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With sharp teeth, slow movements, and a rhomboidal body., the Serrasalmus geryi is a popular species of the piranha family.This fish species is native to South America, often found swimming in the rivers of Rio Araguaia and Rio Tocantins of Brazil. This fish is known by so many names - the Geryi’s piranha, the violet line piranha, and even Serrasalmus Geryi.The Serrasalmus genus has about 31 species under it, so you might wonder how to recognize this fish....

Vultures are scavengers who eat dead and decaying bodies of other animals, which is known as carrion.Vultures are separated into two groups, New World and Old World vultures. New World vultures, including the Andean Condor, are mostly found in the Americas and Caribbean, while the Old World vultures such as the Griffon vultures are found all around Europe, Asia, and Africa.Vultures are social and feed, fly and roost together in large flocks....

Venom is a potent defense strategy in the reptile world.However, not every species has developed the metabolism to manufacture it or the technique to inflict it.Those who haven’t often imitate their venomous counterparts’ appearance and conduct to get the benefits of a venom system without really possessing one. One of these is the bullsnake, also known as the gopher snake. Its size and markings are comparable to those of a rattlesnake....

Pet Groomer Brushing Dog's Hair With Comb At Salon Credit: puhhha / Getty What started as an occasional pet-sitting service blossomed into a full-service doggie daycare, all because of the love of a shih tzu. In 2015, Courtney McWilliams, a New Orleans native, was pursuing her master’s degree in social work, but her hobby was dog sitting. She related to pet parents’ reliance on responsible sitters because her shih tzu, Gabbana, now 14, used to experience separation anxiety, social anxiety, and couldn’t be around other dogs....

dog comforts first responder Credit: Courtesy of Petco Love Working as a first responder is a career rife with stress. Moving from one traumatic situation to the next, constantly interacting with people as they go through some of the worst moments of their lives, can take an immense toll on EMS workers mentally and emotionally. So when Battalion Chief James Anderson, of Berkeley County (S.C.) EMS, read about a North Carolina EMS organization that used therapy dogs to help relieve first responders’ trauma and stress, he knew something similar could help his team....

Have you ever seen small creatures slinking on the ground, soil, or sidewalk when you go on walks after it rains?Well, we are sure that you all might have come across these odd headless creatures. Earthworms are scavengers and surprisingly a great gift to humankind as well as the environment.Earthworms live in a dormant state and wait for favorable conditions. So, when it rains, they come out of their dormant state and can be seen on the surface like sidewalks or driveways....

dog sleeping in owner's arms; Why Is It Normal for Dogs to Twitch in Their Sleep? Credit: Ana Rocio Garcia Franco / Getty We’ll never know what our dogs dream about, but when their limbs start twitching mid-slumber, it’s clear that whatever is going on inside their heads feels real. Perhaps they’re hot on the tail of a squirrel, greeting you at the door, or simply scratching an itch. Is your dog twitching in his sleep?...

The human blood flow system is also called the cardiovascular system, or simply the circulatory system.It is made up of blood vessels which transport blood through the body with necessary nutrients, hormones, oxygen, and also carry waste, carbon dioxide, and other such substances to and fro. Blood flow keeps up the nourishment of our bodies and helps fight diseases and maintain temperature.The lymphatic system falls under the cardiovascular system. The blood has white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets....

The days of naming your dog Sparky, Rover, and Fido have given way to more imaginative times—and pup parents thinking outside of the box. Nowadays, dog owners are letting their creative juices flow, taking cues from categories like pop culture, what’s trending, popular baby names—even the Royal Family. For the instantly recognizable bulldog, some of the best names embody qualities of their tough breed. Despite their rugged exterior, bulldogs are sweet and great with kids when socialized early, and their low energy level and generally calm demeanor makes them great for pet parents who live in apartments or condos....

The Gulf Coastal Plains of Texas are well recognized for their diverse, rich flora and fauna along with a large climatic difference.The physical geographical regions of Texas are four: the Gulf Coastal Plains, the Great Plains, the Interior Lowlands, and the Range Province. Texas is located in the south-central part of America, and the Gulf of Mexico is the lowest point in Texas.Texas has a variety of vegetation, from pine woods to shrublands and oak trees....

Marine animals occur in various forms, sizes, and coloration with diversified life spans.One of them, fishes, occurs in various species and forms and possess many significant characteristics. Eels are comical-looking fish with no particular category.This elongated fish takes the shape of a snake with poorly developed fins. Eels are enveloped with slippery mucus allowing them to glide around reefs without getting scratched. Eels have terrible eyesight; as a consequence, they bite fingers of divers unintentionally for feeding them food....

Do you know that a dog is neither wholly carnivorous like the wolves nor herbivorous!A dog is an omnivore and can receive its nutrients from both meat and vegetables. Therefore, a balance of both meat and vegetables would be an ideal diet for your canine.What makes a great dog diet? A dog’s diet can be designed based on its bodily exertions. Today, a wide variety of canine food is available in the market, including dry, wet, semi-moist, and dehydrated dog food....

About 71% of the earth’s surface is covered with water, and the remaining 29% is land.There are four different types of lands or biomes, and the desert biome is one of them. The word desert’ is derived from the Latin word ‘dessertus’ meaning ’left to waste’.The literal meaning of ‘desert’ is an abandoned place. Deserts are areas with little to no rainfall. They are arid or semi-arid regions. Deserts were formed when global climates experienced continuous cooling and aridification 65....

What are friends for? In this case, to save us when we’re trapped in the jaws of a mountain lion. Yup, that’s the story of Winston, a dachshund, and his best bud Mijo the Chiweenie (a Chihuahua-dachshund mix). Mijo narrowly escaped the big cat thanks to his BFF, but he lost his right eye in the process. The pair were visiting family in Evergreen, Colo., on Nov. 7 when the two dogs slipped through an open door, 9 News in Denver reports....

One of the toxic species of the Microhylidae, the banded rubber frog (Phrynomantis bifasciatus), also known as a climbing and walking frog, is found in southern Africa. This species generally dwells in water sources, savanna, tropical or subtropical shrubland, and grassland of South Africa. The species is also known as the red-banded rubber frog.While talking about the range, the species occurs from the Democratic Republic of Congo, eastern Somalia, south through eastern Africa to northeastern South Africa....

If you’re an animal lover, then you must already be eager to know more about the Beagle Boxer mix. In this article, you’ll find all that there is to know about this wonderful dog breed.The Boxer Beagle mix or, Boggle dog as it is commonly known, is one of the extremely popular designer dog breeds. This popular dog breed was ranked sixth by the American Kennel Club. Similar to most designer dogs, the origins of this breed are unknown....

The buffalo sculpin is a small fish that is found in the waters of California. These hardy fish are known for their ability to deep dive into the ocean, deeper than 60 ft (18.2 m), with the deepest length recorded being more than 700 ft (213.3 m)! They are usually colored in shades like brown, gray, green, and red. They are relatively small in size, about only 14 in (35.5 cm) long....

The Central American bushmaster (Lachesis stenophrys) is a New World venomous snake belonging to the Viperidae family. It belongs to the subfamily pit viper and is considered to be the longest species of vipers. This snake is found throughout Central America mainly in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. The coloration of its skin is darker than the South American bushmaster (Lachesis muta), another species of the same family found in South America....

If you go to the freshwater river or lakes of Europe for fishing, chances are that you might catch a medium-sized predatory fish - the European perch.The European perch is a species whose distribution is concentrated mainly in European waters and parts of north Asia. However, the European perch is not only limited to Europe and Asia, but can also be spotted in South Africa, New Zealand, and even Australia.This species is known by multiple names - Eurasian river perch, common perch, English perch, Eurasian perch, big-scaled redfin, redfin perch, hatch, or simply perch!...

The grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) is a very interesting creature! The grey mullet flathead has a diet that consists mainly of zooplankton, which they filter through their gills. The grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) fish species have large mouths that allow them to suck up anything smaller than themselves from the water and eat it whole before spitting out any indigestible bits! They are also known as an ambush mullet predator because when prey comes within range, they will quickly open their jaws wide enough that more than half of their body is outside the mouth in order to create a vacuum with suction cups on each side for trapping food....