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Stephen Fuller Austin, born in 1793 in Virginia and raised in southeastern Missouri, is known as the Father of Texas.He was the first impresario to bring settlers to Texas. His father, Moses Austin, had been granted permission by Spain to settle 300 American families in Texas.But upon Moses’ death, Stephen took over the venture. He traveled to Texas in 1821 and began establishing settlements. Incidentally, Stephen was the first American to settle in Texas....

biewer terrier head shot Credit: Gratysanna / Getty Begin the new year by obsessing over a new dog? Um … yes! The American Kennel Club on Monday announced that the Biewer terrier—pronounced exactly like “beaver”—will join the toy group as the club’s 197th recognized breed. The small pups, direct descendants of Yorkshire terriers, can now compete in AKC-sanctioned events, including dog shows. “This wonderful little dog makes a great companion for a variety of people, and we’re excited to introduce dog lovers to another fantastic breed that may be a perfect match for their family,” Gina DiNardo, the AKC’s executive secretary, said in a statement....

dog spitting celery into trash can Credit: @bella_maligator on TikTok Just because celery is safe for dogs to eat doesn’t necessarily mean they want to eat it. Bella the Belgian Malinois and mastiff mix proves it in a TikTok video. The video, posted on the pup’s account (bella_maligator) has gone viral with over 900,000 likes and 5.5 million views. It starts with Bella’s mom asking her if she likes celery before handing her a small piece of the vegetable....

A Wisconsin-based pet food company is recalling about 5,500 cases of its canned, shredded dog food because of potentially high levels of vitamin D. Collaborating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Fromm Family Pet Food announced the withdrawal Friday. It affects select cases of four types of food: Four-Star Shredded Beef in Gravy Entrée; Four-Star Shredded Chicken in Gravy Entrée; Four-Star Shredded Pork in Gravy Entrée; and Four-Star Shredded Turkey in Gravy Entrée....

Have you ever seen a small blue-colored bird with a sweet sound? Well, it is the Eastern bluebird. They are small migratory birds that are usually seen in semi-open habitats. A bluebird is also the state bird of the state of New York. Eastern bluebird song is a low-pitched and warbling song consisting of several phrases. When you see a bluebird, it is generally interpreted as a source of inspiration and hope across several cultures....

Before knowing any other Collie dog facts, it is important to understand, the Collie breed of dogs included in the Collie ancestry are abundant. They include the two varieties of the Scotch Collie (rough and smooth Collie), Border Collie, Bearded Collie, Blue Lacy, English Collie, Smithfield, Welsh sheepdog, Australian cattle dog, Shetland sheepdog. They were mainly bred and raised as herding dogs.Collies are medium sized dogs. A Collie dog’s temperament depends on its breed....

Collared forest falcon and barred forest falcon are two infamous species of forest birds native to both the American continents. A collared forest falcon is a dark, tawny bird with dark brown-black plumage covering its back and head and white plumage covering the neck and breast region. Even though a forest falcon is a raptor, a predator, it is a very shy bird and prefers avoiding attention. Besides, forest falcons are very good at camouflaging in their habitat....

The most widespread group of lizards is the fascinating skink family called the Scincidae family. This family has more than 1500 surviving species of skinks. Scincidae family members have smooth scales on their skin. They have short limbs and long tails. Giant skinks have a large size in comparison to other lizards. The prehensile-tailed skink and Solomon Islands skinks are the largest lizards of all the skink species. These reptiles are mostly herbivores, but some are carnivores as well with their diet comprising beetles, flies, millipedes, centipedes, slugs, leaves, flowers, shoots, and rodents....

The giant stonefly, commonly known as the giant salmonfly, belongs to the family Pteronarcyidae and the order Plecoptera. They are also known as ‘shredders’ as when they feed, they break down detritus from big bits to small ones. The adult giant stonefly is quite big when compared to other insects and it has orange-colored leg joints, thorax, and abdomen. Their length ranges between 1.57-3.3 in (40-84 mm) giving them the name ‘giant stonefly’....

The Kelp Goose is a bird native to Southern South America, in the Falkland Islands, Chile, and Tierra del Fuego. These birds belong to the family Anatidae and the shelduck subfamily of Tadorninae. The species gets its name from its preferred choice of food, the kelp algae seaweed plant. These birds choose their habitat according to the availability of their favored food sources, mainly rocky coasts. The species displays sexual dimorphism....

If you have ever been to South Asia, especially India, you may find slender white birds sitting on top of cattle. This is usually a bird from the egret family that can help out the other animal by feeding on its ticks. Here, we are going to talk about the little egret or the Egretta garzetta. This bird is easily distinguishable by its all-white plumage and its long black legs which are contrasted with its yellow feet....

Don’t we all love cute and small birds? The long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) is a tiny bird that is predominantly found in Europe and the Palearctic region. These small birds have a rounded body with predominantly black and white feathers that may often have gray or pink splotches. This is a social bird, so it’s often found as a part of a bigger flock. Breeding mainly takes place in the spring months after the groups break from the huddle formed during wintertime....

The Mesosaurus was a small to medium-sized size aquatic lifestyle reptile animal that was supposed to be on Earth during the Early Permian period, 280 million years ago to 290 million years ago. From the history of fossils and their specimens, the evidence for their aquatic lifestyle and environment is being advanced by scientists.Mesosaurus fossil distribution is evident in eastern South America, particularly in Brazil, Uruguay, and South Africa. In the Greek language, the meaning of the name Mesosaurus means ‘middle lizard’....

Do you like watching the sight of birds flying together? There are different birds that we can spot when we look at them, but sometimes it may get confusing to recognize which bird it is. A northern Mockingbird (mimus polyglottos) is a bird that belongs to the mimidae family, order passeriformes, and class aves. Mockingbird sounds include whistles, rasps, and trills. As per research, unmated Mockingbirds sing more than the Mockingbirds who have already mated....

What is monarch butterfly meaning? Monarch butterflies, scientifically known as Danaus plexippus, are probably one of the most popular members of the Nymphalidae Family. These natives of America are distinctly recognized for their coloring and patterns. Monarch butterflies are the ambassadors of nature as well as the attraction of a picture-perfect landscape. Transforming through four stages in life which include the egg, larvae, pupa, and adult, the Danaus plexippus are also referred to as milkweed butterflies....

Pselliopus barberi, known as orange assassin bug is a family of Reduviidae, which is commonly found along the southeastern and east coast of the United States. The assassin bugs are also known as bloodsuckers, kissing bugs, or coned nose bugs. They are generally known to live in the wild among the grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers. They are a large group of insect species, each with different features and colors to differentiate....

The peach-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) also commonly known as the rosy-faced lovebird or rosy-collared lovebird are native to Southwestern Africa and mostly live in dry and arid regions. Their populations can be largely seen in the Namib desert in Africa. These birds are easy to keep as pets, and multiple color mutations of the peach-faced lovebird occur. Lovebirds are omnivorous in nature and eat both plant material and meat. These lovebirds are known for their intellectual ability....

These are a species of crab native to the pacific ocean. There exist a total of 6793 species of crabs in oceans around the world and rock crabs have multiple types like the Atlantic rock crab, graceful rock crab, and Jonah crab among others. These belong to the same family of species.They are invasive in nature and feed on species like the green crab. Crabs are types of crustaceans. They are creatures with five pairs of legs, the first pair of which is are pinchers....

Ever noticed the birds which the Sheikhs of the Middle Eastern countries play with? The beautiful yet large-sized birds are the saker falcons. The saker falcon (Falco cherrug) is the strongest and fastest falcon species on earth. These birds reside on higher elevations on cliffs or around less crowded urban forests. With their powerful eyesight, they can spot prey easily and are known as birds of prey. Taking flight to hunt down prey, they fly horizontally and attack within seconds....

Spinosuchus is an Extinct herbivorous animal that used to live during the Late Triassic period on Earth. The fossil for this genus was found in Texas.There was only partial vertebrae available for osteology studies. This animal has been assigned to various groups but after several years, it was seen as a separate genus and given a separate name. Based on the biological sciences of natural history there is only one type of Spinosuchus type from its origin to extinction....