The engine of all life on the planet, the ocean, is one of the most important resources for mankind and for the survival of all other species, and it is now getting destroyed at a rapid rate.The ocean is the lifeblood of the world, and it is under threat. The blame for this can be given to pollution, as pollution is slowly killing marine life and making the marine environment inhabitable....
Known as Asia’s second-largest desert, the Gobi Desert is located in Inner Mongolia. The Gobi Desert is the oldest desert in Central Asia, with about 500,000 sq mi (1.3 million sq km) of total land area in Mongolian territory. It is located in both China and Mongolia and is the second-largest desert in Asia and the sixth-largest desert in the world. The Gobi Desert is steeped in natural history with some amazing and unbelievable landscapes and historical significance, including the finding of dinosaur eggs!...
Norfolk Island is a beautiful island in the Pacific Ocean.Located at a distance of 994.1 mi (1600 km) northeast of Sydney, it is the perfect place for individuals and for businesses to relocate. Norfolk Island is a huge tourist attraction both in Australia and around the world.It’s an awesome place to get away from it all and immerse yourself in nature. It is known to be one of the most remote inhabited areas on the planet....
Like many people, actress Dianne Scott spent most of her life believing that pit bulls were dangerous, thanks to inaccurate and overblown media representation. So when, in 2012, her husband suggested that they adopt a pit bull mix from a shelter, she had her doubts. “My gut reaction was, don’t we want to get a safe dog?” the actress recalls. Despite her hesitation, the duo decided to take a chance on a year-old white pit bull mix named Hurley, and before Scott knew it, she’d fallen in love with the pup....
Batman posing with grey and white cat Credit: Courtesy of batman4paws / Instagram Batman is here to save the day—and not just for the people of Gotham City but for shelter animals across the country! Chris Van Dorn, 27, is the real-life Batman who has made it his life mission to rescue cats, dogs and other animals from being euthanized. Through his nonprofit organization Batman4Paws, Van Dorn transports animals from shelters to their furever homes, foster homes or no-kill animal facilities....
girl with her dog breathing heavily; can dogs have asthma? Credit: JGI / Jamie Grill / Getty On This Page Can Dogs Have Asthma? Signs and Symptoms Causes Treatment We humans with asthma can have a tough time without our inhalers. But what about our furry friends? Can dogs have asthma? Do they have inhalers, too? Yes and yes, according to Lori Bierbrier, DVM and ASPCA Community Medicine's senior medical director....
Bearded dragons are some of the coolest pet reptiles that you can ever have.Bearded dragons are cheerful and calm reptiles who are a good choice for people who have no experience in keeping pets. However, the needs of a bearded dragon must be taken care of.Bearded dragons are lovely animals that you can have at home. Bearded dragons are extremely playful and tend to have a calm nature. Hence, bearded dragons are regarded as good pets in terms of children’s safety....
puppy getting vaccinations; dog vaccination cost Credit: famveldman / Adobe Stock On This Page Vaccination Costs Cost of Additional Vet Services Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics Pet Insurance You're tickled pink about your new pup and naturally want to keep them healthy for life. You probably also have an inkling about the overall costs of owning a dog, but one primary aspect to always budget for is your dog's vaccination cost and their annual veterinary exams....
The Auggie dog is an Aussie mix between the Australian Shepherd and Corgi and is known for a variety of names, such as the Australian Shepherd, Pembroke Welsh Corgi mix, Aussie Corgi. Also known as the Aussie-Corgi, they are about 10 in-13 in tall with a broad and a round-shaped head that has a tapered muzzle. They weigh around 20-30 lb. Their eyes are round shaped like a corgi or even in the shape of an almond the Australian Shepherd....
Looking to dig deeper into the sea world of seahorses? Here we bring you an insight into the world of this fascinating creature! The Barbour’s seahorse, (scientific name Hippocampus barbouri), is a seahorse that is a member of the family Syngnathidae and the genus Hippocampus. This species is widely traded for in aquarium trading as well as for traditional medicinal practices! It is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It feeds upon small shrimp, crustaceans, calanoid copepods, decapod larvae, and the larvae of polychaetes and fish....
The bird-dropping spider (Celaenia excavata) is a species of Australian spider. It is known for its unique appearance that resembles bird droppings. It is also called the death’s head spider as the markings on its head look like a skull. It feeds on a particular species of male moth called the lawn armyworm. This spider mimics the pheromones released by female moths to attract male moths. It hangs in an upside-down posture on a silk thread, from a leaf or twig, to capture the unsuspecting male moth....
The Borealosaurus is a genus of Titanosaurian sauropod dinosaurs. This Borealosaurus wimani originated during the Early Cretaceous period and lived until the early part of the Late Cretaceous period. These dinosaurs originated in Province China (Acta Geologica). The Borealosaurus wimani lived in a range of plains and grasslands. They were endemic to northern China. The average Borealosaurus height was nearly 20 times larger than that of a Triceraraptor. This dinosaur was 59 ft (18 m) tall....
The brown wood owl (Strix leptogrammica) are non-migratory birds in South Asia ranging from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South China, Taiwan, and Indonesia. This species belongs to the typical owl family (Strigidae), containing most of the owl species in the world. There are 14 subspecies of Brown wood owls in entire South Asia, the common features of these birds are the dark brown eyes with a black circular ring around their eyes....
A dorkie is a mix between a dachshund and Yorkshire terrier. These breeds are known for their tiny size and friendly nature.These dogs are generally found in Northern England and America, and their first breeding happened in the 1990s, this companion dog has been winning hearts ever since. This small animal is knowledgeable, affectionate, and friendly with adults, kids, and other animals. These creatures are tiny, but their barks are pretty loud and strong for their size....
Do you remember the baa-baa black sheep rhyme in your kindergarten? This article will tell you about an expensive white sheep, but not the black one in the rhyme. Continue reading this article to know more exciting facts about a white sheep breed, the Dorset, which is primarily domesticated for commercial purposes (meat and wool).From the life history of a Dorset, it is mentioned that this sheep, the Dorset breed has two variants, horned and polled Dorset....
The dusky crag martin (Ptyonoprogne concolor) belongs to the Hirundinidae family, genus Ptyonoprogne and are inhabitants of parts of Asia such as India. They are also found in parts of Europe and are related to the Eurasian crag martin. One of the interesting facts about this species is that their scientific name was Hirundo concolor before if was recently changed to Ptonoprogne concolor, making them enter the family of crag martins....
Glyptodon is an extinct genus consisting of large mammals with a heavily armored shell within the Glyptodontinae (glyptodontines or glyptodonts) subfamily and Chlamyphoridae family. The Glyptodon name combines the Greek terms for ‘sculptured,’ and ’tooth,’ meaning ‘carved or grooved tooth.’ The species of this genus lived in the Pleistocene and Pliocene epoch from 2.5 million-10,000 years ago. These are relatives of modern-day armadillos. It is said that Darwin first found the fossils of this subfamily, however, the first mention of this genus was in 1923 in Europe in the first edition of ‘Ossemen’s Fossiles’ by Cuvier....
The eastern grey squirrel or grey squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis, is an arboreal rodent. It is a species that is native to North America and is an important component of the forest ecology. Grey squirrels were located and introduced to Europe and are considered an invasive animal species in some regions. Grey squirrels are recognized by their grey fur but can also have brown fur. It has a white underside and a bushy tail....
The humphead cichlid, Cyphotilapia frontosa, is an East African species of cichlid that is also commonly known as frontosa and front cichlid. It is known as frontosa because of its distinct forehead of a relatively large size. The frontosa cichlid is a big cichlid and varies between 8.6-13 in (21.8- 33 cm) in length. There are unique markings present on its body with five to seven vertical bars that are black in color....
Dinosaurs were considered to be the most dominant animals during the Jurassic era. There were numerous species of these reptiles and they were roaming all around the earth,7 so India was no exception.Remains of multiple species of dinosaurs have been found in India, and Kotasaurus is one of them. The remains of this dinosaur were found near Yamanpalli, a village in Telangana, India. Further studies on the skeletal parts revealed that they were sauropods and had a length of almost 29....
