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Australian pelicans are native to Australia and are found near coastal water bodies, lakes swamps, and shorelines. They are also seen in regions of Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, and some Pacific Islands. There are a total of eight types of pelicans namely, the American white pelican, brown pelican, Australian pelican, great white pelican, dalmatian pelican, Peruvian pelican, pink backed pelican, and spot-billed pelican.Pelicans play an important role in the ecosystem of their habitat....

The bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) is one of the four Arctic seal species. These bearded seals are the largest seals in the world. Their distribution stretches across the Arctic and North Atlantic Ocean, via the Bering and Chukchi Seas. Also known as ice seals or square flipper seals, these marine mammals live mainly on sea ice under frigid climatic conditions. These bearded seals derived their name from their unique feature of extensively long whiskers and square-shaped flippers....

Presently glorified as the state dog of New Hampshire, the chinook dogs have been categorized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) under the working group. However, the breed had to withstand many hurdles before making its survival to the present day possible. According to the origin history, the chinook was bred by the explorer Arthur Treadwell Walden upon his return from the expedition in Alaska in the year 1896. On the expedition, Walden worked assiduously as a riverboat pilot, stevedore, and primarily as a sled dog driver....

The giant manta ray is a mesmerizing ocean animal that inhabits tropical, temperate, and subtropical waters. Their scientific name is Mobula birostris and this extremely large species of ray is one of the top 10 largest animals inhabiting the oceans in the world. Its length varies between 15-23 ft (4.5-7 m) so they can grow as long as 23 ft (7 m)! The giant manta ray belongs to the family of rays, the Mobulidae family, and is a member of the genus Mobula....

Horseshoe crabs are marine arthropods with a hard shell covering their body. The horseshoe crab habitat is the ocean floor, muddy flats, brackish water, and sandy coastal waters. Although its name has the word crab these animals are closely related to spiders and scorpions. There are four known species of horseshoe crabs and only one is found in North America. The other three inhabit coast areas of Southeast Asia. The American horseshoe crab Limulus polyphemus is also called the Atlantic horseshoe crab....

There are a total of 42 species in the bird of paradise family. The majority of the species from this family are found in New Guinea and eastern Australia. The lesser bird-of-paradise is one among them. They are often confused with the greater bird-of-paradise however they are different species from the same family. They are not threatened and are widespread and commonly seen in the wild.These birds also lend their name to the crane flower....

The Nubian Ibex is a desert goat found in the rocky and desert regions of Africa, Egypt, Northeast Sudan, Northern Ethiopia, and Western Eritrea. This species is also known as the Capra Ibex because of its genus, Capra. The Capra Ibex is known for its large horns and beard which give it a truly majestic appearance! Sadly, the Nubian Ibex features in the IUCN Red List as it is a critically endangered species that is facing the threat of extinction....

The Philippine cobra is one of a few snakes capable of causing severe pain to a human being or even death. Did you know that they are adept at spitting venom from a distance of 10 feet, at lightning speed, and at pinpoint accuracy?The Philippine cobra is called the northern Philippine cobra, or the Philippine spitting cobra. This fascinating snake, native to the northern Philippines, is extremely intimidating to its predators and humans....

What type of animal is a Pied Tamarin? The Pied Tamarin is a type of monkey. Fun Pied Tamarin Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Insects and rodents What do they eat? Omnivore Average litter size? 2 How much do they weigh? 1 lb (0.5 kg) How long are they? 9.4 in (240 mm) How tall are they? N/A What do they look like? White Skin Type Fur...

A crab is as delicate as porcelain!Porcelain crabs, scientifically known as Neopetrolisthes maculatus, belong to the genus Neopetrolisthes. These crabs are recognized for their spotted pattern. They are endemic to the Indo Pacific and are resident to rocky beaches and shores.The crab porcelain is a small crab of the Porcellanidae family. With a maximum length of three inches across the leg span. The carapace length is one inch on average. Their compressed body acts as an advantage for staying stable against turbulent waters....

Purple frogs (family nasikabatrachidae), commonly known as pignose frogs, are the latest addition to the frog family, and are considered to be a new frog. They were first discovered in 2003 by S.D. Biju from Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute which is located in Palode, India. They are one of the rarest species of nasikabatrachidae. These species are only restricted to the Western Ghats of India and are believed to have been evolving for around a hundred million years....

Rhyparochromidae is a family of true bugs which can be found in places all over the world but mainly in Northern America. Their name was derived from the Greek words ‘Rhyparos’ and ‘Chromus’ which mean dirt and color respectively. Hence, these groups of bugs are often referred to as dirt-colored seed bugs.These dirt-colored seed bugs are typically seen in human households hiding under debris or in wall cracks. These bugs are hence often responsible for various bugs and pest-related problems for people....

The shoebill Balaeniceps rex is one of the most dangerous birds in the world. However, only a few of the kind are left. The birds are large and are also known as whale head stork due to a very big bill which makes them distinct from any other bird of their category. They are found largely in the marshes and freshwater swamps of East Africa including South Sudan and Uganda among others....

Are you interested to know more about dinosaurs? If so, then you’ll surely like to hear about the Skorpiovenator genus, which contains the Skorpiovenator bustingorryi dinosaur. Its name means scorpion hunter, due to the discovery of an absurd number of scorpions from its dig site. But, the specific name is a homage to Manuel Bustingorry, the man who owned the farm where the nearly complete skeleton of this dinosaur was discovered....

The Pacific and Indian Oceans are home to plenty of fascinating fish. We can find one of the world’s fastest fish species within this population- the striped marlin. Known for the distinct stripes on their backs, this fish has gained stardom for being one of the fastest swimmers around. Their swimming skills come in handy when the species embark on their seasonal migration. Part of the billfish group, this marlin has a long and pointed bill....

The swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a freshwater fish popular among tropical fish. Swordtail fish are elongated fish, which can grow up to 5 in (13 cm) in length with males having a long sword-like lower tail fin lobe. These species are related to the platy and are used in many medical and genetic research. Naturally, these species in the wild are olive green in color, but they are also found in many color varieties such as red, black, and orange because of the large-scale captive breeding....

The turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella) is a species of parrot that is endemic to Australia. These parrots are usually found in eastern Australian regions. Turquoise parrots are one of the most colorful parrot species and are known for their bright green, yellow, blue, and orangish upper and underparts with the female being pale in comparison to the male.Turquoise parrots occur in pairs in small groups in the wild and are found foraging the ground for seeds and insects during the day....

Vitakridrinda is a type species of V. Sulaimani. This animal is known to have the first rostrum according to Malkani, who mentioned about the animal in the science series of Sindh University Y Research Journal that was published in 2006. Fun Vitakridrinda Facts For Kids What did they prey on? N/A What did they eat? Carnivore Average litter size? N/A How much did they weigh? N/A How long were they? N/A...

The scientific name of the white wagtail is Motacilla alba, and it is a passerine bird species of North America. It consists of several subspecies that probably arise because of different geographical areas. Some of them include Motacilla alba yarrellii, Motacilla alba lugens (white wagtail lugens or black-backed wagtail), and Motacilla alba leucopsis. All the subspecies are distinct from each other based on the wing’s color of the back, head, and wings....

Cats are curious by nature, and indoor cats who don’t get to experience the outdoors often, are prone to trying to escape whenever they see an opening. If you’re lucky, your kitty won’t stray far, and she’s wearing a collar and ID tag that will enable a Good Samaritan to return her to the safety of your home. But, as the saying goes, “better safe than sorry,” and that’s where microchipping comes in....