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We are aware of catfish, lionfish, and frogfish but what about hogfish? A hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) is generally a large fish native to the Western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The reason it got its name as such, is due to the fact that it shares the distinctive feature of having a pointy snout like the hogs that rule the land. The hogfish received its fame from possessing this special appearance which makes it easy to spot or distinguish added with the delicious flavor hogfish meat offers in dishes....

The Indian cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) is a beautiful bird that has an interesting mating ritual. As part of this, males build fake nests and sing to females in order for them to move closer, but when the female gets close enough the male flies away! Indian cuckoos (Cuculus micropterus) have a reputation for being rather destructive birds when it comes to their nesting habits and it is not uncommon for them to take over abandoned nests that another bird has put up with....

If you want your children to know about the big cats, why not introduce them to the Indian leopard?The Panthera pardus fusca is a majestic and graceful animal found in and around India. Nine subspecies of this animal have been identified in the world, a majority of which are found in Asia and Africa. Wildlife photographers love to capture this elusive big cat. They spend hours under the hot sun trying to follow pugmarks or alarm calls....

The Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) is an exotic bird belonging to the genus Aix. Wondering why so? Well, to begin with, the Mandarin Duck is known to be the most beautiful duck in the world. They are given this honor because of their extremely colorful plumage which has orange sails on the breast. Such beautiful feathers are found in both the male and female of their population. Both males and females have a red bill which helps them to catch fish and other small insects and worms as part of their diet....

The Nazca booby, also known as the Galapagos Nazca, is a medium-large bird that is endemic to the Galapagos Islands, alongside the red-footed, blue-footed, and masked booby. Nazca boobies were complied as a subspecies of the masked booby but eventually were recognized as their own species. The red-footed and blue-footed boobies look similar to the Nazca boobies but can be differentiated because of their feet color which are either red and blue, respectively....

Among the diverse group of reptiles is this species from the clade of Dinosauria. While the first dinosaur dates back to the Triassic period, a Sinraptor is a genus of dinosaurs from the late Jurassic period. It belongs to the family of the Metriacanthosaurid Theropod dinosaur. While Sinraptor dongi is its type species, Yangchuanosaurus hepingensis or Sinraptor hepingensis is yet another species belonging to the genus. While it is mistakenly considered a raptor or a Dromaeosaurid, it is closely related to the Yangchuanosaurus....

Macaques are some of the most fascinating species of primates out there. Each individual has a distinct personality, likes and dislikes, places it likes to hang out, close friends, and partners. The stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides), also commonly known as the bear macaque, is found in India’s northeastern state, and in China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, and in the evergreen forests of several other countries in the region. It is, however, thought to have gone extinct in Bangladesh....

Have you ever heard of a small colorful fish with three dorsal saddles? If you haven’t heard, it is known as the trispot darter. They come under the family Percidae, and their members include Crystallaria, Ammocrypta, and Percina. Some of the darter species are spread throughout North America, mainly in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Their habitat comprises small and medium river tributaries and seepage areas.The trispot darter can be differentiated from the members of its subgenus, Ozarka, by a lateral line, single anal spine, and supratemporal canal....

The extinct genus Vulcanodon is sauropod species of dinosaur of the family Vulcanodontidae and is from the Early Jurassic period of Southern Africa. This genus is within the Gravisauria, in Sauropoda, which is under Sauropodomorpha. Vulcanodon translates to volcano tooth. There are only one extinct species classified under this genus, Vulcanodon karibaensis. This species is the earliest known and one of the most primitive or basal sauropods. V. karibaensis was first discovered in Zimbabwe in 1969....

What type of animal is a West Indian manatee? The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) is also known as a sea cow and is an aquatic animal species found generally in the warm waters of tropical regions, usually preferring to live in the warm water of central America. Being the marine mammal that they are, they’re unfortunately hunted for their skin and high-fat content. Fun West Indian Manatee Facts For Kids...

Lithobates sylvaticus or Rana sylvatica, is a frog species found in North America. The body size of the wood frogs ranges from 2-2.8 in (5-7.1 cm). It feeds on various forest floor invertebrates. Although, tadpoles eat dead and decaying organic matter of plants and animals, eggs of other reptiles, and amphibians. The life cycle involves the metamorphosis of egg, larva or tadpole, and adult. The breeding season is from early March to the last of May....

One of the oldest known river from ancient India, the Indus hold massive importance as a transboundary river and is popularly known in relation to the Indus Valley civilization.The Indus River, as a transboundary river, stretches across Tibet, India, and Pakistan, originating in western Tibet and ending in the Arabian Sea, around the port city of Karachi in Pakistan. It is one of the most important rivers in the Indian subcontinent with tributaries like the Shyok River, Kabul River, and Dras River....

Military personnel stationed overseas and away from loved ones deserve all the extra joy they can possibly get. What’s even better is when that boost arrives in the form of four paws, two fuzzy ears, and one highly-active purr motor. When Florida National Guard Sergeant Arielle Tango of Palm Bay, Fla. was stationed in Marijampole, Lithuania, earlier this fall, she received an unexpected visitor. A tiny terrified kitten, emaciated and ill, ran into her barracks at about 1:30 a....

Earwigs are the insects that come under the order Dermaptera - one of the smallest orders of insects.Earwigs are diversified into 2,000 species in 12 different families. The characteristic features of this insect are a forceps pair on the abdomen called cerci and membranous wings that are cleanly folded below the rarely used and short forewings, giving this insect the scientific name ‘skin wings.‘The fascinating thing about this insect is that it can be found on every continent but Antarctica....

woman running in snow with her two dogs; why do dogs like snow? Credit: Cavan Images / Getty When your playful pooch scampers with reckless abandon through mounds of fluffy white stuff, their level of excitement amplifies 100 percent. Makes us want to windmill a dozen snow angels on the spot just to feel a little of their joy. Even if your pup isn’t naturally a cold-loving dog and requires an ensemble of boots and coats before they place a single paw outside, they still delight in the wintry air and the important doggy news it carries....

We get it. It’s hard to resist those big eyes staring up at you and the soft, gentle cries of a dog who just wants a taste of what’s on your plate. But as tempting as it is to feed Fido table scraps, there are plenty of reasons it’s not a great idea. For starters, you don’t want to reward begging behavior. Treats are meant to reinforce positive behaviors, so save those for situations when your pet has done something good....

The ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ is probably one of the most loved cartoon series, adored by kids and adults alike.People born in the ’90s are sure to remember the famous animated series. The mutant turtles are adapted from the comic books published by Archie Comics.The comic series is based on a family of four turtles, each of which is a mutant. The four anthropomorphic turtle brothers are the heroes of this series....

The center of origin for multiflora roses is considered to be in Asia, from where they traveled to Europe, North Africa, and North America.According to fossil studies, scientists have found that American roses grew in Oregon and Colorado around 35 million years ago according to fossil studies. The rose family has grown considerably, and now there are more than 150 members, including thousands of hybrids.These species and their rhizomatous growth help to stabilize hillsides and streambanks as they are rough and pleasant....

Manatee swims through water near sandy floor Credit: NaluPhoto / Getty Life is often challenging for gentle manatees. Once an endangered species, they were downgraded in 2018 to threatened, which is good, but not great. Ocean Today states that although they don’t have natural predators, these aquatic cousins of elephants are still at risk due to cold stress, collisions with boats and ships, disease, entanglement in fishing lines, loss of habitat, red tide algae, and sewage....

The hemispherical building structure that evolved out of an arch is called a Dome.Domes form the roof of a building, with a strong base. They are strong and solid despite their slenderness.Many important modern and early historical buildings are covered by domes. This curved structure does not have any angles or corners but has a huge amount of space inside it. This attracted the Ancient Romans to this as it can be made without even one column....