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The flame jellyfish was first discovered in China in the 1980s. Swimming in water bodies with an umbrella-like bell head, and wavy red tentacles, the flame jellyfish is a marine creature that tends to unveil the breathtaking and surprising creatures of nature. The bell of the jellyfish undergoes color differentiation with growth. It is transparent in color when young, while it grows milky in color with time. Unlike moon and blue blubber jellyfish, a flame jellyfish stings....

The Havanese dog breed belongs to the bichon family of dogs, otherwise known as toy dogs, lap dogs, or companion dogs. Also known as the Havana Silk Dog, this beautiful dog breed is named so because of their Havanese coat. They are small and compact in size and structure are not typically kennel dogs because they prefer being with their owners. They are extremely attached to their human owners and are content when they are content....

The kodkod, Leopardus guigna, is a new world cat species and the smallest feline animal in the Americas, which belongs to the genus Leopardus. It is comparatively similar in appearance to Geoffroy’s cat which is named after the French zoologist Etienne Geoffroy Saint Hillaire. In Argentina, both cats share the same distribution area. The genus Leopardus has subgenus Oncifelis guign, which consists of two subspecies. Also, known as the Chilean cat, the kodkod lives in a limited range, amongst the wilderness of South America, particularly in the central and southern parts of Chile....

The lesser electric ray (Narcine bancroftii) is found in the coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The species is known by many different names, such as the spotted torpedo ray, the small electric ray, the trembler, and the torpedo fish. This fish can be recognized by its flat and oval-shaped disc and its large pelvic fins. The fish has oversized dorsal fins and a big caudal fin....

A genus of the Turiasaurian Sauropod dinosaur, the Moabosaurus (scientific name: Moabosaurus utahensis) belongs to the lower or Early Cretaceous that spanned from 145 million years ago to 100.5 million years ago. The discovery of remains of the species took place in the Cedar Mountain Formation, Utah, the United States.These Sauropods were herbivores and generally fed on plants and grasses, while the species inhabited scrublands, grasslands, and deciduous forests. A few similar species were known to tolerate a lack of water....

The Postosuchus is a genus of rauisuchid reptiles from the Late Triassic period that lived in North America. It has two species assigned to it, P. kirkpatricki and P. alisonae. The Postosuchus is considered to be a close relative of the crocodile family and was among the most greedy carnivores that lived during the Triassic. It had the upper hand while hunting as it was larger than any other carnivore or dinosaur predators of its time, such as the Coelophysis....

Red-capped manakins are one of the 52 different Pipra genus species of the bird category. Their name is aptly based on the small red and round heads of males with black bodies and yellow-colored legs. This wild bird is mainly found in the region of Mexico in North America, as well as in Costa Rica, Columbia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Guatemala, and its presence is in abundance. Even though they are currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, their population is said to have decreased considerably over the years....

What type of animal is a redtail catfish? The Redtail Catfish is a freshwater fish from the Pimelodidae family of catfishes. They are trendy aquarium fish for the sheer big size they grow into. They are a big subject of interest to angling enthusiasts as they are a favorite game fish. Fun Redtail Catfish Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Crayfish, shrimps, worms, plant matter, fruits What do they eat?...

These distinct looking creatures are depicted a lot in anime cartoon series; beetles are arthropods that add beauty to our gardens. But at the same time, one needs to be careful since Rose Chafers feed on plants and destroy them. Rose Chafer beetles, given their name, are a rose loving species of beetle. With their shiny appearance, Rose Chafers look like creatures belonging to royalty. This fact file contains information about Rose Chafer macrodactylus subspinosus, Cetonia aurata, rose dwelling species of beetles....

The hammerhead sharks have an extraordinarily structured head that resembles a hammer, the two outward expansions on their heads are called cephalofoil. The genus Sphyrna comprises most of the hammerhead sharks, including the smooth hammerhead sharks, scalloped hammerhead sharks, great hammerhead sharks, and others. The smooth hammerhead is also contemplated as one of the enormous hammerhead shark species as it is the second largest. They are called smooth hammerheads because of the absence of indentation in the center....

In this article, we will learn about the southern bog lemming (Synaptomys cooperi ). Southern bog lemmings are a type of lemming found in northern parts of America and in Canada as well. They have a wide host of predators like owls, snakes, bobcats, house cats, foxes, badgers, domestic dogs among many others. These lemmings stay active year-round in the wild. While the summer nests are on the ground or grass, winter nests are generally underground....

Are you looking for Eastern Spadefoot toad facts for kids? One of the most unique species in toads and frogs is the Spadefoot Toad (Pelobates fuscus). They are found all across the western hemisphere. The Spadefoots are known for their variable tadpole cycle, and as the name suggests, their spade-like foot helps them burrow into the ground in times of drought. We bring to you the comprehensive guide to almost all the Spadefoots out there, such as Western Spadefoot Toad facts, Great Basin Spadefoot Toads facts, Eastern Spadefoot Toad facts, and more!...

If you are in North America and a twitcher, then you will make out the call of this beautiful wild sparrow-like species called a Spotted Towhee and enjoy marking the differences between Easter Towhee or Rufous-sided Towhee vs. Spotted Towhee and would be surprised to locate one of their hybrids.The Spotted Towhee is a colorful bird with bright white spots and stripes on its black above. With attractive orange sides and white underside, one can spot this bird more by its song as its flanks camouflage the bird in dry leaves on the ground....

What type of animal is a trogon? Trogons refers to an order of birds, the Trogoniformes, which contains a single family, the Trogonidae. Fun Trogon Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Caterpillars, lizards, fruits What do they eat? Omnivore Average litter size? 2-4 eggs How much do they weigh? 1.4-7.4 oz (39.6-209.7 g) How long are they? 9.1-16 in (23-40.6 cm) How tall are they? N/A What do they look like?...

One of the Critically Endangered species of marsupials belonging to the family of macropods is a tree-dwelling mammal, a Wondiwoi tree kangaroo. This kangaroo species is extremely rare and was spotted almost after a century. These marsupials are exclusive to the Montana forest in the Wondiwoi mountain range in West Papua, New Guinea, and their scientific name is Dendrolagus mayri.As per the famous marsupial biologist at the Australian Museum in Sydney Mark Eldridge, the Wondiwoi tree kangaroo is the most poorly known mammal in the world....

We’ve all been there at some point. You’re out for a night on the town, enjoying yourself, having maybe one too many adult beverages … and then the text messages start to flow. For most people, those texts involve some regrettable thoughts sent to exes or people we have a crush on. Sometimes, it’s someone who wronged us at work that day. But for one shining soul in Charleston, S.C., those texts involved seahorses....

dog rescued from puppy mill by vet Credit: Courtesy of ASPCA Without help from canine health and behavior experts, Lolly the poodle mix would’ve never been able to find a forever home after she was rescued from deplorable conditions in an Iowa breeding facility. Lolly was one of the 500 dogs the ASPCA and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa saved last year from a facility in Seymour, Iowa. The ASPCA says rescuers found Lolly in a small, filthy cage alongside her newly born litter of puppies....

We often think we have dogs only for ourselves. But every so often, we realize that puppy love benefits everyone around us, and frankly, that makes the world a much better place. Here’s proof: a heart-string-tugging compilation video from Amanda Lin on TikTok featuring her adorable neighbor Joe and his precious friendship with her two pups. The footage begins with the two dogs (one brown, one black) greeting Joe as he stands at the chain link fence that separates the two yards....

cat with his head under running water Credit: Courtesy of huffietheshorthair / TikTok Behold this waterproof cat video, showing us that while we all love a dog or cat with long, fluffy hair, there are certainly some perks when it comes to owning a pet with shorter fur. This particular video, posted last week, comes from the TikTok account of Lady Huffington, a very cute British shorthair cat doing her best to take a shower under a sink’s faucet....

pug with owner in pet shop Credit: Fuse / Getty Yippee! The time has finally come—you’ve done your research, you picked out a pet, and now you’re officially ready to become a dog parent. But before you bring Fido home, be sure to consider the cost of owning a dog and have funds set aside to provide the best possible life for your new four-legged friend. Bringing Your Dog Home: First-Year Expenses Infographic showing first year, annual, and lifetime average costs of a dog Credit: Grace Canaan During the first year of your dog’s life, you’ll spend extra money to gather all the supplies needed to keep them happy....