Remember the song,’ water cycle goes round and round, round and round all over the Earth.‘It is funny how water travels from a small puddle to the big oceans without getting on board a plane. But somehow, water reaches the sky and forms tiny droplets of rain before it returns to the Earth again, surfing on fluffy clouds.It falls into deep blue seas or forms a puddle again, and the cycle goes round and round all over the Earth....
Borkie, Bichon Yorki mix sitting in front of garden Credit: Courtesy of lily.the.bichon.yorkie / Instagram If you’re looking for a big personality in a pocket-sized dog, a Yorkie mix is a great place to start. Yorkshire terriers are super smart, loyal, and adorable, making it no surprise they’re one of the most popular dog breeds. And while no dog is truly hypoallergenic, a Yorkie’s silky coat fairs well for allergy-suffering dog parents....
This state is one of the liveliest states of America and statistically ranks second as one of the fastest growing states of America.Florida has a number of national parks, golf courses, more than 7,000 lakes and not to forget the world-famous Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The urban development of Florida has not had a negative effect on the state’s wildlife with a large variety of birds, trees, and both alligators, as well as, crocodiles found within the state....
On This Page How Toxic Are Grapes and Raisins? Symptoms of Poisoning What To Do When to Visit a Vet If you're wondering whether dogs can have raisins or grapes—which are totally common treats for adults and kids alike—the answer is a hard no. Raisins and grapes are dangerous for dogs to eat. While veterinarians aren't sure exactly why the fruit is so toxic to our canine friends, what is known is how serious the poisoning is, says Ahna Brutlag, DVM, who works with Pet Poison Helpline to help answer potential poisoning questions for veterinarians and pet owners....
Have you ever imagined how many species are there lying unnoticed in this huge world? It will not be surprising to say that there are millions of species about whose existence humans have no idea about. There are currently more than 15 million species on earth, and we have only found two million of them. One such unnoticed species was found in 2003, blob fish or Psychrolutes marcidus, a strange fish with no muscles at all!...
The blue king crab is widely known as a seafood delicacy, and this family of crab is discovered in the cold seas of Alaska. The king crab is large and most of the species are harvested for their meat. There are over 10 genera and 121 species of king crab found in various parts of the world. The most familiar species constitute the red king crab, the brown king crab, the golden king crab, the scarlet king crab, the southern king crab, and the blue king crab....
The cockchafer or cockchafer may bug, scientific name Melolontha, is one kind of beetle bug commonly found in parts of Britain. Other than that, there are multiple names by which people might know these beetles, like the may bug and doodlebug. These bugs have distinctively shaped antennae. They got the name may bug because these beetles are mostly seen in the month of May and are one of Britain’s bulkiest beetles....
Welsh corgis were bred as cattle herding dogs. They were trained as heelers, which means they would nip at the heels of the larger animals to keep them moving. In the Welsh language, the term corgi means a dwarf dog or a cur dog. There are two breeds of Welsh corgis that have evolved over the years: the Cardigan Welsh corgi and Pembroke Welsh corgi. Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire are two agricultural counties in South West Wales....
The demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo) is the smallest crane species, which has the second-largest population of cranes. They migrate across central Europe and Asia during the winter and breed across the well-known black sea and Central Africa and Asia. These cranes migrate in large flocks for winter in the northern part of the country in the grasslands. Like other cranes, demoiselles are monogamous. Demoiselle cranes prefer to build nests in areas that are loosely covered with grass, such as steppes....
Ever go to the beach on a sunny day and come across sea lion pups sunbathing on the sandy shores? Well, if you happen to be around Galapagos islands, what you might be witnessing could be the majestic sea lion, Zalophus wollebaeki! This creature is famously known as the Galapagos sea lion. These creatures happen to be robust mammals and are seen relaxing on beaches along with other sea lions often taking care of their pups....
Mongolia is a hotspot for discovering fossilized dinosaurs. In 1971, the Polish-Mongolian Palaeontological Expedition or PMPE discovered the Gracilceratops. The specimen was first classified as belonging to the Microceratops genus, but this was negated by Paul Sereno. He renamed the fossil specimen to create a new genus and species, called the Graciliceratops mongoliensis. What kind of a dinosaur was Gracilceratops? Sereno was able to provide a description by examining the partial skeleton and skull found in the Shiregin Gashun Formation....
A mouse-eared bat or Myotis genus species, the Indiana bat (scientific name Myotis sodalis), is native to North America. These bats are found in several states of the United States such as New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Virginia, and North Carolina. Both winter hibernation sites and summer habitats are included in these states.These medium-sized bats are found in gray, black, and chestnut color, while their average weight and length are 0....
The Leaellynasaura was a small ornithopod with a long tail whose fossils date back to the Early Cretaceous period, around 118 million years ago to 110 million years ago in Victoria, southern Australia. From the history of these ornithopods, it is evident that they were almost the size of a juvenile. The body build of these dinosaurs was such that they could live in the high altitudes of the Antarctic Circle....
The Lesser Goldfinch, or known by its scientific name Spinus psaltria, is a small perching bird that’s common to the southwestern United States. Though similar in looks to the common sparrow, these birds, unlike the sparrow, hail from the finch family. Lesser Goldfinches are beautiful songbirds whose scientific name is derived from the ancient Greek word for female harpists, psalteria. Lesser Goldfinch birds were first formally described by the American zoologist, Thomas Say....
As the name suggests, Woodpeckers are instantly recognized by the eccentric vertical position in which they peck on trees and wooden poles, but how much do you know about these sublime creatures? Let’s take a look at the Lesser-spotted woodpecker.The Lesser-spotted woodpecker is the smallest species of woodpecker found across vast regions of Europe and Asia. They are non-migratory birds and reside in their territory throughout the year. They are often in the boreal and temperate forest habitat....
Did you ever wish to have beautiful small fish in an aquarium? The longfin bannerfish may be an ideal pet for an aquarium. This fish is an eye-catcher small fish with a long dorsal fin resembling a banner, giving it the name bannerfish. They have white and black stripes and a long tail and are a size of an adult palm of a human. It is also referred to as black and white heniochus, pennant coralfish, reef bannerfish, wimple fish, feather-fin coralfish, and thread back....
In this article, we will learn about the lovebird (Agapornis). This bird has stood out to many avid bird watchers for its romantic behavior towards their partners. In the animal kingdom, it is mammals who often dominate the imaginations of people, as animals that develop deep intimate relationships. Yet, it is in fact that the lovebird that takes the cake in this aspect, being named after the emotion of love. Lovebirds are native to the continent of Africa and its neighboring island of Madagascar....
Often found around Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico, Morelet’s crocodiles remain on the IUCN Red List of threatened species. Morelet’s crocodile survivorship depends on how we take care of them; world populations are picking up but they are very conservation dependent. Their habitat includes coastal and swamp regions around Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize and these crocs certainly live an interesting life! You may also find them called Mexican crocodiles, and be warned they are not the friendliest of creatures....
The Northern Luzon Giant Cloud rat also known as Northern Luzon Slender-tailed cloud rat, belongs to the family Muridae. It is one of the large rodents and is endemic to the islands of Luzon, Philippines. This species is known to inhabit higher branches of trees in forests. These rodents are covered with fur or hair coat which are long and rough. The color of this species is pale brown to gray with dark brown to black patches....
Do you like small birds like robins? Then, this bird will really intrigue you. The Oriental magpie robin (Copsychus saularis) belongs to the Muscicapidae family, which is also known as the Old World flycatcher family. These birds are classified into several subspecies according to their geographical distribution. They inhabit Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Malaysia. The preferred habitat of these birds includes open areas in urban parks, gardens, and mangroves....
