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Carpenter Ants, also known as worker ants, are primarily found in regions of North America. They are predominantly black and red. They can easily be spotted in the areas such as rocky mountains, woodlands, and tunnels.These ants get their name from their building of nests in wood, where they form smooth tunnels inside the wood by excavating them, which is why they are also known as Wood Carpenter Ants. The sites where their nests are built are often moist places of damaged wood and housing structures that are already under a lot of damage caused by other insects and termites....

The black-spotted newt (Notophthalmus meridionalis), also called Texas newt, is an aquatic newt species of the family Salamandridae. The genus Notophthalmus consists of three Newt species, striped newt, eastern newt, and black-spotted newt. The genus name consists of two Greek elements, noton means ‘back,’ and ophthalmus means ’eye.’ They belong to the subfamily Pluerodenilae and newts in this subfamily are semiaquatic. The old English name for newts was efte and efeta....

Bumblebees are bees from the Apidae family that belongs to the Bombus genus (honey producer bees). Bumblebees are distributed in 250 different species and are found worldwide. These bees can survive cold climatic conditions like in winter, unlike other bees who can only survive the summer season. Their bodies regulate temperature while the long and strong bristles help prevent heat loss from their bodies, hence keeping them warm during winters. Bumblebees can absorb solar radiation by a shivering method, raising their body temperature and thus efficiently serving the purpose during harsh winters....

Cairn terriers originally came from the Scottish highlands and the Isle of Skye and grouped in the Skye terriers class alongside the West Highland White terriers. They were historically bred to control the vermin population in and around Scottish farmlands. Cairns belong to the small dog species and have shaggy fur and a downy undercoat. They were introduced as the short-haired Skye terrier in the United Kingdom, but with the breeders of Skye terriers opposing the name, they were renamed to Cairn terriers....

One of the most highly ranked dog breeds in the world, American cocker spaniels are an extremely popular breed, particularly in America. Their country of origin has been attributed to Spain (from where we get ‘spaniel’) and were primitively gun dogs meant to help the hunters in catching and retrieving small birds. The breed got its name from its efficiency in hunting down a specific species of bird, the woodcock. The English cocker spaniels are known to be the predecessors of the American cockers and are related breeds although both the dog breeds come from the same ancestor of spaniels....

The Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo) is a small migratory bird with an unmistakably slender body and long tail. The male has a mostly blue-gray plumage with black spots on his head. Females are browner in coloration than males. They have long pointed wings that allow them to fly quickly while hunting other birds for food such as larks and sparrows. The Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo) of the order Falconiformes, family Falconidae, and genus Falco is a relatively small bird with long, pointed wings and a short tail....

The golden-tailed gecko (Strophurus taenicauda) is a lizard species in the Diplodactylidae family. The gecko is mostly found in Australia and has three subspecies related to it. The Strophurus genus has two general groups which are separated by their natural habitats. The Strophurus taenicauda is known by different names. Apart from the usual golden-tailed gecko nomenclature, the lizards are also known by the name, the ‘golden spiny-tailed gecko’. The population of this species can be found abundantly in suitable habitats but deforestation and urbanization situations have led to the downfall of the population of the Strophurus taenicauda species....

What type of animal is an indigo macaw? The indigo macaw, Anodorhynchus leari, is a bird that belongs to the Psittacidae family of parrots. It is named after Edward Lear, a poet, author, and artist, who published numerous paintings and drawings of these parrots. A painting of a parrot in his book ‘Illustrations Of The Family Of Psittacidae, Or Parrots’ resembled Lear’s macaw strongly. However, this image was actually considered to be the hyacinth macaw which is a darker and larger species whose yellow patch at the base of its bill is differently shaped....

Are you an avid bird lover and want to know more about the largest of the frigatebird species? Well, you don’t need any bird guide, as we will provide all the information and fun facts about the magnificent frigatebird. These animals are social creatures that live in large groups on land. Before they breed, these animals display courtship rituals. This courtship ritual during the breeding season depicts the male enlarging its throat sac to its maximum size so as to attract the females....

The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a duck of the family Anatidae which means it is in the family of dabbling ducks. These ducks mainly on the surface of the water. The mallard is an incredibly common bird that is found widespread across the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.The mallard bird has incredible adaptability, allowing this bird species to breed across different habitats and even around human beings. This duck breeds easily with wild ducks, resulting in mixed breeds of birds which might cause indigenous duck populations to be wiped out....

The pine barrens treefrog (Hyla andersonii) is a member of the Hylidae family. The distribution of this frog population occurs in the Sandhills of North and South Carolina, New Jersey Pine Barrens, and pool bogs in southern Alabama and Florida panhandle range from the southeastern U.S. The habitat of these frogs includes brushy areas, near or around ponds that are shallow, and peat bogs or similar types of habitat. The male pine barrens treefrog call begins as the temperature gets warm and this call is produced from the ground or vegetation....

The Rajasaurus was a carnivorous abelisaur theropod dinosaur and was known as ‘king’ or the ‘king of lizards’. The dinosaur was discovered in the Narmada River valley near the Rahioli region of the Kheda district of Gujarat, India. The discovery of this dinosaur dates back to the early years of 1982-1984 when the Indian scientist Suresh Srivastava discovered the bones and fossil remains. This abelisaurid carnivore dinosaur was declared anew dinosaur on 13 August 2003....

The San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) is a small subspecies of kit fox. They are considered to be the smallest member of the dog family in North America. They were once a thriving species in the 1930s, with the California grasslands as their habitat. In 1967 the government listed them as a rare species as they were threatened when often they lose the fear of people and expose themselves to danger from poison, sporting nets, and vehicles....

The western tanager ‘Piranga ludoviciana’, are named so as they have been found in large numbers around the western regions of the conifer forests and open woodlands. Although these birds were earlier considered to be a part of the Thraupidae family of Tanager species, today these birds belong to the order Passeriformes family of Cardinalidae.These colorful birds do not have red pigmentation by birth. The red color is something that they get because of the insects that they eat over the period of time....

The movement of an electrical power current or energy is referred to with the word electricity.It is a secondary energy source, meaning that we obtain it through the transformation of primary energy sources such as coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power, as well as other essential minerals. Electricity can be generated using regenerative or non-renewable sources of energy.An electric current is a fundamental component of the environment and one of our most extensively utilized energy sources....

dog having leg bandaged by veterinarian Credit: filadendron / Getty As a pet owner, you’re likely acquainted with the costs associated with raising a furry family member: food and treats, routine checkups, trips to the groomer, and so on. The bills can add up fast. That’s where pet insurance comes in: A policy can help you save money on the routine vet visits that keep your pal healthy. And, in the case of an emergency—say, your four-legged friend decides to swallow your engagement ring—you can have peace of mind knowing that accidents, big or small, are covered....

Goldendoodles are very affectionate crossbreeds that make excellent companions for humans who prefer a smaller dog than a Golden Retriever.Dogs of this breed possess an attractive appearance. All pet lovers are attracted to Goldendoodles because of their looks and charm.When a miniature or toy poodle parent is crossed with a Golden Retriever parent by a breeder, a mini Goldendoodle puppy is born. Doodles are very active and playful. Goldendoodles stop growing by their second birthday and they fit well in families....

On the surface, corgi siblings Hammy and Olivia may just seem like the sweetest talking loaves of bread you’ve ever seen. Yep, you read that right. The doggie duo is famous for their TikTok skits where comically adorable voiceovers allow them to speak beyond a simple bark. But to some of their over 4 million followers, their comedic relief is more than just a laugh. Their doggie dad, Chris Equales, first started producing content in March 2020 during quarantine....

Multi-colored dog laying down with several tiny kittens Credit: Courtesy of ljayne7 / TikTok Toby the dog probably didn’t sign up for kitten babysitting, but he seems to be doing a fabulous job. In a TikTok posted by ljayne7 (Lauren) on Tuesday, a gray cat with striped legs lays on a dog bed with Toby and five fuzzy kittens. Lauren’s voice wonders what’s going on before the video shows the mother cat toting another kitten to Toby via the scruff of the kitten’s neck....

Turtles are fascinating animals and there are various species of turtles known to exist in the wild environment.One of the species is called the green sea turtle, they are pretty much what their name suggests. These are herbivorous and feed only on green leafy vegetables and plants found in their habitats.Hawksbill turtles, on the other hand, are a species with sharp beaks. This species of turtles hunt their prey from between the corals....