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Do you like the rainy season? Well, if so, you are not alone! There are several animals who love the rainy season, the foremost of them being the giant African Bullfrog. They are the second biggest frog in all of the world, and only emerge out into the shallow waters during the breeding season. Found all over Southern Africa, these amphibians are angry, aggressive, and ready to fight! Though they spend most of their time in the dry season under the soil to keep cool, they are back in action as soon as the water starts to rise....

The National Air and Space Museum contains the greatest collection of vintage spacecraft and airplanes in the world.The National Air and Space Museum is the largest and most recognized museum dedicated to visible aircraft and space in the world; a visit to this place would never let you down. The National Air and Space Museum contains the biggest and most important collection of aviation and space objects in the world, as well as associated works of art and historical information....

The Bengal slow loris (Nycticebus bengalensis) is a small primate with a small round head, tail, ears, and forward-facing eyes. It lives in rainforests and scrubs, and its forest range includes countries in southeastern Asia such as Cambodia, Vietnam, India, China, and Bangladesh. Thus, its geographic range is wider than any other slow loris.This species of primates secrete a toxic substance from their sweat glands, which, when licked, gets activated because of the saliva and makes their bites poisonous....

Also known as Berner, the Bernese mountain dog has been categorized under the group of working dogs by the American Kennel Club. The dog breed derived its name from its place of origin, that is, the agricultural spaces of Bern in Switzerland. The origin of the dog breed has been attributed to a farmer from Kansas. It is believed that the farmer imported a pair of these dogs resultant from interbreeding between the best farm dogs....

Bighorns belong to species of sheep in areas of North America and some parts of California, commonly well-known for their large horn. The horn helps in increasing the beauty of their species. Sheep horns can weigh up to 300 pounds. The scientific name of this sheep is Ovis Canadensis. They have tan skin with white and brownish fur. Rams, male sheep, are particularly known for their large spiral horns, which can grow throughout their lives....

Are you in search of a colorful, unique, and eyecatching fish to add to your large fish tank? A Blue dolphin cichlid can be a beautiful addition to your aquarium if you can afford the space. You may be wondering about keeping a dolphin in an aquarium! It is not an actual dolphin but a medium-sized fish, which got its name due to its snout that is shaped like a dolphin....

Chilean flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis, is a native species of South America. Their range is in South America from Chile to Argentina. They have more pink plumage than any other South American flamingos. But they are very closely related to greater flamingos and American flamingos. These birds stand on one leg. These birds lay single eggs in their breeding season. They do not build nests. Their diet includes only small animals as food....

Doxle is the name given to this cute beagle dachshund mix dog. It is one of the most popular mixed breed dogs at present as it offers the best qualities of dachshunds and beagles. The beagle dachshund mix dog is a great family dog and loves to be around humans as much as possible. Doxle dogs have a strong sense of smell. With a medium energy level, this dog has moderate exercise requirements....

The Eastern striped mud turtle, belonging from the ponds of Texas and New York, is an ideal pet as it is low maintenance and can be kept inside a terrarium. It is very small and handy, as it grows up to a maximum of 5 in (12.7 cm) and serves as a popular pet. These mud turtles can cost up to $10-$50.10. Although the species are quite a lively species and safe enough to keep as pets they might bite and give an aching pinch with their undulating beaks if they sense danger and are nervous....

The edible-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) is one of the smallest birds found in countries of Southeast Asia such as Indonesia and Malaysia. You can also find the species on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Edible-nest swiftlets are best known for making nests entirely of saliva, and these nests are consumed by people in several countries, including in China. A Chinese favorite is this swiftlet bird’s nest soup. The bird is also sometimes known as the white-nest swiftlet....

Every dog lover deserves to know about as many dog breeds as they could. Here is one breed that you should know about: Irish Red and White Setter. This breed is one of the two breeds from Ireland. Irish Red and White Setters are large dogs that have a good temperament. These dogs love to be around families with their owners. These dogs were bred for fieldwork and are famously known as setting dogs....

Also known as the most poisonous spider in New Zealand, the katipō spider is one of the deadliest species of spiders often compared to the black widow and other deadly species of spiders. Katipō spiders are found in grasses, sandy beaches and sand dunes, and sedges. The etymology of the word is from a Maori name meaning a ’night stinger.’ Katipō is hence considered to be a night stinger. It is a widow spider and is considered endangered....

A mourning warbler (Geothlypis philadelphia) is a species of bird that is famously hailed as a songbird from the regions of North and South America, Canada, and several other adjoining places. This bird can be distinguished from other similar species of warblers by their exceptional appearance. This species derived its name from its appearance as well. Male members of the family come with a dark black patch on their throat which is why the word ‘mourning’ (often associated with the color black) has been attributed to their name....

The pine woods snake (Rhadinaea flavilata), popularly called the yellow-lipped snake for its yellow to pale lip scales, are rear-fanged reptiles that inhabit several parts of the United States. These snakes portray a somewhat nervous behavior and often get into hiding under rotten logs or a heap of leaf litter, especially when they feel the presence of predators or humans in the vicinity. The species is known to be docile and meek in nature as they escape and avoid encounters with deadly snakes like the Southern black racer....

Facts about prawns are very interesting to read. They belong to the suborder Dendrobranchiata and are considered a delicacy in most parts of the world. These crustaceans have different species like spot prawns, banana prawns, red-tailed prawns, and more. However, the basic features of the different species of these crustaceans are the same. These not-so-large animals are residents of water, be it freshwater or saltwater. The scientific name of these crustaceans belonging to the Dendrobranchiata suborder varies from one species to another....

The American Kennel Club has categorized the Shetland sheepdog or commonly called the sheltie for short, under the herding group as it served as an exceptional herding dog for farmers. Their alertness coupled with intelligence made them adept at guarding the cattle as they could take spontaneous decisions. Shelties are known to be obedient dogs and are highly receptive to training. The origin of a Shetland sheepdog has disappeared into obscurity but it is believed that the dog breed originated from interbreeding of the King Charles spaniel with the Scottish collie rather than with the rough collie with which it shares similarities in appearance....

Spotted orb-weavers, whose scientific name is Neoscona crucifera belong to the Neoscona genus and the Araneidae family. They are a species of orb-weaving spiders and are often also known as a Hentz orbweaver or a barn spider. They are nocturnal in nature and make distinctive silk webs on which they catch their prey. Female spotted orb-weavers sometimes show cannibalism behavior and even eat males after mating like many other orb-weavers! Neither female orb-weavers nor males are likely to live through the winter....

Tapuiasaurus means ‘Tapuia lizard’, from the Tapuiasaurus genus. It is a small dinosaur of 16 ft (4.8768 m) height. This species roamed the Earth nearly 120 years ago which was the Aptian age, also the early period of the Cretaceous. These small reptiles weighed 9 tons (17236.5 kg) and 40 ft (12.192 m) in length. These Tapuiasaurus macedoi (Dinosauria Sauropoda) short-height dinosaurs are herbivores and only feed on plants and leaves....

Do you possess dinosaur affinities? Then here we have all the information on Teyuwasu. Teyuwasu was a species of Brazilian Triassic Dinosauria that lived during the late Triassic period. They were one of the oldest species of dinosaurs that roamed the Earth. However, owing to that, the early evolution of many dinosaurs can be studied through the fossils of Teyuwasu. They were carnivorous in nature and small in size. However, they were agile and quite fast compared to how fast they could move....

If we made a list of some of the most beautiful birds in the family of starlings, then the Violet-Backed Starling will definitely stand out as unique! They travel in small flocks, the male and female are both brown when they are younger, and they love to hunt insects off the ground. Usually found evenly in distribution all over South Africa, these Starlings are a delight to see on a tree or flying across the sky looking for insects....