The giant scops owl (Otus gurneyi/Mimizuku gurneyi) is a species of scops owl in the family Strigidae. You must be wondering about the two scientific names of the species. The giant scops owl was first described as Pseudoptynx gurneyi, which was later changed to Mimizuku gurneyi. However, after many surveys and research, the species was found to be a part of the genus and was given the scientific name Otus gurneyi....
What type of animal is a green ameiva? This remarkable species with its greenish **** found all over the South American continent is a type of lizard. Fun Green Ameiva Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Larvae, crickets, frogs, grasshoppers, beetles, termites, mealworms, and spiders What do they eat? Carnivore and Insectivore Average litter size? 6 How much do they weigh? 0.1 lb (68 g) How long are they?...
Before we learn all the details about mud daubers, we need to know what a wasp is! A Wasp is any insect with a narrow-waist, wings, a sting, and black and yellow stripes across its body.The scientific name of the black and yellow mud dauber wasp is Sceliphron caementarium. These wasps are native to California, USA. The mud dauber belongs to either the Sphecidae or Crabronidae families and they get their names, including ‘potter wasp’ and ‘dirt digger’, thanks to their habit of building their nests out of mud....
Have you heard about the silver pheasant? The silver pheasant is a large aviary bird that belongs to the pheasant family. These birds are usually seen in mainland Southeast Asia especially in eastern and southern China and Vietnam. Silver pheasants are ground-dwelling birds that are common aviculture. These birds have many subspecies but the kalij pheasant is not one of them. Nycthemera is a species of pheasant with a bare red face and red legs wherein the male is black and white in color, whereas the female is mainly brown....
Termites (order Isoptera family Termitidae) are a kind of insect that are known to be eusocial and is classified at the taxonomic rank of the infraorder Isoptera. In a recent study, it was indicated that termites have evolved from cockroaches. Termites eat wood, dead plants and cellulose as well as items that are covered in wood. Termites are entitled as the most successful groups of insects on the Earth. They can cause severe damage to your furniture in the house as they poke and eat the wooden items as it is a part of their diet....
Do you know the fastest human swimming speed?Swimming is a great workout. Many of us humans love swimming rather going to a gym or any other physical workout.Swimming has been popular as a part of national and world sports. The advantage of swimming at high speeds is that one can remain toned and completely fit while swimming. Besides, it is fun to play and relax in the water. Swimming is an art....
A great horned owl who was trapped in a plastic bag along a busy freeway flew free Tuesday afternoon with the help of police and wildlife rehabilitators. Multiple commuters on Interstate 84 in Nampa, Idaho called the Idaho State Police after spotting the distressed owl on the median. While great horned owls are common in the state, it’s rare to see the nocturnal bird during the day, especially near rush hour traffic....
owner comforting and petting their cat with blood in their stool Credit: Chalabala / Getty It’s totally natural to feel a little freaked out when you first see blood in your cat’s stool, especially if they’re acting normal. But this situation is a huge clue to your favorite feline’s health, so here are some methods to determine what might be happening and more importantly, when to schedule a prompt checkup with your vet....
Adult man shakes his golden retriever's paw outdoors Credit: mladenbalinovac / Getty The actual origin of the term for a dog ‘blowing coat’ isn’t widely known, but it’s an apt description for all the massive tufts of fur (so, so many!) releasing from your pet and whirling on the wind, attaching to anything in their path. All dogs shed, at least a little, but not all dogs blow coat. Many factors play into this, including breed, genetics, health, and even hormones....
white baby alpaca head shot Credit: sinagrafie / Shutterstock Thanks to a kind-hearted young woman named Ronja Pohl, a baby alpaca in Germany is alive and well—adjusting to life on the farm with three legs and a newly fitted wheelchair. RELATED: Front Legs? Who Needs ‘Em?! Not Dexter the Doggo The tenacious baby alpaca named Marie-Hope was born with severely damaged back legs. Adding to her misfortune, Marie-Hope’s sister and mother died during the challenging birth....
Sunflowers are beautiful yellow flowers that are native flowering plants and the flower of North America.It has even been deemed as the national flower of Ukraine and has a plethora of uses all around the world. This popular flower grows in the summer and blooms till the onset of the fall season.These flowers mostly grow in the temperate and tropic regions where the sun shines brightly. Sunflowers have various uses and are famous for several uses all over the world....
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday that Sunshine Mills Inc. is recalling six kinds of chicken-and-rice dog food because they possibly contain high levels of aflatoxins, which are produced by mold. The food has been sold in stores across the country, but so far zero pet illnesses have been linked to the food, according to the FDA. You can see if your dog’s food has been recalled by looking for the following information on the back of the food bags: border collie puppy eating dog food from a bowl Credit: Vstock LLC / Getty Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe3....
There is an American elm tree in New York that is believed to be around 650 years old, according to the Arbor Day Foundation.Many famous Americans have either grown or been associated with American elms. Abraham Lincoln, Henry David Thoreau, George Washington, Daniel Boone, and William Penn are among the names on the list.George Washington was a fan of the species and had many of them planted at Mount Vernon, some of which are said to be still alive today....
The Lamprophis is a genus of medium-sized non-venomous snakes commonly called African house snakes. This genus has several species of snakes that exhibit diversity in color, patterns, and size. The African house snake is found in a variety of habitats such as scrublands, grasslands, wetlands, and near inland water bodies, savannahs, deserts, and tropical forests. The house snake derives its name from living near human houses and settlements to prey on the rodents that feed on human waste....
The American Pit Bull Terrier dog breed is one of the medium sized dog breeds that is recognized by the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA) and the United Kennel Club (UKC). However, it’s not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). It is one of the dog breeds that originally came from the British Isles. The American Pit Bull Terrier dog breed is larger when compared to the American Staffordshire Terrier breed group....
Atlas beetles have always been an interesting species to human beings. Their scientific name is Atlas beetle Chalcosoma atlas which signifies that they belong to the Chalcosoma species. Collecting them is a hobby that most people enjoy. Their attractive and strong body makes them very popular amongst humans. Their exoskeleton comes in different colors which is also interesting to the collectors. Atlas beetles are mostly found in Southeast Asia, primarily in Malaysia....
There are a total of 40 species of crows in the world and the Banggai crow (Corvus unicolor) is one of them. These birds belong to the family Corvidae and genus Corvus. The Banggai crow (Corvus unicolor) is endemic to the Banggai regency in the Sulawesi, Indonesia. They are seen in montane forest, mountains, and the Banggai archipelago island. They are small to medium-sized crows which are seldom seen out in the open....
Bistahieversor sealeyi popularly known as Bisti beast and Bistahi destroyer is a New Species of Tyrannosauroid whose first remains were discovered in the year 1990. But back then it was said to be a specimen of Abulysodon. Only in 2010, it was assigned to the tyrannosaurid family by Thomas carr and Thomas Williamson. This species found in the hunter marsh member of Kirtland formation was restricted to North America like Teratophoneus and lived 75....
The Blackbuck, scientifically known as Antilope cervicapra derives its name from the Latin word ‘Antalopus’ meaning horned animal, and the word ‘cervicapra’ is derived from two Latin words ‘cervus’ which means deer, and ‘capra’ meaning she-goat. The Blackbuck is also known as the Indian Antelope. The Blackbucks are herbivores and are generally found in open woodlands and grasslands, semi-desert areas, areas with thorns, and deciduous forests where grasslands are available. The lifespan of a Blackbuck is 12 years on average....
Habitat loss is a global problem and species like the brown spider monkeys are victims of such a crisis. Constrained in the lowland forests of South America precisely Colombia, Venezuela this species is on the verge of extinction. Recognized for its triangular white forehead patch this species has two more subspecies, the Ateles hybridus brunneus, and the Ateles hybridus hybridus. These diurnal animals are extremely social and prefer living in groups and play a crucial role in the subtropical rainforest of Venezuela and Colombia....
