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The Luachuanraptor was a moderately sized dromaeosaurid that left a mark on the pages of ancient history. Remnants of the species on which the genus is based include the partial skeleton of an immature individual retrieved from the Late Cretaceous Qiupa Formation of Luanchuan area, Western Henan, China. After a detailed study and analysis, J-C Lu, Q.‭ ‬Ji, J.-M.‭ ‬Zhang, L.‭ ‬Xu, and some other colleagues rendered identification to the holotype specimen 41HIII-0100 in 2007....

Have you ever thought about a fascinating bird that mostly flies in the sky and rests sometimes? Then Mississippi kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) facts could engage you with useful information that will help you to understand the Mississippi kite bird. Mississippi kite is a small bird that has wings that are narrow and pointed. The flight of these birds is very graceful and they often appear to float in the air. Mississippi kites like perching on sturdy hardwood trees....

We all are familiar with the giant pandas, one of the cutest species alive on this earth. Giant pandas are large bears with black and white patches on their bodies. Be it a child or an adult. Pandas are admired by everyone. Do you know that pandas usually don’t look after their offspring? Well, get ready to learn some more facts about them. We will discuss the type of habitat that they like to live in and if they are really dangerous or not....

Probactrosaurus (meaning ‘before bactrosaurus’) is a genus that is considered to be the immediate ancestor of Bactrosaurus dinosaurs. The three species of this genus, Probactrosaurus gobiensis, Probactrosaurus mazongshanensis, and Probactrosaurus alshanicus, are known to have lived during the early Cretaceous period.The specimens of the species, along with the holotype specimen, have been discovered from modern-day China, which inspires paleontologists to believe that the genus might have been endemic to that land....

Puertasaurus was a genus consisting of extremely large herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs that lived during the Maastrichtian age of the Late Cretaceous. It consists of a single species, P. reuili. This dinosaur was discovered by Pablo Puerta and Santiago Reuil in 2001 in Cerro Fortaleza Formation situated in the Santa Cruz Province of Patagonia, Argentina. It was then later named and described by Fernando Novas and his colleagues in 2005. According to Novas, the name of the genus, Puertasaurus, and species, P....

In 2014, the discovery of the famous ‘silk bird’ or Serikornis sungei, a small pheasant-sized anchiornithid dinosaur from the Tiaojishan Formation in north-eastern China left the paleontologists and researchers from across the world befuddled. The well-preserved dinosaur fossil that dated back to the Early Cretaceous and Late Jurassic epoch contained clear traces of plumage. Serikornis fossil excavated from the ‬Liaoning Province disclosed that just like a typical bird, these theropod dinosaurs possessed an exquisitely feathered body....

A genus of the herbivorous thyreophoran dinosaur, Stegosaurides dinosaurs belonged to the Cretaceous period. Although this dinosaur has been discovered enough to inform us about its existence, we are still way behind regarding its size, height and understanding its personality, like if it was greedy, territorial, aggressive, or if it would bite. It somewhat resembles the Stegosauria genus, Stegosaurus meaning ‘roof-lizard’, which was found in North America and a few other places during the Late Jurassic period (third epoch of Jurassic period) and since our dinosaur of the day belonged to the Cretaceous period, it is a clear sign that the Stegosaurides evolved long after the Stegosaurus....

Have you heard of the European white Stork? This name might not sound completely new to you. Storks are large fascinating birds found in Asia, Africa, and Europe. These large birds are graceful, enchanting, and full of some very interesting facts. Do you know that a Stork is a monogamous bird and prefers to have only one partner throughout its lifespan? This article will give insight into the Stork bird species, like the ideal Stork habitat and how it likes to live in the wild near water sources....

Zhuchengceratops were herbivorous dinosaurs. The only discovery of this species was made from the Shandong Province in China. Studies have classified this species to have belonged to the Upper Cretaceous period.Dinosaurs continue to be discovered from across the globe. Every discovery contributes to a better understanding of the genealogy of dinosaurs. Many fossils have been found in the bone bed of the Wangshi Group in Zhucheng county.In 2010, a new species was described after a partially articulated skeleton of a Leptoceratopsid Ceratopsian was found in China....

Poinsettia grows in tropical dry forests that also experience high deforestation, causing habitat loss.The most economically vital potted plants in the world are Poinsettia plants. More than 100 varieties of the poinsettia are cultivated in the United States.Christmas in Mexico City starts from December 12 and lasts until January 6, with a further celebration on February 2. Some traditional decorations used in Mexico include poinsettias, nativity scenes, and Christmas evergreen trees....

woman with dog she adopted after he was in a shelter for 10 years Credit: Courtesy of Clay County Animal Shelter, Henrietta, TX July 4 is a big deal here in the U.S. but, for one Texas dog, Independence Day now has a very special meaning. Jill is a happy, white American pit bull mix who has a great personality and is one of the sweetest pups you’ll ever meet....

For almost 100 years in many countries, Halloween has been observed in some form or another.Originally a religious holiday, it became increasingly secular throughout time, to the point that its religious implications have almost been entirely erased. Today, Halloween is celebrated as a day for dressing up and having a fun time, particularly for children.The real history of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which took place on November 1 in modern calendars....

You’d probably not be surprised to hear that just like actual mountains, mountain dog breeds are large and in charge. Mountain dog breeds were historically bred to complete tasks for their owners. These tasks included protecting their families, carting objects, and herding and protecting sheep. But unlike shepherd dog breeds, mountain dog breeds were able to perform similar tasks despite extreme weather and travel over rough terrain due to their large body masses and thick coats....

Chenopodium quinoa is a plant whose seeds are popular and consumed as quinoa.It is considered to be very high in nutrition and therefore referred to as a superfood. It looks and feels like a healthy cereal, however, it is not produced or grown the same way as most other cereals like rice, wheat, and so on.This seed is closer to the way spinach and beetroot are grown and therefore, the seeds, as well as the leaves of this plant, are nutritious and edible....

Singapore is an independent city-state situated in Southeast Asia.The country is also known as the Republic of Singapore. It is made up of the main island and 63 other islands.Singapore was originally a British colony founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. During the period of 1942-1945, while World War II was taking place, Singapore was under the control of Japan. Later on, it entered into an agreement with Malaysia. However, this lasted only for two years and because of differences in ideologies, Singapore officially announced itself independent in 1965....

Penguins are one of the most interesting birds in the world.This bird lives primarily in the cold temperatures of Antarctica and its surrounding regions. Scientists have been studying these birds to save their population.There are many threats to the species. However, the main threats are climate change due to air pollution, scarcity of food due to water pollution, along with the predation of their eggs and chicks. The temperatures of the earth are increasing, and the sea ice they rely on to survive is melting into the ocean....

Known as Buddy No. 4, this 31-year-old Appaloosa isn’t the first blind animal at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, nor is he even the first non-sighted horse to pass through its gates. Founder Kathy Stevens, who grew up on a horse farm, opened the sanctuary in Saugerties, N.Y., 20 years ago so at-risk animals like Buddy would have a forever home—even if they had one before. “We were contacted by Buddy’s owner, a woman who’d had him for his entire life....

Chickens are farm animals who have been a part of the domestic animals’ group for years.All over the world these birds are being domesticated and farmed for their meat and eggs. Chickens love to eat tasty treats rich in protein and vitamins, added to their feed.Chickens do not need intensive care. A good clean shelter, an open space to run around, and a balanced diet are enough for raising healthy chickens....

dog with pattern of lettuce leaves in the background; can dogs eat lettuce? Credit: Bozena_Fulawka / GlobalP / Getty When humans want to shed a few pounds, we often increase our consumption of ‘rabbit food’, such as healthy greens, fruits, and vegetables. But if you’re trying to help your dog lose weight, let’s face it: he’d rather play hide and seek with that cottontail than eat the same way! Veterinary dietitians often recommend substituting a few-low calorie plant-based treats to help your pooch lose his, uh, pooch, so you might wonder what’s safe for him to eat....

We might have just come out of the Halloween fun we had in October or have been just plain dreaming about the upcoming Christmas with longing but the Filipinos are already knee-deep in their celebrating spirits!Not sure you believe us? Well, the Philippines celebrate not four weeks but four months of Christmas!Yes, the Philippines start their countdown starting in the BER months; SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER, and DecemBER! Don’t be bowled over if a Philippino comes and says ‘Maligayang Pasko’ (Merry Christmas) to you at the start of September; go with the flow and wish them back....