The sharp-shinned hawk, Accipiter striatus, is a species of small hawks. They belong to the family Accipitridae and are a member of the genus Accipiter. The appearance of a sharp, flattened keel on the leading edge of the hawk’s long limbs gives it its name. Male hawks of this species are the smallest hawks of Canada and the United States. Females of this species are bigger in size than males which causes differences in food preferences....
The Steller sea lion belongs to the family Otariidae and the Steller sea lion’s scientific name is Eumetopias jubatus. Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) are found in the range that includes Kuril islands in the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia, the Gulf of Alaska, and the central part of California. Vagrants have been observed in the Bohai Gulf, the Yellow Sea, China, and Korea. The Steller sea lion’s habitat consists of subarctic coastal waters....
The five-lined skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) is a striped skink from North America and a species of lizard in the family of Scincidae. These lizards with blue tails are one of the most common reptiles in the US. The five-lined skink is also one of the seven native species of lizards in Canada. Five-lined skinks are moderately are sized with a streamlined body and short legs. These skinks were earlier classified under the genus Eumecus and were known as five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus)....
Talapoin monkeys are a species of Old World Monkeys that are actually made up of two separate species of monkeys, the Gabon Talapoin Monkey (or the Northern Talapoin Monkey) and the Angolan talapoin Monkey (or the Southern talapoin Monkey). Both these species belong to the Miopithecus genus. They are both found in the West Central African evergreen forests near rivers. The Gabon talapoin animals are found closer to the Ogooué river from which they get their name Miopithecus ogouensis....
In this article, we will learn about the magnificent thick-legged flower beetle. The thick-legged flower beetle (scientific name Oedemera nobilis) is a common beetle found in Western lowland Europe and the Mediterranean. This beetle is also known as swollen thighed beetle or false oil beetle. These beetles are named so due to the swollen hind legs and femora of the male beetles. Females, in contrast, have thin femora. The flower beetle, Oedemera nobilis is bright metallic green in color beetle and has hard-shelled elytra....
Torosauruses were bigger forms of Triceratops who lived in the western provinces of present-day North America. They inhabited the world during the later part of the Late Cretaceous period around 68-66 million years ago. It is believed that these dinosaur species faced extinction during the mass extinction event that happened on Earth. Torosaurus skulls were huge, probably one of the biggest terrestrial animal skulls ever. They had a long frill with two holes in it....
Bats have a reputation for being the evilest mammal in the animal kingdom. Since they are often associated with vampires, haunted houses, and eerie environments. However, bats play an essential role in pollinating over 500 plant species and seed dispersal. However, unlike fuzzy little bees, colorful butterflies, and other daytime pollinators, bats work at night and are underappreciated for their efforts. Many plant species are entirely dependent on these animals to reproduce....
french bulldog peering over ledge Credit: Md Ammar Alam / 500px / Getty You planned on being with your dog for at least 12–15 years, but things just aren’t working out. Life happens. Perhaps someone in your family has developed an allergy to dogs, or your job requires you to travel often. Maybe your dog has behavioral or health problems that seem beyond your abilities. Now, you find yourself grappling with a difficult decision: Should I find a new home for my dog?...
corgi lying in grass next to woman's feet Credit: Purple Collar Pet Photography / Getty Most of us dog parents use some form of heartworm prevention for our dogs. We may also give additional medications to keep fleas, ticks, and common intestinal parasites away. When it came time to pick the right product for my own dog, I opted for Simparica Trio. She was riddled with parasites when she was found as a stray, and then treated for heartworm disease just before I adopted her....
vacuums and a carpet cleaner; walmart holiday deals 2022 Credit: Courtesy of Walmart The holiday season is here! And you know what that means … It’s officially time to start thinking about what you’re going to surprise your best furry friend with. A bit daunting? Yes. (Especially if he merely sniffed last year’s gift and it’s collected dust ever since.) Fortunately, the Walmart Black Friday Deals page has dozens of discounts on items your pet—and you!...
We all know a little music is good for the soul, and, yes, that rule includes dogs. Meet Ben: a sweet golden retriever who prefers 1980s hits (nice!) playing on the portable speaker he carries wherever he goes. Is anyone else envisioning the dog version of John Cusack in Say Anything? A TikTok video posted by benjralhie Aug. 7 shows the adorable golden enjoying his favorite toy. As George Thorogood & The Destroyers’ “Bad to the Bone” plays, Ben is looking super content on a couch with his precious speaker tucked tightly against his chest....
Camels are fascinating creatures as these mammals are the only mode of transportation and sustenance in wild and chaotic deserts.These fascinating creatures are often called ’the Ship of the Desert.’ If you are curious about the animal world and want to know more about these amazing ships of the desert, you have come to the right place.Camels are pack animals that are present in two species. The two types of camels are dromedary camels and Bactrian camels....
cat with no sex organs adopted Credit: Giorgio Scozzafava / 500px / Getty Cats Protection, a feline welfare charity in Great Britain, took in a very special, sweet cat recently—so special that the organization will probably never see a cat like Hope ever again. That’s because, after much inspection, the nonprofit determined the formerly homeless Hope has no sex organs, the charity wrote on its website. The 15-week-old “extremely rare” kitten has none internally or externally—aside from the “outside possibility” some ovarian tissue is hidden somewhere inside their body....
Andre, the Giant, was the ring name of a gigantic professional wrestling legend of French-Bulgarian origin named Andre Rene Roussimoff.Born in 1946 in Coulommiers Seine et-Marne, France, this wrestling legend’s life span, though short, managed to captivate the attention of several generations. Hailing from a humble background, Andre was born with a condition known as acromegaly, or in layman’s terms, gigantism.What this meant was that the growth hormones in his body were extremely active, causing him to grow into the giant we all know....
If you like to gaze at the stars and the celestial advancements fascinate you, then these Galilean moon facts will blow your mind.Here we will be talking about the Galilean moons, when and how they were discovered, who discovered them, their names, whether they are visible in our night sky, and much more. While there are one or more natural satellites associated with each planet, we will be discussing specifically the ones revolving around the fifth planet Jupiter....
dog with background of onions; can dogs eat onions? Credit: Science Photo Library / Getty / Anton Vierietin / Shutterstock Dogs can eat onions in small amounts—but that doesn’t mean they should. In fact, it’s best just to keep the ogrey veggies away from your dog at all times. That’s because onions, when dogs eat too much of them, can make pups incredibly sick, says Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT and director of veterinary services at Pet Poison Helpline & SafetyCall International....
If you are looking for an affectionate dog who will not seek too much attention at all times, if you don’t want a couch potato, but a dog who loves to play a lot, then border terriers are perfect for you. These dogs are usually healthy, but they have some health conditions which might lessen their life span. So, you should keep an eye out for diseases. But these dogs have a double coat which is both weather and dirt resistant....
Have you ever seen a fish without scales and with barbels (like whiskers) on its mouth? If you go fishing often, then you just might have! The brown bullhead catfish is a common game fish used in sport, and it is said that it tastes awesome when smoked! The brown bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus) is found quite abundantly across multiple continents and is also known as the common catfish. This species can withstand high water temperatures and low oxygen levels, hence they are not considered as good indicators of the quality of water....
The little corella (Cacatua sanguinea) has many names: bare-eyed cockatoo, blue-eyed cockatoo, blood-stained cockatoo, little cockatoo, and short-billed cockatoo. These birds are native to Australia and Southern New Guinea. In the west of Western Australia, Pilbara, these birds are called Birdirra. There are three sub-species of corella throughout Australia; the Western corella is confined to the extreme south of Western Australia. The long-billed corella is also one of the subspecies from South East Australia....
A cormorant bird is a unique bird from a family of aquatic birds. This family comes under the class of aves and can be spotted along the coastal areas, which forms their primary nesting ground. They are primarily found in groups along the inland waters. The presence of large quantities of food, like fish and crustaceans, influences their habitat. It also varies according to species, like the adult great cormorant has a preference for rivers....
