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The scarlet ibis is found and nests in the coastal regions of northern South America and the Caribbean islands. They are easily recognized due to their brilliant scarlet color, which happens to the food they consume. The scarlet ibis is titled to be one of the national birds of Trinidad and Tobago. The adult birds have scarlet plumage. The juveniles have a mix of grey, brown and white colors. Their feathers are various tints of the same color, and the tips of their wings are rich inky black in color....

The existence of an extra pair of gill slits is a notable characteristic that distinguishes the cow shark from the rest of the sharks. The cow shark, or Hexanchidae, comprises ten genera (some of it is extinct) and the species of sharks in this genera have one or two auxiliary pairs of gill slits, hence the genus Hexanchus, and this genus retains three species that are still surviving the bluntnose sixgill shark, the big-eyed sixgill shark, and the Atlantic sixgill shark....

Soft corals are members of the order Alcyonacea. As well as including true soft corals, this order also includes gorgonians. Soft corals are called ahermatypic since they do not take part in reef-building. However, these animals can be found in reef habitats.Soft corals often have a fleshy or leather-like appearance. The polyps of soft corals lack a hard skeleton and instead are provided with sclerites, which are spiny and calcareous. Each polyp has an eight-fold symmetric structure with eight tentacles....

Steller’s jays (Cyanocitta stelleri) are beautiful birds that are found throughout the forests and mountains of North America, Central America, and the Pacific coast. They have been sighted in cities from Alaska to California. Steller’s jays are one of the only North American jay species that have crests. Their description often talks about the streaks on the forehead, which is a distinguishing feature that they are well known for. They are known to be agile, aggressive, and protective birds that are most commonly seen together in flocks....

The Therizinosaurus is part of a group of large dinosaurs belonging to the Therizinosauridae family. These specimens roamed on the surface of the Earth about 70 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous era. This lizard is also called the scythe lizard.Only a single type species comes under this dinosaur genus, the Therizinosaurus cheloniformis.The discovery of the first fossil remains of the Therizinosaurus was made in the year 1948. It was found in China, at the Gobi Desert during a field expedition of a Mongolian team....

Most of the moose’s habitat in the world occurs not only in Canada but also in the Baltics, Alaska, Fennoscandia, New England, and Russia.The mating season of the moose species occurs in autumn. Males (bulls) drop antlers after mating to save energy for winter.A moose (Alces alces), also called an elk in Eurasia, is a New World deer species. The moose is also the heaviest and largest species of the deer family....

cat jumping high in the air Credit: Akimasa Harada / Getty On This Page How Cats Jump So Well How Far and High Can Cats Jump? Why Do Cats Jump? Train Them to Jump Safely Sure, cats love to laze in the glow of a sunbeam. But in an instant, they can spring into action—and their reach is staggering. Just how high can cats jump? As much as 8 feet in a single bound!...

Life can get quite hectic once a puppy is brought to the household.Although, most pet parents suffer from anxiety when the time to go out the door for work rolls in. There are a few tricks that can help your puppy be happy even after you leave.Until puppies are around eight weeks or two months old, they need plenty of exercise, plenty of room to move around in, and a lot of food that would help them in growing....

Caves are certainly mysterious, not only for us but also for the scientists!The science of exploring and studying caves and the cave environment from all aspects is called speleology. Whereas simply visiting and exploring caves for recreation is called spelunking, caving, or potholing.A natural void in the ground is called a cave or cavern; these spaces vary in size and shape; specifically, they are large enough for animals and humans to enter....

Was the Leptocleidus a dinosaur? The Leptocleidus is a kind of sea reptile or marine reptile. They used to live with other dinosaurs but they are not dinosaurs unless otherwise noted. The first fossil of Leptocleidus came into discovery during 1922. Not much is known about this type of marine reptiles as it is the only species registered under plesiosaur. 17 Fin-tastic Facts About The Leptocleidus For Kids What did they prey on?...

The Caribbean Sea is a part of the Atlantic Ocean.The Caribbean Sea is one of the most shallow seas in the world. While millions of tourists find their way to the Caribbean islands on a yearly basis, not many know about the characteristics of this actual sea or the lesser-known islands to visit.The Caribbean Sea is home to not only beautiful palm trees and beaches, but also to a vast array of animals and fish....

corgi laying under a tree at the Hair of the Dog Park Bar Credit: Courtesy of Hair of the Dog Park Bar One evening in Tampa, Fla., Todd Goldfarb and his wife were at a neighborhood pub with their miniature schnauzer, Frida, and all was going well—the couple sat sipping their beers with Frida quietly chewing on her bone—until another dog appeared on the patio. Frida started barking, as schnauzers do, and they couldn’t quiet her down....

rescuing black furry puppy in a blizzard Credit: Courtesy of CC RezQs Regina Animal rescuing isn’t always for the faint of heart. That’s more than clear to Stephanie Senger, foster coordinator at CC RezQs Regina. When she drove an hour and 40 minutes from the organization’s home base near Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, to a snow-covered garbage dump, she knew she was in for a challenge. Senger’s organization had received a call alerting them that puppies had been spotted at this particular dump....

Easter Island was discovered in 1722, by a Dutch explorer named Jacob Roggeveen.Located in the Pacific Ocean, you can swim around this island in about 20 hours if you wish to! Although, planning a trip to the Rapa Nui National Park would be a much better option!The island is famous for its Moai statues, which are made of volcanic ash and were carved with stone chisels. The island continues to maintain its air of mystery since the rongorongo scripture, which can reveal many facts about the island and its natives is yet to be deciphered....

When it starts with a few snails here and there, but then, with time, the entire aquarium is filled with snails, it becomes a problematic situation we want to avoid. To start with, what causes these snails to creep in? It is most likely that they come along with new aquarium plants or hide along with the gravel you buy for your fish tank. Regardless of the mode of entry, a snail infestation must be controlled at all costs....

dog saves owner from stroke Credit: Devon Clare Banfield / Getty Four months after she was saved from life as a stray pup, Bunny the pit bull mix did some saving of her own—raising enough of a ruckus to help her owner who was having a stroke. Canton, Ohio, resident Chad Mason adopted black-and-white Bunny last spring, according to a report from WEWS. She was a stray dog who visited Mason as he was moving into his home, even crawling under his leg....

The name Agrosaurus is not what these animals were identified by initially. Originally thought to be a prosauropod from Australia, Agrosaurus would thus be the oldest dinosaur on the land. However, a mix-up was later identified. The fossil remains were not from Australia at all — instead, they were from present-day England!This old dinosaur species gives us a tiny peek into the Triassic period, being one of the forerunners of the various genera that later sprouted during the time....

The Arctic tern, or scientifically known as the Sterna paradisaea, belongs to the family laridae and are North American birds. They have a black cap on their head and the entire body is covered in white feathers. Like most of the terns, the Arctic tern also relies on marine fishes for food. Arctic terns have angular wings with pointed wing-tips and are known for their year-long migration. During the non-breeding season, their legs and bill assume the black color....

A jay is a large group of Old World and New World birds that are distributed all over the world, abundant in America but less in the UK. A brown jay (Psilorhinus morio), named after its coat color, is one of the New World jays that are commonly found throughout a wide range of Mexico and Central America in the south up to the Rio Grande in the north. The dark brown plumage of these North American birds forms a proper justification for their name....

Monkeys jumping from one tree to other or hanging on branches are extremely admirable sights to behold. One of these is the capped langurs, a primate species of animals. You must be wondering why they are called capped langurs? It is because of the dark-colored hairs atop its head as it appears to be a cap of the head of the langur. It is said to be arboreal. Its population range from Northeast India including the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland to the bordering countries of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the bordering areas of China....