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Three pit bull breeds sit on dog bed Credit: Vanessa Olson In honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Day, a date created to celebrate these smiling bully breeds and their owners, we’re highlighting our favorite square-headed goofballs and their families. Bessie, April, and Bandit Moo are three pittie rescue pups who make up the trio known as the Mini Moos on Instagram. Each member of the crew—aptly named for their distinctly Holstein-like markings—has a sweet disposition and an even sweeter rescue story....

The March Madness bracket is a unique equalizer within the sports forecasting market.As the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament is more than just a national championship, it is a national obsession for many! Around 68 teams compete in basketball bonanzas that bring out Cinderellas, create unforgettable moments, and warm the hearts of millions of fans.The youngest coach belongs to an elite wing, as do conference commissioners and NCAA executives. During NCAA tournament season, fans’ pockets suffer, too, and not just for the millions lost per year in bracket pools....

Bastianandbrews terrier with his talking buttons Credit: Joelle Andres Most pet parents are familiar with the pleading eyes, barks, and nudges their dog uses to communicate with them. But Joelle Andres, who adopted Bastian, a terrier rescued from Hurricane Florence in 2018, wanted to understand her dog’s needs on a deeper level. So in 2020, she began teaching Bastian to “speak” using buttons. Now, the pup has over 100 thousand followers on Instagram, where Andres shares hilarious videos of the stubborn pup asking for snacks, boat rides and everything in between....

Japanese Spitz is carried by woman outside Credit: beeboys / Adobe Stock On This Page What Is a Spitz Dog? American Spitz Dog Breeds Asian Spitz Dog Breeds European Spitz Dog Breeds Nordic Spitz Dog Breeds You might know spitz dog breeds by their bright eyes, perky ears, and extra (so extra!) floofy tails. Along with their dashing physical attributes, spitz dogs seem to also share a strong sense of independence—which doesn't seem to interfere with their dedicated love for a special human or two (much!...

french bulldog puppy in stroller Credit: Somkiat / Adobe Stock There are so many reasons we love French bulldogs! They have goofy personalities, they crave all the love and attention we like to give, and their pint-sized nature make them the perfect on the go companions. Notorious for taking naps just about anywhere, these lil’ comedians will keep you smiling day after day. And it doesn’t take much to keep these easygoing pups entertained, too!...

It was the maritime corridor to the New World that Christopher Columbus discovered during Europe’s golden age of discovery that led him to the island of Puerto Rico.Puerto Rico observes the Discovery of Puerto Rico Day every year on November 19, in Columbus’ arrival in the islands during his second expedition to the New World in 1493. He initially named the island after Saint John the Baptist, which was later rechristened as Puerto Rico in the 1520s....

There are very few people in the world who haven’t heard of Bob Ross.His afro and soothing voice have gained him immense fandom and appreciation from people all around the world. Additionally, his paintings are housed at the Bob Ross Museum in Florida.Born and brought up in Florida, Bob Ross did not always have a knack for painting. Ross initially took after his father and started his career as a carpenter but later joined the United States Air Force....

Are you interested to know about one of the most abundant bird species that are found in different parts of North America? If yes, then you have come to the right place to know more about the brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum), a bird species that is mainly found in the Northern American countries of Canada and the USA. These species are also found in the east of the Rocky Mountains as well as central Texas....

The African black duck is a duck species endemic to the African continent, mainly the sub-Saharan Africa region. It belongs to the family Anatidae that consists of geese, swans, and ducks. It is found near streams and rivers, but also near ponds, dams, and rocky river pools. The African black duck is a shy and territorial bird that is often observed in pairs or small flocks. It lives for 20-30 years, mates for life in monogamous bonds, and reproduces by laying white-yellow eggs....

Have you ever come across a bird species that can mimic humans and imitate other birds’ sounds? You may immediately think of a parrot, but another Australian species, the Australian raven, can also mimic voices.As the name suggests, the Australian raven (Corvus coronoides) are birds in the Corvidae family native to Australia. The Australian ravens have a complete black plumage, strong grayish-black legs and feet, and a short beak and mouth....

The Bengal fox (Vulpes bengalensis), also known as the Indian fox, is a beautiful animal that mainly lives in and around the Indian subcontinent. In India, it can be found from the Himalayan foothills to the tip of the Indian peninsula. They also inhabit some surrounding countries like Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The primary habitat of these foxes is foothills, arid deserts, semi-desert areas, and grasslands, However, they are known to avoid any long grassland and steep terrain....

The Caracal is a wild cat belonging to the class Mammalia (mammal) that is native to parts of the Middle East, India, and Central Asia, and Africa. It is a medium-sized cat that is characterized by its short face, strong build, and long black tufted ears, with long legs. They have a reddish or sand-colored fur that helps in camouflaging them in the wild when it hunts for prey. They are opportunistic hunters and hunt whatever they find, from small animals like mongoose to large animals like deers....

If you want to read about rare animals, the rare cat also known as the clouded leopard should be top of your list. The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is a feline cat that lives in Asia. They are shy and secretive animals that can be hard to spot. Amongst this cat species, three subspecies are known. They are the Neofelis nebulosa that occupy areas covering the southern parts of China to the Malaysian mainland....

One of the most beautiful and smallest species of the Phrynosomatidae family, the crevice spiny lizard (Sceloporus poinsettii) remains shy and nervous most of the time. The species is also known as the New Mexico crevice spiny lizard.The Edwards Plateau and the Chihuahua Desert of the United States, Central Texas, and southern New Mexico are a few states where this reptile can easily be spotted. The range of this species in Mexico occurs in states such as Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Durango....

Curly hair tarantulas (Tliltocatl albopilosus) are a large spider species that are native to the South American regions of Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica. The Honduran curly hair tarantula is also known as Brachypelma albopilosum, and falls under the same species as the Costa Rican and Nicaraguan curly hair.These large spiders have hairs all over their body which is why they are named curly hair. They are found in the wild near rivers and cleared rain forests....

In this article, we will learn some exciting and fascinating facts about one such tortoise, the Elongated tortoise.Elongated tortoise is a beautiful yellow-colored medium-sized tortoise that is critically endangered because of its habitat destruction and over-exploitation over many years. This tropical forest-dwelling species is widespread in Southeast Asian countries. A quiet and friendly creature, this tortoise is most often kept as a pet. But now is the time for us humans to stop harming these creatures and their habitats to prevent them from getting extinct, and the tortoise of our childhood fictional story becomes a fictional animal for our grandchildren....

The forest owlet (Athene blewitti) species comprises small owls that are mostly found in West and Central India. These nocturnal beings have a lot of myths and superstitions surrounding them. Across cultures, they are considered a symbol of fear, black magic, superstition, wisdom, fierceness, courage. There are a lot of beliefs surrounding the forest spotted owlet. In Greek mythology, it is said that Goddess Athena was so fond of their eyes that she honored these night birds as her favorite creatures....

Are you interested in knowing more about snakes that hail from North America? If yes, then you have come to the right place to know about one of the most interesting snake species, the Gopher snake (Pituophis catenifer). This non-venomous snake is mostly known for its rattlesnake-like look and its ability to perform mimicry of the rattlesnake to escape predators. The Pituophis catenifer is known for its diverse habitat that spans several areas of Canada, the USA, and Mexico....

Gummy sharks (Mustelus antarcticus) are a species that find their native land in Southern Australia. They are characterized by their blunt teeth, which is quite unlike the sharp teeth that most sharks are known to have. Due to the bluntness of their teeth and the fact that they dwell at the bottom of the sea, they usually feed on mussels, crabs, clams, and smaller fish, whose shells they can easily crush....

Kulceratops or Kulceratops kulensis is a dinosaur of ceratopsian suborder. A single jaw fossil and lack of ample evidence made it difficult for researchers to decipher its exact genus. Kulceratops kulensis is also known as the nomen dubium or dubious genus. This dinosaur belonged to the Early Cretaceous period and roamed until the late Albian stage as being one of the very few ceratopsians from this era. Fun Kulceratops Facts For Kids...