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The yellow-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus gabriellae) is a primate species that has many other common names, such as red-cheeked gibbon, gold-cheeked gibbon, buff-cheeked-gibbon, golden-crested gibbon, and yellow-cheeked crested gibbon. It is a member of the Hylobatidae family and the genus Nomascus. This species is indigenous to Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It is an arboreal and diurnal species that can be seen inhabiting tropical evergreen forests. It uses brachiation to move from tree to tree and this species is threatened currently due to habitat loss, heavy use of herbicides and defoliants, and killing for meat or traditional medicinesThis species ranges between 24-31 in (60....

Sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on—and as any animal lover knows, turning to our friends in the four-legged form can be a great way to feel better. When most people think of animal assisted therapy, small animals like dogs, cats, and bunnies probably come to mind. But being with large animals can be therapeutic as well—experts say it encourages a certain level of trust, which is part of the healing process....

wolverine crossing snowing road in Yellowstone Park Credit: Courtesy of MacNeil Lyons/Yellowstone Insight Most people know what a wolverine is (thank you, Marvel). But most people will never see a wolverine in the wild, even if they spend their whole life trying. A former park ranger recently had a once-in-a-lifetime experience seeing a wolverine in Yellowstone National Park, and the encounter is now going viral. MacNeil Lyons, now the owner of the private guiding company Yellowstone Insight, was guiding two guests in Yellowstone on March 5 when he spotted the wolverine around 11:38 a....

biking with dog Credit: TRAVELARIUM / Getty If your dogs are like mine, there’s no end to their reserves of energy. Morning runs, puzzle feeders, squirrel chases in the backyard, a seemingly endless in-house wrestling match that tends to peak right in the middle of my Zoom meetings, and another mile of walks each night do nothing to curb their energy. These two could run all day and I still don’t think they’d feel sufficiently worn out....

We know that cats possess heightened senses, so you can’t help but wonder if the cat seen in this adorable video detected a little housekeeping frustration when they started cleaning the house. Maybe kitty wasn’t pulling their weight in the chore category? Or had accidentally-on-purpose knocked one too many objects off the coffee table? It would seem like a warranted cause for pet-parent moodiness. And if that’s the case—albeit far-fetched—then we’re all lining up to meet this perceptive tidy cat!...

Elderly Queen Elizabeth sitting in car with dog on her lap Credit: PA Images / Getty Two of the Pembroke Welsh corgis who belonged to Queen Elizabeth II—herself nearly synonymous with the breed—have a new home after the monarch died last week at 96. According to The Guardian, Muick and Sandy will live with her son, Prince Andrew (the duke of York), and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. The former couple still lives together on the royal estate....

Silver and black Chipoo, Chihuahua Poodle mix, with poodle curls laying on his back in the grass Credit: annette shaff / Adobe Stock Start with a double serving of zip and sass and sprinkle in extra intelligence and devotion, and presto! You’re in the presence of a charming Chihuahua. Now if you multiply all of that goodness with attributes of some other great dog breeds, you’ll likely discover that Chihuahua mixes are practically impossible to resist....

You would think gathering a list of black Lab names for your new Labrador retriever would be a cakewalk. After all, there’s tons of creative names for black dogs already out there, but you want a name that truly captures who your black Lab pup is. No worries, we’ve got tons of inspiration for picking the perfect name for your pooch! Whether you’re looking for black Lab puppy names or monikers for your newly adopted adult dog, you’re going to have so much fun choosing from this list of names that parents of this special breed can truly appreciate....

The bristlecone pine is a tree that can be found in the high elevations of the Western United States.It is known for its long lifespan and impressive resistance to harsh weather conditions. In fact, bristlecone pines are some of the oldest living trees on Earth!Bristlecone pines are able to withstand harsh weather conditions thanks to their thick bark and deep roots. Their needles are also resistant to freezing, making them well-suited for climate change....

Muesli is a healthy choice for a regular breakfast.Not only does it taste good, but it also offers several health benefits. Nuts and muesli provide benefits as they are milk or dairy alternatives and contain protein, minerals, vitamin C, and vitamin D as well.Some foods have a high nutritional value that is beneficial to our digestive system, and many of them are based on muesli. It contains the nutrition of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, fat and also consists of some amount of calories....

Cats are the most beloved pets for us, humans.Cats with large, round or small eyes with eye colors like sky blue eyes, Russian blue, yellow eyes, or green eyes are adored by us. Coats’ colors are also yet another feature loved by cat owners.A small, typically furry, carnivorous mammal is a pet cat. Estimates depict that there are 500 million domestic kitties in the world. In popular culture, the cat is often portrayed as a fluffy, friendly pet that is valued more for companionship than for its ability to hunt like a wild cat....

beagle on a walk with owner sniffing the ground Credit: RyanJLane / Getty beagle on a walk with owner sniffing the ground Credit: RyanJLane / Getty beagle on a walk with owner sniffing the ground Credit: RyanJLane / Getty beagle on a walk with owner sniffing the ground Credit: RyanJLane / Getty Yes, National Doggie Date Night is actually a thing—and, yes, we know there’s zero chance of things ever getting stale between you and your perfect pupper....

Easter is the most important festival celebrated by Christians.This day is also referred to as the resurrection day in the memory of Jesus Christ. All Christians celebrate this day with utmost joy and involvement.There are a lot of fascinating facts about Easter, which is celebrated, the first Sunday that comes after the first full moon of the year is celebrated as Easter. This day is not the same every year and is celebrated in the early month of March or in late April....

Alligators are a type of crocodile that belongs to the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae. Like other crocodilians they are huge in size when compared to other species of animals. The largest recorded alligator was found in Louisiana, and the Chinese alligator is smaller and weighs considerably less. There is no average lifespan of an alligator that is measured. This species have protection under the law to ensure that their population remains steady....

The Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna) is medium-sized species in the family of hummingbirds. It is native to North America’s western coastal regions but now they are found in southern California regions and Baja California. Due to imported plantations on the Pacific coast, these birds are found in residential areas or backyard gardens where they are being fed by hummingbird feeders.These North American birds have an iridescent greenish-black or grayish-white belly and chest and green sides with a slender bill....

Do you want your kid to enhance their knowledge about animals and birds? You could introduce them to these beautiful reptiles. Hopefully, the color palette and calm behavior of these snakes will fascinate them and catch their attention.The Baird’s rat snake is a beautiful North American snake. This snake (Pantherophis bairdi) is a slow-moving snake and it is a highly elusive species, seldom encountered in the wild. The snake is found in the limestone canyon of the cretaceous period....

Wondering if there is marine life in the fascinating Black Sea? The answer is yes! There are approximately 180 species of fish that inhabit the Black Sea. The Black Sea salmon, (Salmo labrax) is one of them. It is quite a small species of salmon that is a member of the Salmonidae family and the genus Salmo. It ranges between 20-43.3 in (50.8-110 cm) in length and between 7.7-55.1 lb (3....

Blue jellyfish, also known as the Portuguese man o’ war are a species of jellyfish that can be sighted on the beaches of Sydney during summer. These species do not stay very deep in the ocean as they float on the surface. Since they mostly float on the surface of the ocean, they often get carried off to the beach by the wind. Blue jellyfish can be quite colorful, but they are extremely poisonous, and a sting can be fatal!...

The brush rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmani) belongs to a cottontail rabbit species with 13 subspecies, and they generally have a small body and short tail. They are also shy and secretive. When they are content, they can ‘purr .’ They roll around and jump when they are in a good mood.Brush rabbits can run in a zig-zag pattern at around 25 mph (40.2 kph) when chased by a predator. Might we add, they look adorable!...

The common thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus), the bigeye thresher (Alopias superciliosus) and Pelagic thresher (Alopias pelagicus) are the only living species of thresher sharks. The species was first described by Pierre Joseph Bonnaterre, a French naturalist in 1778. Originally the thresher was called Squalus vulpinis, but the name was later changed by Bonnaterre to Alopias vulpinus. The word ‘vulpinus’ is derived from the Latin word ‘vulpes’, meaning ‘fox’. However, even before Bonnaterre named the species, Aristotle, the Greek philospoher named it ‘Apolex’ which is the Greek word for ‘fox’....