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The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) is a long-nosed monkey and an arboreal Old World monkey that has an unusually large nose with reddish-brown skin and a long tail. The proboscis monkey is endemic to the southeast Asian island of Borneo and is commonly found in mangroves and the coastal areas there. Proboscis monkeys favor mangrove, dipterocarp, and riverine forests and this species always stays close to a water source. It is possibly the most aquatic primate....

The only dog breed that any dog lover would not be aware of is a mixed one. This is because there are so many mixed dog breeds available around the globe that it becomes a problem to keep a record of all the breeds. One such breed that many of you might not be aware of is a Schweenie. A Schweenie is a mixed breed bred from a Dachshund and a Shih-Tzu....

The starry sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus) is a species of sturgeon fish in the Acipenser genus. This species of fish is native to eastern Europe and western Asia. This sturgeon fish is also known as a star sturgeon or a sevruga. Sturgeons can be found in many places however their numbers are declining in a rapid manner due to overfishing. Star sturgeons are one of the most famous commercially cultivated species for their flesh and caviar....

The Chilean dolphin mammal (Cephalorhynchus Eutropia), also known as the black dolphin mammal, is one of four species of dolphin in the genus Cephalorhynchus. Tonina is popularly known as the Chilean dolphin, which is native to Chile’s coastal waters, as you may have guessed from their name. Toninas have a short, rounded dorsal fin and white spots behind their tiny, angled flippers. The tonina has a white belly with grey stripes that varies between males and females....

The Western Bluebird is one bird you simply can not miss! These beautiful creatures are well known all across America and Mexico for their remarkable pale blue color, their migrating tendencies, and most recently, as an attraction for budding and expert bird lovers. For the past decade, many efforts have been made to invite these migratory birds to their homes, to great success. Originally from the United States, these birds can migrate as far as Mexico, and South-Eastern America when winter strikes the north....

The white-headed woodpecker, Picoides Albolarvatus as it is scientifically known, belongs to the Picidae family and genus Leuconotopicus. It is also considered to belong to the genus dryobates and thus, the white-headed woodpecker Dryobates Albolarvatus is this woodpecker’s other binomial name. It gets its name as this species has a white head. This species live in mountains and forests in western North America ranging from British Columbia in Canada, Washington, Oregon, and California....

What type of animal is a wire-tailed manakin? A wire-tailed manakin (Pipra filicauda) is a bird that can be found along the region of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swampland. These birds like to live near the understory, which is a part of the forest midway between the forest floor and the tops of the trees. Fun Wire-tailed Manakin Facts For Kids What do they prey on?...

Yellow fusiliers are a species of fish that are very beautiful when seen together. Yellow fusiliers are a species of pelagic marine fish that belongs to the family of Caesionidae. The color of the body of the yellowtail fusilier (caesio cuning) is blue and there is yellow on the back. The mouth of the yellowtail fusilier is small and terminal. They are medium in size and are found deep in the water....

To a lesser extent, green algae and seaweed are popular names for Chlorophyta.The green algae are a large group of algae that evolved into higher plants. They are mostly found in aquatic habitats, although some are also found on land.Chlorophyta converts sunlight into starch, which is then stored as a food reserve in the cells. Some algae are unicellular, living as single cells, while others form colonies or a large group of cells with lengthy filaments....

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are members of the rodent family.They are closely related to the members of the squirrel family. There are 14 groundhog species in the Sciuridae family.These critters dig holes and build their burrows underground, next to residential areas and trees. Homeowners don’t come across groundhog poop often as they carry out most of their business underground. It is less likely to cause any disturbances. Groundhogs are primarily herbivores....

dog looking out window with man from inside a cozy home with candles: how to make your home safer for your pet in case of fire Credit: Soloviova Liudmyla / Adobe Stock On This Page Preventing Fires When You Have Pets in the Home Tips on Evacuating a House Fire with Pets How To Help Firefighters Locate Your Pets Making pets a part of your home doesn't just mean giving them a cozy place to sleep and a belly full of delicious food....

George Washington’s role in America’s Independence has been truly massive and this is the reason that he is conferred with the title of the Father of the Nation.George Washington also fought as a soldier in the French and Indian War, which were fought between Great Britain and France regarding control of the territory along the Ohio River Valley. From the year 1759 till the outbreak of the American Revolution, George Washington was involved in the management of his lands around Mount Vernon as well as served in the Virginia House of Burgesses....

police officer holding his newly adopted pit bull puppy Credit: Courtesy of Mount Laurel Police Department Sometimes, all your day needs is a little taste of nostalgia, which is exactly what I’m here to provide today. If you’ve been chasing the feel-good buzz of heartwarming dog stories for a while now, then no doubt you remember the story from January 2021 of a New Jersey police officer adopting the stray pit bull puppy he found wandering around an industrial area in the town of Mount Laurel....

Football or American football is an extremely popular sport in the United States of America.This entertaining sport has millions of fans all over the globe and it keeps spectators glued to their television sets. Among the players that have played this great game is Blake Bortles, who is also admired and loved by his fans.Blake Bortles was born in Florida in 1992 and played as a quarterback for the sport. Currently a free agent, he is best remembered for his stint with the Jaguars of Jacksonville, where he spent five years of his career....

Mumbai is the City of Dreams where millions of people travel back and forth across the city to turn their dreams into reality.Mumbai is a patchwork of cultures that come together to relish its iconic history and create its bright future. While on one side, Mumbai city is driven by success, progress, and development, on the other, it is also the city where thousands of people live in slums or what Mumbai residents call ‘chawls....

If your dog has diarrhea that just won’t go away, don’t ignore it. It could be caused by a common intestinal parasite called Giardia that is spread through the poop of infected animals. Treatment typically involves medication (and thorough cleaning) to rid your pet and his environment of the parasite. And while there aren’t any preventatives available for Giardia in dogs, there are simple steps you can take to reduce your dog’s risk of infection....

Dog lays on floor and in person's lap Credit: Pet Friends on Facebook This year marked Elsa’s third Christmas at the Pet Friends animal shelter in Pittsburgh. The lovable shepherd mix spent the past few years in the shelter without so much as one adoption application before a Christmas Eve special on a local news station helped Elsa find her forever home. Before arriving at the shelter, Elsa spent the first five years of her life neglected, living in an outdoor cage with little warmth or shelter....

Playing video games is a fun-filled activity for children and adults.Lots of children love to play video games, they love them so much that sometimes they don’t like anybody telling them not to play video games. In this era, we are indulged in technological advancement in every aspect of our lives.So is playing video games good for kids?Playing too many video games has been linked to things such as addiction, becoming overweight, violence, and anger among others....

The African spurred tortoise is also called the Sulcata tortoise, Geochelone sulcata, and the furrowed tortoise. The African spurred tortoise, order testudines, family testudinidae, is an inhabitant of the Sahel region stretching along the Sahara Desert. The area covers about three hundred miles through the southern edge of the Sahara, covering parts of Chad, Senegal, Mali, Ethiopia, and other countries.African spurred tortoises are adapted to living in the hot arid and semi-arid grasslands and scrublands....

Alvarezsaurus was a genus of small carnivorous dinosaurs that existed during the Late Cretaceous age. The Alvarezsaurus was a small dinosaur. However, it was still a larger one compared to the other members of the group. This dinosaur is believed to be the ancestor of modern-day birds. They were recovered from the Argentine range of the Formation. This dinosaur group was the first group of their family that was discovered. Later many other groups were discovered from different parts of the that had features similar to an Alvarezsauridae....