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The Miami tiger beetle (Cicindelidia floridana) is a rare tiger beetle species endemic to Florida. It was first discovered in the 1930s but it wasn’t until 2007 that its population was seen again near Zoo Miami at the Richmond Heights area of Miami, South Florida. Cicindelidia floridana resides within the pine rockland habitat in Miami, distinguished by limestone outcrops, Florida slash pine, and various kinds of shrubs and herbs.Cicindelidia floridana is one of the most protected beetle species to date with habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation as its major threats....

The mulloway (scientific name Argyrosomus japonicus) is an insanely renowned species of fish that is highly demanded by Australian anglers. It is a magnificent fish that is valued as a sport and food fish. It is also commonly known as the Mully, butterfish, river Kingfish, river king, Mulla, Croakers, School Kingfish, Southern Meagre, and Japanese Meagre. It can be seen in coastal rivers, reefs, offshore gravel beds, and river mouths. It swims up to a depth of 492....

Phuwiangosaurus is one of the most important sauropod dinosaurs, as it is the first member of Sauropoda whose fossil remains were found in Thailand in Southeast Asia. These remains were found in the Sao Khua Formation in the district of Phu Wiang, and initially dated back to either the Late Jurassic or Early Cretaceous of Thailand, as it is now known, but it has now been confirmed that they were recovered from the Lower Cretaceous strata of the Sao Khua Formation....

The red-backed shrike is a beauty to behold. This bird is a passerine - its body is similar to a sparrow and it also has a special arrangement of its toes, with three of them pointing forward and one pointing backward. This typical arrangement helps them in perching the tree branches well.This little bird is also called the ‘butcher bird’, perfect for its feeding habits. The bird is also known for its high-pitched call, and for imitating other bird calls....

Do you know few birds do not incubate their own eggs? Do you know they lay their eggs in others’ nests? Do you know they lay their legs even in abandoned nests? Do you know they indulge in parasite nesting? Can you think of a bird that is an example of this avian brood parasitism? The redhead duck is a specialist in this area. They do not mind laying their eggs in almost ten other duck species’ nests....

Serows are a particular type of animal that looks like goats and antelopes but belong to the family Bovidae and the genus of Capricornis. They usually live on high-altitude mountains of Japan, Southeast Asia (China, India, Bangladesh, and the ranges of Himalayas), Indonesia, Sumatra, Taiwan, and Myanmar.They can jump really high and are considered fast, and generally have confined territories for both the male and female serow. At times it is hard to distinguish between a male and female serow as they both have beards and curved horns that are smaller than their ears....

A spectral tarsier (Tarsius spectrum) or Tarsius tarsier (as it is commonly named) is one of the tiniest members of the family of primates. This nocturnal creature has similar characteristics to both a lemur as well as an ape. A Tarsius tarsier lives in the Indonesian Islands’ tropical rainforests named Selayar and is the closest relative of the Sulawesi tarsiers in southeast Asia.They are gray in color with a round body that is covered with soft grayish fur....

Are you a dog lover and want to know about various breeds of dogs? Then you will surely enjoy reading about Texas Heeler. The Texas Heeler is a crossbreed dog that was originally bred to be herding dogs. Two well-known breeds, the Australian Cattle dog and the Australian Shepherd breed are crossed to get a Texas Heeler. This Heeler mix breed has amazing herding instincts and is easy to train. It is a breed that is full of energy....

There’s nothing quite like a cold ice cream cone on a hot summer day. Heck, ice cream sounds appetizing no matter the season. And with fast food chains like Dairy Queen serving up soft serve seven days a week, you don’t have to look too far to satisfy your sweet tooth. But what about your pup? Can dogs share your ice cream on a sunny (or rainy) afternoon? Dog eating ice cream from the Dairy Queen secret dog menu Credit: Daily Paws Enter the Dairy Queen secret dog menu....

Propane is a common household need in every house, and if ignored, can release harmful emissions into the air.Propane is a basic need for people around the world for cooking and heating. The low carbon content makes it environmentally friendly.Propane is a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) obtained through natural gas processing and crude oil refinery. Propane was first found in 1911 by Walter O. Snelling as a compound in gasoline which taught scientists that it can be produced with proper temperature and pressure....

Mast cell tumors (MCT) are the most common skin tumor in dogs, and make up about 20 percent of skin tumors in our canine companions. These tumors are made up of the mast cells that give them their name. Mast cells are a normal part of your dog’s immune system. They are white blood cells that contain granules of chemicals such as histamines. When mast cells are exposed to an allergen, they degranulate and release the histamines and other compounds that play a role in the allergic response by causing itchiness and swelling....

starving dog left tied to tree adopted Credit: Courtesy of Main Line Animal Rescue When Hal arrived at Main Line Animal Rescue in April he looked like, as the rescue put it, a “walking skeleton.” You could point out each of his ribs. His large head was sunken, and he was covered in sores after he’d spent days starving, tied to a tree in Philadelphia. He weighed only a little more than half his healthy weight....

Brussels Griffon dog dressed up like John Travolta in Grease Credit: Courtesy of griffy.girl / TikTok If there’s one thing the internet definitely loves, it’s when things look like other things. “Facial pareidolia” is the term for the tendency for people to see faces in everyday objects. Not everybody sees those the same way, but then sometimes you see a dog who looks like Will Farrell, and everyone just nods in agreement because of course she does....

owner comforting tabby cat with vestibular disease Credit: Aleksandr Zubkov / Getty Is your usually healthy and coordinated cat suddenly clumsy, bumping into things, and falling over? Is their head tilted to one side or do you notice their eyes darting back and forth for no apparent reason? Your cat might be experiencing feline vestibular disease. But thankfully, this condition isn’t usually permanent. What Is Feline Vestibular Disease? Feline vestibular disease, also referred to as feline idiopathic vestibular disease or feline vestibular syndrome, stems from issues with the brain’s vestibular center....

The fox is a small-medium-sized omnivorous animal that belongs to the Canidae family.Foxes can be found on all continents except Antarctica. In this widespread population, the Red fox is the most common one that has about 47 subspecies spread throughout the world.In several parts of the world, foxes are often considered to be pests as they attack livestock which causes issues for farmers. However, fox attacks on humans are not that common....

henna, the guide dog of the year with his owner, Meagan Credit: Courtesy of Meagan Gorsuch For Meagan Gorsuch, her German shepherd Henna is more than just a guide dog, she’s a guardian. Gorsuch is blind and deaf, a fact that makes Henna’s instincts indispensable as she navigates her daily life. “I struggle with feeling safe when I’m out,” Gorsuch tells Daily Paws. “I feel like an easy target for strangers....

Pets are heroes already for putting up with all our, uh, foibles, but there are several dogs and cats this year who went even further, saving the lives of both people and their animal brethren. Their enemies range from snakes to trauma, from coronavirus to alligators. Our pets faced them all, proving yet again that we hardly deserve them. I know I wouldn’t stand up well to anything like that. best pet hero stories of 2021 with tuxedo cat in photo Credit: Mark / Adobe Stock Anyway, here are our 11 favorite pet heroes from 2021: Astro Saves Owner from Medical Emergency This smart dog knew his owner needed medical attention immediately, so he raised a ruckus with his barks....

Did you know that anti-dandruff shampoos contain selenium?Selenium is one essential element that might be considered rare by some. It is significant as part of many reactions and processes whose products we enjoy in our lives.Selenium was discovered by Jons Jacob Berzelius and Johan Gottlieb Gahn in Sweden in 1817. While Jakob was working in a sulfuric acid (alternatively spelled sulphuric acid) manufacturing facility, he came across a sulfur-like deposit that was red in color....

Alaska’s state tree is the Sitka Spruce.It is known as Picea sitchensis as well as coast spruce. It is also called tideland spruce or tidewater spruce in different parts of the world.The Sitka Spruce’s genus is Picea. The name of the species is P. sitchensis. The Sitka Spruce is a member of the Pinaceae family. The tree is native to the northwest coast of North America. The state fish of Alaska, the Chinook salmon, can also be found here in abundance....

‘Family Guy’, created by Seth MacFarlane, is an American adult animated sitcom developed by David Zuckerman and Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company.‘Family Guy’ premiered on January 31, 1999, and the show is produced by Fuzzy Door Productions. Family Guy features the family of Griffins, with parents Lois and Peter, children Stewie, Meg, and Chris, and their anthropomorphic pet dog, Brian.Set in the backdrop of the fictional city of Quahog, Rhode Island, ‘Family Guy’ bases its humor on lampoon American culture....