’s also a big responsibility. Growing a confident, friendly dog with good manners takes work. The good news: Puppy kindergarten is an easy way to get your pooch off to a great start. Typically, pups enroll in this series of classes between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks. It seems young, but that’s the point....
person holding grey tabby kitten close the chest Credit: Iryna / Adobe Stock An Elgin, Texas woman received a little bit of good news in the wake of a devastating tornado that overturned her home while her kitten was inside. Appearing with little warning and striking with ferocious intensity, tornadoes can destroy whole communities in an instant, leaving people to pick up the pieces of shattered lives. After an estimated EF2 tornado—with winds measuring from 113–157 mph—ripped through Elgin on Monday, Kacy Strickland found herself doing just that....
woman with two pit bulls; photographer takes pit bull photos Credit: Adam Goldberg / AGoldPhoto Pet Photography Adam Goldberg is hoping to change a few minds with his photos—or at least make people think twice before judging pit bull-type dogs. The Tampa, Fla., photographer has spent parts of the past several years capturing joyful portraits of pit bulls and their owners. The big-mouthed dogs are smiling, as are the humans—if they aren’t bestowing kisses on furry noggins....
The Humboldt squid (Dosidicus gigas) was named after an explorer who visited the region in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is popularly known as the jumbo squid owing to its size. Their population status has not been evaluated however they have been reported to be seen in Chile as well as Alaska. Earlier they were seen only in Peru and central Mexico.They are an essential part of the ecosystem and are known to attack immediately if approached....
Robert Burns was the son of a humble farmer, but his legacy lives on as Scotland’s National poet, songwriter, and lyricist.The works of Robert Burns, often familiarly known as Rabbie Burns, National bard, Patriot bard, Ploughman poet, or the Bard of Ayrshire, are an important element of Scottish culture. Icons from various eras, ranging from Bob Dylan to Abraham Lincoln, have cited him as a significant influence. Every year on January 25, Bard’s birthday, an increasing number of people from all over the world gather for the renowned Burns Night or Burns Supper, which includes haggis, whisky, and readings from his works....
Are you a fan of ancient Greece and the like of ancient Greeks?If so, you are probably looking at the famous historic city, Athens. Athens is known for the Acropolis, democracy, and also as one of the major places of Greece from which the Golden Age of Western Civilization began. Democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, and tyranny are ways by which ancient Greece was ruled.As a city-state, Athens has become a historic landmark in Western civilization....
Chickens are present in our lives in some form or other.Starting from the delicious fried chicken on our plate to being popular punchlines, their presence is felt everywhere. However, there are some unknown facts about these birds that will leave you stunned.The chicken takes 10-20 hours to come out of the egg and face the outside world. The eggs of a brood take at least two days to hatch, the last member of the brood may come out two days after the first chicken is born....
The northern bobwhite Colinus virginianus is a small and cute bird. They are also known as the game bird. These birds are seen largely in North America, hence the name. There exist a total of 22 different subspecies of this bird in the wild. Adult male and female bobwhite look similar but have certain features which help distinguish between the two. They stay largely in the ground and dig in order to search for food....
The plant kingdom is divided into vascular and non-vascular plants.Flowering plants come under vascular plants. Lichens and moss come under non-vascular plants.They have rigid cell walls and grow in soils. The reproduction in non-vascular plants happens through spores and occurs through seed, bulbs, plant runners, tubers, and flowers in vascular plants. Some of them are present above the ground, and some of them are present below the ground. The most evolved reproduction organic in plants is a flower, as it has both male and female reproductive organs....
A Bengal breed cat is a common hybrid cat.The origin of the Bengal breed cats is in the United States. These hybrids are created by crossing domestic cats with the Asian leopard cat or wild cat species.Bengal cats come in various base coat colors, and the cat’s coat colors make them unique. These coat colors make them look majestic. The domestic cat breed commonly mated with the Asian leopard cat is the Egyptian Mau....
When the winter and holiday season comes around, us humans like to celebrate with marshmallows in our sweet drinks and treats. Although we may not always like to admit it, sometimes it’s also hard to resist eating them by the handful. As you cozy up and enjoy the pillows of sugar (in whatever quantity you desire), you might be wondering if your dog can eat marshmallows, too. According to an ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center expert, the answer depends on the ingredients and the quantity....
Kayley Drewitt was walking one of her regular clients, an English springer spaniel named Ozzy, last Thursday when they came across a cardboard box at their local park in eastern England. It was filled with quite ordinary items—a bunch of tennis balls—but was inscribed with an extraordinarily bittersweet message. “I am too old to play with my favorite tennis balls now. But it would make me very happy to know that some younger doggies would have fun with them,” the black print read....
For the Asian longhorned beetle, invasive species is how you should best describe them. Asian longhorned beetle (scientific name: Anoplophora glabripennis) is one of the most dangerous invasive species in the world. While called the Asian longhorned beetle/Asian long-horned beetle in the west, the species also has the names starry sky or sky beetle. This is due to the white spots on their shiny black exoskeletons. Known for destroying forests and urban trees, this species has long been the dread of many people....
