Have you ever come across a pet that looks like a poodle but is a little bit different? Well, the chances are that you might have met a designer breed: the Bernedoodle. This mixed breed is the result of crossbreeding a pure Bernese mountain dog and a poodle and these cute-looking breeds are considered one of the finest designer dog breeds. They have acquired charm, cuteness, and goofiness from the poodle parent and loyal nature from Bernese mountain dogs....
Click Beetle larvae are insects that come from the family Elateridae and are usually called wireworms. These small insects eat dead plants, some live in agriculture and they’re often referred to as agricultural pests. The adults prey on other insects known as Aphids. The long list of species of Click Beetle includes 9000 species, which are often seen living on soil, around roots and branches of trees. These Click Beetle or wireworms are named for making a particular characteristic clicking noise when they are attacked and squeezed by predators....
Have you ever heard pleasant cooing calls along the rocky marine coastline on warm, quiet days? If yes, you might want to look out for a flock of sea ducks called the common eider. This species’ scientific name is Somateria mollissima, where ‘somatos’ means ‘body’, ’erion’ means ‘wool’ in Ancient Greek, and ‘mollissimus’ means ‘very soft’ in Latin. Thus ‘Somateria mollissima’ is an apt name for this sea duck, as it means ‘soft body wool’....
The collective imagination of humankind envisions animals to be big and in most cases to be mammals. However, insects, in fact, make up a population of about 10 quintillion. So, it’s worth understanding more about the different species in this class of animals.In this article, we will learn about the intriguing creature that is the Crane fly. Crane fly is the common name that has been given to insects that belong to the family Tipulidae....
The false coral snake, also known as the American pipe snake and the coral cylinder snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake that can further be divided into two subspecies. They are known as the Anilius scytale scytale, and the Anilius scytale phelpsorum. The geographic habitats of this species range from Brazil to southern and eastern Venezuela. This snake species belong to the genus Anilius and the family Aniliidae. The exact life span of this species is not yet known....
The freshwater drum is known to be native fish species of Central and North America. It is the single species that belong to the genus Aplodinotus. freshwater drum is found in freshwater lakes and rivers with sand and rocky beds at the bottom. The freshwater drum is also referred to with multiple names such as Croaker, Gasper goo, Graspergou, Grunter, Grinder, Russell fish, and Wuss fish. In a few parts of Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, this fish is well known as sunfish and sheepshead fish....
The Fukuivenator paradoxus lived during the early Cretaceous period about 125 million years ago. It was one of several predatory dinosaurs that was discovered by paleontologists like Kawabe, Shibata, and Azuma recently on an expedition to Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. Mongolia’s Gobi Desert has been known for many dino-discoveries because it contains ancient rocks from various geological ages ranging between 90-115 million years old. These Fukuivenator fossil beds are especially rich with fossils of the Katsuyama Fukui Prefecture-Kitadani formation....
Giant anteaters have a long nose with a 24 in (2 ft) long tongue and no teeth. They have reduced hearing and sight, yet they have an exceptionally evolved feeling of smell.These giant anteaters come in different shades of brown, with wide black stripes running from their upper front legs to their spine. The front part of their legs are white, and they have a bushy tail. They have no undercoat to give them warmth, rather they have short hair on their shoulders and longer hair on their tail and legs, which resembles a horse mane....
The hardhead catfish (Ariopsis felis syn. Arius Felis) is quite a well-known species of fish due to its unique appearance. Hardhead catfish are a common sight in marine aquariums and people’s tanks at home. It belongs to the Ariidae family of fish, which is a group of sea catfish, also called marine catfishes. As the name suggests, unlike freshwater catfish, marine catfishes live in saline seawater or brackish water. Brackish water is a type of water that is less saline than seawater, but more saline than freshwater; an intermediate of sorts....
Cockroaches aren’t the first creatures that come to our minds when we think about pets. Despite that, the Madagascar hissing cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa) have a good reputation for being spectacular pets with good behavior. People are mostly fascinated by them because of the hiss they produce with the help of a modified organ present on its abdomen, and it is linked to its respiratory system. The large size of these roaches and their wingless body does give it an added appeal compared to usual house pests....
The Irish Wolfhound that is native to Ireland is known for its hunting behavior. They were used by other countries for hunting bears, wolves, wild boars, cougars, Irish elk, and many other creatures. An Irish Wolfhound is also known as ‘the heartbreak dog’ because of its short lifespan. These giant breeds come with a lot of health problems such as heart diseases, tumors, and gastric problems. So, before owning one consider these facts as they will leave early from your life breaking your heart....
The Shiba Inu is one of the native breeds of Japan. The other breeds are Akita, Kishu, Hokkaido, Kai, Shikoku and Shiba. They were bred to mainly assist in flushing birds and small games. They are sometimes used for hunting wild boars. The Shiba Inu is known for its agility and alertness. The Shibu Inu is comfortable in mountainous regions and hiking trails. During World War II, the breed was almost extinct due to a lack of food and care....
Bacon is an all-time favorite breakfast item across the globe due to its distinctive taste and texture.Bacon is a popular food item among all age groups and different cultures. There are various types of bacon.Bacon is one of the most delicious types of cured meat out there. The process of making bacon is as interesting and intriguing as its taste. We all are aware that bacon is from pigs. The world’s most popular cut of meat, bacon, comes from pigs’ bellies, commonly known as American bacon....
We usually refer to large salty water bodies by the terms ‘oceans’ and ‘seas’ but both of them are quite different due to a variety of reasons.In general terms, the word ‘ocean’ is used to refer to relatively large bodies of water, whereas the term ‘sea’ is used to denote relatively smaller bodies of water. Technically, we must use the word ‘ocean’ when we refer to one of the five oceans in the world, although some see it as one global ocean covering 71% of Earth’s area....
The thrush bird belongs to the family of Turdidae, a passerine bird family. They are found worldwide. Thrushes are small to medium sized birds living on the ground that feed on insects or invertebrates and fruits. They are plump birds with soft plumage. They are found in wooded areas often on grounds looking for insects. The smallest thrush is the forest rock thrush and the largest could be the great thrush....
The decade of the ’70s was the transitional period for the United Stated and also for the rest of the world.Significant shifts in entertainment, political aspects, technological and lifestyle were observed. Things in a post-moon landing world were more innovative, creative, and colorful than before.Anyone who thinks of retro music goes back to the year 1970. Why? Well, a lot of musical changes took place in the 70s decade. Not just music, but countries worldwide were awakening to the new unheard possibilities of the microprocessor and never before head communication techniques....
Brunei is located on the north coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia.Brunei is also officially known as the Nation of Brunei, Abode of Peace, and as Brunei Darussalam. Apart from the South China Sea coast, Brunei is a small country surrounded by Sarawak.This tiny nation is located in the northern portion of Borneo island. Its capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan or Brunei Town, has an estimated population of 100,700. The Government in Brunei is an absolute monarchy that is ruled by its Sultan....
Crude oil spills are some of the major oil spills that have been reported in the Gulf of Mexico in the Mediterranean Sea.Oil spills pose a considerable threat to the environment as oil products tend to remain on the surface for several years or even decades. A crude oil spill is essentially an accident caused by fire or manual errors.When oil is spilled on the water, it leaves a shiny substance on the surface that makes it impossible for marine animals to survive, this substance is called oil slicks....
The popular animated character of SpongeBob SquarePants is instantly recognized by all Americans, regardless of their age.The character is not only enjoyed by children, but even grownups who want to take a leap into nostalgia watching their favorite cartoon on screen. SpongeBob and his antics have been providing us entertainment since 1999 when the character was first seen on the television.SpongeBob and his supporting characters – Patrick Star, Mr. Krabs, Gary, Squidward Tentacles, Sandy Cheeks – gained even more popularity after the first movie came out in 2004....
Located inside the Great Lakes region of Central and East Africa, the Republic of Burundi is a small landlocked country suffering from civil wars and genocides since it became independent in 1962.The capital of Burundi consists of two cities, the economic capital, Bujumbura, and the political capital, Gitega. The country originally had two official languages, Kirundi and French, but English was added as the third official language in 2014.Burundi shares its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the west, Tanzania in the south and east, and Rwanda in the north....
