Dawndraco kanzai was a pterosaur of the Late Cretaceous period. Its fossils were retrieved from North America, which included a complete skull and bones of the lower jaws. They were grouped under a separate genus named Dawndraco. It is not known what the name means.They were piscivores and had a toothless beak. Their wings were long and narrow. Fun Dawndraco Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Fish What did they eat?...
Flies belong to the order Diptera, which gets its name from the Greek words di-’two’ and pteron ‘wing’. Although the name flies has been given to a variety of insects, it belongs specifically to the Diptera class. There are several types of flies like a house fly, fruit fly, horse-fly bee fly, drain fly, tsetse fly, lantern fly, may fly, scorpion fly, sand fly, yellow fly, and more.We try to keep flies away with the help of fly repellent, fly paper, and other such deterrents as they spread numerous illnesses like E....
One of the most commonly found species of frog in Equatorial Africa is the Hymenochirus boettgeri. Known by its common name, the Zaire dwarf clawed frog, this species is found in freshwater habitats. Another common name of this aquatic amphibian is the Congo dwarf clawed frog. The specific name of this species, ‘boettgeri’, was titled in honor of the German zoologist, Oskar Boettger.These frogs have almost flat bodies and long legs....
The nabarlek, Petrogale concinna, as it is scientifically known, belongs to the family Macropodidae. This is one of the mammals of Australia. It is also known as little rock-wallaby or pygmy rock-wallaby. It is found in the range that is throughout the northern territory or northern part or region and western Australia and some neighboring islands like Long and Augustus islands. The habitat of these nabarleks includes granite and sandstone rocky cliffs, gorges, and hills....
The Nuthatch is a small passerine bird with 28 species that looks like a small woodpecker but are not woodpeckers. These birds can grip tree bark and can walk up and down around tree trunks, and also hang upside down on the undersides of tree limbs while foraging for insects and seeds. They’re sometimes referred to as ‘upside-down birds’ because of these abilities. Most of the Nuthatch’s habitat is in the temperate or montane woodlands of the Northern Hemisphere....
Have you ever imagined how a little bird can catch insects so quickly? Have you heard of Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya)? It is the soft-voiced flycatcher of the West. But how can you distinguish between males and females? Well, it is through their song as the difference is most conspicuous during the beginning of the breeding season in March and April when they call actively. As per the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the breeding range for Say’s Phoebe extends across central Mexico and right to the arctic tundra....
Servals, also known as ‘giraffe cats’ are native of Sub-Saharan Africa. They are actually wild cats but with the appearance of leopards and the gracefulness of domestic cats. They can be easily traced in southern, eastern, and western provinces of Africa, south of the Sahara and central parts of Africa. According to natural history, servals are self-dependent mammals. They prefer to live in abandoned areas. They are the most competitive among all the wild breeds of the Felidae family....
Xiongguanlong is a genus comprising extinct tyrannosauroid dinosaurs that existed on Earth during the Early Cretaceous period. The name ‘Xiongguanlong’ is a Mandarin term that means ‘dragon from Xiong Guan’. This genus consists of only one species, Xiongguanlong baimoensis. The latter part of the name of the type species, ‘baimoensis’, is also derived from Mandarin and means white ghost. It is derived from the White Ghost Castle formation that is close to the site of the fossil remains....
Even though guinea pigs don’t live a life as long as cats or dogs, they still require much time and care.The typical average lifespan of a guinea pig is five to eight years, but they may live up to 10 years as well if proper care is given to these pets every day! Humans must provide a healthy environment for these pets, allowing them a longer life than their average lifespan, which is longer than the group of small pets like hamsters who live only for a few years....
Stationery is an important part of our work culture and in arts and crafts.From the classroom to the workplace, almost everyone uses glue, from kids to adults. However, there is more to know when it comes to this usual component of our day-to-day stationery.There are a lot of things that are used to make glue. Its often important to use raw and organic materials when making stationery so that we are gentle on the earth and the environment....
So. Many. Choices. You know, because you’ve stared at all the types of dog food while walking the aisles of your local pet store or shopping online. And if you’re checking into grain-free dog food, which loving pet-owners choose because they think it’s closer to the meaty diets of ancient wolves, you’ll see ingredients that range from chicken, lamb, and kangaroo to bison and bunny—along with peas and lentils and potatoes....
Corgi happily running to a person on a green space in a park Credit: chee gin tan / Getty We’re gonna go out on a limb here and say corgis are one of the most adorable dog breeds around. I mean, what’s not to love about a pup who looks like a walking loaf of bread? But one of the best parts of these pooches has to be their fluffy behinds....
For hundreds of thousands of Americans with disabilities, the assistance that service dogs provide can be invaluable. Bridget Evans, who was born with the condition spina bifida and uses mobility aids to get around, knows this firsthand. Since childhood, she’s relied on service dogs for tasks like opening doors, turning on lights, and picking up objects. At times, they even pull her along in her wheelchair. These animals, Evans says, “help me in so many ways to make sure that I’m confident and independent and ready for anything that life throws at us....
Baby toads look like they would be hard to feed, but it is quite the contrary!If you already have a few frogs or toads in your garden and want to pet them, the first thing that must be understood is the animal’s diet. Even if you want to raise a baby toad or two that you would like to raise in captivity, these tips and tricks will be very helpful.Toads and frogs are often not adopted as pets because of their slimy skins and slightly weird appearance....
Halloween rituals in America began to blend and evolve as they were influenced by a number of civilizations.The custom goes back to the early origins of the Celtic holiday of Samhain when people lit bonfires and dressed up to ward off ghosts. All Hallows Eve became a time for private parties, which were private celebrations of the harvest.After the festival, they re-lit their hearth fires, which had been burned earlier that evening from the sacred bonfire to help safeguard them over the impending winter....
Birds are warm-blood vertebrates that belong to class Aves.Aves are classified based on their distinct features. Features such as toothless beaked jaws, high metabolic rate, lightweight skeleton yet strong, laying shelled eggs, and feathers.Birds are friendly, coordinate within their groups, and communicate with visual signals, vocal songs, or calls. They call fellow birds for collective activities such as flocking, breeding, hunting, migrating, and mobbing predators. Do you know most birds cling to the branch throughout the night on their feet without relaxing?...
Graphic design is a versatile field, and it is responsible for creating some of the most visually appealing elements in the world.Graphic design is used in a variety of industries, including advertising, web design, publishing, and packaging. Graphic design is about using visual elements to communicate a message.Graphic designing is a profession that is fast gaining popularity. While some professionals work at different graphic-design firms that offer graphic design services to various types of clients, there is also a possibility of working for yourself in this profession....
The capital and the most populous city of the US state Arkansas, Little Rock is a prosperous city spotted with scenic restaurants, buzzing downtown, an enthralling skyline, and age-old breweries and distilleries.The French explorer Jean Baptiste Bernard de la Harpe named the city the ‘Little Rock,’ and unarguably, it has one of the most fantastic names in the entire US! In 1821, the capital of this glorious state was shifted from Arkansas post to Little Rock, which lies in Central Arkansas....
Arlington is known as the United States’ 50th-most populous city, the largest city in Texas with no country seat, and the seventh most populous city in Texas.Arlington is a part of the metropolitan area in the Dallas-Fort Worth Arlington area. According to the census report in the US, at the end of 2013, the city had a population of 379,577 people.One of the most entertaining, diverse, and vibrant cities in the state of Texas is the city of Arlington....
Lilac is known as the ‘queen of shrubs’.Native to south-eastern Europe and eastern Asia, lilac is now also widely cultivated in temperate areas of different parts of the world. Lilacs are known as ornamental flowers, which can also serve several other purposes.The word lilac is not just the name of the flowering plant, but also refers to the light-purple color of the flower. Lilacs have been noted to have great significance in Greek mythology....
