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The children’s python (Antaresia childreni) is a non-venomous snake species that is found in Australia. The name children’s python is given to this species because the scientist John George Children of the British Museum discovered this species. Mr. John George Children of the British Museum discovered four different types of species in Australia, and all of these species are named after him.This python species was first discovered in the 19th century and was given the title of ‘calm demeanor’, as children’s pythons are very calm snakes....

Dilong, a fascinating dinosaur that existed nearly 126 million years ago, has been one of the greatest finds in the paleontological world, as it has furthered the research into the members of the Tyrannosauroidea family. Dilong was a feathered dinosaur, with protofeathers covering its body. This has been deduced from the skin impressions of this animal. Additionally, skulls and vertebral columns have also been discovered. These remains that were found in China belonged to juvenile dinosaurs of this species....

If you can come up with an image of the flying dinosaur, off the top of your head or in the back of your mind, it would probably look like the Dsungaipterus. This immense dinosaur finds a lot of similarities with birds and other avian species. They are known for their large wings which stretch far from their body. They also have something similar to a beak, with sharp teeth within, and a fearsome face....

Want your child to enhance their knowledge about animals and learn about rare reptiles? Introduce him to this animal!The Earless Monitor Lizards are the closest living descendants of the animal named Mosasaurs. The Mosasaurs became extinct in the late Cretaceous period. The genus Lanthanotus pertains to the fact that the reptile is earless, and ‘borneensis’ pays homage to its home, Borneo. These lizards are small and rare creatures. Human beings were unaware of their existence until they were discovered in the last century....

Today, let us take a trip to Australia and discover a colorful and beautiful bird species called Eastern rosella. These rosella birds are also known by other names like the White-cheeked rosella, Common rosella, or Eastern rosella parakeet. However, they also have a specific subspecies with a colorful scalloped back called Golden-mantled rosellas. The Eastern rosellas are native to Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. These vibrant Rosella parrots are in great demand in the pet industry....

The icterid family has several birds included in it, the most prominent one of them is the New World blackbirds. They should not be confused with the Old World blackbirds, which are only vaguely related to the aforementioned family. The icterid birds are recognized for their vibrant colorations, which range from yellow to deep shades of orange. In fact, is this hue of orange-yellow that had earned this species its family name back when it had first been categorized....

Knobbed whelks, discovered first in 1791 by Gmelin, are marine gastropods. They are a species of large and predatory sea snails. It is the second-largest species of Busycon whelks. The habitat of knobbed whelk (Busycon carica) can be found on the shore as well as offshore. They live in shallow waters or deep inside the sea. Knobbed whelks are mainly found along the east coast of the United States. They prey on clams, oysters, and other bivalves....

What type of animal is a northern rosella? The northern rosella, scientific name Platycercus venustus, is a species of birds that is native to North Australia. Fun Northern Rosella Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Insects and larvae What do they eat? Omnivorous Average litter size? 2-5 eggs How much do they weigh? 3.2-3.9 oz (90-110 g) How long are they? 11-13 in (29-32 cm) How tall are they?...

The Otterhound dog breed is a special type of canine native to the UK. It is classified as a scent hound because it has an exceptionally perceptive nose. It can be described as a shaggy dog with a large head and a black and tan-colored coat. The coat is medium-lengthed and requires grooming at least once a week. Despite what their appearance suggests, these dogs are quite welcoming, warm, and affectionate creatures....

Pike fishes form a family that is named after the shape of its head. Pike fishes have a log body, and a spear-shaped head which looks like the weapon called pike.Much like the weapon that they are named after, these fishes are dangerous predators and have an exquisite carnivorous diet. They eat almost anything that comes their way, and this is where their sharp teeth come to full use. The most common variety of pike, Northern pike are found in the Northern Hemisphere, parts of North America, Europe and Russia, however, the size and length of the fish is often different when bred in different places....

The resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno, Euptilotis ) is a medium-sized bird that are found inhabiting the damp, tropical forests of Central America from Mexico down to Panama. Of the genus pharomachrus, there are six sub-species of quetzal that are found in varied geographic locations. These subspecies include the crested quetzal, golden-headed quetzal, white-tipped quetzal, pavonine quetzal, eared quetzal, and resplendent quetzal. Interestingly, they all belong to the trogon family of birds....

Did you know that an eight year old boy once discovered a brand new genus of dinosaurs? Christopher James Wolfe, son of the paleontologist Douglas G. Wolfe, discovered the fossils of Zuniceratops in New Mexico when he was just eight years old! It was later described and named by Douglas G. Wolfe and James I. Kirkland. Zuniceratops, Zuni horned face, is a genus of ceratopsian dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period....

A little (quite dirty) dog has a new home and gained some TikTok clout along the way. The story starts when Micheal Vega, a San Francisco-based graphic designer and self-professed “graffiti nerd,” was out doing some urban exploring along a series of storm drains. The area, as Vega explains in a follow-up video, is a well-known dumping ground for trash as well as more exotic items ranging from car keys to weapons....

Dog looks off into distance on forest trail, two girls walk behind dog in background Credit: Kerkez / Getty Ticks are one of nature’s nastiest creepy-crawlies—a round little body with sharp jaws that sucks blood and spreads diseases. Even if you keep your pet on a regular tick preventive medication, the occasional tick may bite. To minimize the risk of disease, the tick needs to be removed from your dog or cat as quickly as possible....

dog interacting at work place Credit: Frank van Delft / Getty For some of us, having our pets at work is as easy as having them curled under our computer chairs, sprawled across our desks, or video-bombing our virtual meetings. But as many WFH people now know, employers are eager to encourage face-to-face collaboration in our post-pandemic world. June 25 is designated as National Take Your Dog to Work Day, and in years past, a good time was had by all....

Oh no, buddy, how did you get stuck in there? This poor kitten in San Antonio somehow got his noggin stuck in the rim of a wheel last week, according to the city's fire department on Facebook. The people who found the cat brought the feline and the wheel to the firefighters, saying the little one had been stuck for two days. Members of the technical rescue team, very likely facing something they had never seen before, tried using soap and a spoon to try to slip the cat out, MySanAntonio....

dog enjoying his summer vacation in the back of a vintage van with a woman and a man Credit: View Apart / Getty Dogs by the pool, kitties on mountains, fur babies in hotel rooms … that can only mean one thing. It’s summer vacation! We look forward to summer all year—longer days, beautiful weather, pets having fun in the sun—what isn’t there to love? If you’re a summer lover AND a pets lover like we are, boy are you in for a treat....

This cat mom dresses up with her cats, here she is drinking tea and wearing a floral head dress. Her cat is wearing one too. Credit: Courtesy of eatdrinkcat / Instagram Cat mom Amber Maureen Lu and her long-haired Scottish folds, 6-year-old Harley and 1-year-old Lola, are an adorable trio making people smile all year long with their campy costumes on their Instagram account, @eatdrinkcat. When Harley was still a kitten, Lu was invited to a Christmas photoshoot with her friends, who asked if Harley could tag along and pose for a few photos....

A camera is an instrument that helps to capture visual images.The invention of the camera and photography were not simultaneous. In fact, the first camera was invented long before the invention of photography.With the evolution of technology, the whole world has changed a lot. Nowadays, almost every mobile phone has an inbuilt camera. It is very interesting to know about the history of the first camera, who invented the first camera and when was the camera invented....

closeup of a cat's whiskers Credit: darkbird77 / Getty Whiskers. They tickle your nose when kitty comes in for nuzzles and look funny when sprinkled with dust bunnies found under the bed. But why do cats have whiskers in the first place? Let’s talk first about what they are. Nachamari Rivera-Rios, DVM, is on the veterinary team at Riverside Cat Hospital in Okemos, Mich. She says cat whiskers can be found over cheeks, upper and lower lips, and brows....