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The Bronze Age is the second period of the three-age system which is used to classify and study ancient history and society.The Bronze Age comes after the Stone Age and is followed by the Iron Age; this historic period, as its name suggests, is characterized by the use of bronze for manufacturing weapons and other hard materials. Historians believe that the Bronze Age lasted from 3300-1200 BCE; this timeline is further divided into three parts in the Near East but not globally, and they are Early Bronze Age, Middle Bronze Age, and Late Bronze Age....

The hosta plant, a favorite among avid gardeners, is indeed toxic to dogs but they are not fatal.Dogs that are found coming in contact with a hosta plant or eating any part of it may feel uncomfortable and depressed and even encounter vomiting and diarrhea. However, hostas are not life-threatening and they will recover eventually.Hosta plants contain saponins, which are harmful to dogs and cats alike. The effect that the hosta plant will have on a dog is determined by the amount of the plant eaten, the age and size of the dog, and how much saponin the plant contains....

Senior Asian man holds small dog near face Credit: Ronnie Kaufman / Getty Throughout the pandemic, many families embraced pet ownership to help deal with the psychological effects of shelter-in-place and work-from-home guidelines. Preliminary studies indicate that our animal friends definitely helped us cope with these and other lifestyle changes. But numerous senior citizens continue to face challenges due to pandemic isolation, including loneliness. So in Washington, D.C., two organizations rolled out a virtual pilot program in early March to bring furry and feathered joy to area residents....

Coots, belonging to the genus Fulica, originated in South America. The various species of this bird are found in the range of North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and parts of Africa. This coot bird has a dark grayish plumage or body and has a white patch under the tail. The bill or the beak of this species is also white with red decoration on the head in some species. The coot feet are lobed which makes them good and powerful swimmers and they have short rounded wings....

What do they prey on? N/A What do they eat? Herbivore Average litter size? 2-5 eggs How much do they weigh? 8.4-9.1 oz (238-258 g) How long are they? 11-13 in (28-33 cm) How tall are they? N/A What do they look like? Olive green, green along with blue, red, rosy, and white coloration Skin Type Feathers What were their main threats? Trapping, Destruction Of Habitat What is their conservation status?...

A species of the huntsman spider (genus: Heteropoda), the David Bowie spider (Heteropoda davidbowie) is named in the honor of English singer and actor, David Bowie and his works the ‘Glass Spider’ and the album ‘The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars’. The species was first described by a German arachnologist Peter Jäger.The Heteropoda davidbowie species is found in several parts of Southeast Asia such as west Malaysia, Sumatra, Singapore, and possibly southern regions of Thailand....

The devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus), also known as the false stonefish is a carnivorous ray-finned discovered in the Indo Pacific Oceans, South Pacific, and the Red Sea. Their dorsal fin has around 12 venomous spines. Scorpaenopsis diabolus has a humped back, broad mouth, large head, and a tapering body. They are a master at camouflaging themselves and owing to their large head size, they merge with the landscape and reef very easily....

The Angora rabbit known for the Angora wool is one of the oldest rabbit breeds in the world. There are 11 known breeds of Angoras found all over the world - Chinese Angora rabbit, Japanese Angora rabbit, Korean Angora rabbit, Finnish Angora rabbit, Russian Angora rabbit, German Angora rabbit, St Lucian Angora rabbit, Swiss Angora rabbit, English Angora rabbit, French Angora rabbit, Satin Angora rabbit, and Giant Angora rabbit. Four of these types of rabbits - English, French, Giant, and Satin Angora rabbit are recognized by the ARBA or American Rabbit Breeders Association....

Imagine the Eurasian blackcap with a black cap and olive-gray upper parts perched on a branch of a deciduous tree in the vast gardens of the western Europe region. The male birds sing in a high-pitched crescendo that matches with slow wingbeats marking their territory for mating. The female bird matches the male bird’s efforts by building a lovely nest with twigs and soft hair. The blackcaps are known to breed in the western Europe region and other parts of the world....

Commonly known as a milk snake or milksnake, this species of Kingsnake, Lampropeltis triangulum, is a group of non-venomous snakes. Often mistaken with venomous snakes like coral snakes, these milk snakes pose no threat to humans. There are 24 subspecies of milk snakes recognized now. The Scarlet Kingsnake was earlier a part of this subspecies, but later on, classified as a different species. The subspecies of milk snakes have striking differences in colors and the range of distribution is also vast....

Common nightingales, or scientifically called the Luscinia megarhynchos, are migratory birds that are found in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Asia, Northwest Africa. They are famous for singing frequently during the night and sometimes during the day. The unpaired males attract mates through their beautiful songs and are nocturnal. The nightingales are named after their ability to sing at night.This article will equip you with relevant knowledge about the common nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), their habitat, reproduction, and so on....

The North American river otters are cute and adorable semi-aquatic animals primarily found in the U.S and Canada. Lontra canadensis is the North American river otter’s scientific name, and it is one of the four otters present in the Lontra genus. This species of river otters are known for their playful nature, where they can be seen sliding on mud or snow. Interestingly, this is one of the otter species that can survive in various habitats, including places that are very cold or very warm....

Whether you are searching for your next pet or want to learn about an amazing cat, read on to find out about the Ocicat cats.The Ocicat is a cat breed that is born in the United States. The Ocicat’s scientific name is Leopardus pardalis. These spotted kittens look like wild cats, but it is difficult to differentiate between Ocicat or a domestic cat just by its looks. This spotted coat kitten is a gentle and playful pet that loves being around people....

Polecats, whose scientific name is Mustela Putorius, are mammals that fall under the mustelids species. The polecat is believed to be an ancestor of the ferret. If this is to be believed, it would explain to some extent the reason why polecats and ferrets look alike and share a lot of similarities between them. A male polecat’s size is around 12.9 -17.7 in (32.7-44.9 cm) whereas a female polecat’s size is 12....

Rufous-backed robins, also known as Turdus rufopalliatus, are songbirds found in a few parts of Mexico. This bird belongs to the family of medium-sized birds known as thrush. This bird is also known as rufous-backed thrush and a Grayson’s thrush in a few regions. They primarily live in tropical woodlands, forests, and human-made habitats.Rufous-backed thrush birds are quite large compared to other native birds such as black-capped vireos. The average weight of a rufous-backed robin is 0....

Have you ever heard about the name Snorkie? A Snorkie is a mixed breed of Yorkshire terrier (Yorkie) and Miniature Schnauzer dogs. It is not a very tall and ferocious dog, rather Snorkie is a friendly and lovable dog. Snorkie is a very popular pet dog breed as these fur balls are cute and not very aggressive in nature. It has got its cute appearance from the parents, which are Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie and Miniature Schnauzer dog....

The adorable, little tree mouse is a long-tailed mouse belonging to the Muridae family of rodents. The scientific name of this species is Apodemus sylvaticus and it is also called the wood mouse or the common field mouse. This species is native to Britain and is also found across the European continent, Papa New Guinea, and parts of Indonesia. The wood mouse is characterized by its brown fur, long tail, large ears, and eyes....

Wendiceratops pinhornensis is a new species of the horned dinosaurs group from the Oldman Formation of southern Alberta during the Early Cretaceous period. It belonged to the Ceratopsidae family. They are extremely popular for skull ornamentation and nasal ornamentation. The description was given by David C Evans, a Canadian paleontologist and a lead author of the PLoS one study along with Michael Ryan of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in July 2015....

The winter wren is a bird that is just the size of a ball, and their cuteness exceeds all bounds! They have short necks and short feet and probably one of the softest bodies, which makes them look like a small brown feathery ball, except for their bill, which is quite pointed. Wrens are so small that it is difficult for them to protect themselves against predators, so how do they survive?...

It is common knowledge that it is hard to get rid of cockroach infestations in homes; an insect, like a cockroach, can be a real nuisance for any household.Cockroaches, the most common insects found in houses, are known to search for food in garbage bins, sewers, and food storage. Cockroaches have been on this planet for millions of years and have successfully adapted themselves to survive every environmental challenge they face....