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The cassowary is a ratite native bird of the tropical rain forests of northeast Australia, New Guinea, and the Maluku Islands. There are three cassowary species, namely the northern cassowary (single wattled cassowary), southern cassowaries (double waddle cassowary), and the dwarf cassowary.They are birds that cannot fly but can run very fast despite their weight. They have a black body with feathers and a blue-colored face with red flaps of skin hanging from their neck that look a little like a red tie, and a hollow casque on their head, which helps protect the skull....

In the history of dinosaur finds, the Diplotomodon’s case has been very tricky. With only one tooth available to paleontologists, they have not been able to develop a proper image of this carnivorous dinosaur.Diplotomodon, meaning ‘double cutting tooth’, was a theropod dinosaur of the Late Cretaceous period. For a long time, the single tooth fossil discovered in 1865 was believed to be that of a carnivorous marine reptile. Limited fossil find has raised a variety of questions concerning its measure and form....

If you are a dog lover and looking to adopt one then you must be eager to know more about Dogo Argentino. Here you can find all that there is to know about the dog to help you to know the breed better.Dogo Argentino is one of the larger dogs which is known to be a hunting dog. Their life expectancy stands at around 13 years. In 1928, Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez, a medical doctor, professor, and surgeon set out to create a hybrid of different species of dogs with a now extinct mastiff-type breed called the Dog of Cordoba....

A species of the Chordata phylum, Charadriiformes order, and family Scolopacidae; the Far Eastern Curlew bird, which is also referred to as Far Eastern Curlew, is the world’s largest shorebird. The first reference to a Far Eastern Curlew can be seen in ‘Ornithologie’ by a French zoologist Mathurin Jacques Brisson in 1760. Good plumage, large size, and rich brown color of the feathers are features of the largest curlew in the world....

This dinosaur from the Ctenochasmatidae family was different from other animals of the pterosaur diversity since, unlike them, the Feilongus did not exist in Early Cretaceous terrestrial ecosystems. The first specimen of this animal was described and named in 2005 by Zhou Zhonghe, Wang Xiaolin, Alexander Kellner, and Diogenes de Almeida Campos. The second one was discovered recently in 2014 at a place called Gonggao. Fun Feilongus Facts For Kids...

The Friesian is a rare ancient breed of horse originating in the province of Friesland, in the Netherlands. They are black in color and are graceful and nimble for their size.They are often recognized for their luscious black coat color and dramatically flowing mane and their good bone structure and body build!Their use by humans can be traced back to the 4th century when they were used as war horses and had their own troops which were led to war!...

If there is any animal in the world that inspires imagination and awe, the jellyfish is definitely one of them. With a jelly-like umbrella-shaped body and wavy tentacles, these underwater creatures of the ocean belong to the phylum Cnidaria which also includes other invertebrates such as corals, sea anemones, and Hydra.The phylum Cnidaria as a whole consists of over 10,000 species, out of which, approximately 2,000 species are the Medusazoa or jellyfish....

The Jurassic age is known to have thousands of species of dinosaurs and a few of them were very similar to each other. Paleontologists try to figure out the history based on the fossils found and that leads to quite a commotion.Lapparentosaurus was a gigantic land animal that was found roaming the Earth specifically in Madagascar during the Middle Jurassic era. They were sauropods and are considered herbivorous. Fossils of vertebrae as well as limb elements are found but no evidence of skulls were found....

Cormorants are medium -large-sized water birds with dark-colored wings, long necks, webbed feet, and hooked bill belongs to the Phalacrocoracidae family are habitats of coastal regions or any inland waters. Lets us explore one of the cormorant bird species: the little cormorant.The little cormorant (Microcarbo niger) is a seabird often found on the waterside rocks with wings widely open after coming out of the water. Vieillot first described this waterbird in 1817 as Hydrocorax niger, which means the water crow....

People all over the world are fascinated by spiders, whether they think they are cool or terrifying. Money spiders are common species of spiders seen all over the world, so why not learn more about what is a money spider?Money spiders are commonly known as sheet weavers or scientifically as Linyphiidae. These spiders are believed to bring good luck because their weaving abilities are so good. Stories say they can even spin you some new clothes and represent financial good fortune!...

Have you ever fished a Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), which is also commercially known as Nilotica, Mango fish, or Boultiacross the African coasts? If not, put this fish on your to-do list for your next fishing trip, as you might get a great experience fishing this invasive fish species.An African freshwater cichlid, the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is one of the world’s most popular food fishes. You may easily identify this species from their indistinct banding on their bodies, a vertically striped tail, and a brownish or grayish color....

The ocean whitefish (Caulolatilus princeps), is a species of fish that is native to the North American regions and is mostly found in the Pacific water bodies. They spend most of the day on the surface of the water and go back to the depth at night and take shelter in the reefs and kelp beds.These fish are also known as blanquillo or pez blanco. In the commercial industry, they are not really targeted but are caught accidentally by fisheries since they can be found in the deep waters feeding on small crustaceans and fish....

There are so many different creatures in the Jurassic and Triassic eras. But perhaps the most interesting one in terms of science, description, and analysis was the Sarahsaurus. But what made this dinosaur one of the most unique in the history of science? It was their hands, of course! So many dinosaurs in Triassic history either had four legs or two shorter hands with little use. But the Sarahsaurus dinosaur defied all known anatomy and systematics of vertebrate paleontology thus far....

What type of animal is a short-eared dog? The short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis) is a dog. Commonly known as the small-eared dog and short-eared zorro, this dog is omnivorous and its diet comprises plant and meat. It feeds upon insects, small mammals, and fish mainly. It is also known to feed upon crabs, frogs, birds, wild fruits, and reptiles. Fun Short-eared Dog Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Plants, fish, insects, small mammals, frogs, crabs, small reptiles, birds, and wild fruits...

The spotted salamander Ambystoma maculatum is an amphibian that lives for about 20 years. It is found in the regions of the eastern United States as well as over some areas in North America. They have strong legs and are generally found living on leaf litter on forest floors. They have yellow or orange spots on their backs and tails. Their predators include snakes, birds, and some larger fish. Their breeding happens in early spring, and they spend their winters hibernating....

The sulfur-crested cockatoo is the most commonly found cockatoo of the family Cacatuidae. The scientific name of this gorgeous bird is Cacatua galerita. Commonly called ‘velcro birds’, they are one among 21 species of the Cacatuidae family. This cockatoo can live as long as 80 years in captivity but only 40 years in the wild. It is a stunning white-colored parrot with a sulfur-colored crest and yellow-colored feathers inside its wings....

Tanagers are songbirds that make up the Thraupidae tribe. Approximately 240 species of colorful fruit-eating birds are included in this family like the palm tanager, orange tanager, blue tanager, yellow tanager, blue-gray tanager, red tanager, golden hooded tanager, and many more. These are small to medium birds in size that have the tiniest of bodies and possess bills of different shapes that vary from bird to bird. These species are indigenous to South America and they are widespread in Central America, South America, and North America....

There are more than 400 known species of sharks on earth, with their existence dating back to about 420 million years ago. Humankind has always been afraid of sharks because of their predatory nature. However, not all species with the designation of shark are as threatening and dangerous. Zebra Sharks fall in this category. The zebra shark, scientifically known as the Stegostoma fasciatum, is quite an intriguing and interesting shark species to know about....

dog wearing harness on a walk; glucosamine for dogs Credit: Jason Donnelly On This Page What Is Glucosamine? Uses Choosing a Supplement How to Give Tips Risks Aching joints are often a part of getting older—for people and animals alike. Many of our dogs develop arthritis as they age, causing joint pain and limited mobility. Some dogs even inherit or acquire joint disorders, such as hip dysplasia, which may lead to arthritis at younger ages....

k9 finds missing child in 5 minutes Credit: Wirestock Creators / Shutterstock Police in a small Iowa town received a distressing call earlier this month: A child had been missing for hours and searches had come up empty. Thankfully, prospective K-9 officer Pepper, barely even a year old, took all of five minutes to locate the missing kiddo. On Aug. 16 at 8:15 p.m., police in Estherville, Iowa, received the distressing call from another agency requesting help to find the child....