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Horned snakes or vipers are a species of snakes that are endemic to the Sahara deserts in the North African regions and a large part of the Middle Eastern regions. These vipers are known for their horn-like scales that grow on their eyes which protect the eyes from the sand as these vipers bury themselves under it and wait for prey to come to them.The horned viper lives at an altitude of 3000ft (1500 m) and is a non-aggressive species and will not attack unprovoked....

Also known as the Malabar giant squirrel, the Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) is native to India. There are four subspecies of these rodents namely Ratufa indica indica, Ratufa indica dealbata, Ratufa indica maxima, and Ratufa indica centralis. Although they are considered pests, they help in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitat by dispersing seeds throughout the territory via their feces. Do you know that the length and weight of a squirrel’s tail are almost equivalent to that of its body?...

The Leptorhynchos is a genus of a type of herb as well as of a dinosaur. To denote a dinosaur of the Leptorhynchos genus, it is better to call it by the name of the type species to avoid confusion between the herb and the dinosaur. Apart from the herb, the Leptorhynchos is also used to denote a Late Cretaceous dinosaur genus of the Caenagnathidae family. The Leptorhynchos dinosaurs were discovered from the Aguja Formation of West Texas in the United States....

The North Island robin (Petroica longipes) or toutouwai is a species of New Zealand robin. It is one of New Zealand’s endemic species, being found mainly in Beech and native forest areas. These dark gray birds prefer a mild, subtropical habitat. They are non-migratory, meaning they spend their whole lives nesting and breeding around the Central North Island region.It is one of three New Zealand robin species, the other two being the South Island robin and Stewart Island robin....

Are you interested in learning about different types of animals? The Oberhasli goat, formerly known as the Swiss Alpine goat is a domesticated breed of goats. This dairy breed has its origin in the mountain areas of Freiburg, Bern, Graubunden, and Glarus in Switzerland. These animals were imported to the United States of America in 1900 and later were established as a purebred goat. Even though this breed has been present in the United States for quite a while, its population still remains low....

Adored for their bright and beautiful appearance, Oriental dwarf kingfishers are one of the smallest birds among all kingfishers. They are highly territorial when selecting their habitation range. Normally, these territories are located where ample food sources are available. These birds have been attributed other names such as the three-toed kingfisher, the black-backed kingfisher, or even the miniature kingfisher. The species has also been further broken up into three sub-species: Ceyx erithaca erithaca, Ceyx erithaca motleyi, and Ceyx erithaca macrocarus....

The Staurikosaurus dinosaur is one of the most fascinating and earliest dinosaurs of all time! The Staurikosaurus was a theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now Brazil, South America during the Late Triassic period. One of its most interesting features were bony blades found on each vertebra, which may have been used for display and defense purposes or to release sexual pheromones into the air currents. These are just some of the many unique attributes this species had when compared with other earliest dinosaurs living at around similar times....

The vulturine guineafowl is the largest bird of the guineafowl family of birds. It is strikingly beautiful and is recognizable due to its beautiful blue breast and black and white plumage. Countries with a prominent population of these birds are the East African countries of Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania.This bird’s favored habitat is desert areas, savannahs, and grasslands, and a vulturine guineafowl breeds by laying eggs. Their average clutch size is between three and 18 eggs, with each hen laying around 40 eggs in one breeding season....

One of the most infamous, limbless, deadliest reptiles to occur on earth are serpents. These scaly, limbless reptiles are worldwide and move around with undulating motion. These reptiles are commonly known as snakes. Snakes can be viviparous or oviparous, they can also be venomous or non-venomous depending on a lot of factors. This fact file is about such a serpent, native to the Indian subcontinent, a common wolf snake (Lycodon aulicus)....

A yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) is another occupant of the vastness of the ocean. Also known as a yellowtail amberjack and great amberjack, a yellowtail kingfish is the inhabitant of the tropical and the temperate regions of the northern Pacific and the Southern Ocean. These fishes are pelagic and are also called schooling fishes, and are seen inhabiting reefs and sandy areas in coastal waters at a depth of around 164 ft (50 m)....

Ducks are beautiful creatures and all breeds of duck, geese, and swans are called waterfowl.Ducks lay eggs. At times, the number of eggs they lay can be even more than the number of eggs chickens lay!Egg production among ducks is entirely dependent on the kind of breed they are. Some breeds are raised largely for consumer-eating and other commercial purposes. Ducks begin to mate when they are four months old which could be way earlier than when they start laying eggs....

dog at airport Credit: Naypong Studio / Adobe Stock COVID-19 detection dogs will screen Miami Heat fans who return to watch their NBA team play this week, making sure the limited number of patrons are free of the coronavirus before they enter the arena. Beginning Thursday, under 2,000 Heat fans—about 10 percent of the normal amount—will be able to watch their basketball team play at AmericanAirlines Arena, the Associated Press reports....

OnBuy, a United Kingdom-based retailer, surveyed more than 4,000 pet owners over the course of three months in order to find out one thing: Which phrases make our pups perk up the most? There are many definitions of happiness and excitement, but for this study, researchers equated happiness with a dog’s elevated heart rate based on a resting heart rate of 115 beats per minute (bpm) for each pooch. For humans, our resting heart rate falls typically between 60-100 bpm....

Have you ever noticed animals curling up when the weather starts getting colder and wondered why?You might be aware that they hibernate but have you pondered upon why do animals hibernate? What happens to the body of these animals when they sleep so long and how do they consume food and produce energy?Hibernation is the time of the year when animals snooze deeply to conserve their energy, during which their heartbeat starts to lower, metabolic rate dips, and breathing slows down....

Any cat parent knows just how much their precious felines love to sleep. They’ll snooze just about anywhere: in a cat tree, in a mini hammock, or (if they’re lucky) in a heated cat bed or curled up next to their human at night. Regardless of where their favorite sunspot is, these kitties are hitting some serious Zzzs and we’re jealous we can’t join in. adorable kitten sleeping with his head on a remote Credit: Courtesy of fosterkittenhq / Instagram Sleeping with a pet may be a proven way to get a better night’s rest and can even help your kids hit the hay, but for now, we’ll make do by just admiring these kitties’ cat naps....

A lake is a water body that is surrounded by land and not fed by or drained by other rivers or similar outlet forms.Lakes can be large or small, and they originate inside basins, which are craters or holes in the bowl-shaped ground. Rivers or streams usually flow into the lake and drain water out when it becomes too full.Lakes are extremely intricate bodies of water with constantly changing natural habitats....

Everyone wants to have more fun in their lives, and fun is usually the key to happiness.When we talk about the ancient world, we usually think of emperors, castles, cuisine, and traditional forms, but today we are looking at some unusual stuff. Today we have brought you some fun facts about ancient Rome.When was the ancient Rome time period? In history, ancient Rome refers to Roman society from the establishment of the Italian city of Rome in the eighth century BC until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century AD....

cat playing game in tunnel as an obstacle course with woman in the background Credit: CasarsaGuru / Getty Anyone who has ever watched a funny cat video knows that kitties like to play. Cat games include batting at mirrors, tussling with dogs, and knocking stuff off shelves. Feline friskiness isn’t just hilarious to watch, it provides mental and physical benefits for your kitty too. “There’s evidence that when cats have more mental stimulation, they’re actually sick less,” says Lisa Radosta, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist at Florida Veterinary Behavior Service and a host for Vet Scoop....

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The cat’s out of the bag: anyone who’s loved a friendly feline knows they aren’t nearly as “too cool for school” as their reputation portrays. Many animal lovers find man’s best friend can’t be rivaled in congeniality, but cats can be total cuddlebugs, too. The most affectionate cat breeds crave attention just like their canine counterparts. What Causes a Cat to Be Affectionate?...

An Australian shepherd is a medium-sized dog that is very intelligent and energetic.These dogs are also commonly known as Aussies. Australian shepherds are very active and sporty animals; they are amazing at catching and herding.Australian shepherds actually originated from America, they are not from Australia. An Australian shepherd has a naturally bobbed tail. Australian shepherds generally have very different colored eyes. Their eye color is related to the merle, which is a genetic pattern found in their coat....