Are you interested in knowing about unique dinosaurs that lived on our Earth? If so, then the Brohisaurus will fascinate you as its phylogenetic position is still unclear. Some ribs, vertebrae, and limb bones of this dinosaur were discovered in the Kimmeridgian Sembar Formation that is situated in the Kirthar Mountains of Pakistan. M. Sadiq Malkani was the one to describe the species name and classification of this dinosaur in 2003....
The Chizer, also known as the Schnauchi or the Chihuahua/Miniature Schnauzer Mix, is a tiny mixed dog. It is a mix between the Chihuahua and the Miniature Schnauzer with 12-15 years of life expectancy. They first appeared in the United States around 2009 or so. The Designer Canine Registry was the first to identify it. The Chizer is an energetic creature who can live happily in small spaces such as flats and studios....
Do you like hearing the chirping sounds and sweet mimics of your pet in your home? Then, why not try getting a Derbyan parakeet. You would for sure love the cherished nature of this friendly and loving friend. The Lord Derby’s parakeet, also known as the Derbyan parakeet, is a strikingly beautiful and obedient pet parrot. These parakeets have black streaks and unusual color variations, making them one of the most eye-catching parrots around....
Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) are a species of penguins found north of the equator. The population of these penguins is found on the Galapagos Islands, inlcuding Isabela Island, Floreana Island, Santiago Island, Bartolome Island, Santa Cruz Island, and Fernandina Island.The Galapagos penguin is closely related to the Magellanic, Humboldt, and African penguins. Galapagos penguins don’t go far in the water as they fear that they could be hunted by sea lions, sharks, or fur seals....
A giant forest genet (Genetta victoriae), also called the giant genet, is one of the well-known mammals of Africa. It is endemic to the great Congo Basin and classified under the Genetta genus of the Viverridae family. These cat-like animals are identified by their long, ringed tail, a thick coat of yellow-colored fur with numerous black spots, and whitish fur on their forehead and top of the muzzle, with a black median line....
In the deepest corners of the sea, there lie waiting so many creatures, dangerous and not so dangerous but you can be sure that the lizardfish are the most dangerous predators that the world has ever seen. They are the mafia of the marine environment, predators who are bottom dwellers and will eat just about anything that would cross their paths. Their sizes could be small or large but a characteristic feature to identify a lizardfish would be its teeth and eyes, their large mouth with their protruding fangs, and dark bulbous eyes....
Manx cats are one of the most popular cat breeds for their lack of a tail and for having a dog-like playful personality. These tailless cats first appeared in the 19th century from the Isle of Man. They made a substantial portion of the total cat population of the Isle of Man, located almost halfway between England and Ireland. There are many folktales about how the lack of a tail in these cats started....
The Ornitholestes was the first among all the theropod dinosaurs to be discovered. They existed on earth about 154 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic period.The classification of the Ornitholestes was earlier made in the Coelurus genus. Later, this primitive dinosaur was made into the Ornitholestes genus.The bipedal Ornitholestes is currently known and researched upon only from the remains of a partial skeleton that has a badly crushed skull. This only skeleton was unearthed in the year 1900 at the Bone Cabin Quarry in Wyoming, near the Medicine Bow....
Have you ever thought of learning perseverance from a sea bird? Pelagic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus), known for its tenacity, dives deep underwater, sometimes down 55 m, and won’t come out until it gets its prey. This North Pacific coast bird species are also called Baird’s Cormorants and Pelagic shag. They are also called Violet-green Cormorants due to their violet breeding plumage.Pelagic Cormorants (Phalacrocorax pelagicus) are majorly seen on the coastlines of the Northern Pacific coast....
Royal penguin is a localized variant of the Macaroni penguin. They are found in the southern hemisphere, in the Antarctic region, near the Macquarie island which is near Bishop and Clerk islands, and Campbell Islands till the southern part of New Zealand. The royal penguins got its name due to the head feathers that make them look very majestic.In general, penguins are known to be cute and have often been used in major movies like ‘Madagascar’ or ‘Happy Feet’....
Soay sheep (Ovais aires) have the most primitive appearance of any other British sheep breeds. It descends from the island of Soay in the St. Kilda Archipelago, Western Isles of Scotland. This breed has derived its name from the island Soay which means ‘sheep island’. These sheep were in abundance before the times of the Roman occupation. There are 1500 Soays left which is why this species has been listed with ‘Category 4: At Risk’ by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust(RBST) which helps to maintain the population of this rare breed....
The Tamaulipas pygmy owl (Glaucidium sanchezi) is a very small-sized owl endemic to northeast Mexico. These owls have the tiniest range of any pygmy owl in North or Central America. This pygmy owl can be located north of Hidalgo and southeast of San Luis Potosí. They favor canopies of evergreen cloud forests and are rarely seen. These owls are surprisingly active during the day. They nest in uninhibited old woodpecker holes or tree holes....
Are you interested in pre-historic animals, especially different types of scary dinosaurs? Then you have arrived at the perfect place. We have collected all the cool information about a special dinosaur, that you are bound to love, the Tsaagan.The Tsaagan was a genus of theropods, that have been estimated to roam on our planet almost 75 million years ago. These dinosaurs were residents of the Campanian epoch of the Late Cretaceous period and were part of the Djadochta Formation....
Wolverines, with the scientific name Gulo gulo, have a large muscular body and they somewhat look like a bear. They belong to the weasel family, despite their looks. Wolverine animals have a mask of dark and thick fur around their eyes and forehead with a stripe of blond fur that runs down from each shoulder to the base of their tail. They also have short legs. The size of a wolverine is 25-43 in (65-110 cm) in length and 63 in (160 cm) tall....
Xiaosaurus dashanpensis (Dong and Tang), or the dawn lizard is the type species of the genus Xiaosaurus. This wonderous plant eating dinosaur is estimated to have inhabited earth during the Middle Jurassic period, around 163 - 169 million years ago. Since the fossils have only been found in modern day China, the species is speculated to have been endemic to the land.These small creatures had a small size, herbivorous diet, and the tendency to live in large packs....
Bear steps out of cave Credit: Courtesy of Milwaukee County Zoo We have all been Bozeman the grizzly bear. In a scant, 62 second video posted by the Milwaukee County Zoo, Bozeman breaks down the human condition more effectively than my entire freshman year philosophy class ever could. Hibernation is traditionally thought of as one long nap, but there’s actually more to it than that. During winter months, animals that hibernate—like our furry friend Bozeman and his grizzly pals at the zoo and in the wild—will slow their breathing, lower their heart rates (in the case of bears, down to as low as four beats per minute!...
Located in West Africa, the ancient Mali empire is stretched over 1,200 mi (1931.2 km) from Gao to the Atlantic Ocean.It is surrounded by the Ivory Coast, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mauritania, Niger, and Algeria while touching the northern boundary to the south of the Sahara Desert. The Mali empire was maintained by great emperors and a well-trained imperial army.From the 13th to the 17th century, Mali strengthened and dilated its influence, territory, and culture....
cat laying in lap Credit: Alena Ozerova / Adobe Stock Have you ever wondered what your cat was thinking? It can be hard to read felines because they have natural poker faces. Even though kitties don’t convey their feelings with facial expressions, they do communicate in other ways that you can pick up on. “Body language is the cat’s primary method of communication, even more so than meowing,” Angela Hughes, DVM, PhD, Global Scientific Advocacy Relations Senior Manager and Veterinary Geneticist at Mars Petcare, says....
An essential characteristic of modern economic activity is none other than money.Every loan that a bank sanctions creates new money which drives the monetary system of an economy. Money supply forms the backbone of the central banking system of an economy.Where does the money come from? Have you ever wondered how money is created? How much money supply is required in the economy? Central banks create new money by printing new currency notes and manufacturing coins....
One of the surest ways to know that spring has sprung is by keeping tabs on the baby explosion happening at zoos around the country. You like sloths? We’ve got baby sloths. Rhinos? How about this tiny little surprise baby rhino! Or perhaps you’re a fan of primates? Well, these baby orangutans are just the cute delivery you need! And now, we can add baby giraffes to the list. The most recent additions to the world of baby animals comes to us from Zoo Miami in Florida....
