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Mom to the rescue! (As per usual.) That was the case for 8-month-old golden retriever Brandy on Monday. The pup, who lives in Pennsylvania, had somehow found herself stuck beneath a boulder in Wyoming County, WBRE/WYOU reported. Brandy had been missing since Sunday evening, a total of about 20 hours. Her owner, Nadia Delicati, searched the woods near their home for her, and eventually Brandy's mom, Bailey, tracked her scent to the hole where she was stuck....

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guy saves cat stuck high in a tree Credit: Courtesy of Matt Baumann Armed with a can of tuna and a boatload of patience, Matt Bauman spent two hours up a tree last week. More than half that time involved trying to coax a frozen, exhausted cat toward him—more than 80 feet above the ground. Savage had spent about two weeks up in the poplar tree, surviving extreme cold while having nothing to eat or drink....

bearded collie, rough collie, smooth collie, and border collie together on a textured background Credit: alvarez / PavelHlystov / GlobalP / Getty Are you considering adding a collie to your home? You might have visions of the canine TV star Lassie—a rough-coated collie—nurturing your brood. But there are three types of collies (and a bonus variety) to choose from. And while they’re all intelligent and loyal, like good ol’ Lassie, there are differences between the breeds, too....

Jacksonville is Florida’s most populous city, and Florida’s capital is Tallahassee.Florida’s third-largest industry is phosphate mining, which is concentrated in the Bone Valley. The state produces around 75% of the phosphate that United States’ farmers need, supplying the remaining 25% to the world.Florida is famous for its warm climate, amusement parks, beach resorts, and other attractions like Miami beach, Kennedy Space Center, and Walt Disney World. Florida is a southeastern state in the United States....

Equatorial Guinea is a small country that is located on the west coast of Central Africa.The name Equatorial Guinea elicits the picture of its location near the Equator as well as the Gulf of Guinea, but it was not always named the same. Prior to independence, this former Spanish colony was known as Spanish Guinea.With a total area of 11,000 sq mi (28,489.8 sq km), Equatorial Guinea is composed of two parts....

The Holy Qurʾān, also spelled as Koran or Quran is the holy scriptures of the Islamic faith.The word ‘Quran’ translates to ‘recitation’ in Arabic and portrays how the scripture is meant to be recited instead of just reading it to yourself. Today, the Quran is widely regarded as of the most important and finest Classical Arabic Literature work.The Quran’s main focus is to teach its followers the message of the existence of only one God, Allah, and how to live a life that strictly follows Allah’s teachings....

Can you name the person who popularized rock and roll in the ’50s in America?If your answer is Bill Haley, congratulations, you guessed it right. Bill Haley and The Haley’s Comets have been known to popularize rock and roll in the entire western world during the mid 20th century, with more than 60 million records sold worldwide.Bill Haley’s style is regarded as different from all the past dance music. Unlike other western swing bands, Haley incorporated the beat but left out the erotic lyrics....

Baja California is northwest of Mexico, on the southern Pacific Ocean.It borders the United States and the Mexican states Sonora, Sinaloa, Baja California Sur, and its capital is Mexicali, a modern, populous city. There are many tourist attractions in Baja California.If you want to enjoy some of the most beautiful spots of nature, visit Cabo Pulmo National Park on the state’s east side. It is a place where you can snorkel, swim, and scuba dive in the warm waters of the Pacific....

Humans have worn jewelry for generations.The use of precious stones has been chronicled throughout human history since the beginning of time. Aquamarine is a stone that has been referenced by almost all of history’s authors.Because of its attractiveness and gleaming blue color, it is a popular option. During her visit to Sydney, Australia, Princess Diana famously wore a big aquamarine ring. The emerald-cut stone was surrounded by diamonds and embedded in yellow gold....

Born in Italy in 1475, the full name of Michelangelo was Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni.Michelangelo was considered to be the greatest artist alive and even decades after Michelangelo’s death, he is still considered as one of the greatest artists ever. By the time Michelangelo died in 1564, the world had witnessed his greatness as an expert sculptor, painter, architect, and also as a poet.Owing to his world renowned sculptures such as David, his works in the Sistine Chapel, and in the St Peter’s Basilica, many people do not know that Michelangelo was an aptly talented poet....

Antarctosaurus is a genus of dinosaurs that used to live on earth during the Late Cretaceous period that is almost 90 million years ago. The initial remains of this dinosaur were found in Argentina and hence this animal was named Antarctosaurus which means ‘Southern Lizard’. The giant lizard is classified to be titanosaurian sauropods which used to live in South America and more specifically in Argentina. Since this dinosaur was a sauropod they were huge in size with a long tail and a long neck with a small head....

The Belgian Sheepdogs dogs are also called Belgian Sheepdog, Groenendael, or Chien de Berger Belge in their homeland Belgium. Belgian sheepdogs are a highly trainable, intelligent, hardy dog breed. They make excellent pets and bond strongly with their owners. There are four Belgian herding breeds named after their villages of origin. The Groenendael, Belgian Laekenois, Belgian Malinois, and the Belgian Tervuren.The history of Belgian sheepdogs can be traced the to late 1800s....

If reading about various breeds of dogs excites you, then this is the right place to be. Read more about this designer dog named the Boglen Terrier.A Boglen Terrier is a mixed breed of dogs with the parent breeds being a beagle and Boston Terrier (hence they are also sometimes referred to as the Boston Terrier Beagle mix). This particular breed of designer dog is known for its friendly and social nature....

The common carp, Cyprinus carpio, is one of the most common and widely spread fish across the globe. It is thought that these fish originated from Asia and then spread across the world. It is bred in captivity and consumed more in Europe and very widely in Asia as a delicacy. The juvenile common carp are preyed upon by fish such as largemouth bass, northern pike, and birds.There are different types and subtypes of common carp, Cyprinus carpio....

What type of animal is a cut-throat finch? The cut-throat finch (Amadina fasciata), also known as the ribbon finch or the bearded finch, is a small bird species that is native to the regions of Africa. This bird is popular as a pet bird around the world as it is an easy finch species to breed and is popular because of the unique bright red band across its throat. Fun Cut-throat Finch Facts For Kids...

While snakes are feared, it should not be a reason not to explore what makes them such fascinating creatures. In this article, we will learn about fer-de-lance (Bothrops aspers). This pit viper species of snake is found in Central and South America and has is known by many common names. In Spanish, this snake is referred to as Cuatro Narices; in English, it is called Tericiopelo. Even in different countries, it has its own unique name....

A Golden Retriever Corgi mix is a hybrid between a Golden Retriever and a Corgi. This cute crossbreed may have existed for longer than we know, but designer dog breeders in North America purposefully created it in the late ’90s. These dogs inherited some of their parents’ best attributes, such as loyalty, silliness, and being active. It will have a personality that is a mix of fearlessness from the Corgi and gentleness from the Retriever....

What type of animal is a hatchetfish? A hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla), belonging to the family Gasteropelecidae, is a species of fish that can be found in deep water and freshwater. The fish got its name because of its unique hatchet-like appearance. There are different hatchetfish species, like the silver hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicula), marbled hatchetfish (Carnegiella strigata), deep-sea hatchetfish, common or freshwater hatchetfish, and pygmy hatchetfish. There are nine different species of hatchetfish....

The hornbill is a unique tropical bird belonging to the family Bucerotidae. But do not mistake it for a parrot. Larger than most other forest birds, a hornbill has a flashy appearance with an oversized and brightly-colored beak, long eyelashes (which are actually feathers), and a patch of bright coloration around the eyes and throat. Some even have a dazzlingly colored pouch of sagging skin at the throat for carrying food....