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The sawback angelshark (Squatina aculeata) is an extremely interesting species to read about. This species of angelsharks have a limited range around the globe. They are mostly found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This species was also found in the Balearic Islands. However, the sawback angelshark is no longer seen in this geographic range. They have instead shifted to the Mediterranean Sea range. They have a strict marine range and their diet is in compliance with this range....

Stonechats are a type of chat bird and are from the genus Saxicola, which contains 15 species of small passerine birds of the Old World. Among, these the common stonechat with the scientific name Saxicola torquatus is considered a subspecies as it contains eight species in the group including the African stonechats, European stonechats, and Siberian stonechats. The Siberian stonechat (Saxicola maurus) is also known as the eastern stonechat. The habitats of these birds include open scrubland and grassland with scattered small shrubs....

Trout is a type of freshwater fish that can be commonly found in the regions of North America, Asia, and Europe. They are often found in cool streams and lakes.There are many varieties of trout with each having its own scientific name. Such as rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), golden trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita), cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkia), speckled trout (Cynoscion nebulosus), brown trout (Salmo trutta). Some other types are, brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), sea trout (Salmo trutta trutta), tiger trout (Salmo trutta × Salvelinus fontinalis), lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush), etc....

Western kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) is one of the most familiar summertime birds. They are one of the biggest tyrant flycatchers that have a large head with accompanying broad shoulders. These gray headed birds have straight bills with long wings and square-tipped tails that are black in color. These birds are also one of the largest distance migrators characterized by the yellow belly, white chest and throat, and black square tail with white outer lining....

There are so many interesting facts about wildebeest. They are known as a wild beast. Blue wildebeest (plural gnu or wildebeests), conjointly known as the gnu, is an antelope from the mammal genus. It belongs to the bovidae family, which includes goats, antelopes, cattle, sheep, and different artiodactylous horned ungulates. Connochaetes taurinus includes two species, each of them are native to Africa, the black wildebeest or the white tailed antelope and the other blue gnu or brindled antelope....

Zuchon is a designer dog whose parent breeds are Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu. The Zuchon breed dogs are known as ‘teddy bear’ dogs because their overall appearance significantly resembles that of a teddy bear. Zuchon is a new breed of dog that is very family-friendly and can easily reside inside a house. These dogs are easy to train with basic training methods and are known to modify their energy levels according to the environment of the house....

People are fascinated with birds and their ability to fly.That is probably why we are so envious of birds. They fly high in the sky so effortlessly.Just how high can these birds fly? We see certain birds like a speck due to the high altitudes they fly through. Some go the southern way and others the northern way, but all of them seem to be too high to care. Among the highest flying birds in the world, who tops the list?...

hiding cat surprises his sibling tiktok Credit: Courtesy of ppandwant / TikTok Scary movies or haunted houses are one thing; it’s fine when you know the scares are coming. But when someone catches you off guard and legitimately makes you jump and maybe scream and wee a little? Not cool. So maybe that’s why it feels so good to exact your revenge and flip the tables. Scarer becomes scare-ee. That’s what we have in this video....

dog waiting for owner Credit: Jose Angel Astor Rocha / Getty A man named Cemal Senturk was transported to the hospital last week in Trabzon, Turkey, with more than one shadow. Who was running behind the ambulance, you ask? It was none other than Senturk’s dog, Boncuk. Not only did Boncuk follow her owner to the hospital on Jan. 14, but she returned to the hospital by herself every single day, trotting the route in the morning and staying outside until nightfall, even when Senturk’s daughter would repeatedly bring Boncuk home....

Melissa Shapiro posing with Piglet the Dog Credit: Courtesy of Melissa Shapiro, DVM When Melissa Shapiro, DVM, of Westport, Conn. first met a deaf and blind puppy saved from a hoarding situation, she thought he would be tiny, sweet, and easy to manage because he was just 8 weeks old. Not quite. “When I met him, he was the polar opposite of what I expected. He was very anxious, screaming, and inconsolable,” she tells Daily Paws....

Maine Coon cat enjoying his spot at Tabby's Cat Sanctuary Credit: Courtesy of Angela Townsend Hartley/Tabby's Place: A Cat Sanctuary Animal rescue efforts are often told in a series of short stories. Like Rawlings, a jowly gentleman struggling with feline immunodeficiency virus who first arrived at Tabby’s Place after living in a feral colony. Or Alfie, a snuggly kitten with a cleft palate who needed nebulizer treatments. Or pint-sized Houston, suffering from a neurological condition (hydrocephalus), who was rescued from a hoarding situation....

dog finally gets forever home tiktok receives send off from shelter staff Credit: Courtesy of dogtownsa / TikTok There’s no better example of someone getting what they’ve long deserved than this sweet shelter dog named Stevie. This adorable pup—with a shiny black coat and white markings on his chest—spent almost six years at Dogtown South Africa before finally meeting his forever family. If that’s not enough to make your heart melt, watching his joyous send off certainly will....

neighbor playing fetch with dog over fence Credit: Courtesy of brittneygoes / TikTok Black Labrador retriever Bounder is a very good boy. He’s got a loving family, he appreciates a good walk with his people, and he enjoys spending time in his backyard. This is the important point we’re here to talk about today because it led to one of the most wholesome, delightful things I’ve seen in a while....

What the Fluff? View Series What Is Dog Whale Eye? Why Does My Cat Sleep on My Head and Face? Do Dogs Fart? Yep! Here's What You Can Do To Reduce the Toots Do Cats Fart? Absolutely, Experts Say. And Here's How Often. So why do our cats love boxes so much more than the ultra cute boutique brand cat bed you probably shouldn’t have purchased? The answer has everything to do with their instinctual desire for comfort and security combined with a great vantage point for stalking prey....

Large version of Golden Doodle mix Credit: Courtesy of goosedoodledood / Instagram Certain dogs naturally seem to have characteristics desired by pet parents. As one of the most popular dogs in the U.S. for many years, the golden retriever stands out for numerous reasons: Friendly, playful, and loyal, with sweet dispositionsDevoted members of their family, especially with childrenOften eager to please, so training them is usually pretty easy So it’s no wonder people are also fans of golden retriever mixes with other breeds, such as German shepherds, Siberian huskies, and Labrador retrievers....

Searching for a dog name that is creative, playful, and nostalgic? Look no further than your childhood favorite—cartoons! No matter where you look, animated characters from movies, TV shows, or comic strips can provide the perfect name inspiration for your new, fun-loving friend! cartoon dog name scooby from scooby doo on a yellow background Credit: ABC Photo Archives / Getty Disney Cartoon Names for Dogs From heroic animated dogs to imaginary friends and princesses, try one of these names inspired by classic Disney characters....

If someone is planning to makeover their garden, then planting a crimson king maple tree should be the first choice!This tree adds an ornamental appeal to your garden, especially if you are someone who loves vibrant and natural colors. This is a large tree that is adaptable to almost any place. It loves being in a cool or temperate climate.Another amazing quality that this crimson king tree has is that it can grow in all types of soil in full sun or partial sunlight....

It is obvious that the snakes we see in our gardens are referred to as garden snakes.But the topic of garden snakes doesn’t end there. Numerous varieties and species of snakes are found in your gardens and many of them are venomous snakes.You will see more than a dozen species of snakes in your garden every day which can be harmful to you and your family members. Many of them are poisonous and venomous that can harm humans by their venomous poison....

Peace lilies are flowers that can be a nuisance for cat owners.The peace lily or Spathiphyllum contains toxins that are potentially harmful to animals. Ingestion of this plant by cats can lead to severe health disorders.Cat owners live in constant fear as to whether their beloved cats will end up consuming anything that could potentially harm them. To make this nightmare true, there are some common plants and flowers that can end up being fatal to cats....

Dogs love to eat food, whether it be green vegetables or boiled meat.Like humans, dogs are also food-eating animals. They enjoy eating everything that is served to them daily and it’s important that food suits their immune system.Turnips: can dogs eat them? The answer to the question is yes, dogs can eat turnips. Turnips are green-leafed root vegetables with white and purple skin. Turnips are a good source of nutrition and are good for consumption by both dogs and humans....