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The Islamic Republic of Iran is a nation that has a republican system of governance.Previously known as Persia, the nation was governed by a monarchical system for a long time. It was after a long time that the governance of the military and economy of the country fell under a legal constitution.Iranians have a Supreme Leader, who is the religious, as well as executive, head of the country. The Supreme Leader of the country has control over all Iranians and is in charge of the economy, military and judiciary system....

Abner Doubleday is one of the most well-known personalities in the history of America.Abner Doubleday was a military officer in the US Army who served in many civil wars. The American Civil War and the Mexican Civil War were the important ones.He is also considered the inventor of baseball, though this claim has now been debunked and remains a myth. Abner Doubleday was a very religious man. He never used profane language and never drank....

It’s easy to fall paws-over-snout in love with enthusiastic and clever dogs who can also pull you around on a sled! Experienced pet owners frequently believe there’s little to debate about the Alaskan malamute vs. Siberian husky, as both dogs spark a sense of wonder and delight. Devoted followers of these breeds understand their dedicated work ethic and can’t help but smile at their mischievous antics. Against a snowy backdrop, it’s sometimes a challenge to tell one plushy dog from the other, so to help us understand more about the similarities and differences between a husky and a malamute, we asked a team of experts: Pam O’Connor, president and intake and foster co-chairperson of the Delaware Valley Siberian Husky RescueJulia Berquist, public education chair of the Alaskan Malamute Club of America and owner of Delphi Alaskan Malamutes in north-central MinnesotaAlexis Smith of the Minnesota Malamute Club Now let’s mush on with the details!...

rescuers use a sausage roll to save this dog Credit: Jindřich Blecha / Getty Henry’s owners had accepted their dog had died after he went missing in an area along the English coast marked with fissures earlier this month. Fortunately, Henry was still alive, and with the help of treats and half a sausage roll—not to mention coastguard rescuers—he soon reunited with his family. According to the Boscastle Coastguard Team on Facebook, Henry went missing April 8 north of Boscastle in an area ominously called The Strangles....

The Arabian stallion is one of the best-recognized horse breeds in the world. The Arabian horse has origins that are thousands of years old and has become a widely-bred breed of horse, due to its salient characteristics. The Arabian horse also happens to be an ancestor of horses like the thoroughbred, the Morgan, and the quarter horse. The coat color of a purebred Arabian horse is bay (reddish-brown), but other common coat colors include gray-white, sabino, and roan....

Camptosaurus was a large hadrosaurus dinosaur that lived in the Jurassic Period of North America several million years ago. It was a flexible lizard whose remains were discovered by Marsh in 1989. The name is derived from the Greek words ‘kamptos’ and ‘saurus,’ meaning ‘bent lizard.’ The length was about 23 ft (7 m) and the height was nearly 4 ft (1.22 m). It had a horny beak in front of its mouth that lacked teeth but was utilized to eat vegetation....

Have you ever heard about a silver-colored, itsy bitsy spider that looks like a dewdrop from a distance? Still in awe? These spiders are born stealers (Kleptoparasite); they steal food from larger hosts prey and feeds on the host’s offspring.The legs can be identified as a carapace that is brown in color, with a conical-shaped abdomen in silvery color with a body length of three mm. These Argyrodes antipodianus live with orb weaver spiders as kleptoparasitic....

Marsh Frogs are one of the most prominently found wildlife in natural marshlands. With voracious appetites, their populations can eat a variety of small animals (almost any small insect that is edible). They make their homes near plants, and these wetlands see them having thousands of tadpoles, many of whom do not survive against the harsher wildlife. They are placed mostly around Europe and Asia, and there has been hot debate if these species are taking over the native populations of wildlife due to their voracious appetite, and unmatched reproduction skills....

The Old English sheepdog is a large dog breed that is athletic in nature and has a shaggy coat that requires a lot of grooming! The OES, originating in the English counties, were working dogs and helped farmers in driving sheep and livestock to markets. They can grow a large coat that covers their face and eyes and unless they are brushed, they will not shed!They are good-natured dogs that are great family pets as they have a friendly nature and can adapt to any living habitat!...

The Devil’s hole pupfish, scientifically known as Cyprinodon diabolis, is exclusively native to Devil’s hole, a water-filled cave or dugout in the Death Valley National, U.S Nevada. In 1952, the Devil’s hole pool was integrated with the Death Valley National park, located in California. It is a critically endangered species of the family Cyprinodontidae fishes. It is a close relative to the Death valley pupfish (Salt Creek pupfish) and Ash meadows pupfish....

The relict leopard frog (Lithobates onca) is an endangered frog species, found in parts of the United States. This can range from Washington county, along the Virgin River, Overton Arm of Lake Mead to St. George in Utah, the Muddy River in Nevada, northwestern Arizona, and the Colorado River. The population of this species is down to 500 to 1100 adults and they could become a near extinct species if not preserved....

There are six different species of foxes under the name of South American fox. They belong to the family of Canidae and are known by the genus Lycalopex. These foxes are not real foxes, hence their genus is called Pseudalopex alternatively. The IUCN Red List uses the term Pseudalopex. The word Pseudalopex literally translates into ‘false fox’. They are associated with the genus Canid and bear resemblance to a wolf or a jackal....

Have you ever wondered what bird you saw in the famous Lion King movie? Then, you are just in the right place! So here we present about that Aves species the yellow-billed hornbill.The southern yellow-billed hornbill, scientifically known as Tockus leucomelas, belongs to the Bucerotidae family. These hornbills with yellow beaks adapt to dry thorn fields of savanna habitat in southern Africa. It is a greyish white bird with a long curved bill....

The Texas Banded Gecko (Coleonyx brevis) also known as the Texas Gold Banded Gecko or the Texas Lizard is one of the species of small gecko which resembles a lizard. This tiny fella is native to North American regions of Western Texas, Southwestern New Mexico in the United States, in Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Durango in Mexico. These are the smallest among their kind which includes other popular species like a gargoyle gecko and a crested gecko....

The wolf, a member of the Canidae family, may look similar to a dog but it is quite different. Dogs, who are also part of the Canidae family, are said to be a man’s best friend, while on the other hand, a wolf is the exact opposite. Wolves are dangerous and not very fond of humans. Despite being a dangerous predator, wolves still manage to look like fascinating creatures. There are three main species of wolves known as timberwolves, red wolves, and grey wolves....

golden retriever looking up at the camera sitting in grass Credit: Smartshots International / Getty Loyal and dogged are the perfect words to describe a golden retriever in China who walked 62 miles over two weeks to be reunited with her family. A family living in the eastern city of Qidong decided to temporarily relocate their dog ahead of a home renovation. They drove the 1-year-old pup named Ping An—which translates to “Safe” in English—to a friend’s house in Nantong....

An aptly named dog who broke out of a Nebraska home—alerting rescuers to five other dogs who were trapped inside—has finally been adopted after nearly five months in shelter care. Hero, a retriever mix who’s about a year old, had broken through a boarded window in a Columbus home on Nov. 13 when he was spotted by a neighbor, The Columbus Telegram reports. The poor guy was actually hanging half out the window, covered in feces....

Imagine you’re eating at a taco truck, and there is buzzing around your food.Has your garbage been lying around for long? Look around, and you may find there is a group of flies there.Flies are a widespread insect that you can find around you. House flies are insects that carry various diseases due to living and sitting on garbage and dirty areas.Even though flies only tend to live for a few days, they reproduce actively, which helps them maintain their numbers....

large silver maine coone cat laying on a chair Credit: Alexandra Jursova / Getty Maine coons may be known as one of the biggest cat breeds—but we know them for having a BIG place in our hearts. These adorably fuzzy babies are not only gorgeous, but they make some of the most excellent pets. They’re known for being affectionate to their people with intelligence to boot (yes, a cat that’s affectionate!...

If your new pup looks like they could grow up to be a real tough guy or gal, you’ll want a strong dog name to suit their robust personality. “Strong” can mean many things though. Maybe you’re adopting a little Chihuahua who thinks he’s stronger than his tiny size truly allows. Perhaps your family’s adding a mighty Leonberger to the crew, and you want your giant new BFF’s name to reflect her indomitable strength....