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Shidaisaurus is one of the predator dinosaurs, which existed predominantly around the middle Jurassic period. The fossils were only found near the Yunnan province of China. There is not much evidence found regarding the theropod belonging to the Chuanjie Formation of China. The dinosaurs only existed around Asia, as history suggests. Shidaisaurus dinosaur was described in the year 2009 by Wu, Currie, and others. Famous paleontology enthusiast and illustrator Gregory Paul described the animal features according to the fossils found during that time, even though most Chinese taxa of therapods haven’t really been described properly....

The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) is one of the smallest species of sturgeon at around 39 in (1 m)in length. This fish species is found in large rivers of the Black Sea, Azov Sea, and the Caspian Sea. Few populations are also seen in the rivers of Siberia. It is a freshwater sturgeon species as populations migrating between fresh water and salt water have ceased to exist. The numbers of sterlet have now reduced throughout its native range to such an extent that this species is now considered vulnerable....

Dr. Mary Kate Lawler, the winner of the 2021 American Humane Hero Veterinarian Award, with her dog Credit: Courtesy of American Humane Dr. Mary Kate Lawler, DVM, has dedicated her life to safe, efficient population control in animal populations. As chief surgeon and Executive Director of the Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), Dr. Lawler has conducted some 150,000 spay/neuter surgeries in her career. “I will conduct anywhere from 40 to 60 surgeries in a six to seven hour period,” Lawler tells Daily Paws....

profile of cat looking up Credit: Holger Langmaier / EyeEm / Getty A new study suggests more cats may have contracted COVID-19 than what was originally thought. And if you’ve been diagnosed with the virus, it might be a good idea to quarantine away from your pet. According to Science Daily, scientists at Huazhong Agricultural University collected blood samples and mucus swabs from 102 cats between January and March in Wuhan, the Chinese city where the first known coronavirus outbreak originated....

The biggest problem with shows like Dancing With the Stars is obviously the lack of excited dogs. A boxer named Zoey Ann is more than willing to answer the phone if ABC ever comes calling and even has a very impressive audition reel ready to go, as TikToks of her dancing excitedly at the door have amassed nearly nine million views and two million likes, as of this writing. The videos, posted to the appropriately-handled Tiktok account @Zoeyann_the_Boxer, cover a variety of vignettes in the life of the peppy Zoey Ann, but by far the most popular are the videos of her dancing her little booty off while she waits at the door for her little humans to come back from school....

dog with spider bite running in yard towards camera Credit: Karan Kapoor / Getty Just like with people, spider bites on dogs can be serious depending on the type of spider. If you suspect your dog was bitten by one of these eight-legged creatures, don’t stress: Life-threatening spider bites aren’t all that common. Most of the time, spider bites simply cause itching or irritation similar to other types of insect bites....

cat sleeping in litter box Credit: pp1 / Shutterstock Cats possess an enviable talent for being able to sleep just about anywhere. But if your adult kitty suddenly starts snoozing in their litter box, your admiration may switch to concern—and with good reason, says Amelia Wieber, a certified cat behavior consultant and the owner of Caring Behavior LLC. That’s because litter box catnaps can be a sign of a bigger problem and can even create problems of their own....

Flatiron is a one of its kind triangular building in New York City.The building has been named the Flatiron building. This was the first among iconic skyscrapers in the area, 22 stories high.The original name of the building was the Fuller building. It is situated in New York City. The speciality is its steel skeleton. Building’s construction was done in the year 1902, now more than a century. The building is at the intersection point of famous fifth avenue and Broadway, at the southern end of madison square....

dog and man sitting on bench looking at the starry night Credit: Petra Tnzer / EyeEm / Getty On This Page Female Names Male Names Planet Names Constellation Names Famous Names Movie Names Let's be honest: Our dogs are the center of our universe. So it only makes sense to give your pooch a moniker inspired by the stars, planets and explorers of our galaxy ... and beyond. Whether you've dreamt of flying through space since you were little or you grew to love all the space invaders and protectors on screen, you'll find a stellar name as this list of space names for dogs draws inspiration from all the different corners of the final frontier....

The Daintree rainforest spans across a massive area of 463 sq mi (1200 sq km) and is home to a large variety of plant life and animal species that are endemic to the area.For conservation and protection purposes, the majority of the Daintree rainforest is regarded as Daintree National Park. Being among the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, the Daintree rainforest interests scientists as well for studying the evolution of life....

1968 was arguably one of the most productive years in the entire decade.Great strides were made towards innovation in the field of science and technology. Space exploration was also boosted, and several programs were launched to aid that endeavor.The modern era technology, which we use currently, is no doubt remarkable and advanced. But it is not common knowledge that their initial conception and modern system design ideas were rooted in the history of technical development, which was developed back in 1968....

Known by many names across the world like in German Rhein, French Rhin, Celtic Renos, Dutch Rijn, and Latin Rhenus, the Rhine River is one of the longest and most crucial rivers in Europe.One of the most important rivers, the Rhine River runs for more than 766 mi (1232 km) and starts at the source in Lake Toma, in the Swiss Alps. The Rhine River is known to flow through six different countries - Switzerland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, France, and the Netherlands and then joins the North Sea at Rotterdam....

woman walking her big breed dog in her neighborhood for a quick spin Credit: RyanJLane / Getty Big dogs are extra lovable and huggable. But given their size, they also come with a unique set of needs. Large and giant breeds like German shepherds and Great Danes differ from their smaller counterparts in what they should eat, how they should exercise, and what matters most in puppyhood. We talked with veterinarian Joanna Gale, BVetMed, a Mars Petcare expert, to get the scoop on what you can do to keep your super-sized dog feeling good....

You might have noticed your cat scratching her ears without stopping.If your cat seems to be scratching ears and shaking their head, it might be due to more severe conditions or parasites. It won’t be enjoyable for you, but more importantly for your cat, it is necessary to take your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible.A cat scratching ears and shaking head is quite common to see in your pet, but any amount of scratching can cause irritation, abrasions and might even break the skin....

Chris and Mariesa Hughes with 14 Dogs The Hugheses with (some of) their dogs. That's a photo of Moses, the namesake for The Mr. Mo project, on the wall. | Credit: The Mr. Mo Project It’s just before 8 p.m. and Chris and Mariesa Hughes’ day isn’t anywhere close to over. They’ve taken a break to speak with Daily Paws from their home in upstate New York, but after hanging up, they’ll get back to what’s become their life: Saving hundreds of elderly and disabled dogs—oftentimes from the brink of euthanisia—through The Mr....

The African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) can be seen flying in synchronized unison with their long wings, gliding next to the Congo River and also flying across the Nile valley and many other regions throughout South Africa. African skimmers are sea birds and happen to be one of the three types of species of the genus Rynchops. Their family has two more bird species, the black skimmer (Rynchops niger) which is strictly found in the coastal regions of North America and the Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) which can be found in the coastal estuaries towards north west and north east India....

Do you like reading about unusual predatory insects? Then you would definitely love to read about these antlions from the Myrmeleontidae family and Neuroptera order. Antlions are predatory species of insects that feed on ants majorly along with other small arthropods and even small spiders. In the US they are commonly known as ‘doodlebug’ as they make winding patterns on any soil while finding a location to dig a pit and set their trap on loose sand or loose soil....

Bay owls have been classified into three species which are the Congo bay owl (Phodilus prigoginei), oriental bay owl (Phodilus badius), and Sri Lanka bay owl (Phodilus assimilis). In central Africa, the distribution of the species is moderate as the population distribution is mostly centered in Southeast Asian countries. These birds roost in the cavities of tree trunks in the daytime while a similar preference is noticed in the breeding period when these birds construct their nests in tree trunks....

The Blacksmith Lapwing (Vanellus armatus), also known as Blacksmith Plover, is a bird species that belong to the Vanellus genus. These birds are commonly found in Africa and are a common sight near water bodies like rivers, lakes, estuaries, wetlands, and short grasslands. These birds spend most of their time on the ground foraging for food as they feed on small fish, worms, and other crustaceans.The population distribution of these birds has risen in the past decades as they are highly adaptable due to their vast habitat range....

Brontotherium is one of the large mammals that wander the Earth during the Late Eocene till the Early Oligocene Period Epoch 1.6 million years ago and these species are well known because of the complete skeleton that has been found and many generations of paleontologists community have found the skeletons of the same genus and as a result, these genera came to be known by many different names that include Brontops, Megacerops, and Titanotherium....