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This dinosaur belongs to the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, clade Theropoda, and the family Piatnitzkysauridae. Its genus name means ‘robber from Cerro Condor’, its fossils were found in a village located in Canadon Asfalto Basin of Argentina and is named after its founder Hipolito Currumil who was also the landowner and discoverer of that area. Candorraptor was found from the Middle Jurassic of Argentina and was one of the earliest large new theropod dinosaurs found in South America....

Corythosaurus casuarius is an ornithopod hadrosaurid, whose fossil remains were discovered from Alberta, in present-day North America. The most special characteristic feature that was found and named by Barnum Brown was the crest that could be seen on the top of the fossilized skull. The function of this crest is still under speculation, however, it is estimated that it had nasal passages that could be used for the production of calls and communicative sounds as well....

The cuckoo is one of the many bird species of the Cuculidae family and order Cuculiformes. The name designates about 60 arboreal members of the Phaenicophaeinae and Cuculinae subfamilies. In western Europe, the word ‘cuckoo’ refers to their common local form that is known elsewhere as the European or the common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Several cuckoos have specialized names like ani, guira, coucal, couas, and roadrunner. Bird species from the Neomorphinae subfamily are known as ground cuckoo....

Smallest gliding possumFeathertail gliders, often called the pygmy phalanger, are the world’s smallest mammal found in Australia. They are also the smallest gliding possum. Feathertail gliders are omnivorous, voraciously feeding on nectar, pollen, termites, and ants.This possum predominantly falls under the category of nocturnal animals and it rests in the hollows and branches of trees during the day. It is mostly known for its mysterious, swift, and confusing movements along the tall woodlands of south and southeastern Australia....

You may find snakes repulsive or disgusting, but you would start appreciating them when you know about their role in balancing the ecosystem. Without them, humanity will be doomed by another plague or a rat-bite fever.One such snake species which predominantly feeds on rodents and saves humanity from rodents’ havoc is the Great basin gopher snake. The Great basin gopher snake feeds on gophers and other rodents, controls their population, and saves our crops from these pests....

The Grenada dove (Leptotila wellsi) belongs to the family Columbidae and genus Leptotila. It is known to be endemic to Grenada, an island in West Indies, and is the national bird of Grenada. These birds are known to be well hidden in the forested valleys and hills of dry forests types of habitat. They are found in regions of dry coastal forests. As the conservation status of these birds is Critically Endangered....

Huayangosaurus was one of the medium-sized stegosaurs with primitive identification features that thrived in the Late Jurassic period. Only one species is known, Huayangosaurus taibaii. Huayangosaurus name means ‘Sichuan lizard’, which was given by Tang, Dong, and Zhou in 1982. The discovery of this species was made between 1979 and 1980. The remains of this animal were recovered from the Dashanpu Quarry near Zigong in Sichuan. The classification of the Huayangosaurus taibaii is as follows: Animalia, Chordata, Dinosauria, Ornithischia, Stegosauria, and Huayangosaurus....

What type of animal is a Hyacinth Macaw? The hyacinth macaw is a bird. It is the longest of the macaw species, and also, it is the largest flying parrot species. It is also known as blue hyacinth macaw as it is predominantly blue. Fun Hyacinth Macaw Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Fruits, nuts, nectars, various kinds of seeds What do they eat? Plants Average litter size? 2-3 eggs...

Kryptodrakons are known as the oldest flying reptiles. They lived during the middle-late Jurassic era, around 163 million years ago. They were present in the Shishugou Formation in Xinjiang, China. Kryptodrakon were pterodactyloid pterosaurs that had a small body, long head, and huge wings. They were devoid of a tail. They had a wingspan of around 4.8 ft (1.5 m). They had a long beak with teeth inside. According to research, they were carnivorous creatures who ate smaller creatures, mostly fish....

The leopard wrasse fish is one of the ten species of the genus Macropharyngodon. They also go by the names of Guinea Fowl Wrasse, Eastern Leopard Wrasse, and Reticulated Wrasse. The scientific name of the fish species is Macropharyngodon Meleagris. The details on the fish species of leopard wrasse were elaborated in 1839 by Valenciennes. The term Macropharyngodon is Greek for great (makros), pharynx (pharynx), and teeth (odous). Leopard wrasses are used abundantly for commercial purposes as well as domestication....

The malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) is a vibrantly colored bird native to Ethiopia, South Africa, and hilly Fynbos. This species of sunbirds are commonly found in highlands, shrublands, parks, and gardens, where they can find a variety of flowers for nectar, at an altitude of 7800-9800 ft (2400-3000 m). A complete description of the bird would be; the adult male malachite sunbird has metallic green plumage. The male’s upperparts are blackish-green wings with bright yellow pectoral tufts and long central tail feathers during the breeding season and brown with green wings in the non-breeding (eclipse) season....

Pachyrhinosaurus is also known as the thick nosed lizard existed 83.5-66 million years ago. The fossil of this dinosaur was discovered by Charles M. Sternberg in Alberta and Alaska, Canada, in the year 1946. Numerous specimens of this dinosaur were excavated. The type species is Pachyrhinosaurus canadensis and other species are P. lakustai and P. perotorum. This animal was a herbivore that mainly fed on plant life. It was quadrupedal, walking on four legs with a weak ability to fight....

The Siamese flying fox (Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus) belongs to the family Cyprinidae and is a freshwater fish species. It is found in the southeastern part of Asia but is quite common in captivity. The natural habitat of the Siamese flying fox fish consists of densely planted freshwaters. Not much information is known about the breeding of the Siamese flying fox fish. The body of this flying fox fish is known to be long and has a flat abdominal area....

From the same family as the domestic dog, a Wolf (Canis lupus) is a large canine found in North America and Eurasia. They are also known as Gray Wolves. They can have a length of 104-160 cm (41 - 63 in), and their shoulder height can reach up to 80-85 cm (31-33 in). These animals have a less pointed muzzle and ears. Their torso is shorter and their tail is longer....

The believers of Islam have five pillars which they try to abide by if they have the means.One of these pillars is Hajj. It is an annual pilgrimage that many Muslims go through at least once in their lives, during the month of Dhul Hijjah.Hajj takes place exactly two months and 10 days after the end of Ramadan, during the last month of the Islamic year called Dhul Hijjah. It signifies human equality before Allah and is a sign of the ultimate submission of Muslims....

It is hard to see grasshoppers hiding in plants.Their green-colored body and wings are perfectly camouflaged to hide among plants. They may look pretty but also are a pest to be aware of.The lives of grasshoppers are pretty short-lived. The fact is that the grasshopper that you have seen today will probably be dead in a month or so. Shocked? Well, you won’t be when you understand the life cycle of a grasshopper....

The Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu both are playful, friendly, and fun-loving dogs.These are the two breeds of dogs that you can bring everywhere with you and will make you smile every time you look at them. These two prevalent breeds of dogs are very similar in many ways.They are both small breeds that are perfect for families with small children. They are both known for being friendly, affectionate, playful, and loyal dogs, and both are very cute-looking dogs that are perfect for showing off at the dog park....

Cat lying on top of sheep Credit: Courtesy of McKenna Ray Sure, kitties love fluffy heated beds, but when your best friend is a wooly sheep, that’s when a cat’s best life reaches 11 on a 10-point scale. So we totally understand why a video of a cat massaging a sheep is giving all hoomans big oozy feels! McKenna Ray and her husband, Payton, have what they call a “personal petting zoo” at their home in Memphis, Tenn....

In 2016, a fire destroyed the home of Spike the pit bull’s family. Trying to pick up the pieces of their charred lives, but with no place to keep him safe and happy, Spike’s family surrendered him to a shelter, hoping he could find a new, loving home. Nobody realized how long that would take. “Spike is a very gentle soul,” Lori Caszatt, executive director of the Lake Humane Society tells Daily Paws....

If you thought dogs are the only ones who like to hike, you may want to think again. While not all cats are born for adventure, hiking with your feline can be a great way to provide her with essential mental and physical exercise. If adventure is what makes your cat purr, it’s important to keep her safe when you’re out exploring the world together. Keep reading, because we’ve got all of the tips and tricks for safely hiking with your cat—straight from an adventure cat mum and top experts in the field!...