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The dinosaur Agustinia is a species of South American dinosaur which lived during the Middle Cretaceous period in Argentina. It was named after the paleontologist who discovered it, Agustin Martinelli, as well as Dr. Giancarlo Ligabue, who funded the expedition, resulting in the species name Agustinia ligabuei. This dinosaur has its own genus and family due to the supposed presence of unique armor on its back, of which debate is still undergoing due to lack of complete evidence among the fossil....

The azure jay (Cyanocorax caeruleus) is a bird belonging to the crow family. This bird is found primarily in the Atlantic forests of South America. There is another type of bird residing in Central America called the azure hooded jay (Cyanolyca cucullata). They are differentiated from the azure jay species by the different colors of the plumage and the presence of a head crown. However, both of them belong to the Corvidae family of jays....

The bear cuscus (Ailurops ursinus) under genus Ailurops has been ordered into two different species, namely the Talaud bear cuscus (Ailurops melanotis) and Sulawesi bear cuscus (Ailurops ursinus or phalanger ursinus). This species of bear cuscus is endemic solely to Indonesia and some of its adjoining islands such as Butung, Togian, and Peleng. They are usually found in pairs or in a group of four residing mainly in the upper canopy of lowland tropical rainforests....

The black cheeked lovebird, Agapornis nigrigenis, belongs to the Psittaciformes family and genus Agapornis. These lovebirds are small parrots as their size is smaller than a parrot. The black cheeked lovebird range map includes Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia but is known to be endemic to southwestern Zambia. This bird inhabits woodlands and medium-altitude forest types habitats, the forests mostly include deciduous forests. They have a green body or plumage with parts of the head reddish-brown in color....

Considered to be one of the oldest earth-dwelling dinosaurs, Buriolestes schultzi is a sauropodomorph dinosaur that inhabited the earth about 237 to 228 million years back. The species was attributed its name in the year 2016. ULBRA-PVT280 was the holotype specimen that was unearthed from the Buriol ravine located in São João do Polêsine of southern Brazil. The type specimen of Ixalerpeton, a lagerpetid dinosauromorph, was also discovered from the same site....

This Extinct genus has only one known species named Colosteus scutellatus. The fossil of these amphibians was found in the Middle Pennsylvanian locality of Linton, Ohio. Specimens of these amphibians are often mistaken for reptiles. To know more about these Middle Pennsylvanian tetrapods, keep reading! Fun Colosteus Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Fish What did they eat? Piscivores Average litter size? N/A How much did they weigh? 15 lb (6....

The emerald starling, or the iris glossy starling, is a very beautiful species of starling found widely in West Africa. The IUCN has listed them as a species of Least Concern as of 2005. This bird has an attractive metallic green crown and upper body with a purple belly and ear-coverts. Even though they look spectacular, even though they are caged and sometimes killed. They are chattering birds and are often found in tall trees murmuring to each other while perched in groups....

Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) is famous for being one of the largest scorpions in the world. They are mainly found in the eastern region of West Africa, in the jungles of Congo, Ghana, Togo, and Nigeria. They prefer a warm climate like any other scorpion and are mostly fond of termites as their prey, along with other insects and invertebrates. Although their sting is quite painful, they do not have a venomous stinger....

What type of animal is a Gila Monster? Gila Monsters are the largest lizards endemic to the United States. It is a sluggish, venomous animal but not a dangerous one, to be precise, and not a threat to human life. The Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) and Mexican Beaded Lizard (Heloderma horridum) are the only two venomous lizards in the world. Fun Gila Monster Facts For Kids What do they prey on?...

Are you a bird lover? Then you are most definitely going to love a bird that beholds the grace of an oak mouse. No, you are not going to need a separate bird guide to look at the facts as we will provide all the best and interesting information about the oak titmouse that’ll work as a bird guide. Oak titmice belong to the order Passeriformes, family Paridae of birds. Though they are songbirds, each song is different from another song in each species....

In this article, we will be reading about the slender-billed cockatoo. The slender-billed cockatoo (Cacatua tenuirostris) is also known by the names long-billed corella and slender-billed corella. This cockatoo parrot is native to the country of Australia. This bird is mostly white in color, with splashes of reddish-pink on its head. The name of the bird comes from its distinct long beak, which is pale white in color. Slender-billed cockatoos resemble the look of sulfur-crested cockatoos and the little corella....

Isn’t it astonishing that there are so many animals on this magnificent planet that are still not known to humans? One of them is this tiny and rare bird of the Alcedinidae family, the South Philippine dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx mindanensis). They are endemic to the Philippines, particularly on the islands of Basilan and Mindanao. This forest kingfisher was discovered 130 years ago in the forests of the Philippines during the Steere Expedition....

Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) are deep-diving and non-migratory true seals without ears; they are found near the South Pole on the coast of Antarctica. Weddell seals are counted amongst the largest species of seals in the world, it is easy to determine their sex as adult females are slightly bulkier than adult males. A baby pup has a gray fur coat, and as it grows it becomes dark gray. They can remain submerged in water near fast ice with their head above the cracks and holes on the surface....

As summer arrives and spring bids you goodbye, you and your four-legged pal are most likely to get in trouble. Why? Because summer is the season of nasty ticks, especially wood ticks, that attach to you and suck on your blood. They leave behind tick-borne diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. However, not all of these ticks spread diseases. Only three types of ticks are harmful, this includes the blacklegged tick (aka deer tick), American dog tick (wood tick) and lone star tick....

TikTok's favorite Emu Credit: Courtesy of knucklebumpfarms / TikTok Depending on where TikTok’s algorithm has shuttled you, odds are very good your For You Page has been swamped with either updates on the $22,000 Pyrex bowl or videos of Taylor Blake at Knuckle Bump Farms. Blake raises miniature cows at her farm in Florida and, for the first six months in the life of her TikTok account, that’s what her content reflected: Here are my tiny cows....

Cows and oxen are known as cattle animals.Cows are female cattle whereas, oxen are male cattle. This means a male cow is known as an Oxen.Cows are usually kept on a farm for their milk and dairy products and to produce beef. Oxen are kept on farms for pulling carts and engaging in traditional agricultural activities. An ox is also known as a bullock in countries such as India and Australia....

Pennsylvania is home to many species of wildlife and there are many species of venomous snakes found in Pennsylvania.Most of us are frightened of snakes. We assume that all snakes are poisonous and people die when snakes bite them but is it really the case?According to the list and surveys done by Pennsylvanian officials, there are 21 species of snakes in Pennsylvania. Some species of snakes haven’t been seen for a long time and some species live in a particular area....

A feline’s independent streak might be a lifesaver when summer temps start to rise. While there are a few intrepid adventure cats, most kitties rule over an indoor kingdom and are well-acclimated to a temperature-controlled environment. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be concerned about heatstroke in cats, especially if they’re prone to exploring both inside and out. Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, MS, is co-founder and president of the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association....

The Taj Mahal, built by the banks of the Yamuna River, is one of the major architectural wonders of the world.It was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. He built it in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.Do you want to find out why the Taj Mahal complex is the pinnacle of Mughal art and architecture? It is one of the globally applauded masterpieces of human endeavor.You may already know that the Taj Mahal, India, is popularly projected as a monument of love....

Flat-faced dogs, formally known as brachycephalic dogs, have been bred intentionally over the years for a shortened skull and mini muzzle that yields the characteristic baby face we know and love in many popular dog breeds today. These include the French bulldog and English bulldog, who both rank second and fifth on the list of America’s most popular dog breeds, respectively. “Scientific studies have documented that human beings are emotionally attracted to that kind of face because it reminds us of human infants,” says Barry Kipperman, DVM, DACVIM, MS, DACAW, veterinary specialist in animal welfare and board president of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association....