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The poison dart frog is also referred to as the poison frog or the dart-poison frog. Previously known as the poison arrow frog, this frog belongs to the order Anura, family Dendrobatidae and is native to various countries located across South and Central America. The golden poison frog is one of the famous types of poison arrow frogs. Some other examples of the poison arrow dart frog include the yellow-banded poison dart frog, the green poison dart frog, and the strawberry poison dart frog....

The prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis) is also known as a western rattlesnake or great plains rattlesnake with an interesting natural history. It is a venomous pit viper species found in the western United States, southwestern Canada, and northern Mexico. There are two recognizable sub-species along with the nominated species. This rattlesnake species can grow up to 40 inches in length with a maximum recorded length of up to 60 in. One of the distinctive features of the prairie rattlesnake is that they have four internasal scales....

The Pteranodon longiceps or P. longiceps species remains were discovered and named by O. C. Marsh in 1876. These pterosaur dinosaurs live during the Early Campian stage of the Late Cretaceous period around 80 million years ago. The skeleton fossils of this flying pterosaur were discovered in Niobrara Formation and Pierre Shale Formation in North America. It had a long neck and the beak was long, narrow, and lacked teeth; adapted to its piscivorous diet consisting of fish....

Purple queen anthias (Pseudanthias tuka) is a type of fish that is said to have originated from the great barrier reef and the coral sea. The purple queenfish has a striking color and its minimal features make it stand out. It is called the purple queen, because of its bright purple-colored body. Both males and females are pretty similar to look at, except for a yellow stripe that only females have....

There are three types of reedbucks namely the bohor reedbuck, southern reedbuck, and mountain reedbuck. This article will take an overview of all species of reedbuck. The mountain reedbuck is predominantly gray color while the southern reedbuck has a lighter color and finally, the bohor reedbuck has a yellow to grayish brown color. Apart from this, another difference is they are region-specific, i.e. the mountain reedbuck is seen in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, southern reedbucks in Tanzania and Gabon, and bohor reedbucks in multiple regions including the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa....

The sailfin molly (Poecilia latipinna) is found from North Carolina to Texas and in the Yucatan province of Mexico. It was first observed by Charles Alexandre Lesueur in 1821 in freshwater ponds in New Orleans in Louisiana. These fish prefer swamps, marshes, lowland streams, and estuaries. Mollies (Poecilia velifera) are common fishes in the peninsula of Florida. These fishes were introduced in New Zealand, the western US, and Hawaii. After being introduced in California there was a decline in the population of the federally protected and endangered species of desert pupfish....

The spotfin chub is a species of small fish found in fresh, clear, and running water. This fish variety is endemic to the Tennessee River drainage. Earlier, it was found in at least five states, namely, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina. Spotfin chubs were also found in many of the tributaries of the Tennessee River. Now, conservation efforts are on to increase their population.This fish species is also known by other names including turquoise shiner and Hybopsis monacha....

These dinosaurs got their name because of their palatal teeth which meant ‘Tiaraju tooth’. The tiarajudens’ remains were found in the vegetative area of the Rio Grande in Brazil. Despite the set of canine teeth, they were herbivores and fed on fibrous plants. They were not predatory as they ate plants and just like musk deer and water deer used their large canines to get rid of the predators. They would only use the wide teeth to bite when under attack....

Dog balancing a baby chick on his nose so gently Credit: Courtesy of von.jakoba / TikTok We have the one thing you’ve gone your whole life until now not knowing you needed. It’s videos of German shepherds and baby birds. But be warned: There’s no going back from this. Once you’ve seen one of these videos, you may wonder how you ever lived without them and find yourself craving them daily....

golden retriever with collar on howls at sky Credit: Nevena1987 / Getty Healing from heartbreak can be rough or in this case ruff! A particularly grief-stricken golden retriever let out some breakup blues—her owner catching it on camera. TikTok user @roobytuesdays recently posted a video of her four-legged-friend howling to the popular “Drivers License” pop ballad by Olivia Rodrigo. The song, released back in January, was an instant sensation breaking Spotify records for the most single-day streams four days after it was released, according to this article, “The next day, it broke that record again....

how to make a cat gain weight mom and son feeding cat at kitchen table with feline fine logo Credit: filadendron / Getty Although many cats may be overweight, there are cats who are underweight and need to put on a few pounds. Below are instances where your cat may need to gain weight and recommendations for how to do so. Does Your Cat Need to Gain Weight? There are several reasons why your cat may need to gain weight....

Backyard ducks are a great source of farm-fresh eggs.Raising ducks for meat, as helpers, or for eggs is common. Adult ducks need around 17% protein in their diet for the egg-laying process.Duck is the common name given to several waterfowl species that are usually shorter-necked and smaller than geese and swans. The family of ducks is called Anatidae. Ducks are typical aquatic birds occupying seawater and freshwater. A young duck is called duckling or baby duck and has downy plumage....

On This Page Will My Cat’s Behavior Change if He Goes Outdoors? Should Indoor Cats Go Outside? Outdoor Cat Health Lifespan Differences Outdoor Cat Safety Letting Cats Outside Cats yearn for the great outdoors. They rush to the front door every time it opens or they sit at the window yowling like the world's saddest cat because they can't go outside. No doubt, cats want to roam. But is it safe?...

Queen snakes ( Regina septemvittata) are a nonvenomous species of snake native to North America. They are semi-aquatic in nature and spend most of their time swimming in water bodies looking for prey. Queen snakes range throughout the North American temperate regions and can be found all over America and Southeast Canada.Unlike other species of the family of snakes, queen snakes are nonvenomous in nature and are often docile, and are not harmful to humans....

Yorkie in pet bolster bed Credit: Courtesy of Chewy Many big retailers have already jumped on the trend of Black Friday deals all month long (looking at you, Walmart and Target). Now, our favorite online-only retailers are jumping in on the fun as well with early Cyber Monday savings. Chewy has dropped their Early Cyber Savings event that includes savings for all of our furry friends. With all of these savings and their humans stuck at home, pets are definitely winning 2020....

puppy at home alone creating adorable chaos Credit: Brad Covington Meet Biscuit—no, not that one who plays with a hockey team. This one, the toy poodle puppy who sure knows how to keep herself busy when her human heads off to the gym. And thankfully, her owner decided to position cameras all around her home to show us the adorable chaos that ensues. The delightful footage appears on Biscuit’s TikTok account in a one-minute-38-second video posted over the weekend....

Red, yellow, and blue are the primary colors.These can be mixed together to create different secondary shades, and when you mix red and yellow, you make orange. So, you might be wondering what happens when you combine blue and orange instead.Have you ever felt confused by all the colors when you’ve been painting? Perhaps you didn’t know what to do in order to alter how dark or warm the shade is?...

Consuming meat protein is essential for the health of the cat.But make sure that you do not feed them any products or human foods that contain raw meats. Consuming raw meats is not recommended for cats, though they can eat raw fruits and vegetables in limited quantities.Cats are frequently uninterested in the sweetness present in fruit due to the lack of sweet taste receptors. Though, they can consume a variety of fruits as a treat in moderation....

We’ve all heard of peacocks because of their dazzling, metallic-blue plumage and vibrant green, blue, and gold tail feathers.Peafowl is the term used for both sexes, while the male is called a peacock, and the female is called a peahen. Both of them can be distinguished from one another based on their sexual dimorphism. Peacocks are an exotic bird species famously seen in zoos and parks and also kept as pets all over the world....

Water is everywhere, but only 2.5% of this is consumable.Our body is composed of 65% water and we need at least 0.3- 0.5 gal (1-2 l) of water a day to remain healthy. But with several reports surfacing about contaminated water from around the world, even drinking water has become a risky affair!Unknowingly, you may end up consuming harmful chemicals that will show their symptoms only in the long run. Leave alone consuming it directly, is the water you use to cook food or wash vegetables safe?...