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Among the 80 parrotfish species, the most common ones are the bullethead parrotfish or daisy parrotfish. Belonging to the family Scaridae, they have region-specific scientific names: Chlorurus sordidus (Indian Ocean) and Chlorurus spilurus (Red Sea). Their distribution mainly is in the tropical depth of Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Red Sea. With a body length of 15.8 in (40 cm) and a bullet-like head, it can be easily spotted by its blue-green color with white spots....

Want to know more about this bright, attractive pondhawk? These skimmers belong to the order Odonata, which consists of dragonflies and damselflies. The colorful Erythemis simplicicollis is also known as the green jacket, the green dragon, the green jacket skimmer, and the common pondhawk. They are endemic to the continent of North America and can be found in areas of eastern and central America, New Mexico, and Canada. Eastern pondhawks are found near the shores of small water bodies like lakes, ponds, rivers, marshes, and streams....

A great Dane Lab mix, also known as a Labradane, is one of the largest domestic mixed breed dogs. They are a cross between the Labrador Retriever and Great Dane dog breeds. They possess both the Great Dane’s mild temperament along with the natural eagerness of the Labrador Retriever. While the popularity of some mixed breed dogs has dwindled over the years, Labradanes are becoming more in demand by the year....

The green monkey is one of the Old World monkeys endemic to West Africa and its forest-edge woodlands. It is also found among some of the Caribbean islands of Cape Verde, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Barbados, and Saint Martin, where it was introduced during the slave trade at the latter end of the 16th century. The green monkey species is believed to be a herbivore and frugivore feeding mainly on leaves, bananas, mangoes, papayas, roots, tubers, sap, nectar....

Guppy (Scientific name: Poecilia reticulata) belongs to the family Poeciliidae and is one of the very brightly colored fish found on the freshwaters in the wild. Due to the docility and appearance of the fish, it is also kept as pets and is kept in aquariums for many people to see and enjoy. These fish have a wide range of colors and patterns. In addition to this, one of the other fun facts is that guppy is known as the rainbow fish and the million fish as well....

The Hippopotamus, scientifically known as the Hippopotamus amphibius and commonly called the Hippo, is an omnivore mammal native to Sub-Saharan Africa. There are two kinds of Hippos found in the wild: the common Hippo and the pygmy Hippo. They are both aquatic and terrestrial and have webbed feet. Their short legs help them to propel in water and also provide to maintain their balance on land. Contrasting their aggressive temperament, Hippos feed mainly on plants and leaves and often get into a tussle with crocodiles in swamps and lakes....

The Jamaican mango (Anthracothorax mango) is a bird from the family Trochilidae. This bird is endemic to the island of Jamaica. The natural habitat of this mango bird consists of lowland country which can be open or semi-open. This includes forest edges, gardens, and banana plantations. The preferred elevations include sea level to 2625 ft (800 m). Jamaican mango breeding is known to take place all year long, but the peak is known to happen between January and May....

The Kodiak bear (Ursus arctos middendorffi) can generally be spotted in the Kodiak Archipelago island present in Southern Alaska, USA. They are found in the northern regions from the Barren Islands to the southern region of the Semidi Islands. Kodiak Island is the second-largest one in the USA. The Ursus arctos is the species our Kodiak bears belong to. Kodiak Bears is one of the subspecies of the nurses acrtos, the other being the Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis)....

The lake sturgeon belongs to the ray-finned fishes class from the sturgeons family. The scientific name of lake sturgeons is Acipenser fulvescens. It is a freshwater fish species found in the Great Lakes and in rivers such as the St. Lawrence River, Hudson Bay, and the Mississippi River in North America, Europe, and Asia.The lake sturgeon has smooth and scaleless skin and is found in dark-brown or black colors. Sometimes, they are also spotted in olive green with dark black spots....

The meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis, which is the scientific name of this bird) belongs to the Motacillidae family. Meadow pipit range includes Palearctic including southeastern parts of Greenland, Iceland. They are also found in the parts of the Ural mountains in Russia, France, Romania. Some population has also been spotted in the Caucasus Mountains. Wintering happens in southern Europe, southwestern parts of Asia, North Africa. The habitats or nesting site of these birds consists of moorland, rough grasslands, and heathlands....

If you research sea snakes, you would know that these reptiles found majorly in the part of the Pacific and the Indian Ocean are also known as coral reef snakes. Unlike the snakes found on the land, these snakes can easily live without coming on the land surface and remain under the water for a lifetime. This is possible because of their flat tail that helps them to glide as easily as the fish and other marine animals under the water....

In this article, we will learn about the spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei). This fish belongs to the family Chimaeridae and lives in the north-eastern Pacific Ocean. These fish are cartilaginous which implies that they have a skeletal system and these bony fish are named after their rat-like tail. This fish has white spots on its back that also inspire its name. As for their scientific name Hydrolagus, this comes from a Greek word meaning ‘water’, and also honors Alexander Collie, who was a naturalist and ship surgeon....

close up of a mixed breed black dog Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Never underestimate a dog’s resilience or his ability to find exactly what he needs. Rio certainly has both—and soon he’ll be ready for adoption. The black dog found his way unaccompanied to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA hospital in South Africa last Friday. Rio had bite wounds on his neck and needed help. According to the SPCA’s website, he sniffed his way over to the animal hospital where Moyo Ndukwana, SPCA’s CEO, came up to him with a tin of treats and secured him on a leash....

Drake University bulldog mascots in university apparel Credit: Courtesy of Drake University / Instagram After a year off—thanks again, pandemic—March Madness is finally back with the promise of great basketball featuring the country’s best college players. But we ain’t here to talk about any of that. We, of course, are here to write about the doggies: specifically, the real-life mascots of four teams that made the NCAA Tournament’s 68-team field—Connecticut, Drake, Georgetown, and Tennessee....

When little Austin Roo was just 6 months old, this border collie-husky pup jumped out of a moving car window and severely damaged his two front legs so badly that he was at risk of being euthanized—but a vet tech connected him to an organization who saved his live. The Pets With Disabilities facility located in Prince Frederick, Md., swooped in to fund his amputation surgery and help him find a home....

Have you ever tried to understand the relationship that you shared with your cousins’ kids?The children of your cousin are described as your first cousin once removed. But your cousin’s child would be a second cousin to your children.This article discusses straightforward information about first cousins, second cousins, and once removed cousins. In this instance, ‘remove’ indicates a generational gap. Also, those relationships are counted up and down on your family line first, before moving side to side....

Historical tragic events always have stories of courage and valor attached to them.Sometimes it is just a huge amount of loss. One such loss was the USS Arizona battleship during the attack on Pearl Harbor.The USS Arizona was the heaviest vessel owned by the US Navy. The USS Arizona was damaged in the Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese. The Arizona was built in the Brooklyn naval yard in the year 1914-15....

Ah, the classic golden retriever. They’re one of the most popular dog breeds in America, and there’s no surprise why. Besides being smart, active dogs, they’re also gorgeous and oh so photogenic. It’s no wonder goldens are some of the biggest pet influencers filling our feeds! golden retriever in water Credit: Courtesy of meeting_margo / Instagram Whether you’re celebrating National Golden Retriever Day (February 3), having a ‘ruff’ day, or are just on a search for some cute puppy photos, you’ve come to the right place....

A typewriter is a typing device that was mainly used to print or write manuscripts in the past.Currently, different types of typewriters have been discovered that are used for different purposes. Unfortunately, not all are suitable for the use of small children.Typewriters were widely used in the 19th century. However, the first patent for the typewriter was issued in 1714 in the name of Henry Mill. He was an English inventor....

In the ’70s, the idea of cars running on steam was popular, but some worked while others did not.So what exactly did the first cars appear to be, and have they changed over the years? The difference is notable, and we invite you to embark on a journey through the history of a car with us as you read the article.Today, cars come in various fashions, starting from the usual commercial ones to sports cars that can race at raging speeds!...