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Do you love reading about the new cross-breed dogs? Then you would love to read about the American Bully breed. The American Bully is a newly acquired hybrid breed of the pit-bulls and is obtained mainly by crossing an American Pit Bull Terrier and an American Staffordshire Terrier around the 1900s. They are also known as the American Bully pit or simply Bully pit. Now that the American Kennel Club has recognized it as a separate breed, they are mixed with an American bulldog or an English bulldog to create more Bully breeds....

Are you searching for some information about Birds of Paradise? Then dive into this article. Birds of Paradise refer to a family of birds that are exotic birds and are found mostly in the tropical forest of Oceania and in South Asia. These birds reside in a tree and if you search any island which is in the southern Pacific Ocean you will find these birds in abundance. The shape of the male birds is bigger and greater than their female counterparts....

No, you did not read the name wrong. Yes, this fish are called boops boops, just like the little nose boops you give to your pets! Read the article to learn more about this intriguing fish.This fish with the name boops boops, more commonly known as a bogue, belongs to the family of Sparidae and is in the genus of Boops, which are saltwater, ray-finned fishes. The genus also consists of another species called Boops lineatus or Sparus boops....

The brown cuckoo-dove (Macropygia phasianella) is one of the three new species that were defined when the slender-billed cuckoo-dove (Macropygia amboinensis) was split. The Amboyna cuckoo-dove retains the binomial name Macropygia amboinensis, while the third species, Sultan’s cuckoo-dove, received the name Macropygia doreya. The brown cuckoo-dove (Macropygia phasianella) is also often called a brown pigeon or a brown pheasant pigeon, though these terms may cause confusion with other species. The brown cuckoo dove habitat is most often found in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines, and Tasmania....

The deathstalker scorpion is a very interesting, nocturnal, and deadly species. The name Leiurus quinquestriatus, when literally translated to English, means ‘five striped smooth tail’. This feature of ‘five striped smooth tail’ goes hand in hand with the appearance of the deathstalker scorpion. This species is also known by names such as Palestinian yellow scorpion, Omdurman scorpion, and also Naqab desert scorpion. They are given the name desert scorpion because they are found in North Africa and the Middle East....

Have you ever seen a bug that has yellow and black stripes? The eastern yellowjacket (Vespula maculifrons) is the generic name for predatory social wasps of the genera Vespula and Dolichovespula in North America. In other English speaking nations, members of these genera are simply referred to as wasps. Yellowjackets are important pest insects that play an essential role in the environment. The bald faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata), is actually a yellow jacket but there is an absence of the usual yellow coloring....

Found all across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the familiar bluet is a damselfly, with a lot of similarity in physical appearance to dragonflies.Adaptive to almost any water body, these insects are quite a stunner. Their bright blue color makes them easy to spot and attractive to look at. However, this is a characteristic strictly limited to the male bluet. The female bluet is mostly brown in color. Male bluets also have black stripes along the length of their bodies....

The German Spitz is a small dog of spitz variety with German origins. They are one of the oldest dog breeds from central Europe. It became popular in 1450 after count Eberhard Zu Sayn praised them for being a good defender of fields and homes. Many ancestors of this breed emerged in the Pomeranian Province located between modern-day Poland and Germany. Based on color and size, there are five more varieties of this breed....

The golden silk orb-weaver, scientifically known as Trichonephila clavipes, belongs to the genus Trichonephila. Previously this orb-weaving Trichonephila was discovered by Friedrich Dahl as a species under the Niphela genus. However, in 2019 Trichonephila was uplifted as a separate genus. It is also known as the golden silk spider or banana spider. They are possibly are the world’s largest orb-weaver species found in the United States. Their bite is less toxic....

Herring is a familiar fish to many of us. A herring is a young fish of the family Clupeidae that is abundantly found on this planet. Herrings are a favorite edible fish for many people all over the world. On a commercial scale, their are many fisheries where herring spawn is used for various types of purposes including human consumption or fishing. The total production of herring fisheries fluctuate greatly every year....

The Hypsilophodon dinosaur classification is genus Hypsilophodon and clade Dinosauria. The Hypsilophodon model stands in numerous museums across the globe. Ever wondered where to possibly find fossils of Hypsilophodon dinosaurs? The UK! The Hypsilophodon prehistoric wildlife is very rich and interesting! You must have heard about this ferocious dinosaur after it gained popularity through the Hypsilophodon ‘Jurassic Park’ movie if not anything else! The Hypsilophodon is a genus of extinct, unquestionably herbaceous (non-lepidopteran) dinosaurs that lived in what’s now North America, and London during the Early Cretaceous period....

Istiodactylus latidens were in the genus Ornithodesmus and were found on the continent of Europe. They were present on Earth during the early cretaceous period around 120 million years ago. Istiodactylus latidens (meaning sail finger) belonged to the order and suborder Pterosauria, Pterodactyloidea, and are still recognized as one of the biggest flying reptiles. These species in genus Ornithodesmus had a broad skull and a long narrow jaw and inside that, had sharp teeth....

For centuries owls have always generated great interest, evoking magic and mystery. The Japanese scops owl is no exception. Living only in the region of Japan, in Japanese culture, owls symbolize good luck and fortune. With a deep intense gaze and a nocturnal nature, like most owls, they really are a beautiful species. They form part of the Strigidae family of which there are many owl varieties. They are also one of the smaller types of owls, but don’t let that deceive you as they are excellent nighttime hunters....

The Oriental pied hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) is an Old World species of hornbill, found in southeast Asia. This hornbill has two subspecies that have some differences in their geographic range. Like other hornbill birds, this species is also known for its distinctive beak and casque.Oriental pied hornbills are the most abundant species of hornbill in Asia. Unlike many other hornbills, these birds can adapt to a variety of habitats, besides the usual forest ecosystem, which helps in maintaining their population....

How small do you think the smallest vertebrate in our world is? You are lucky as we are here to help you learn about the Paedophryne amauensis. The tiny frog species was discovered by a herpetologist, Christopher Austin, along with his Ph.D. student Eric Rittmeyer in the Amau village of Papua New Guinea in 2009. Austin and Rittmeyer are also the ones who have extensively studied the newly found species, and they noted that the average length of them was 0....

Here is a unique moth to engage you with some interesting information about their species. A moth that is found around the country to North America to its south of Texas. They are found flying after dusk in the dark night. Yes! A Pandorus sphinx moth!It is challenging to notice one due to the camouflage capability of this creature. A moth with attractive patterns formed with patches of brownish and greenish shades....

The Tenontosaurus lived during the early Cretaceous time. These dinosaurs are very close in relation to the Deinonychus, which is a carnivorous dinosaur. This genus consists of two species: the Tenontosaurus tilletti and the Tenontosaurus dossi. The fossil and skeletons of this species were found in western North America and Montana. Remains of the T. dossi are not known about much as only a handful of skeletons are present. The first skeleton now rests in the Museum of Natural History and that’s of an adult Tenontosaurus....

orange and white cat lying on floor Credit: NickyLloyd / Getty Spaying or neutering your cat can help your furry friend lead a healthier, longer life. But when should you take them in for the operation? As with any pet health question, you should consult with your veterinarian to determine the best time for your individual cat, but here are some general guidelines to consider. Spaying vs. Neutering: Understanding the Difference Female cats are spayed while male cats are neutered (technically called castration)....

Beagles have an exceptional sense of smell with distinguished tracking abilities.The beagle is a dog breed that originated for hunting small animals like hares, hunting by beagles was known as ‘beagling’. The modern breed of beagle was developed in the 18th century.In the late 18th century, the Kennel Club (American) accepted beagles as a dog breed. Beagles are adored all over North America. This particular breed is very energetic, amicable, gentle, and perceptive....

dog and woman in grass Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Leaving your pup behind is a bummer. But if you know your dog is safe and having fun too, you can feel good about going away. Dog boarding kennels provide overnight pet sitting. But many pet parents prefer to have a dog sitter come to their home or go to a pet sitter’s house where pups pal around in a pack all day....