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The Chin, popularly known as the Teacup Chin or Japanese Spaniel, is known for its strabismus of the eyes. Both a companion dog and a lap dog, this toy breed comes with a distinctive heritage. They are fluffy with a silky coat, and one of their greatest assets is that they can make people laugh with their head turns, and Chin spins out of happiness. Along with their cheerful attitude, they also have a little flair for mischief, creating a lot of excitement around when they get hold of something they are not supposed to....

The Kronosaurus queenslandicus was a prehistoric sea creature that roamed the Earth about 65 million years ago. A great deal about these creatures is still unknown, but there have been many discoveries in recent years that are helping scientists piece together clues like teeth growth patterns or food preferences. It has been known as one of the first plesiosaurs with true spine and sail features, which may have helped it to swim more efficiently in deep water where there’s little light or food for other marine life forms such as whales!...

The Mapusarus was a huge Carcharodontosaurid carnosaurian dinosaur from the early Late Cretaceous period. It belonged to the phylum Chordata, the family Carcharodontosauridae, and the tribe Giganotosaurini. It was discovered all at once at an excavation in South America in 1995. The bones of different Mapusaurus dinosaurs were discovered together of different age groups and this acts as evidence of the herding and social behavior of this dinosaur. They might have hunted together in a small pack to catch huge dinosaurs like the Titanosaurus that inhabited the same area....

The Nile lechwe, also known as Mrs. Gray’s lechwe, is an antelope species native to the grasslands and swamps of African regions such as southern Sudan and Ethiopia. The Nile lechwe, Kobus megaceros, belongs to an African antelope family known as Reduncines. The majority of the population can be found in the southern part of Sudan, where they inhabit the Nile River Valley’s floodplains. The name lechwe is a word in the Bantu language that means antelope....

If you love to cuddle your teddy bears and have a collection of them, then for sure, you will love this large adorable panda teddy bear with black and white fur. And if having a panda teddy bear doesn’t satisfy you and videos on the internet make you more curious, pack your bag and go on a trip to China to see their national treasure in the wild.Pandas are one of the most loved adorable animals globally, and many conservation organizations are actively participating in protecting their population....

There are ample examples of birds and animals going extinct in the wild due to hunting pressure and habitat loss. Add to that list the pink-headed duck (Rhodonessa caryophyllacea), a Critically Endangered waterfowl with limited evidence of its present existence.The pink-head duck (Rhodonessa caryophyllacea) is a large-sized diving duck that used to be locally distributed in the Gangetic plains of India and the wetlands and swamps of Myanmar and Bangladesh. Always considered a rare species, the pink-headed duck was last seen in the wild in 1949, as later reports of pink-headed duck sightings were just false alarms, often arising from confusing these birds with the red-crested pochard (Netta rufina)....

The rhinoceros auklet (Cerorhinca monocerata) is a species of seabird mainly found in North America and parts of Asia like Japan and Korea. Their range includes California, South Dakota, the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, Hokkaido, Washington, and the Pacific coast. They are the only species left in the order Charadriiformes and they are in the Alcidae family and have the genus of Cerorhinca. Rhinoceros auklets are also known as unicorn puffins and horn-billed puffins....

Do you love learning about new, fun fish? If yes, then get ready to dive into the fin-tastic world of the unique ribbonfish! The scientific name of this species is Desmodema polystictum and they belong to the trachipteridae family and trachipterus genus of ribbonfish. They are native to the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Mediterranean oceans. They are commonly referred to as ribbonfish due to their elongated, ribbon-like bodies. In fact, while swimming through the ocean, they look like a long piece of ribbon soaring across the water....

What type of animal is a silvered antbird? The silvered antbird (scientific name: Sclateria naevia) is a species of the Passeriformes order. The species is a resident breeder of South America. These birds are usually found in pairs feeding on the ground for small insects such as bugs, beetles, leafhoppers, spiders, and many more. The Sclateria naevia argentata is a subspecies of the silvered antbird. Fun Silvered Antbird Facts For Kids...

Do you like butterflies, like the queen butterfly? Then here we have the speckled wood. The speckled wood is a type of butterfly, found along most of Europe, Asia Minor, and Africa. They have been commonly spotted by most people in gardens and woodlands. Unlike many other butterflies, they tend to pupate and emerge from it all year round, with a spike in the summer months. While there are three different subspecies, the main difference in them comes from the gradient in coloration on their wings....

Owls are nocturnal birds that can be divided into two families: barn owls and true owls. Spotted owls belong to the family of true owls and have dark eyes. It is a typical North American owl that can be found in the old-growth forests and is mostly solitary. This species of owl is categorized into three subspecies which are: the northern spotted owl, the California spotted owl and the Mexican spotted owl....

Telescope fish (Mendosoma Lineatum), also known as real bastard trumpeters or common trumpeters, are the only species of fish in its genus and there is not much information available about this type of fish. It is a species of trumpeters that can be found in various parts of the world and range from North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. They are often confused with the telescope goldfish or the telescopefish that can be found in the deep sea, but they are completely different species....

The Texas indigo snake (Drymarchon melanurus erebennus) is a threatened species that lives in semi-arid regions. It is considered to be native to the United States (mostly South Texas), though it can be found in Northern Mexico. They are strong snakes and are non-venomous. Like most snakes, they too lay eggs and generally live in burrows. Among the indigo snake species, the Texas indigo snake is a famous subspecies. The Texas indigo snake is also known to fight rattlesnakes....

The yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) is a bird that is found mostly in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It lives in a range of different habitats such as coastal cliffs, offshore sandy islands, semi-deserts, and grassy islets. It frequents urban areas as well, where it is sometimes considered a pest since it feeds on garbage and debris and even nests in garbage dumps and monuments. It feeds on a variety of things like fish, small mammals, large insects, carrion, debris, crustaceans, and so on....

Fishes are popular and easy to maintain pets.Fish are popular pets to be kept in aquariums and they are sure to liven up any environment a little bit. You can find fish tanks in people’s homes, in offices and even in a dentist or doctor’s office sometimes!Fish are one the most well-known aquatic animals. There are many different types of fish and aquatic life, but most fish are divided into two categories: freshwater fish and saltwater fish....

new NASCAR car design using dogs Credit: Courtesy of Mars Petcare Two time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch is teaming up with dog food brand Pedigree to help some good bois find their forever homes, by way of a unique paint scheme for his number 18 Toyota. This won’t be the first time that dogs have graced the chassis of a NASCAR racer: Cryptocurrency darling Dogecoin paid for a one-off makeover for Josh Wise’s number 98 Ford during a 2014 race at Talladega Superspeedway....

Neil Armstrong, commander of Apollo 11, was the first man to have stepped on the moon.Between 1968 – 1972, American astronauts traveled from the Earth to the Moon. Gene Cernan, Apollo 10 and Apollo 17, John Young, Apollo 10 and Apollo 16, James Lovell, Apollo 8 and Apollo 13 are the three astronauts who traveled from the Earth to the Moon twice.The six flags that were planted on the Moon were made of ordinary nylon design to be erected on Moon during the Apollo astronaut program....

english bulldog standing next to a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Credit: ClarkandCompany / GlobalP / Getty Norway has effectively banned the breeding of English bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spaniels after a court ruled that breeding the brachycephalic pups has only resulted in unhealthy dogs. The Oslo District Court delivered its ruling Monday, saying selectively breeding the dogs violates Norway’s Animal Welfare Act, which requires the country’s breeders to breed healthy dogs, the Daily Mail reports....

tabby cat gazing out the window Credit: AzmanL / Getty A cancer diagnosis is something no one wants to hear, whether it’s for us humans or our beloved pets. But cancer is a real fear, and one that increases as we (and our pets) age. In fact, it’s estimated that one in five cats will be diagnosed with cancer. So while it’s wonderful that our cats are living longer lives, it means an increased risk that cancer could strike....

This story might seem like a dramatic video of two small dogs chasing a wayward bear out of their California house, but perhaps it's a much more cordial interaction than it appears. Bears are no stranger to the home of Deedee Mueller, who lives on a hill in Pasadena, according to KABC. She's caught several perusing bears on camera at her home, and that included Saturday. RELATED: Dachshund Saves Best Friend from Jaws of Mountain Lion As you can see above, the brown bear trudges onto the patio and snags a quick drink from the water feature....