Eurasian magpie is a bird that can be found from the Kamchatka peninsula in the east to Ireland in the west. They have a distinct appearance, and their mating rituals are extraordinary. Their head, neck, and breast are glossy black, with a metallic tinge of green and deep violet sheen. Their wings are known to be black glossed with green. The flight feathers of these birds are solely white inner webs conspicuous and hidden when in flight....
The European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) is a small songbird that belongs to the Fringillidae family and of the order Passeriformes. It resides in the scattered grasslands, marshes, and beautiful parks of Europe, North Africa, and Central and Western Asia. A few countries that have adopted them are Australia, New Zealand, and Uruguay. The population of this species is quite stable and does not have any immediate threats.People can easily spot these colorful birds in their gardens with unique features....
A tuna species, the frigate tuna (Auxis thazard) belongs to the family of Scombridae. The species is known by several names such as frigate mackerel and alagaduwa. These fishes inhabiting the eastern Pacific Ocean are now being regarded as a separate species. The subspecies is generally known as Auxis brachydorax.The frigate mackerel has a robust and elongated body and is metallic blue-black. The species possess two dorsal fins that are widely separated....
The golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a common species of hamster that is kept as a pet all over the world. Just like any other hamster, it has short, stocky legs, a stout body, short and wide feet, and small, sharp claws. They have a small head, huge internal cheek pouches, and furry ears. Their cheek pouches extend to behind their shoulders and open inside their lips. Their tail is stubby and can be pink or white....
The green woodpecker (Picus viridis) is also known as the European green woodpecker. The green woodpecker is known to be found in Europe and the range consists of almost 75 % of Europe. The range includes France, Germany, Sweden, Russia, the United Kingdom, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania. This woodpecker species is also known to be found in western Asia. The population of this bird is scarce in west Wales and Scotland....
Japanese spider crabs, as the name suggests, are a species of crab that resemble enormous spiders. These arthropods are found near the Pacific shores of Japan. They are considered to be one of the largest arthropods. But even though they grow to an enormous size (bigger than an average human), they are quite docile in nature. They are in fact a little lazy as well. They are not known for their predatory skills and survive instead as a scavenger....
The Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) is a collective species of birds that contain 4-5 subspecies, all of whom exist in the Southern Hemisphere. Kelp Gulls are birds that are found in the coastal areas of places in South America such as the Falkland Islands and the South Georgia islands. Kelp Gull range also includes Antarctica, New Zealand, Australia, Madagascar, South Africa, and Namibia. They have a white head and are largely black and white color with males closely resembling the females....
Have you always been fascinated with pterodactyls?If so, then you’re bound to love the Montanazhdarcho, an Azhdarchoidea pterosaur that was present in the Late Cretaceous period.The first fossil remains were found in the Montana state. Going through the bone fragments and vertebra of this species, it had a significant wingspan. Studies done on the bone remains also point out that the individual was an adult. Its fossils were assigned the holotype of MOR 691 and the genus was named by the trip of Kevin Padian, Jack Horner, and Armand de Ricqlès in 1993....
The ocean sunfish is one of the largest and heaviest bony fish in the world. The ocean sunfish or Mola mola is often confused with sharks (predators of the ocean sunfish) owing to its large body and dorsal fin. The name Mola mola is of Latin origin, meaning ‘millstone’, but what does ‘millstone’ mean? The word ‘millstone’ actually describes the circular body shape of this fish.When it comes to its appearance, the ocean sunfish species also resembles a floating bob....
Dinosaurs are with no doubt fascinating but they have been a huge mystery for several years now. People have never been able to fully understand or place together the missing pieces of their anatomy, lifestyle, and so many other characteristics. Millions of questions raid the minds of paleontologists during every excavation. One such dinosaur that has sparked interest in the palaeontological community is the Santanaraptor.The Santanaraptor was discovered in 1996 from the Romualdo Group (Santana Formation) in the Ceará State, northeastern Brazil (South America), where the presence of a tyrannosauroid was not even expected....
Skinks are lizards who belong to the family Scincidae. They have the ability to regenerate their tails when they are attacked by a predator. Their skulls are covered with bony scales. A few species like the five-lined skinks have five light-colored stripes that run along their body from their snout to their tails. They are moderately-sized lizards with short legs. They are more distinguishable because of their stripes. Skinks can be found in a wide range of habitats ranging from grasslands, trees, and mountains except for boreal and polar regions....
Tremblers are unique birds that cock up their tails, drop their wings, and tremble their bodies, hence their name. The trembler is a large species of the Mimidae family related to New World catbirds and mockingbirds. Some northern mockingbirds also tremble their bodies like trembler. Trembler is in close connection with Pearly-eyed thrashers. They belong to the genus Cinclocerthia and have four subspecies based on location. They are:Brown trembler(Cinclocerthia ruficauda)endemic to lesser antilles and breeds on St....
Are you curious about the largest freshwater fish in the world? Then the wels catfish is the perfect fish for you. Also called the European wels catfish, this European native fish has caught the attention of anglers and fishers worldwide. The wels catfish record exists for being one of the biggest, most dangerous freshwater fish you could have ever run into. Endemic to European waters, you could also see this fish on the deltas, close to the sea, looking for more food before returning to their freshwater habitat....
Goldfish are one of the most famous freshwater aquarium fish, that belong to the Cyprinidae family.Goldfish are an invasive fish species and can thrive in any condition. Due to crossbreeding of this fish with many distinct breeds, goldfish breeds vary in coloration, fin configuration, body shape, and size.Though these fish can survive any conditions, to breed, goldfish require the perfect natural environment or it can be tough to make them spawn in captivity....
There’s something wonderful about a newly clean kitchen, bathroom, or dining room floor. Everything shines, the world smells good, and any chemical smells are a signal to your nose that you got a deep clean. But for cats, the household cleaners you know and love—including Lysol—can carry risks if not used properly. But that doesn’t you mean you have to forgo a squeaky-clean home or give up your favorite cleaning solution....
small tabby kitten on couch; kitten feeding schedule Credit: Ralchev Design / Getty Kittens, like human babies, start out life consuming liquid nourishment and slowly graduate to solid foods. Mother cats take care of a kitten’s nutritional needs through their milk from the day their kittens are born until they are around 4 to 6 weeks old. Feeding An Orphaned Kitten But if you have a kitten without a mother, you need to provide food that’s formulated for kitten health....
Arctic plants mostly fall under the biome of the tundra.Plants that grow in these areas are generally smaller in height, and they grow together. Arctic moss is the most common plant in the tundra region.Pasque flower is also common in the Arctic. It adapts to the environment as it is covered by fine, silky hairs. Most plants of the tundra region are small in height as the growth of trees and other plants are severely cut short by extreme climatic conditions and scarcity of water....
The Spanish National Historic Trail was first discovered by Antonio Armijo, a Mexican who was crossing along the New Mexico trail to Los Angeles in 1829.Although the route through Santa Fe and New Mexico had been traveled on even earlier, the new links between California and the state of New Mexico were never truly explored. Once discovered, the route became the regular path for most traders in Mexico and America.Since the route included a complex combination of routes, such as arduous pack mule route, horse route, footpaths and routes yet to be explored, the travelers began to call it the Old Spanish Historic Trail route....
The Mayflower voyage is one of the most important parts of the history of America.In 1620, some pilgrims decided to set sail for a New World alongside some passengers on a ship called Mayflower. The pilgrims would eventually establish the first colony in New England and pave the way for future American colonies to thrive on the continent.It took the Mayflower 66 days to sail through the Atlantic and this voyage was often interrupted with storms and seasickness....
Atlanta, GA, which is home to Morehouse college, is located in western Tennessee among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.Atlanta, GA, is the capital and most crowded city in the U.S., Georgia, and it is the 38th most occupied city in the United States. Because of the large population of immigrants from other parts of the country, Atlanta is noted for its lack of southern culture.In Atlanta, Georgia, there is a stadium known as Harvey Stadium, and Harvey Stadium hosts American football games and serves as the home field of Morehouse College....
