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The Shuvuuia velociraptor dinosaur was a type of theropod that lived 150 million years ago in what is now Asia Minor and India. They had long horizontal necks with their heads poking out from behind them (just like an elephant’s trunk!). One interesting fact that we found out through our specialized research was the way this animal’s preserved fossilized bones were discovered; scientists had excavated them from rocks near Bawul Mandi village located on Mount Royal!...

Southern Short-tailed Shrews are also known as Blarina carolinensis scientifically. These shrews are found in the southeastern United States in moist and well-drained habitats with woody vegetation. These shrews have a soft and dense pale and gray fur. They have small ears and small eyes with claws and sharp teeth. The tail is short and hairy. The diet of these mammals includes vegetables but mostly prey on earthworms, snails, and insects....

What type of animal is a turquoise tanager? A turquoise tanager (Tangara mexicana) is a medium-sized bird of South America of the Thraupidae family and genus Tangara. Fun Turquoise Tanager Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Fruits, Insects What do they eat? Omnivores Average litter size? 2-3 How much do they weigh? 0.7 oz (20 gm) How long are they? 5.5 in (14 cm) How tall are they? N/A...

The Velafrons is a genus of dinosaurs (Hadrosaurs) that thrived in the late Campanian age in the Cerro del Pueblo Formation. The Velafrons coahuilensis meaning is ‘front sailing from Coahuila’. The name is given by several scientists, including Lindsay E. Zanno, Scott D. Sampson, Terry A. Gates, ‬David Eberth,‭ ‬Scott D.‭ ‬Sampson,‭ ‬Martha C.‭ ‬Aguillón Martínez, Rene Hernandez-Rivera, and James I Kirkland. The classification of the species is as follows: Chordata (Phylum), Reptilia (Class), Dinosauria (Superorder), Ornithischia (Order), Ornithopoda (Clade), Hadrosauridae (Family), Lambeosaurinae (Subfamily)....

The western pond turtle (Actinemys Marmorata) is also known as the Pacific pond turtle. The western pond turtle range extends from British Columbia, Canada to Baja California. The Department of Fish of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the endangered species act has announced western pond turtles to be under protection. They use both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Western pond turtle predators include bullfrogs, raccoons, otters, coyotes. The southern species of western pond turtles are called Actinemys pallida....

The Zhongjianosaurus fossils were first discovered in 2009 in China. The fossils were found in a lake in Sihedang, Lingyuan County by Xu Xing and Qin Zi-Chuan and belonged to the Early Cretaceous period. Although the Zhongjianosaurus skeleton that was found was only partial and was named after Yang Zhongjian, founder of the vertebrate paleontology in China. The holotype specimen of the Zhongjianosaurus dinosaur is in the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology in Beijing....

Portrait of deaf white boxer dog Credit: Mary Swift / AdobeStock Like humans, dogs can lose their hearing and face the challenges of hearing impairment. But luckily, dogs can live a happy, healthy life even without perfect hearing. Whether you’re thinking about adopting a hearing impaired dog, or have recently discovered that your dog is going deaf, here is some important information that will help you learn about what exactly causes deafness in dogs and how to properly care for your canine companion....

Ask a dog parent what kinds of games they imagine playing with their canine bestie and you almost always hear “fetch.” Dog parents envision playing in a big grassy field, throwing a ball or launching a frisbee, and their brilliant dog retrieving the toy like a pro. The reality is, not every dog is born with the skill set, or desire, to play fetch and it can take some practice to get the hang of this seemingly simple game....

sunbathing pitties Credit: Courtesy of jennywalker / TikTok After spending the hours of my work day emailing, editing, and posting, nothing looks more relaxing than what Olive and Mayo are doing in their viral TikTok from earlier this month. The video, posted by their mom (jennywalker_) on June 18, shows the two pit bulls doing what they must love most: sunbathing. They’re both unmoving on their backs, T-rexing their front legs and exposing their bellies to the sky as they snooze....

cat sleeping after taking a sedative for travel Credit: Susanne Alfredsson / EyeEm / Getty Not all cats are thrilled to travel, in fact, many aren’t. But at one time or another, your cat may need to face her fear and buckle up for a car ride or other means of travel, especially if you’re moving. The good news is that she doesn’t have to face this fear alone. If your cat shows signs of travel anxiety or fear after adequate training, she might benefit from a cat sedative for travel....

This Vizsla meeting a puppy of the same breed for the first time is bringing us immense joy, courtesy of an especially wiggly butt. The continuous tail-wagging begins with Reyna’s initial reaction to meeting the small, sweater-clad Vizsla puppy in a TikTok posted by her mom, Ellie Treece, on Sunday. The two new friends first met each other through a glass door, but they were soon nose-to-nose as they got used to each other’s company....

A horse’s hooves, like our nails, are made from keratin which is a soft, easily breakable substance.Horses that do a lot of manual work like helping to plow fields, riding in races, and transporting goods need extra protection on their feet. Excessive wear and tear can cause them to crack or break, which will hurt a horse.As a horse’s hooves naturally grow, trimming them from time to time and fitting a horse with new shoes often is very important....

three warthog piglets with mother Credit: Courtesy of Zoo Atlanta Zoo Atlanta kicked off a quintessential spring with new life in the African Savanna. Earlier this month, seven-year-old Eleanor and two-year-old Hamlet welcomed three adorable female piglets. A major celebration for Eleanor (her first offspring), zoo staff is also celebrating since this is the first birth in the facility’s African Savanna habitat since it opened in late summer 2019. The exhibit is also home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, meerkats, and southern white rhino....

summer fun with toddler, bubbles, and his cat; summer cat names Credit: twomeows / Getty Summertime is for fun, freedom, breaks from school, vacations to the beach, and bright, happy colors. Some of us embody those feelings all year round, and the same goes for kitties—which is why we need summer cat names. What kind of cats are we looking for? They’re happy, outgoing, and just seem to make the room brighter every time they’re there....

Herculaneum is regarded as one of the UNESCO world heritage sites.The ancient Roman city was founded around the sixth to seventh century BC by the Oscans, also known as Etruscans, after the conquering of the Samnites in the fifth century BC. The city, named after the mythical Greek hero, Hercules, is located north west of Pompeii, and outside Naples, Italy.Its streets and famous boat houses were engulfed as the ash fell from Mount Vesuvius, trapping people from the ground floor to the upper floors of their houses and businesses as they went about their daily lives....

For years, graphene has been generating headlines in the scientific community, and it’s no wonder why.This unique material has a number of amazing properties that could potentially revolutionize many industries. Graphene is incredibly strong, thin, flexible, and it has the potential to revolutionize many industries.Graphene is a substance that is still in its development, and there is a lot of research that still needs to be done in order to realize its full potential....

Whether you’re taking a leisurely stroll in the park or just going for a quick run around your neighborhood, you’re likely to come in contact with dogs that you do not know. Even though it can be so tempting to pet every cute doggo you meet, dogs who don’t know you, who are scared or stressed, or who are engaged in other activities (like off-leash play with other dogs) are not good cuddle-time candidates....

A Fabergé egg is a jeweled egg laden with various precious jewels such as diamonds and rubies.The Fabergé eggs derive their name from the sole jewelry firm that created these Fabergé eggs back in the day, the House of Fabergé located in Saint Petersburg in the Russian Empire. Peter Carl Fabergé, also known as Karl Gustavovich Fabergé, was the primary supervisor under whom these Fabergé eggs were manufactured during the late 19th and early 20th centuries....

‘The Vampire Diaries’ has managed to fascinate the audience in a world where vampire stories are saturated.It is an amazing series in pop culture, so why shouldn’t people love it? The show mainly features Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore, Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert, and Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore.The show is based on Mystic Falls city, where supernatural activities commonly tend to take place. Though it is a fictional series about vampires and not based on a true story, the creators did such a great job on it that people think it to be quite true to life and relatable....

A portrait of Diamond, a black and white dog, shot by Maggie Epling Credit: Maggie Epling As every prospective Tinder dater knows, the first spark often starts with a photo. Kentucky photographer Maggie Epling is using that philosophy to help a group in desperate need of matchmaking: rescue pets at the Pike County Animal Shelter. A 20-year-old writing, rhetoric, and digital studies major at the University of Kentucky, it’s in Epling’s nature to find ways to help and give back....