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The mushroom cap jellyfish (scientific name Rhopilema verrilli) is a jellyfish species that is a member of the Rhizostomatidae family. They are endemic to the Atlantic coast of America and these jellyfish are cnidarian invertebrates whose mushroom-shaped medusae makes them unique. They do not possess any tentacles, however, they still have stinging cells within their bells, which are known as nematocysts. These nematocysts are capable of stinging humans mildly. These rare jellyfish, Rhopilema verrili, are also known as mushroom cap jellies, jellies, and sea mushroom jellyfish....

Agalychnis callidryas, or Red Eyed Tree Frogs, are known as arboreal hylid, which means part of the tree-dwelling frog family, which are found in the neotropical rainforests found in the region of Mexico to Central America up to Columbia. The scientific name of Red Eyed Tree Frogs, Agalychnis callidryas, comes from the Greek word ‘kalos’ which means good or beautiful, and ‘dryas’ which means a tree or a wood nymph. Red Eyed Tree Frogs have vertically narrow pupils with three eyelids....

If you have watched Harry Potter movies, you would have definitely considered having an owl as a pet. However, what you need to know is that there are many owl species in the world. The owl species you are reading about now is the Stygian owl.The name Stygian means that it is related to the River Styx. These birds are medium in size and are nocturnal in nature, meaning they are active at night....

Tapejara were known to have inhabited the range that included present-day Brazil, Hungary, Morocco, England, Spain, United States, and China as the fossil specimens were discovered in these places. The first and only valid type species of this genus is Tapejara wellnhoferi. These pterosaurs lived in the Cretaceous period and the fossils dated to about 112 million years ago. It was thought to be an arboreal creature and it is believed that it might have been lived in a ridge....

The word ‘pregnant’ is derived from Latin terms ‘pre’ and ’natus’ meaning ‘before’ and ‘birth’, respectively.The gestation length of a cow ranges around nine months, which is almost the same as human pregnancy. Do human pregnancy and cow pregnancy have something else in common too?Pregnancy, also known as gestation, is the period in which one or more offspring grow and develop inside the mother’s uterus. While pregnancy is the result of natural animal breeding, artificial insemination is often used to produce a pregnancy, especially for infertile animals....

While it’s tempting to go to the pros whenever your dog needs his nails trimmed, this is definitely something you can learn to do at home. Especially if your dog’s nails tend to grow quickly and frequent groomer visits turn into a hassle. How long should your dog’s nails be? Short enough to keep from tapping on the floor. As soon as the nails touch the ground and grow past the pad of your dog’s paw, it’s a sign they are too long and you should reach for the dog nail clippers....

group of golden retriever puppies literally dog piling on husky Credit: Courtesy of haley_key / TikTok This viral video is a true “dogpile” in every sense of the word. And nothing’s cuter than Elliegh, a Siberian husky, and her entourage of golden retriever nieces and nephews entangled in a tail-wagging mound of affection. Posted Feb. 3, the TikTok video from user haley_key has attracted an impressive 1 million views and hundreds of comments with most fans sharing the same sentiment: “I want to be that husky!...

dog licking peanut butter off of a spoon Credit: Aiden-Franklin / Getty You probably need to check that jar of peanut butter in your cupboard—both for you and your dog. On Friday, The J.M. Smucker Company issued a wide recall of its Jif peanut butter products because of potential salmonella contamination. If that’s the brand you like to share with your dog—heck, maybe the peanut butter is only for your dog—you’ll want to make sure you dispose of any potentially tainted spread....

dog in boat with his human after being rescued from the canal by pet detective Credit: Courtesy of jamiekatzpetdetective / TikTok A Pomeranian who fell into a canal behind his Florida home was rescued safely after several hours, thanks to his owner, a sharp-eared pet detective, and a handy kayak. Plus, Mario’s discovery and rescue was all caught on video. In a video posted to pet detective Jamie Katz’s TikTok account, she and Mario’s owner are paddling down the canal in Ft....

robot vacuum Credit: Courtesy of Walmart Holidays look a little different this year, and Black Friday is no exception. Instead of waiting for the day after Thanksgiving, you can start the savings now—Walmart just dropped tons of early Black Friday deals. Pet owners, now is your time to save big on vacuums that easily tackle pet hair. Walmart’s Black Friday Deals for Days promotion is giving shoppers big savings and an early start to their holiday shopping....

Helen Keller’s birthplace is in Tuscumbia, west Alabama in the United States of America.Keller was diagnosed deaf and blind at the age of 19 months. She usually communicated with the help of home signs till seven years of age.Anne Sullivan was the first teacher who taught Keller writing, language, and reading. The first lesson she had to learn was spelling words on Keller’s hand to show the names of objects in her surroundings....

A Washington K-9 officer who was shot on duty last month was treated to a festive welcome-home celebration after surgeons saved his life. Now, he’s receiving an award for his courage. Arlo, a K-9 officer with the Thurston County sheriff’s office who you might know from his popular TikTok account, was shot twice Jan. 13 when he and his handler were involved in a shooting with a suspect, authorities said. K-9 welcomed home after shooting Credit: Courtesy of Thurston County-Sheriff After receiving initial treatment in Washington, the dog was taken to Oregon State University’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine for surgery....

bracco italiano dog breed now recognized by AKC Credit: Valerie Kessler New dog breed just dropped. OK, the Bracco Italiano actually originated hundreds of years ago, but it did earn American Kennel Club recognition Wednesday—the 200th breed to do so. The recognition means the Bracchi can now compete in AKC-sanctioned events like dog shows and canine sports. The muscular hunting dog from—you guessed it—Italy will compete in the Sporting Group at conformation dog shows....

pelican at Bronx Zoo Credit: Courtesy of Bronx Zoo Behold, Amos! A white pelican and the Bronx Zoo’s newest Animal Ambassador. There are two things in this world that just about everyone loves: heartwarming stories of animals beating the odds in a triumphant comeback, and videos of giant birds waddling around like humans who may have had too much to drink. This story has both of those things. Back in 2016, Amos was found floating in waters of Corpus Christi, Texas with his wings drooping....

George Washington is a true national hero and is widely respected by all Americans.George Washington and his wife Martha didn’t have any children of their own, but they were parents to many children. The Mount Vernon house was filled with children.George Washington and his wife lived in the Mount Vernon house he owned with his stepchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. When it comes to George Washington’s siblings, you will be surprised to know that he had nine siblings....

dog licking ice cream cone; do dogs have taste buds Credit: ChristinLola / Getty Perhaps nothing is more exciting to a dog than hearing the dinner bell, whether that’s the can opener or the crumble of the kibble bag. Pups of all ages and sizes come running when it’s dinnertime—some might even understand the words “eat” or “food” better than their own name. As dogs’ lives seemingly revolve around food, we’re left wondering how much they can actually taste of it....

portrait of small dog that was trapped in a hole Credit: zoranm / Getty Firefighters in Paxton, Fla., rescued a dog from a 15-foot-deep hole earlier this month, and it was quite an adventure. For starters, once the South Walton Fire District’s Technical Rescue Team had responded to the call for assistance on Feb. 9, team members needed to check the air quality inside the hole, given its extreme depth and small size....

Are you looking for a pet who will love you unconditionally? You will love the Beabull dog! The Beabull is a designer dog, created by crossbreeding the English Bulldog and the Beagle dog. This designer dog originated in the United States of America.To know more about this breed, we have to look at the parent breeds. Beagles originated from Great Britain and they have the best smelling power and hunting ears, whereas English Bulldogs originated from England and they are aggressive and courageous by nature....

Berberosaurus was a genus of dinosaurs that are suspected to belong to the clade Ceratosauria. This dinosaur was found in the High Atlas mountain range of Toundoute in Morocco. This genus consists of only a single species, B. liassicus, which is the type species for the genus as well. Its fossil remains included its postcranial remains, which consisted of parts of a partial skeleton such as a neck vertebra and femur, but not the skull....

The Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla Garrulus) is found in the northern forest of the Palearctic and North America. They are medium-sized passerines, also known as songbirds or perching birds belonging to the family Bombycillidae. The plumage is mainly buff grey with black marking on the face and pointed crest. The wings have white and bright yellow patterns with some feather tips colored red waxy, hence their name. There are three subspecies that are not very different from one another....