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The crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) are Asian birds of prey belonging to the genus Accipiter. Interestingly, there are 11 subspecies of the crested goshawk. They are Taiwanese crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus formosae), Sri Lankan crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus layardi), Indo-Chinese crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus indicus), peninsular crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus peninsulae), Sumatran crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus trivirgatus), Nias Island crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus niasensis), Javan crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus javanicus), Borneo crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus microstictus), Polillo Island crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus castroi), Calamian Island crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus palawanus), and Southeast Philippines crested goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus extimus)....

If you are fascinated by poison frogs, then here we have all the dyeing poison dart frog information. The dyeing dart frog (scientific name: Dendrobates tinctorius) is a species of poison dart frogs that are native to South America. It can be seen in Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname. The primary habitat of the species is wet or humid areas. It procreates on land but raises its young ones and spends a large part of its life in water....

In this article, we shall be talking about a pest that primarily lived in the North American continent but now can be found in European countries like Austria, France, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Moldova.The citrus flatid planthopper (Metcalfa pruinosa) is a tiny pest that belongs to the class Insecta and family Flatidae. They have a waxy coating on their skin. The skin color of adult insects ranges from gray-green to brown....

Next time you go snorkelling or scuba-diving among the coral reefs, you might spot large schools of little, bright yellow fishes! Sometimes you may also spot individual specimens of this fish in many aquariums, flaunting its bright yellow color as it swims peacefully. That is the Haemulon flavolineatum, also known by an alternate common name, the French grunt.This fish is native to the waters of the Western Atlantic, swimming amidst the coral reefs and shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda, South Carolina, and even the Yucatan Peninsula ....

The Hyracotherium (hyrax-like beast) is an extinct genus of tiny ungulates in the Palaeotheriidae family Perissodactyla order. The fossils of this species were discovered in London Clay Formation. This dog-sized animal was previously considered the earliest known Equidae member, which changed when Hyracotherium (hyrax-like beast) leporium, the type species, was re-classified within Palaeother group, a primitive family to brontotheres and horses. BMNH M16336, the holotype specimen and the first one to be identified, was recovered from Studd Hill cliffs close to Herne Bay in Kent....

The Kuvasz is an extremely intelligent, famous among most fashionable large dogs in western Europe and Hungary in the 1920s and 1930s. As per history, the Kuvasz is originally from Tibet but was developed into a formal breed we know today in Hungary. To keep these loyal dogs as bodyguards, King Matthias I of Hungary in the fifteenth century helped established this breed. He was known to trust these dogs more than his courtiers and soldiers....

The Leonerasaurus is a new sauropodomorph dinosaur that was named by Alberto Garrido, Ignacio A. Cerda, and Diego Pol. The fossils were recovered from the Las Leoneras foundation in Argentina and were not of the complete body of the Leonerasaurus. After studying the fossils, it was concluded that they belonged to the Early Jurassic period and would be really helpful in understanding the evolution of the early sauropodomorphs, different than a sauropod....

Weasels are carnivorous mammals found in the Northern Hemisphere. With a characteristic tube-like slender body, long neck, small limbs, and a small flattened head, weasels belong to the genus Mustela which also includes polecats, ferrets, minks, and ermines.The most widely distributed species of the weasels are the least weasel and the stoat (short-tailed weasel). Both primarily inhabit North America, with the least weasel being the smallest extant carnivore. However, the largest weasel found in North America is the long-tailed weasel (Neogale frenata)....

Magpies are a type of bird that can be found in a wide range of ecosystems, from grasslands, meadows, and the margins of thick woodland. As varying habitats provide a range of options to prey on for the omnivorous magpie, they feast on insects, fruit, seeds, and even. A happy and well-fed magpie will chirp, hum or whistle. However, magpies can be loud too. They are notorious for their loud screeches which can be a nuisance....

The mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) is a species of snapper found in the Atlantic coastal waters from Massachusetts in the United States to southern Brazil in South America. They are found in the coastal waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Lutjanus analis are found more often in the Caribbean. The adults would be found in rocky regions underwater or coral reefs. The juvenile mutton snapper is found in the sandy region, where there is enough plankton for them to eat....

Having gained popularity in recent times, the pink salmon is arguably one of the most important Pacific salmon fish for fisheries in the United States of America and some other countries in the world. However, beyond being sustenance for humans, the pink salmon is actually an important part of its ecosystem. Not only do the Pacific salmon serve as prey for other fish such as the killer whale but also for some land animals such as bears in the wild near rivers, where pink salmon have been found to migrate....

The silver gull is also known as the Australian seagull. Its scientific name is Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae, and it is a successful scavenger bird species native to Australia. It was formerly classified as part of the genus Larus, as are many gulls, but is now classified as a part of the genus Chroicocephalus. The South African Hartlaub’s gull (C. hartlaubii) was once thought to be a subspecies of the silver gull as it was also classified as a Larus....

What type of animal is a silver marmoset? The silvery marmoset (Mico argentatus) is a monkey that belongs to the Mico genus. Fun Silver Marmoset Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Lizards, spiders, frogs, insects, and snails What do they eat? Omnivores Average litter size? 2-3 How much do they weigh? 11-14 oz (300-400 g) How long are they? 7-11 in (18-28 cm) How tall are they? N/A...

We all love fish and fishing, but what about those who have been driven to extinction? One such fish is the smooth handfish. It belongs to the larger family of handfish, all equally endangered or on the verge of extinction. This particular species, on the other hand, was declared extinct as recently as 2018. It had been on the Critically Endangered species list for quite some time, until the changing temperatures, lost habitat, and human intervention, along with fishing, make this fish disappear off the coasts of Tasmania....

The song thrush (Turdus philomelos) is a tiny songbird known for its melodious voice. It has beautiful loud songs with repeating phrases. They are found in the northern hemisphere from the UK to the Siberian region. It migrates to the North African region during winter. They are known as a monogamous territorial species in many areas. In the places where it migrates, the male song thrushes are known to mark its breeding territory again and they start singing....

The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is the largest carnivorous marsupial of all species. They got their name as ‘devils’ from the early European settlers who claimed that the sound of these animals was similar to that of unearthly screams, shrieks, and growls. Found on the Australian island of Tasmania, they were thus named Tasmanian devils by the settlers.These devils had faced a tragedy during the 1990s when an epidemic that affected all the Tasmanian devils had almost wiped out their whole population....

Ten-lined June beetles belong to the Scarabaeidae family of the Insecta class. They are known worldwide for the unique linear patterns on their wings. These bugs have poor eyesight, however, adult watermelon beetles are very much attracted to lights. Their habit of getting attracted to lights makes it easier to catch them using tools like a backlight cage and more. They are native to the Northern hemisphere, and widely found in Canada, and the northern and western parts of the United States....

tabby cat sleeping in woman's arms Credit: vladans / Getty You want to spend every waking minute with your cat. But, it seems, your cat has other plans for her day. And that includes sleeping here, sleeping there, and taking a cat nap in the chair. With so few waking moments it’s not uncommon to wonder exactly how much sleep cats really need each day. Perhaps, though, you’ve been treated to late-night zoomies and early-morning breakfast begs, leaving you to wonder if your cat ever slows down....

Energy can be generally defined as the ability to do work.All living beings require energy to perform various functions. Energy can be in different forms, potential and kinetic being the two primary forms of energy.The first law of thermodynamics, which is based on the law of conservation of energy, states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed and that it can only be transformed from one form to another. This transfer of energy can take place mainly through four distinct phases, which are mechanically, electrically, by radiation, and by heating....

Rats are basically nocturnal in nature as it is easy to prey at night and also to avoid predators.Rats are naturally most active at night. They are very sensitive to light as bright light can harm their eyes and may cause stress as in albino rats or white rats who are red-eyed. Rats always prefer dark areas over light areas, however, rats have a tendency to explore day or night. Rats prefer to spend time in the dark than light as they can see the depth perception in dark to prey....