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The Muntjac deer or the Chinese muntjac is one of the oldest deer species of the world dating back to between 15-35 million years ago. Its scientific name is Muntjac reveesi and belongs to the family Cervidae, it was earlier a native of Southeast Asian countries like China and Taiwan. Later, it got introduced to other locations like England, Japan, and Ireland. The description of this deer species is different from other deers as the muntjacs communicate by barking like dogs and are known as barking deer....

The Prosaurolophus, which means ‘before Saurolophus’, is a duck-billed dinosaur estimated to be from the Campanian age of the Late Cretaceous period in North America. The two species of this dinosaur were discovered among the 27 individual skeletons in the Dinosaur Park Formation in Alberta, Canada, and the Two Medicine Formation in Montana, USA.As the name suggests, this dinosaur is considered to be closely related to the Saurolophus because of their similar characteristic head crest....

Rinconsaurus belonged to the family of Sauropoda titanosauria existing during the late Cretaceous period. Three partial skeletons were found in the fossils that were discovered in Argentina. As the fossils were found in Argentina, the animal was assumed to have lived in South America. Fun Rinconsaurus Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Unknown What did they eat? Herbivore Average litter size? Unknown How much did they weigh? Unknown...

Have you ever heard of a hybrid fish? No? Then you have landed at the right destination to take you through some fascinating Splake fish facts! Hybridization is particularly a hot topic for debate. Some argue it gives bonus points for sustaining and others counter it with the destruction of original species. One such species that could be a moderating bridge between the two arguments is the crossbreed of a Brook trout and Lake trout....

The Texas spiny lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) is a species of lizard of the genus Sceloporus, native to northeastern Mexico and the southern Central United States. Found mostly in the bark of trees and fences, this species is found widespread throughout its habitat. This is a diurnal and arboreal species and is active only during the daytime. Typically shy and nervous, these reptiles will move to a tree from the ground or flee the scene by running through the leaf litter on the ground....

The terrestrial inhabitants of the Early Jurassic to the Late Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era (nearly 70-65 million years ago), the thyreophorans (a Greek word meaning ‘shield bearers’) or colloquially called ‘armored dinosaurs’, comprised a group of ornithischians. Two major groups among them were the ankylosaurs and stegosaurs (particularly found in the Late Jurassic-Late Cretaceous period). They were first formally named and described by Nopcsa in 1915 while Paul Sereno was the first to identify their clade in 1998....

The western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) is a species of toad from the Anaxyrus genus of the Bufonidae family. This species of toad have two subspecies under it, the California toad and the Boreal toad. They were previously known as Bufo boreas. These toads are native to the Western range of North America. They are spotted in Washington, Southern Alaska, North Central California, Sierra Nevada, Montana, Colorado, and New Mexico. A small population is spotted in the high elevations of the Rocky Mountains as well....

The yellow-billed blue magpie (Urocissa flavirostris) is an exotic magpie from the magpie family and is known by its scientific name Urocissa flavirostris. They belong to the scientific family Corvidae. Yellow-billed blue magpies (Urocissa flavirostris) are found in the mountain ranges located in The Himalayas and the Brahmaputra. The yellow-billed blue magpie (Urocissa flavirostris) is classified as a Least Concern species by the International Union For Conservation Of Nature IUCN.The yellow-billed blue magpie (Urocissa flavirostris) is primarily an omnivorous bird that feeds on fruits, seeds, insects as well as small mammals....

Ice cream is the ultimate dessert after a hard day or when you feel down and need a boost.People of all ages, children as well as adults, like ice cream. This sweet treat is also a comfort food lots of people crave.You can crave it right when you wake up or in the middle of the day, but especially it becomes extra delicious when you just sit with a tub of ice cream or are lying on the beach....

black puppy looking over woman's shoulder Credit: Stephanie Kenner / Getty This heart-warming story has a tag-wagging ending! Meet Trooper who was rescued during the devastating northern California wildfires last year. The small community of Berry Creek—two hours north of Sacramento—was devastated by the Northern Complex fires that crippled this area last fall. Among the debris was a puppy covered in soot and hiding in the rubble on a destroyed property....

The Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is a species of semi-aquatic monitor lizard native to the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa along the river Nile. The Nile monitor lizards go by several other names, such as the water leguaan, river leguaan, guana, and the African small-grain lizard. This species of monitor lizards are different from the population of monitor lizards found in the forests and savannahs of West Africa, and that goes by the name of West African Nile monitor (Varanus stellatus)....

cow with her foster pet friends Credit: Courtesy of bear_the_pittie / Instagram Dogs typically claim the top spot as man’s best friend, but there’s some friendly competition in the Sullivan-Vo household that’s home to a certain adorable cow. Amber and Anthony Sullivan-Vo have always been big dog people—so much so that when they purchased their new home a few years back, their dogs were one of the driving factors. “We bought the house for the dogs,” Anthony tells Daily Paws....

woman cuddling a black french bulldog Credit: Tempura / Getty On This Page What is Trazodone Used For? Potential Side Effects Dosage for Dogs Can Dogs Overdose on Trazodone? Interactions and Warnings Just like people, many dogs experience fear or anxiety from time to time. Unfortunately, also like people, some struggle with severe anxiety that affects their quality of life. The good news is that modern medicine can help. Trazodone is one of several anti-depressant drugs used for dogs diagnosed with anxiety and other behavioral disorders....

feral cat walking on the sidewalk; what is a feral cat Credit: FurryFritz / Getty On This Page What Is a Feral Cat? Feral vs Stray Cat Can a Feral Cat Become a House Pet? How to Help When kittens are born outside without human interaction, they can become fearful and pass this learned behavior onto future litters. This lack of socialization is what makes feral cats so different than stray cats and our friendly house cats....

close up of dog's nose; why do dogs sniff your private parts Credit: Brie Goldman If you’ve ever defended your nether regions from a sniffing dog, you’ve probably thought: why do dogs want to smell your crotch? It’s awkward and embarrassing. Or what about when guests come over and your pup’s bullet nose zeroes in on everyone’s bums? Talk about awkward. We asked Alison Gerken, DVM, a veterinarian who treats behavioral disorders in pets at the San Francisco SPCA, what it means when a dog sniffs your bum and how you can stop it....

sphynx, a hairless cat, lounges on the back of an upholstered chair Credit: Wunderfool / Getty Congratulations on your new hairless cat! Unless you’re keeping the name he or she came from the shelter with (who does that?), now you need a name. And of course your first thought is going to be classic 1997 comedy Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and the criminal mastermind, Dr. Evil, whose favorite accessory was his Sphynx cat, Mr....

France, also known as the French Republic, is one of the few transcontinental countries in the world.France, over its history, has served as a powerful kingdom to various rulers who went down in history as some of the greatest. The country is home to various world heritage sites that attract tourists from all around the globe.France is one of the most historically rich countries in the world and is known for its exquisite cuisine and some of the finest arts that the world has seen....

Animals have long been the experimental subjects of significant scientific endeavors, and space research is no exception.To study the effects of microgravity on the biological functions of organisms, scientists have, time and again, sent various animals into space. Such animals include monkeys, dogs, guinea pigs, cats, frogs, beetles, spiders, newts, flies, worms, tortoises, urchins, snails, cockroaches, scorpions, butterflies, ants, bees, rabbits, jellyfish, brine shrimp, moths, crickets, and wasps.Even before the first human could escape the Earth’s outer atmosphere, animals were sent on space missions to test the feasibility and safety of launching a living organism into space and safely bringing it back to Earth....

cat with candy corn background; can cats eat candy corn? Credit: mayakova / drbimages / Getty Cats aren’t as likely to be caught with their paw (or chops) in the candy jar as a sweet-toothed pup or family member, but they might find candy corn bewitching enough to have a lick. So, if your cat has a nibble of the other kind of sweet corn, is it toxic? Cats can eat candy corn (but shouldn’t!...

On the list of the animals most domesticated and looked after by humans, cats definitely have a spot in the top five.Humans have been domesticating cats since the agricultural revolution when they became aware that keeping cats can help them get rid of pests like mice and small birds who peck on the grains. These loveable pets have now become companions for many of us.Many people who wish to adopt cats or already have them as pets wonder whether cats cry, if ever....