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Ants are significant species that play a crucial role in keeping the ecosystem healthy and balanced. The Dracula ants, an incredible species of ants, do not stop amazing us with their extraordinary features. Also referred to as vampire ants, they stand out from thousands of known species of ants. Entomology experts who indulge in the scientific study of insects are stunned at the characteristics of this species, for the mandible movement of these tiny arthropods is the fastest animal movement recorded....

Epanterias amplexus, also called Allosaurus amplexus, is a humongous theropod dinosaur that inhabited the earth around 135 million years ago of the Upper Jurassic era. Fossilized bones were dug out of the Morrison Formation, Colorado but the first formal description of the species came from Edward Drinker Cope in 1878. Cope initially mistook it for a sauropod but later it was revealed that the species was actually a theropod. Some authors are of the view that the dinosaur was a large member of Allosaurus fragilis....

This fact file is a compilation of all the information available on the snake named the forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca). This reptile is a relative to king cobra and is scientifically known as Naja melanoleuca. The forest cobra is a snake species that can be found across Southern Africa, Western Africa, and Central Africa from the Central African Republic, Sierra Leone to the Republic of Congo and South Africa. This largest true African cobra has five subspecies, the black forest cobra (N....

The goldendoodle dog breed is a mixed breed of a golden retriever and poodle. Goldendoodle dogs love the family they live with and protects them at all costs. This mixed breed dog is very easy to train and makes a great service, therapy and guide dog. One of the reasons they are easy to train is due to traits of their ancestry. Poodle’s intelligence and golden retriever’s obedience make the breed a great service animal....

The leaf-nosed bat (Phyllostomidae) is a New world leaf-nosed bat or American leaf-nosed bat of the family Phyllostomidae. There are over 160 species in seven subfamilies and more than 55 genera. These species occupy a range from Southern North America through South America and extend from the southwestern United States through northern Argentina. These species are insectivorous and frugivores. However, the largest bat in the Americas, the spectral bat (Vampyrum spectrum), feeds on small vertebrates....

Pinfish (Lagodon rhomboides) are a genera of saltwater fish that belong to the family of sparidae. They are commonly denoted by a variety of names such as pin perch, sand perch, sea bream, and even butter fish. Among all these names, pinfishes are most commonly called pinfish due to one of their survival adaptations, which are sharp and rigid spines over their dorsal fins. They are saltwater fishes that can be found in coastal waters at different places around the world but are they are also known to travel in freshwater....

Polycotylus was a Plesiosaur genus under the family Polycotylidae. They had a short neck which led to their classification as a Pliosaur under the superfamily Polycotylidae, and they were closely related to the plesiosaurs. There are 11 known species of the genus, with Polycotylus latipinnis as the type species. The new species was described properly since a more or less complete skeleton was discovered in 1949 from Alabama after they were identified in Kansas....

Royal palm turkey (Meleagris gallopavo domesticus) is a domestic ornamental turkey of the family Phasianidae. Domestic turkey is one of the two species in the genus Meleagris with ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata). The origin of royal palm turkey is in Lake Worth, Florida, in the ’20s. This relatively new breed of turkeys is a cross between bronze, black, Narragansett, and native turkeys. The American poultry association’s standard of perfection recognized these animals in 1971....

If you happen to be anywhere around the Arctic regions during winters, you will definitely be fascinated by the songs or calls of these beautiful birds known as Snow buntings. These birds, the most northerly passerine in the world, are built to adapt themselves to extreme sub-zero temperatures. With gray- and brown-streaked backs, they crouch down and blend in extremely well with the ground, so you need to look closely for movement to find one....

Squash bugs are bugs of the family Coreidae. They are considered the ultimate pest of squash and pumpkins and are found across North America. The squash bug damages plants and acts as a carrier for the cucurbit yellow vine disease bacterium. The species Anasa tristis is known by the name of squash bug, but the name is also used for other bug species in the world. These squash bugs are known to be hosts of various members of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae....

What type of animal is a white-eared conure? White-eared conures are types of parrot. Fun White Eared Conure Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Fruits, seeds, flowers, insects, berries What do they eat? Omnivore Average litter size? 4-6 How much do they weigh? 1.75-1.85 oz (50​-53 g) How long are they? Up to 8.5 in (21-23 cm) How tall are they? N/A What do they look like? Blue-green, maroon-brown...

young dog running through a colorful agility tunnel outside on an agility course Credit: amriphoto / Getty Those dogs gracefully leaping over hurdles. The ones confidently zooming through a tunnel. Even the pups who daringly navigate a balance beam! Maybe you and your dog have admired the skills and teamwork that other dog-owner pairs show in agility training. If you’ve been curious about this sport (“Is my dog smart enough for this?...

From the time humans started their journey on Earth, records of stone artefacts used for survival are found.The age system as such was introduced by Christian J. Thomsen, a Danish scholar. He coined the terms ‘Stone Age’, ‘Bronze Age’, and ‘Iron Age’ depending on the base materials used to make tools and artifacts.The Stone Age refers to the first known time period when our human ancestors, or primates, started using tools made from stone....

brown dog reverse sneezing outside in a grass field Credit: sebliminal / Getty Reverse sneezing, sometimes also referred to as a backward sneeze, often sounds and looks much scarier than it is. The first time you hear your dog experiencing one of these honking episodes, it’s not unusual to panic a little. The good news, however, is that reverse sneezing tends to be a harmless condition, no different from regular sneezing....

Even if you haven’t heard of splooting, odds are you’ve seen it and smiled wide. “Sploot” is a slang term for the position pets take when they lay on their stomach with their legs stretched out behind them. Dogs can sploot, too, but there’s nothing quite like the sploot of the ever-agile cat. cat laying on floor in a sploot postion Credit: Mercedes Santana / Getty Cats are bendy little buggers, stretching into all shapes and fitting into insane spots....

Whether you’re a classics fanatic who can talk at length about Hellenistic history, a foodie with an affinity for Mediterranean cuisine, or have Greek ancestry in your family tree, choosing a Greek dog name is the perfect way to show your love and honor the cradle of Western civilization. Female Greek Dog Names Give your new pup a fitting name for her personality inspired by both classic and modern Greek names for girls....

Most of us cherish the times when we can spend our holidays reading books.One of the most memorable children’s authors has to be Margaret Peterson Haddix for the current generation. She grew up on a farm and always had the thirst to tell beautiful stories.This led to her penning down several brilliant series’ enjoyed by children and teenagers all around the world. Her father was the first inspiration for the journey of writing stories and discovering worlds that other children could enjoy....

If you are planning a trip to the beautiful city of Austin, check out these fun facts about Austin, Texas that you must know before your journey.Austin is the capital of Texas and is regarded as one of the best places to live in the United States. The city has various attractions, but the museums stand out from the rest.Yes, the city boasts numerous museums that are dedicated to different objects, including even junk materials....

The term algae are used for living creatures that like to live in moist environments.Algae, like land plants, feed themselves through the process of photosynthesis. There are approximately 72,000 different types of algae species found all over the planet.They may be found in a variety of water bodies, including seas, lakes, rivers, ponds, shallow marine waters, and others. You must have spotted them growing on rocks and wood during the wet seasons....

There are over 400 salix species.The arctic willow (Salix arctica), also known as the rock plant, is a tiny creeping willow that belongs to the Salix genus and Malpighiales order. These hardy plants are found in North America.They are found in northern Russia, northern Alaska, and extend beyond the northern limit of land on the north coast of Greenland. Arctic willow grows in a variety of habitats, including tundra, wetlands, and forests....