The great horned owl, known also as the tiger owl, is one of the larger birds native to South and North America. These large birds are similar to hawks and are known for their vast range and are capable of living in various wildlife habitats such as deserts and forests across different seasons such as summer and winter. Due to their range are considered the most widely distributed true owl across Central, North, and South America....
The green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus) is one of the freshwater species fish from the family of sunfish. These are very small fish in size. The green sunfish is also known as aquarium fish. Being very common, they are easily caught or caught by accident through the fishers. They are very easy to catch using mealworms, waxworms, blood worms, and nightcrawlers as live bait. Green sunfish is native to lakes and ponds of the Great Lakes and some of the basins of the Mississippi River in North America....
The olive ridley sea turtle (scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea) is one of many sea turtle species. Olive ridleys get their name from their olive green colored and heart-shaped carapace. These turtles are found in the warm tropical and subtropical waters of the Southern Atlantic ocean, different regions of the Pacific and Indian oceans. They are also known as solitary sea turtles, preferring to be in the open ocean. Their size varies between 24-30 in (60-76 cm) and they weigh around 100-110 lb (45-50 kg)....
Pygmy hippopotamuses are found in West Africa and Liberia with a very small population of pygmy hippos also found in Sierra Leone, Guinea, and the Ivory Coast. Pygmy hippos are the relatives of common hippos. Like the common hippopotamus, this species of wild pygmy are not carnivorous. Pygmy hippopotamuses are herbivorous in diet. They live in forests and swarms. A pygmy hippopotamus can move at speeds of up to 18.6 mph (29 kmph)....
It is true that the world is full of beautiful things, and this planet has a lot of fascinating creations stored for us. There are around 8.7 billion species known on this earth and there are many species yet to be found and many of them have left this world and are nowhere to be seen. One such species was Pyrenean ibex (Capra pyrenaica pyrenaica), also known as Bucardo, Pyrenaen wild goat, and Spanish ibex....
The scorpion-tailed spider, Arachnura higginsi, is a rare specimen found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. The genus name of this species is Arachnura. The name of these spiders is formed by combining two Ancient Greek terms - ‘Arachne which means ‘spider’, and ‘uro’, which translates to ‘tail’. An absolutely terrifying combination of spiders and scorpions, isn’t it?These tails are spotted only in the females of this species. Even though the name includes the word ‘scorpion’, these arachnids are not at all related to scorpions!...
The sedge wren belonging to the order Passeriformes is a very interesting bird to read about. These birds are famous for their songs and calls. The males have many different songs, and each song is unique since each bird improvises its own song. The birds with these unique songs and calls can be found in North American and South American states in the world. They indulge in migration between these two continents....
The name ‘western skink’ is derived from the name of the prominent American naturalist Dr. A.J Skilton, who discovered this species. The Plestiodon skiltonianus is a covert diurnal lizard that has a wide range of distribution across North America, including the USA, Mexico, and Canada. This lizard is identified for its smooth body and blue tail. Western skinks are branched into three nominotypical subspecies, the Coronado skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus interparietalis ) which can be found in southern California and the region of Baja California, in Mexico....
In the late 17th and early 18th century, when fox-hunting emerged as an amusing sport, the fox terrier breed was developed. Originally, the smooth fox terrier was nothing but a black and tan terrier and was bred to aid the fox hunters by bolting the foxes from their hides and pursuing them. Both the smooth fox terrier and the wire fox terrier share resemblances in several traits (like appearance and usefulness) but popular belief runs that each hail from separate breeds....
Would you like to know about the animals that existed during the Cretaceous of Mongolia? If so, then you will surely like to know about the Yamaceratops dorngobiensis, a dinosaur with fossils found in Asia, specifically the Cretaceous of Mongolia in the Javkhlant Formation. Formerly thought to have belonged to the Early Cretaceous Age, later the fossils pointed towards the Late Cretaceous Age. It’s supposed to have been a herbivore that probably ate on native plants....
Yurgovuchia is a type of theropod dinosaur genus that evolved on earth during the Early Cretaceous period. Their remains were excavated from Utah in North America and the genus consists of only one type of species. The generic name is derived from the Ute word yurgovuch which means coyote. The type species was called Y. doellingi to honor the geologist Helmut Doelling for his contributions to the Utah Geological Survey. The new dinosaurs were described as new dromaeosaurids....
Canines and felines, all lovable pets, can have worms and parasites at a certain stage of life.Kittens are more prone to being infected with worms and need a dewormer to get rid of the worms. Cats and their kittens are treated with oral or topical medication which works as a dewormer for them.There are different types of worms that can infect cats such as heartworm, tapeworm, or roundworm. These worms make the life of the feline difficult and can even be life-threatening if they are ignored for a longer period of time, even after persistent symptoms....
Introducing your cat to other cats, dogs, and new human family members doesn’t have to be a stressful experience for you or your cat. Take your time and follow these tips to help make new introductions smooth and peaceful. It helps to introduce the scent of the new members of the household to the cat before a full introduction, says Zazie Todd, PhD, social psychologist, founder of the popular blog Companion Animal Psychology and author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy....
woman hugging mixed breed Credit: New Africa / Adobe Stock National Mutt Day, also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day, is celebrated on December 2 every year. The day was created in 2005 to help educate the public about the prevalence of mixed breed dogs in shelters, and to encourage people to consider adopting mutts. About 80 percent of dogs found in shelters are thought to be of mixed breed, and these wonderful pups are often passed over for purebred dogs....
rescue cat in cage Credit: encierro / Shutterstock Animal hospitals in Oregon are treating pets, including many cats, injured in wildfires as their staff members also juggle evacuation orders and other fire-related concerns. Wildfires have swept across swaths of California, Oregon, and Washington over the past week, forcing thousands and thousands of people to abandon their homes or businesses. In Oregon along, the fires have burned more than 1 million acres, forced evacuation plans for more than 500,000 people, and left dozens dead....
A dog can become a person’s friend, child, guardian, exercise buddy, work colleague, hunting partner, and even a playmate.Scientific studies show that having a pup around can make a person healthier, happier, more active, less lonely, and social. Becoming a pet parent also makes a person responsible and open-hearted.While it is established that having a furry friend is good for us, many factors go into becoming a pet parent and choosing the best pup for ourselves and our families....
orange kitten crouches on surface These TikTok stars known mostly for their home and landscape renovations took on an entirely different kind of DIY project recently: nursing an abandoned kitten back to health. Meet Joshua and Jose (Mr. Gardeners) from Tampa, Fla., and their adorable, newly adopted blind kitty named Whiskers. Whiskers’ transformation from a sick kitty to a lively, playful pet—minus a small recent setback—has attracted the interest of millions on TikTok....
Giraffes are fascinating animals that appeared around 16 million years ago and are said to have possibly evolved from antelopes.Over the past decades, several questions regarding their evolution and lifestyle have been raised and led to various theories, debates, and even more questions. For example, are these animals related to long-necked dinosaurs and how did they evolve in such an unusual manner?When the Earth was forming billions of years ago, several organisms evolved from microbes with single cells and eventually further evolved to be the common ancestor to every life form and creature....
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, landlocked country in the southern foothills of the eastern Himalayas in South Asia.Bhutan shares international boundaries with China in the north and India in the south, east, and west. The capital city of Bhutan is Thimpu.Buddhism is the predominant religion in Bhutan and is considered the last stronghold of the Vajrayana school of Buddhism. Consequently, Bhutanese culture is strongly influenced by sacred Buddhist teachings....
Good pet parents take their dogs to off-leash dog parks, right? Not always, Natalie Marks, DVM, co-founder of Top Vets Talk Pets and veterinarian at VCA Blum Animal Hospital in Chicago, says. “Not every dog can go to the dog park and feel comfortable in that setting,” she explains. “For some pups, the dog park can be a scary place. And taking a fearful pooch to the dog park can be downright dangerous....
