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The Lord Howe Island stick insect, also known as tree lobster, is a stick insect species that primarily lives on the Lord Howe Island Group. Its scientific name is Dryococelus australis and it is the only member of Dryococelus, the monotypic genus. On Lord Howe Island, they were used as bait for fishing. But, after the SS Makambo supply ship ran aground in 1919 on the island, they allowed black rats to get established which led to the Lord Howe Island stick insect decline in numbers....

Roof rats have many names and are also known as black rats, house rats, or ship rats. They have a longer tail and are found the world over. They may have originated on the Indian subcontinent. They can feed on and destroy various agricultural crops, hence, they are considered serious pests. They are found in various colors other than black, like different shades of brown, with a lighter shade on the underside....

Sefapanosaurus was a South African sauropodomorph that existed during the Early Jurassic period.It was a bulky dinosaur with a long neck. These dinosaurs lived 200 million years ago in the Gondwana regions.They were herbivores in nature and roamed in grasslands and savannas, and were of basal sauropodiform form. Fun Sefapanosaurus Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Unknown What did they eat? Herbivore Average litter size? Unknown How much did they weigh?...

If you are looking for a docile and lively fish in your large aquarium tank that can check on the algae growth, then the Siamese Algae Eater is the one. The school of this particular fish will stay with you for as long as 10 years with proper care in a large aquarium tank with many live plants. It is a freshwater fish that loves to eat the black beard algae....

Sicyopterus stimpsoni is a species of goby endemic to the Hawaiian islands. The fish is known by many different names like Nopoli rock climbing goby, Oopu Nopili, or Stimpson’s goby. This fish is known to move around throughout its life. The uniquely shaped mouth helps the fish suck into the rock and climb. This feature helps to differentiate Stimpson’s goby from other fishes. To climb, the fish uses the mouth and pelvic suckers repeatedly....

Did you know that the Golden Gate Bridge is not at all golden?Its color is reddish-orange and it is the most photographed bridge in the world located on the Golden Gate transit that spans the entrance to San Francisco Bay. The famous Golden Gate Bridge is a suspended cable bridge traversing across the Golden Gate Strait, which is a 1 mi (1.6 km) wide strait where San Francisco Bay opens into the Pacific Ocean....

The ancient Celts, who lived in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and portions of France, used to celebrate Samhain, or the end of summer, as an October holiday.People were also enjoying the harvest season in other regions of the world. The Day of the Dead is held in Mexico and Pomona is celebrated in Italy.According to one study, Halloween has come from the ancient Celtic tradition of Samhain, which marked the end of a generous summer harvest and the beginning of the dark, chilly winter, which was associated with death and decay....

Havana has a total population of over two million.There are around 60,000 vintage cars in Havana and people once needed permission from the government to legally buy cars made earlier than 1959. Most of these cars are from the United States.The El Capitolio used to be the National Capital Building until after the Cuban Revolution and it was built like the Capitol Building in Washington DC. Fidel Castro, the former President of Cuba, even banned the music of The Beatles in this country because they were considered selfish and their thoughts were not be spread here....

Going into a burning building and rescuing people is a dangerous job that is not for everyone.Firefighting is the act of preventing and extinguishing significant unwanted fires. Firefighters combat fires to protect lives, property, and the environment.Firefighters are required to study at all levels of training as firemen. More significantly, it is critical to maintain training even after they receive their qualifications. While fire departments face the pressures of an ever-changing international stage of events, continuous training offers firefighters the confidence and security of the responsibility they hold....

Every dog has its own personality, and the Akita Pit Bull mix is no exception to the rule.The Akita Pit Bull mix dog is a breed that combines the stockiness and stubbornness of the two parent breeds. However, do not be concerned!These dogs may seem to be very intimidating and harsh, but reality shows otherwise. These widely misunderstood creatures are, in fact, hungry for love and validation, so much so that these dogs even have the tendency of developing issues such as depression and separation anxiety if their owners aren’t around for too long....

woman giving dog bowl of food with calcium supplements Credit: Brothers91 / Getty woman giving dog bowl of food with calcium supplements Credit: Brothers91 / Getty woman giving dog bowl of food with calcium supplements Credit: Brothers91 / Getty woman giving dog bowl of food with calcium supplements Credit: Brothers91 / Getty Calcium is a mineral that helps with your dog’s growth, maintaining healthy bones and teeth, proper muscle building and function, heart health, and maintaining a healthy nervous system....

Do you want to know more about dinosaurs, the Jurassic period, and the Cretaceous period?The word Mesozoic means ‘middle life,’ and this was the period of dinosaurs. This epoch encompasses the Triassic, Jurassic, as well as late Cretaceous phases.This period experienced a tremendous meteor strike that resulted in a mass extinction or a Permian extinction event, eradicating dinosaurs and approximately 80% of life on this planet. Non-avian dinosaurs existed between 245 and 66 million years ago, during the Mesozoic era....

Jealousy is a feeling that is usually not associated with animals but in fact, many pet animals are known to experience jealousy for various reasons.Whether it be a new pet in the house or some random toys, cats can get jealous and act in an aggressive manner with one another. It is important for the owner to amicably handle the situation, otherwise, it can get out of hand.Domestic cats often litter or urinate in the house....

Dragonflies are beautiful-winged flying insects that belong to the order of Odonata, under the class Insecta.A pair of huge, multidimensional compound eyes, two pairs of powerful, transparent wings, occasionally with colorful patches, and an elongated body distinguish adult dragonflies.Dragonflies are often confused with damselflies, which belong to the other odonatan infraorder (Zygoptera) and have a similar body plan but are typically lighter in build. However, most dragonflies hold their wings flat and away from the body when at rest, whereas damselflies hold their wings folded along or above the abdomen....

This article will tell you everything you need to know about a special species of Colubrid snakes.The Aesculapian snake non-venomous snake species belonging to the most diverse snake family Colubridae and the genus of Zamenis. It was introduced and first described by Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti, an Austrian naturalist, and zoologist of Italian origin, in 1768. The scientific names of this species have changed several times, Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti named the species as Natrix longissima, which was later changed to Coluber longissimus and Elaphe longissima by other zoologists and taxonomists....

American English Coonhound or the Redtick Coonhound as it is also popularly called, is a breed of the family of coonhound. Their history can be traced back to the 17th and 18th centuries. American English Coonhounds originated in the Southern United States and that is where American English Coonhounds are typically bred. American English Coonhounds have descended from fox hounds and other hunting hounds that were brought to America by European settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries....

The Chlamyphorus truncatus (pink fairy armadillo) has one of the most unmistakable components: a flaky-looking shell that gives defensive layer-like protection against hunters. This shield covers a large portion of their head and body, and at times their legs too. Regardless of the well-known myth, just one species of armadillo, the three-banded armadillo, can fold into a ball! Different species of armadillo, like the Chaetophractus vellerosus (screaming hairy armadillo), delve into the ground (burrows) with their sharp front claws to shield themselves from harm when at risk from a predator instead....

Have you heard about the black vine weevil? The black vine weevil is often believed to be a native of Europe, however, this small beetle was first detected in Connecticut, in the USA, in 1910. After that, it spread over all of the northern United States, including the region of Wisconsin.The black vine weevil is not alone in attacking your plants, a closely related beetle species belonging to the same family (Curculionidae) is the strawberry root weevil....

Delta smelts are categorized as fish from the Hypomesus genus and the Osmaridae family found primarily in the San Francisco Bay, San Joaquin River Delta, and the waters of the central valley of California. Their tiny silver body with a steely-blue sheen, Delta smelts are considered as the indicator of the Bay-Delta environment. Its good health and habitat signify how the whole environment of the Estuary is doing. Other fish like longfin smelt, green sturgeon, steelheads, and many others depend on this species....

Before you learn interesting facts about India, let’s introduce you to the country that is home to diverse cultures and religions.India is a country in South Asia with its capital in New Delhi. It is the seventh-largest country by area and the second-most populous country in the world.Surrounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, and the Arabian Sea on the southwest, the Indian subcontinent’s triangular shape is an unmistakable one on the world map....