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Animals have a special place in the Earth’s natural history, and without them, mankind would perish.With over two million species of animals in the world, their existence is appreciated. Some of them may not be our favorites, but they all have a particular characteristic that allows them to share the world with us.Birds, worms, reptiles, and other kinds of animals make our Earth a better, more lively place, even though all of them might not be good in nature....

Athena the Labrador with her new family Credit: Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue Athena is a golden Labrador retriever who began her life in Mexico and ended up as something of a Tucson celebrity. The adorable pup came to the United States after losing her leg, and ended up gaining a new prosthetic limb and her forever home this time last year. As we enter the new year, we’re taking a look back on the pup’s harrowing journey and courageous fresh start....

Ants are a peace-loving species who don’t favor damaging or disturbing you until they feel threatened; this is typically the same for most species.Ant stings occur only when ants face severe threats and thus choose to bite. Ant stings are very painful, leading to allergic reactions that may require consultation from a doctor.Harvester ants, also known as agricultural ants, are beneficial for the improvement of soil quality and even useful in the dispersal of seeds....

Guinea pigs are also called domestic cavy, cavy, or domestic guinea pigs.A guinea pig’s diet is herbivorous, consisting of grass and grass hay like timothy hay. They can also feed on food pellets made from timothy hay.Spinach, a vegetable native to western and central Asia, is a flowering plant. These leafy green plants are rich in magnesium, vitamin C, K and A, manganese, and iron. Spinach does not cause any harm to guinea pigs when given in moderation....

When you know or suspect your dog is in pain, the first thing you want to do is help—right away. So when you see your pup limping or flinching to the touch, you might be asking yourself: Can I give my dog ibuprofen? Conventional wisdom might convince you that it’s a good idea—after all, you can give your dog Benadryl—but ibuprofen isn’t safe for dogs. If your pet needs pain relief, talk with your veterinarian....

A new Titanosaur Sauropod was discovered during an expedition set out by the Chilean National Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of Brazil heading to the Antofagasta region. They discovered the Tolar formation of the Conchi Viejo town in the Atacama Desert. They also came across incomplete bones of a right femur, the proximal end of a humerus, two dorsal vertebrae, posterior caudal vertebrae dorsal ribs, and a fragmentary element regarded as part of the sternum, and other incomplete bones were discovered....

The black Indo-Pacific surgeonfish is a small and slender fish that can be found in the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. This species has an asymmetrical body, with one eye on either side of its head, so it always faces upwards as if watching out for danger. These fish are also masters at camouflage because their dark brown color makes them difficult to spot when they swim over sand or mudflats!...

Who doesn’t like to learn about colorful bird species? We do! Let us learn about the Bourke’s parakeet (Neopsephotus bourkii), which is an Australian parrot species. The beautiful bird’s name is on Sir Richard Bourke, the governor of New South Wales during 1831-1837. This bird is also known by the name of sundown parrot. Other names include the blue-vented parrot and the pink-bellied parrot. This parakeet belongs to the genus Neopsephotus; however, originally, it was placed under the Neophema genus....

What type of animal is a Bull Shark? A Bull shark is a species of shark that is infamous for being behind most shark attacks due to its aggressive behavior. Fun Bull Shark Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Bony fish, stingrays, and other small sharks What do they eat? Carnivore Average litter size? 1-13 How much do they weigh? 200-500 lb (90.7-226.8 kg) How long are they? 84-138 in (213....

Cavapoos are smart and loving companions. Small and loving in demeanor, this mixed breed makes the perfect house pet. Cavapoos are a cross between Poodles and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Their outgoing and curious nature makes them great playmates for children and adults alike. Being easy to train and gentle in demeanor, almost anybody can look after a Cavapoo. This makes them very popular among first time pet parents.Apart from being terrific house pets, Cavapoos make for excellent therapy dogs as well....

The German shepherd boxer mix is simply a hybrid derived by crossing a purebred German shepherd and a purebred boxer. These hybrid dogs are known to be very loyal, energetic, smart, and athletic, making them the ideal family pets. These dog breeds are known to eat a lot of simple foods like carrots, bread, and eggs, as well as dog food or kibbles. They are not expensive, are low maintenance, and shed only during the summer....

The hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) is a large and heavily built rodent of North America. Belonging to the family Sciuridae that also includes chipmunks and prairie dogs, the hoary marmot is easily distinguishable from yellow-bellied marmots in terms of physical characteristics. The yellow-bellied species has a yellowish-brown fur, while the hoary marmot is more grizzly and is whitish gray. Besides, hoary marmots inhabit alpine environments, unlike yellow-bellied ones which are found at lower elevations....

We are well acquainted with the crows but have you ever heard about a hooded crow (Corvus cornix)? This kind of crow belongs to the crow family and is quite similar to the carrion crow (Corvus corone). However, one unique fact about these crows is that they will always be seen in groups and have a sociable feeding habit. Hooded crows feed mainly on the remains of the dead animals, otherwise known as carrion....

Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fish are aquatic animals from the Latidae family that belong to the ray-finned class of fish. The Nile perch originated in Africa and they are commonly found in Lake Victoria today. They can also be spotted in Senegal, Chad, Volta, and Congo. Nile perch fish prefer living in warm water, in a region with moderate temperatures, and can be affected by even the slightest climatic change.The Nile perch species is an invasive species and shows a negative effect on ecosystems....

Oak Toads (Anaxyrus quercius ) are the smallest species of toad in North America, growing only 1.75 in (4.4 cm) in length. They have a pointed nose and short head, a short and flat body with black or brown in color, and a long white, orange, yellow, or cream color dorsal stripe. On the back of the Oak Toads, there are 4-5 pairs of dark botches and the underside is grayish-white in color....

The Shenzhousaurus dinosaur is believed to have resided in what is now known as China. The implications from the fossils of this classification of the dinosaur indicate that they belong to the Lower Cretaceous phase of China. They were said to be ostrich dinosaurs of the earlier days by Kobayashi. Two others named Chongxi Yuan and Shu-An Ji are credited for the naming of this animal. Read on to know more about this dinosaur....

Whiptails are a collection of about 150 different species in 18 different genera in the Teiidae family of reptiles. A wide variety of whiptail lizards are found in the continents of North America and South America. They prefer to live in the dry and sunny regions in their geographic range of habitats like the desert, savannas, beaches, forests, and grasslands. They like living in the sun because they’re diurnal and that is how they get the energy to forage and feed, mainly on insects....

Both dolphins and porpoises are large marine mammals that are highly energetic and fun-loving.There are around 32 species of dolphins and six species of porpoises found in the oceans. They are both called toothed whales.Dolphins and porpoises are both highly intelligent animals in order Artiodactyla. They are carnivorous species that eat other small fishes and crustaceans. Dolphins and porpoises are very much similar looking in nature and that’s why people often consider them as the same species....

People may have learned about the Titanic in a history class or, at the very least, through the classic film of the same name.The disaster claimed the lives of almost 1,500 people, yet they were far from the only ones. Millvina Dean, the last remaining Titanic survivor, passed away in Southampton at 97 after contracting pneumonia.Dean was born on February 2, 1912. There were a total of 112 children on board the boat, and 56 of them survived....

The Stone Age was a period that lasted for around 3.5 m years and came to an end when technologies related to metallurgy were discovered around 4000 and 2000 B.C.During this period, stones were widely used for making tools and weapons with a sharp edge. While some basic form of metallurgy was known to humans during the Stone Age, the discovery of technologies related to the melting and smelting of copper signified the end of the Stone Age....