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Ambopteryx longibrachium, a dinosaur with bat-like wings that evolved 163 million years ago in China, is a fascinating animal belonging to the Scansoriopterygidae group. This bird-like dinosaur had wings similar to bats but a body covered with feathers. The Ambopteryx fossil discovery in China has made a huge contribution to science, as it is one of the most well-preserved specimens that consisted of not only skeletal parts but also soft tissue, like the membranes of the wings....

Anasazisaurus from New Mexico was named by Hunt and Lucas in 1993 after a field party collected the specimen in the ’70s. The name is derived from the outdated native American word ‘Anasazi’ meaning ‘Anasazi lizard’. To know more about natural history and science facts, keep reading. Fun Anasazisaurus Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Unknown What did they eat? Herbivore Average litter size? Unknown How much did they weigh?...

The Blackburnian Warbler (Setophaga fusca) is a North American-based bird species found in various countries across North America and South America.These birds are generally found in coniferous and mixed forests, plus deciduous forests in the temperate and tropical regions which function as their habitat. The Blackburnian Warbler has an orange or yellow throat with black and white wings and a black beak. They resemble Wood-Warblers in appearance. This animal is diurnal and omnivore as it eats both insects as well as fruits....

A small feathered dinosaur with an unusually long tail, the Eosinopteryx was discovered in China. Paleontologists think that this creature may have had a unique strategy for attracting mates: it probably used its feathery reduced plumage to create visual displays of beauty and coloration attractive to potential partners. The Eosinopteryx with a reduced plumage is a genus of bird-like theropods known from the fossil discovery in China from the Tiaojishan formation by Godefroit, Demuynck, and Dyke....

The Fish crow (Corvus ossifragus) belongs to the order Passeriformes, family Corvidae of animals. The bird’s habitats focus on the regions around the coast and shore during the winter and near the inland locations during the warm time of the year. Their habitats are favorable for their steady increase hence, their conservation status is considered to be of Least Concern.The male and the female bird together build their nest during the breeding season for laying the eggs....

Gannansaurus was a somphospondylan sauropod genus dinosaur that lived in China during the late Cretaceous period. Lü Junchang, Yi Laiping, Zhong Hui, and Wei Xuefang named Gannansaurus for the first time in 2013. Gannansaurus sinensis is a type species. Fun Gannansaurus Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Unknown What did they eat? Herbivore Average litter size? Unknown How much did they weigh? Unknown How long were they? Unknown...

Fowls are the birds most familiar to humans as a domestic fowl is a typical food to so many humans. The grey jungle fowl is one such chicken species which is found in peninsular India. They live in forest undergrowth and thickets in the wild. Endemic to South India, these grey junglefowl are also the ancestors of the domestic chicken. They live in groups with one dominant rooster and other subordinate chickens....

With its long bill curving upwards, the Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is the smallest of the four godwit species in the world. The other godwit bird species are black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa), bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica), and marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa), all belonging to the Sandpiper family. These birds belong to Animalia kingdom, Aves class, order Charadriiformes, family Scolopacidae, and Limosa genus. These migratory birds of North America are characterized by their large size, a long bill, and long legs....

The longest known North American native snake, the Eastern Indigo, is a non-venomous snake with uniform and smooth dorsal and lateral scales and reddish-orange throat and chin. Eastern Indigo snakes are commonly known as the Indigo snake, the Black Snake, the Blue Bull Snake, the Blue Gopher Snake, and the Blue Indigo Snake. The name Blue Gopher snake is given as this species gopher tortoise burrows as shelter during the winter season....

The peacock flounder (Bothus lunatus) is also called flowery flounder. They belong to the family Bothidae. This small fish species can be found in the Atlantic Ocean, Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas, on coral reefs and sandy bottoms environments. They use corals to camouflage themselves. These fish are mostly active during the day. This small fish species has a flat body but overall the body is oval-shaped. The larvae peacock flounders have one eye on each side of their heads....

Pulanesaura is a group of basal sauropod dinosaurs that roamed on this planet during the early Jurassic period. Its fossil remains were uncovered in South Africa in the year 2004. Unlike most other basal sauropods that used their hindlimbs for food gathering, no such trait was observed in this new species. Their long and flexible necks suggest that they were completely dependent on their necks for food gathering. They were medium to small in size and made use of all their four limbs for movement....

Get ready to learn all about the squirrel glider (Petaurus norfolcensis)! Like many other marsupials, the squirrel glider is also endemic to Australia, and its range stretches through eastern Queensland, Victoria, the Great Dividing Range, eastern New South Wales, and southeast South Australia. This small gliding possum’s diet mainly consists of pollen and nectar, along with different insects and tree saps. Its body is covered in gray fur with distinct markings that make it look like a squirrel....

What type of animal is a Surinam horned frog? The Surinam horned frog (Ceratophrys cornuta) is a frog and an amphibian. Fun Surinam Horned Frog Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Mice, fish, tadpoles, smaller frogs, arthropods, beetles, ants, small reptiles, and mammals What do they eat? Carnivore Average litter size? 300-600 eggs (up to 1,000 eggs) How much do they weigh? Up to 1 lb (0.5 kg)...

The yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima) of the Falconidae family is a bird of prey. They are not fast-flying aerial birds and usually scavenge food. A yellow-headed caracara (Milvago chimachima) is rather sluggish and often walks on the ground unlike the other falcons of this family. They were first discovered by Louis Pierre Vieillot in 1816. He found this black and yellow bird and gave this caracara species the scientific name, Polyborus chimachima....

In a world where wearing a mask has become an essential thing and with all the physical distancing physical contact has almost been forgotten.We have realized how much physical contact is necessary and the positive impact it has on our minds and body. A hug is a type of physical contact that is used in all situations.Right from birth, we have been experiencing this. It makes us feel better by boosting our self esteem and self worth....

brown dog lying in a bed with purple pillow Credit: Courtesy of Julie Thornton Johnson Married life doesn’t mean the end of one-night stands. Just ask Julie Thornton Johnson. That’s how she—jokingly—described what happened to her and her husband Jimmy Johnson in the early morning hours of May 1 at their home in Ocoee, Tenn. That morning, they woke up to a dog in their bed who definitely wasn’t theirs but would soon become their new buddy....

dog in a home decor crate Credit: Courtesy of Wayfair If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate President’s Day, Wayfair has a few. The retailer is offering some deep discounts on their great pet essentials—including those modern pet furniture pieces you’ve had your eye on. The Wayfair President’s Day sale has impressive deals on everything from cat trees and dog houses to vacuums designed to obliterate pet hair. Whether you need a self-cleaning litter box or a pop-up play tent for your new puppy, now’s the time for some pretty great savings....

Squid are mysterious, intelligent creatures and can be found all over the world, ranging from shallow coasts to the deep sea.Squids are invertebrates, meaning they have soft, flexible bodies with no backbone. They have a long, cylindrical body with eight arms and two tentacles growing out of the bottom.Though squids are sometimes confused with octopuses - which are also cephalopods with eight arms - they are both completely different animals. Most squids have quite short lifespans, with their entire life cycle taking place over a period of one to two years....

Milton Hershey, a cocoa-powder salesman, founded the Hershey Chocolate Company in 1894.The Hershey Company began as Hershey Chocolate Company, which manufactured chocolate bars and Hershey Kisses. In 1900, the company introduced Hershey’s Syrup, which increased its sales.In 1906, Milton Hershey developed a machine capable of mass-producing chocolate. He created the Hershey Chocolate Company and started making chocolate, becoming the first licensed chocolate maker in the United States. Today, Hershey is the largest producer of chocolate and sweetened cocoa globally....

We all know that food rules this particular holiday. Chances are your pet will try to make a pit stop at the kitchen counter or dining room table where family favorites are being made or displayed. Or he’ll get into the garbage while the humans aren’t paying attention because they’re watching TV. As a responsible pet parent, there are several ways you can prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday that make it fun for the humans and safe for your furriest family members....