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The southern rockhopper penguin is definitely one of the most interesting penguins found around the world. Though they require extensive breeding and conservation, this has not stopped them from being the center of attention for many penguin specialists across the years. First discovered in the 1900s, these penguins are known for their fast speed as well as their tendency to mate for life. Mating rituals can last several days, and parents then raise their children in these pairs....

Sunbirds are small and slender passerines that have about 145 species in 16 different genera. They are usually found in rainforests or savannahs in Africa, Asia, and Australia. A sunbird’s diet includes nectar from flowers, small plants, and fruits. Some species are insectivores that hunt spiders or other small insects too. Males are known to perform a courtship sequence where they spread their wings and flick their tails to attract a mate....

The Tibetan Spaniel, also known as Canis lupus familiaris, is a breed of small-sized dogs. Unlike other Spaniel dogs, the Tibetan Spaniel is primarily a companion dog and is not involved in hunting or other activities. This dog breed is quite playful with humans and also shares a playful bond with other animals.Originated in Tibet, these dogs served as a companion to the Buddhist monks and were also known as the ‘Little Lions....

In this article, we will learn about the bird towhee. This group of songbirds is comprised of nine species divided into two species complex, the rufous-sided complex, and the brown towhee complex. These birds belong to the family Passerellidae, which is also referred to as ’new world sparrows’. Towhee pronunciation is like saying the word ’toe’, followed by ‘he’.Due to the research conducted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, we know more about these fascinating birds, including the fact that they have red eyes....

How do you pronounce ‘Tyrannotitan’? The exact pronunciation of Tyrannotitan is known as ‘Tie-ran-no-tie-tan.’ Fun Tyrannotitan Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Fish, birds, smaller dinosaurs What did they eat? Carnivore Average litter size? Up to 24 eggs How much did they weigh? 4.8-5.4 ton (4354.49-4898.8 kg) How long were they? 37–40 ft (11.27-12.2 m) How tall were they? 43 ft (13.1 m) What did they look like? Dark gray...

It’s so satisfying and cool to see fish swimming in open water, right! Here in this article, we shall be discussing one such cool fish species that have a wide distribution of habitat from the north-east and the west United States to Georgia and New Mexico.The white sucker (Catostomus commersonii), also known as the Bay fish, Brook Sucker, or the Common Sucker, is a torpedo-shaped fish that grows to a maximum length of 12-20 in (30....

Wiehenvenator is an extinct genus of predatory theropod dinosaurs of the family Megalosauridae. The species of this genus is from the Middle Jurassic (Callovian Age) Period of present-day Germany around 166-164 million years ago. While surveying for the Landschaftsvernband Westfalen-Lippe Museum of Natural History, Friedrich Albat, a geologist, discovered fossils of a large theropod at a Pott Quarry in Wiehen Hills near Minden in Westphalia. This common scientific name Wiehenvenator is a combination of the reference to ‘Wiehn Hills’, the German term Wiehengebirge, and the Latin ‘venator’ meaning ‘hunter....

Zebras are the distinctly striped four-legged mammals of the family Equidae and belong to the genus Equus. Other members of the genus include horses and wild asses.These African equines with black and white stripes are a treat to the eye; with a body structure that looks similar to donkeys and horses, zebras stand out due to their characteristic striped coat which makes one wonder - are the zebras white animals with black stripes or black animals with white stripes?...

black and white dog Credit: Courtesy of Vincent Lagrange To take awesome pet photos, you might think it’s necessary to have a fancy camera, a high-powered lens, a bank of lights, and a bag full of treats. But Vincent Lagrange, a photographer who specializes in animal portraiture, says stillness is your most powerful tool. “I make sure the setting and decor are quiet with as few distractions as possible. Remove any sort of noise to create a calm atmosphere,” he tells Daily Paws....

dog laying on surfboard enjoying a beautiful day on the water Credit: Courtesy of Tiff Shao Whether you want to surf or use a stand-up paddle board (SUP), your water-loving pooch is likely to enjoy the ride and the bonding time. “Activities like these build trust that will deepen the bond as you do them together,” says Judy Fridono, executive director of Puppy Prodigies, in San Diego, Calif., and owner of Ricochet, a champion golden retriever surf dog and the first-ever canine assisted surf therapy dog....

Sammy the Pomeranian posing in pearls and sunglasses for Instagram Credit: Courtesy of miss_sammy_pom / Instagram We might not want to admit it, but there are probably a few of us millennials and Generation Z-ers who maybe, just maybe, decide to buy something that we can then feature on our pet’s Instagram account. OK, not probably. We’ve definitely done this, according to a new survey from Lending Tree. More than one quarter of the 1,425 pet owners polled—28 percent—said they’ve spent money on their pets for social media posts....

golden retriever that a state trooper rescues from pipe Credit: MilsiArt / Adobe Stock It can be a scary, desperate feeling when your pet goes missing, especially if they’re older. That’s what Conklin, N.Y., resident Rudy Fuehrer was going through last Friday when his 13-year-old golden retriever Lilah didn’t come home. Fearing Lilah had died, he nevertheless went out Saturday and Sunday looking for her. He was coming home from his search on Sunday when he heard her....

We can get right to it here: Look at these hot dudes holding puppies. These 10 upstanding young men have misplaced their shirts for a good cause this Valentine's Day in a partnership with spiked-drink company Crook and Marker to raise money for Muddy Paws Rescue in New York City. Their creation is OnlyCans—a fun parody of the real website where you can pay to see people disrobe. While we would never usually contribute to male objectification—gosh, it's just so hard to be a good-looking man these days … I've heard—this is for a good cause....

Some of the most exciting creatures on our little planet are amphibians.The word ‘amphibians’ comes from the Greek meaning ‘both lives’ because of their ability to live both in water and on land. These cold-blooded species are found mostly in terrestrial, fossorial, arboreal, or freshwater aquatic ecosystems.These Lissamphibia-group species are mainly represented by frogs and toads, newts and salamanders, and caecilians. Their camouflaged body helps them to merge into their wild surrounding....

Cubism is among the most well-known and significant art trends in history.This movement was founded by Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, and French artist, Georges Braque. We will take a closer look at the history and meaning behind this iconic art movement.Cubism was founded in 1907 when Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque started working together on a series of paintings that featured distorted perspectives and geometric shapes. This collaboration marked the beginning of the Cubist movement, which would go on to become one of the most popular and influential art movements of all time....

Schnauzer with a cute haircut in the park in a woman's arms Credit: dragon for real / Getty A breed with an unmistakably adorable appearance, you’re sure to recognize a schnauzer as soon as you set eyes on them. These wiry-coated cuties are known to sport their signature beards, hence their German name that translates to “whiskered snout.” There are three types of schnauzers: the miniature schnauzer, standard schnauzer, and giant schnauzer....

City life is undoubtedly great and there is hardly any reason to not explore the best ones around the world.There are many different lists of the ‘best’ cities in the world. While every person has a different list of the best cities in the world based on their own likings, there are some universal parameters which can help us in picking out the best cities.So, what makes a city the best?...

dog staring at a toad Credit: Robert Crum/ Shutterstock On This Page What Kind of Toads Are Poisonous to Dogs? Symptoms of Toad Poisoning What To Do if Your Dog Plays With a Poisonous Toad Preventing Toad Poisoning in Dogs So you and your pooch pal are hiking through the woods and he suddenly makes a beeline for a rustle in the underbrush. He sticks his sniffer right into it—then retreats quickly with a whimper as a little critter hops away....

You have noticed that your cat is sneezing more often, and today she has a runny nose and her eyes are watery. These are common signs of an upper respiratory infection (URI), or what we refer to in humans as a “cold.” There are a variety of pathogens that can cause colds in cats, and many of them are highly contagious. Thankfully, most kitty colds are self-limiting, or will resolve on their own....

Coconuts are an appetizing treat, especially on hot summer days or on beach vacations.Coconut has always provided a sense of respite to anyone who consumes them. Not only that, but every part of a coconut is utilized in some way or another.Despite having been consumed for centuries, no one can pinpoint exactly where they came from! Botanists have found that coconut was cultivated in two different locations: in the Indian Ocean basin and in the Pacific basin....