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A rove beetle is a big insect that belongs to the largest family of North American insects. The rove beetle (scientific name: Staphylinidae) belongs to the genus Stenus, and they are a large and slender species. This family (Staphylinidae) has around 4000 different species of insects, including the hairy rove beetle species.A rove beetle lays eggs daily, and the eggs go through three stages in their life cycle. From the first stage of being an egg to larvae, then to pupae, and then finally, they become adult rove beetles....

The smooth-coated otter (lutrogale perspicillata) is a social, nocturnal, and semi-aquatic mammal. It is the only extant representative of the genus Lutrogale. It is also the largest otter in Southeast Asia. It has a smoother and shorter coat than other otter species, but also a more rounded head and a hairless nose shaped like a deformed diamond. The smooth-coated otter (lutrogale perspicillata) is usually described as fish specialist and hunts with otters in groups....

What type of animal is a sunbittern? Sunbitterns are carnivorous animals of medium size belonging to the family Eurypygidae. They are the only species of this family. They are one of many birds that are facing habitat loss due to deforestation. Fun Sunbitterns Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Spiders, insects, small reptiles, amphibians, eels, and fish What do they eat? Meat and insects Average litter size? 2-3 eggs...

The wirehaired vizsla, also known as regal Hungarian wirehaired vizsla, are medium-sized hunting dogs that have been placed under the category of sporting dogs. This hunting dog breed is known to be a perfect mix of active dogs that are known for their natural hunting skills along with their other qualities of being affectionate and friendly which is one of the most preferred combinations by most pet owners.Wirehaired vizslas are also one of the dog breeds that have a distinguished appearance and excellent hunting and caring abilities....

Bees are the most essential pollinators in the world and they live in a variety of habitats.Some are solitary nesters, while others are sociable. Although some sting, similar to wasps, the majority are stingless and docile.The arrival of birds and bees to your garden signals the arrival of spring. While the melody of birdsong is a welcome aspect of spring, some people are far less enthusiastic about wasps and bees returning to their garden....

bear cub hiding in between mama bear's leg Credit: jadimages / Shutterstock All parents can relate. You’re just trying to move youngsters from point A to point B and havoc ensues. This one is running back and forth! Another is climbing something! And one will always just sit … and not move. A mama bear has a slight advantage, though—she can pick up her cubs by the scruff of their necks....

grey cat stuck in tree Credit: FellowNeko / Adobe Stock We all love spending the holidays with our pets, but a Rochester, New York, family may have reached their max after exhausting almost all of their Thanksgiving trying to coax their cat down from a tree. According to WHEC, the family woke up to find their feline friend named Flock in a nearby tree, and spent the next 18 hours trying to get him down....

Illustration of earth signs for cat horoscope, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn Credit: Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong Just as you can do for yourself or a loved one, you can look to your cat’s birthdate to determine their sun sign, which speaks to their core identity. (If you happen to know what time they were born, you could even go a little deeper and cast a whole natal, or birth, chart for them....

two dogs dressed up for Saint Patrick's Day Credit: KikoStock / Adobe Stock Happy St. Paw-trick’s Day! We’re here to help you and your four-legged friends celebrate St. Paddy’s with some shamrock cheer. Whether your pooch is an Irish breed or not, they’ll be the best good luck charm this holiday. Scroll to reach the pot o’ gold at the end! RELATED: 12 St. Patrick’s Day Pet Products We’re Obsessed With Leroy Little Leroy can’t contain his excitement about St....

Ah, the great outdoors! For Mother Nature fans, there’s nothing as thrilling or beautiful as spending an evening under the tapestry of the stars, breathing in the freshest air, and falling asleep in the serene quiet. That is unless you’re a pet parent—and the only thing that could make your adventure better is bringing your pup along for the journey. Camping with dogs is a fun experience for the whole family, but it does require preparation....

Woman using a comb brush matted fur on her long haired cat Credit: lalalululala / Adobe Stock When your cat’s coat has more than small tangles and snarls and matting begins to form, your cat might need professional help to get her hair-do back to norm. “A cat’s natural defense against matting is grooming with their tongue, teeth, and paws,” explains Lindsay Butzer, DVM, and Zesty Paws Spokesperson. This can be a lot of work for particular breeds of cats and can become more difficult as they age, gain weight, or with the changing of seasons....

You may have seen enormous ducks like birds roaming about looking for food and assumed they were large ducks, but they are not.These long-necked and big-footed birds that prefer to live near water bodies are known as geese. A goose is a waterfowl species belonging to the Anatidae family.This group includes the Anser (gray and white geese) and Branta genera (the black geese). Swans, which are more distantly related to true geese, and ducks, which are smaller, are more distantly related members of the Anatidae family....

California has the largest and most varied economy of all the states, with the greatest economic output.California would be approximately ninth in the world in terms of the value of products and services produced if it were a nation. California has the highest agricultural income of any state.Food crops account for around 73% of the state’s agriculture earnings, while animal goods account for the remaining 27%.Grapes, almonds, strawberries, oranges, and walnuts are among the food grown....

Abraham is the patriarch of the Abrahamic faiths, which include Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.Abraham, alternatively called Abram, was the divine progenitor of all believers along with other religions, including Jewish or Gentile, Islam, Judaism, and the Christian faith. In Judaism, he was the creator of the covenant of the pieces, the unique connection between the Jewish people and God.In Christianity, he was the transcendental forefather of all followers, whether Gentile (non-Jewish) or Jewish....

The entire staff of Daily Paws gets all bouncy over animal friendship stories, because just when you think you’ve seen it all, a cat frolics with a baby deer, or a magpie and English Stafforshire bull terrier become feathered and furred forever friends. Witnessing such pure connections makes the world full of more sunshiny goodness, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! Some of our favorite unlikely friendships of 2021 are funny, a few are truly precious, and others make you smile....

Our feline friends love fish! However, with so many fish in the sea, you might wonder about a particularly popular favorite—tuna. That brings us to the question: can cats eat tuna? If you’ve cracked open a can of tuna, you’ve likely heard little paws pitter-patter your way immediately after. It’s an aroma—and taste!—most cats can’t resist. But as your furry friend nudges your hand, pleading for the delicious fish, should you share?...

Jewelry is most commonly regarded as a fashion accessory, and for completing an outfit.The mere concept of jewelry was discovered when time began, and man first walked on earth. Anthropologists say that the creation of jewelry shows the abstract thinking and awareness of humans.The earliest jewelry sketches can be marked from the civilizations that sprouted in the Mediterranean around 3,000 to 400 BC. Ancient man created four types of tools during the Stone Age: Pebble tools, bifacial tools, flake tools, and blade tools....

Does your dog get anxious when he hears you grab your car keys? When you return home, do you discover he has peed or pooped in the house or scratched gouges in the door? Have your neighbors ever told you your dog barked the entire time you were gone? Your dog may be experiencing separation anxiety. Learn more about this condition and what you can do to help reduce your dog’s uneasiness....

Alex, the giant bunny at a Giants game Credit: Courtesy of alex.thegreat100 / Instagram A bunny in attendance at a MLB game on Thursday night stole the show. The rabbit, named Alex the Great, was there with his owners Kei Kato and Josh Row to watch the San Francisco Giants play against the Miami Marlins. Alex the Great caught a lot of adoring eyes at his first Giants game, including those of official scorer David Feldman, who announced during the seventh inning that the night’s attendance was “4,580, not including the rabbit....

Do you know a bug that helps the environment as recyclers, clearing the decaying corpses? Here we are discussing such a species - the American carrion beetle.The American carrion beetle (insect order Coleoptera) are decomposers that play a vital role in the ecology by feeding on the carcass of dead animals. Just like a mouse, the carrion beetles dig the ground from under the body of decaying animals. Though tiny they are, these insects use their blades to dig the holes and decompose the dead body in minutes....