The martial eagle (Polemaetus bellicosus) is the largest eagle in Africa. The martial eagle is a type of bird that belongs to the family of Accipitridae and the class of Aves and the martial eagle lives in open savannahs, thornbush, and open woodlands. They do not prefer hyper-arid deserts or even a closed canopy of forests. They are native to Africa and are found in the Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa....
The monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia) is a beautiful but deadly snake found in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, Nepal, and Thailand. They are in the class Reptilia, order Squamata, suborder Serpentes, family Elapidae.The Naja kaouthia, monocled cobra, is known for its unique monocellate or O-shaped hood pattern, and for its venom which can be deadly. It is semi-aquatic and is mostly found in habitats associated with water.To read more about this fascinating snake, take a look at this article!...
The paddyfield warbler (Acrocephalus agricola, Acrocephalidae family, genus Acrocephalus, is a type of bird commonly found occupying marshes and wetlands in temperate climates. It is named after its habitat of choice, as it loves wading among the paddyfield plantations and reeds among the marshland. It is mostly seen across Europe, Asia and Russia, migrating exclusively to the warmer Indian subcontinent during the winter, notably India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.It can be recognized by its warm brown plumage and short, black bill which is similar to the marsh warbler and manchurian reed warbler (A....
There are 14 subspecies of ring-necked snakes in the world like the regal ring-necked snake, Diadophis, and other northern and southern species. They live in large colonies and are seldom spotted alone. These shy beings are most active during night hours and not as much during the day. Their unique identifying feature is the ring around their neck which is orange or red and helps distinguish them from other species of snake....
The Roundscale spearfish, Tetrapturus georgii, is a marlin species that is indigenous to the East Atlantic Ocean, Madeira from Portugal, North Africa from Canary islands, and Sicily from the Mediterranean Sea. This marline species reside in open waters typically and is assumed to have a vast population. It is one of the four types of spearfish that is a member of the billfish family. For years, anglers often mistook to be a and white marlin as white marlin and roundscale spearfish have quite a few similarities....
Some birds are easily spotted and live in urban areas. Common starlings, Sturnus vulgaris, are such birds that are very common, with a high population and seen everywhere. Starlings have colorful plumage and are beautiful birds. They fly in big, tight flocks and are well known for their graceful, synchronized dances. These birds migrate in winter to Northern Europe, Africa, and Asia from the south.These birds, though small can be very aggressive and noisy....
The streak-throated swallow is a dainty little brown bird often called the Indian cliff swallow. They are native to India and can be found in a broad distribution across South Asia. Populations are increasing, and they are not considered an endangered species within birds of the world. These birds form part of the order Passeriformes and have a pleasant song. They communicate for a variety of needs.Like many other swallows, they are graceful and gregarious birds and attract many avid birdwatchers....
The Thai Ridgeback is a pure breed dog found in Eastern Thailand on an isolated island. The Thai Ridgeback dogs have a ridge of hair growing on their back, said to look like a saddleback, leaf, a needle, a bowling pin, an arrow, or a feather growing in the opposite direction. The other dog breeds with the same feature as the Thai Ridgeback dog are Rhodesian Ridgeback and Phu Quoc Ridgeback....
The Unquillosaurus, pronounced as ‘Un-kwil-lo-sor-us’, is also known as Unquillosaurus ceibalii. The first fossil specimen was found in the Los Blanquitos Formation region at Arroyo-Morterito and it has since been recorded that this dinosaur inhabited present-day Argentina. Not a lot of information is available about this dinosaur, but it is believed that it used to inhabit terrestrial habitats. Reproduction of this dinosaur used to take place sexually where the females used to lay fertilized eggs after the male deposited sperm inside the female body....
Birds make for excellent pets as they are low maintenance and easy to take care of. Out of various birds that are popular as pets, house wrens can make for good pet birds for every house. The wrens birds are small in size and are difficult to spot from a remote spot. It is a small, chunky and brownish bird and a family of brown passerine birds. The lifespan of the bird is known to be very short....
Everything in this world creates a different set of sounds, and most of these sounds we can instantly recognize by hearing.The pitter-patter of raindrops, cooing of birds, clinking of keys, chiming of bells, whistling of the wind, all these are just a fraction of sounds that we hear almost every day. Our ear contains the smallest bone present in our entire body, called stapes or stirrup, and is part of a tiny bone structure called the ossicles....
woman holding a cat with kennel cough in an animal shelter Credit: Camille Tokerud / Getty Coughing up a hairball every now and again is common—especially on the carpet versus the hardwood floor. But if your cat is sneezing, coughing, or has nasal discharge after interaction with other cats or dogs, she might have kennel cough. Here’s all you need to know about recognizing, treating, and preventing kennel cough in cats....
black and white dog renunites with his family from shown in a TikTok Credit: Courtesy of laspca / TikTok Nothing tugs at our heartstrings more than lost pets being reunited with their owners, and thankfully, that’s exactly what happened to Cow the shelter dog in March 2022 after months away from his family. In a TikTok posted by the Louisiana SPCA, we meet Cow, an adorable mixed-breed dog with black and white markings that resemble—yep, you guessed it—a cow....
hands holding black dog's face Credit: sonyachny / Adobe Stock Dog-nappings are bad, but we all know what’s really, really good: the resulting reunion videos between owners and pups. Such an instance occurred in Sacramento, Calif., last week. Someone stole Rubi Rose from a yard on the city’s south side, according to the Sacramento Police Department on Facebook. Thankfully, a pair of detectives quickly located the suspect’s car and found Rubi Rose inside....
The universe is a very complex place, and there are so many things that have been discovered, yet there are more to be found.NASA, the largest organization working to solve these mysteries, is the most authentic source of astronomical information. Talking about the universe, we will discuss the moons or two natural satellites of the fourth planet in the Solar System - Mars.Mars, well-known as the red planet, is the second smallest planet after Mercury....
Falcons are the fastest birds on the planet with a great vision.Falcons can fly at a speed of up to 200 mph (320 kph), whereas a cheetah can run at only 80 mph (128 kph). Falcons are also considered great spirit animals because of their great visionary power and intelligent skillset.Falcons are medium-sized diurnal birds of prey. They are great predators. These birds have long and pointed wings specially designed to fly faster than any other bird in the world....
Angels are spiritual beings whose presence has always mesmerized us, making us curious about their whereabouts and the various powers they exercise.The Bible and other holy scriptures have mentioned angels and described their appearance and powers. Countless anecdotes regarding heavenly beings are known to people.While some of us are in a dilemma regarding believing in their presence, others wholeheartedly accept it and even dream of meeting one someday. Most of us have come across some weird tales about angels that may have raised our eyebrows and even made us delve into the quest of finding the truth....
Did you know that the shrimp and salmon that you enjoy so much come through a process known as aquaculture?It is important to feed our families adequate amounts of protein and the consumption of omega 3 fatty acid-rich seafood such as salmon and trout is a great way of doing so! Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms, such as fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and aquatic plants.It is an important source of food and employment around the world....
If you have ever visited a health care facility, you’ve certainly noticed the stark difference between the attire of doctors and the rest of the staff.Although the doctors wear the normal clothes called scrubs, they are also seen wearing white coats, which is quite a common sight around the hospital. A study conducted suggested that 72% of the hospital doctors, as well as medical students, prefer to wear white coats for at least 75% of the time....
The Akbash is a dog breed that originated in Turkey. Today, it’s a dog breed that’s common not just in Turkey, but in North America as well. Its success in North America is down to the reputation that it earned over the years in Turkey as a reliable livestock guardian dog. Even though the dog is most commonly referred to as Akbash, it has a variety of elaborate names that are often used by the people living in Turkey such as Akbaş Çoban Köpeği and Coban Kopegi....
