Dog Adopted After Nearly 5 Years In Nebraska Shelter

dog adopted after 5 years with his new pet parent Credit: Courtesy of Capital Humane Society Sometimes, finding just the right home can take a little patience. For Baby Girl, a mixed-breed dog staying at Capital Humane Society (CHS) in Lincoln, Neb., it took a little more patience than most. “March 15th was a big day for all of us at CHS because it was our beloved Baby Girl’s Gotcha Day!...

August 7, 2022 · 4 min · 748 words · Denise Plienis

Dunnottar Castle Facts Scottish History Details Unveiled For Kids

Dunnottar Castle is located around 2 mi (3.2 km) south of Stonehaven.Dunnottar Castle was created back in 1392. It has stood the test of times and attacks for 630 years.The castle stands on a picturesque cliff that overlooks the North Sea. It also had defensive qualities, which many kings and monarchs used throughout history.The castle also faced many attacks, starting from Vikings to Oliver Cromwell, who overthrew the monarchy. Read on to know more about the Dunnottar Castle....

August 7, 2022 · 10 min · 1935 words · Terry Walters

Fun Black Molly Facts For Kids

Are you planning to assemble an aquarium and wondering if you should include a Black Molly in it or not? Well, our content here will clear all your doubts and help you to make a well-informed decision.The Black Molly fish is hardy and predominantly freshwater fish though some species are known to live in brackish water. They are non-aggressive and get along with other mollies like Black Sailfin Molly, Black Lyretail Molly, and Balloon Molly fish....

August 7, 2022 · 13 min · 2748 words · Jeff Huynh

Fun Eurasian Blue Tit Facts For Kids

Do you like small birds like the house wren? Then, you’ll find the Eurasian blue tit fascinating. The Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) is one such bird that is commonly seen in the gardens of the UK. This bird is native to the European continent, even though some populations are also seen in parts of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia minor. The bird gets its name from the azure blue feathers that cover its nape, tail, and is present on wings....

August 7, 2022 · 14 min · 2935 words · Sherry Weeks

Fun Golden Masked Owl Facts For Kids

Golden masked owls (Tyto aurantia) belong to the kingdom of animalia, the order of strigiformes, the family of tytonidae, the genus of tyto, the class of aves, and the phylum of chordata. Golden masked owls (Tyto aurantia) are also called the New Britain masked owl, Bismarck masked owl, and New Britain barn owl. These birds are a species of barn owl that are local to New Britain’s island, Papua New Guinea....

August 7, 2022 · 10 min · 2063 words · Charles Prejean

Fun Lanternfish Facts For Kids

The species of lanternfish, also called Symbolophorus barnardi, is a deep-sea fish that gets its name from its light-producing ability. The light is given off by little organs called photophores.The lanternfish can be found in all the open oceans in the world. Lanternfish contribute to over 65% of the biomass in the deep-sea layer, also called the deep scattering layer.A chemical action within the photophores provides light, and this chemical phenomenon is called bioluminescence, wherein they glow....

August 7, 2022 · 9 min · 1865 words · Calvin Guarnera

Fun Pawpawsaurus Facts For Kids

Pawpawsaurus stands for the meaning ‘pawpaw lizard’, which was named after the paw paw formation. Pawpawsaurus species were unique dinosaur species and were known primarily owing to their skull. Pawpawsaurus was known by its scientific name Pawpawsaurus campbelli. Pawpawsaurus (Pawpawsaurus campbelli) was primarily a herbivorous dinosaur that had an accurate sense of smell, which is unlike other theropod species, however. They lived through the Albian to the Cretaceous geographic period.The Pawpawsaurus was a dinosaur of Tarrant county located in Texas....

August 7, 2022 · 10 min · 2041 words · Charlene Bailey

Fun Rail Bird Facts For Kids

The magnificent birds of the Rallidae family are known as rails. The Rallidae family comprises 40 unique species of small birds. It includes different varieties of birds like coots, gallinules, crakes, and bush-hens. They belong to the order Gruiformes and the class Aves. Most species of rail birds are similar in size and shape, but they also have minor distinctions. Some of the species possess a long bill while some possess a short one....

August 7, 2022 · 13 min · 2564 words · Precious Mercado

Fun Stygimoloch Facts For Kids

The Stygimoloch is an extinct genus of the Late Cretaceous period that possibly lived in ancient North America. The meaning of the name Stygimoloch is a demon from the river Styx. Despite what the name suggests, these dinosaurs were not nearly as terrifying. They were herbivorous animals that grew up to the length of a full-grown adult person. It is believed that the Stygimiloch was in reality the juvenile species of the pachycephalosaur....

August 7, 2022 · 10 min · 2088 words · Jim Simpson

Fun Swamp Rat Facts For Kids

Are you fascinated by rodents, like rice rats? Here we have all the information about the Australian swamp rat. Australian swamp rat (Rattus lutreolus) or eastern swamp rat is a species of native Australian rat. They belong to the Animalia kingdom, phylum Chordata. They can mostly be seen living around wet habitats, but their ability to live without free water means that they can live in dry habitats as well. This is an amazing little rat species that can be seen in abundance throughout its habitat range....

August 7, 2022 · 10 min · 2114 words · Gregory Allen

Fun Western Sandpiper Facts For Kids

The western sandpiper (Calidris mauri), which is a small shorebird, is also referred to as a peep and is primarily found in North America and South America and are known to migrate to regions in California in the migratory period in the year. The exact population of these little birds with a short bill, even though they are known to be abundant and classified as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN in terms of conservation status, remains unknown due to a lack of targeted study and statistical research concerning the bird’s population trends....

August 7, 2022 · 12 min · 2531 words · Cathryn Sharp

Fun White Tailed Eagle Facts For Kids

Massive wings, protruding head, and a white feathered wedge-shaped tail, that describes the White-tailed eagle perfectly. The white streak of feathers is what earned them the name of a White-tailed eagle. They are known to be the largest birds of prey to inhabit Europe and the fourth largest among all eagle species on Earth. They are known to mate for life, and often spend their time just flying around or sitting perched on a tree with their flock....

August 7, 2022 · 11 min · 2268 words · Michael Hopper

Golden Retriever Prevents His Parents From Leaving Driveway In Tiktok

golden retriever laying in front of car trying to make owners unable to go to a wedding Credit: Courtesy of airbudkobe / TikTok Most dog owners’ departure routine gets much longer once they bring their pups home. Sometimes, getting the dog settled inside can produce inadvertent, hilarious results. Kobe the golden retriever (and Air Bud lookalike) apparently had no interest in letting his parents leave for a wedding on time....

August 7, 2022 · 3 min · 547 words · Shane Griffin

How Long Are Dogs In Heat

dog looking longingly into the camera; how long are dogs in heat? Ryan Murphy / Getty | Credit: Ryan Murphy / Getty On This Page When Do Dogs Go Into Heat? The Female Dog Heat Cycle How Often Do Dogs Go Into Heat? Spaying Your Dog If your sweet little girl isn't spayed, don't be caught off guard if she gets her period. This is the beginning of her estrus cycle, commonly called "heat....

August 7, 2022 · 9 min · 1850 words · Barbara Pocius

Watch Honey The Cat Chef Help Bake A Heart Shaped Cake For Her Humans

Honeybell, the orange tabby cat, sits on the counter next to a heart-shaped cake with strawberries wearing a chef's hat Credit: Courtesy of princesshoneybelle / Instagram We all know cats love to loaf and knead, but this adorable 2-year-old orange tabby cat actually brings those skills into the kitchen! Princess Honeybelle, who’s usually called Honey for short, shows her followers how to bake delicious desserts alongside her human on her Instagram, @princesshoneybelle....

August 7, 2022 · 6 min · 1174 words · Eric Davidson

We Love Our Vet Techs Top Reasons To Say Thanks This Vet Tech Appreciation Week

vet tech with cat Credit: Kateryna Kukota / Getty Who always helps your pet feel safe while getting poked and prodded during their vet visit? The vet tech! Whether your favorite veterinary staff member is a CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician), RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician), or an LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician), these wonderful folks go out of their way to make their pet patients and accompanying humans feel cared for and heard....

August 7, 2022 · 8 min · 1518 words · Shaun Rizzuti

What Is A Group Of Cats Called

a group of cats relaxing outside Credit: Bin Kou Xin Ye / EyeEm / Getty You know about packs of wolves, murders of crows, and colonies of ants. But what is a group of cats called? No, it’s not a pride like lions, but rather a clowder of cats. And while this term might make you picture a bowl of clam chowder, it actually shares origins with other words you know....

August 7, 2022 · 6 min · 1090 words · Kyle Montoya

When Do Kittens Eyes Change Color

6 month old kitten whose blue eyes are changing to green Credit: Felix Roser / EyeEm / Getty On This Page Kitten Eyes Change As They Grow Predicting Kitten Eye Colors How to Tell a Kitten's Age Based on Their Eyes Worrisome Cat Eye Colors When you have a litter of kittens, you can't help but be amazed by all the changes they experience in such a short amount of time....

August 7, 2022 · 9 min · 1839 words · Lydia Beck

1 In 100 Million Cotton Candy Lobster Caught In Maine Finds A Home At New England Ocean Center

The super rare lobster has a new home, safely protected from hungry seafood aficionados. Haddie, the cotton candy-colored lobster who was caught off the coast of Maine, will soon join her family at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye, N.H.—mere days after she found herself in lobsterman Bill Coppersmith’s boat. Coppersmith caught the lobster on Friday, according to Fox News. He told Get Maine Lobster CEO Mark Murrell immediately and named her Haddie, after his granddaughter....

August 6, 2022 · 4 min · 662 words · Wilbur Glass

Who Carved Mount Rushmore 71 Curious American History Facts For Kids

In 2016, the 75th anniversary of this massive monument was commemorated.Doane Robinson, a South Dakota historian, came up with the idea for the sculpture in 1923. He was looking for a means to bring visitors to the region.Mount Rushmore is situated in the Black Hills in South Dakota, just a 30-minute journey from Rapid City, the area’s largest city with an airport. Robinson had intended to carve the images of Western heroes, such as Oglala Lakota chief Red Cloud, adventurers Lewis and Clark, as well as Buffalo Bill Cody onto the Needles, a group of neighboring stone pinnacles....

August 6, 2022 · 10 min · 2076 words · Timothy Bunch