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What type of animal is a mustache parakeet? Mustache parakeet, also spelled as moustached parakeet, is a medium-sized bird species belonging to the parrot family. One may wonder the difference between a parrot and a parakeet, as these words are interchangeably used by many to refer to these colorful birds. Parrot is a broad classification given to colorful birds falling in the order Psittaciformes comprising 92 genera under them. At the same time, the parakeets are a smaller group of birds falling into the parrot family....

Norwegian lemmings (Lemmus lemmus) belong to the Lemmus genus and are said to be one of the largest lemmings species around the globe. They have thick fur and large claws to dig shelter deep inside the snow. They are quite active and live a highly productive life.Norway lemmings have a subspecies named Novaya Zemlya lemming, and they are endemic to the Russian archipelago. Norway lemmings are like small rodents by nature....

Have you ever heard of a Philippine forest rat? A Philippine forest rat is a rodent species that belongs to the Rodentia order. They are also known as chanum torres. They are widely spread across the archipelago of the Philippines. The population of this rat species is stable and thriving across its range of habitats.Here are some fun, engaging, and interesting facts on Philippine forest rats for your perusal. Afterward, do have a look at our other articles on the field vole and flying squirrel....

The pink robin (Petroica rodinogaster) belongs to the Petroicidae family, and the males have a dark grayish-black back, throat, head, wings, and pink chest. In contrast, females have olive-brown upperparts and pink-colored tints.The pink robin’s range is spread among southern Australia. Tasmania, New South Wales, and the cool temperate forests of southern Victoria are a few of the pink robin bird locations. American and European robins, other birds of the robin species have a red-colored belly and are quite common....

Stellasaurus is an extinct genus of Centrosaurine ceratopsid dinosaurs belonging to the Ceratopsidae family. Its name is derived from the Latin word ‘stella’, which means star - a reference made to the star-shaped frill and horns on its head ornamentation. Its name means star lizard. Its fossils were discovered by paleontologist Carrie Ancell back in 1986, near the town of Cut Bank, in Alberta. This dinosaur lived during the Late Cretaceous near the Two Medicine Formation of Montana....

The Tianyulong (Tianyulong confuciusi) was a heterodontosaurid of the ornithischian group of bird. The single specimen of this reptile was found in Jianchang County in Liaoning province, in the locality of Linglengta or Linglongta of China which is housed in the Tianyu Museum of Nature, China. It was named by Zheng, Dong, and other paleontologists. These living fossils in nature were found in the Early Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous period....

The most favorite foods like bread, pizza, and beverages like rum and beer are mainly made by using yeast.The foods rise due to the presence of yeast. Yeast is present everywhere around you especially the wild yeast.Production of baker’s yeast in stores has been falling, however there are several methods for yeast growth. This yeast is easy to culture and has been used for a very long tie now. Quick baking instant yeast....

When a puppy jumps against your legs in excitement, it’s cute. But it’s a lot less cute when that puppy grows into a 50-pound pup and doesn’t stop this behavior. Jumping dogs can knock people over, soil their clothes, or scratch their legs. So if your pooch has a problem keeping all four paws on the floor, here are some expert tips on how to stop a dog from jumping up....

Celebrity host and lifestyle coach Karamo Brown holds small dog Credit: Courtesy of KTLA Entertainment As the resident Culture Expert on the hit Netflix show Queer Eye, Karamo Brown is best known for his inspiring affirmations and poignant pep talks. But the author and self-love promoter knows first-hand how pet adoption can improve your life. He’s a dog dad to a precious senior min-pin chihuahua mix named Logan Michael Patrick Brown....

Forests are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.Forests help in watershed protection, prevention of soil erosion, and help maintain a balance of the ecosystem. Forests comprise different layers or stories.In this article, we’ll highlight interesting and important details about the understory layer of the forest. The layers of canopy and understory vegetation on the floor from the tallest trees are of great advantage for animals. Species of animals, small mammals species, can be the prey and cover themselves on the ground under the layers of shrubs to help protect themselves....

In the Viking Age, society had two kinds of people, free citizens, and slaves.Free and unfree people. The unfree, or slaves, or thralls (as they were called in old Norse), were acquired through Viking raids.Historical accounts reveal the role slavery played in Viking, Scandinavia. It is estimated that at least one in five people in the Viking Age were slaves. The Vikings conquered the enslaved people through raids and war. According to legend, thralls were the lowest class created by the Norse God Heimdall....

If you’ve got a silly streak, you’ll want to think beyond the basic dog names like Spot, Buddy, or Bella. We sampled some of the best comedic, political, sports, and pop culture inspirations to create this list of punny, funny dog names for both girl and boy dogs. Survey the list and see if you can find a match for your dog’s personality, keeping in mind that the longer, more elaborate a dog’s name is, the less likely your dog will have a clue it’s his....

Alpine ibex capra is a sure-footed wild goat that lives in the steep rocky Italian alps. They belong to the Animalia kingdom, under the class Mammalia, and Capra genus. They are found in the mountains of Asia, Europe, and Northeastern Africa. The main countries where they are found are Germany, Switzerland, Bulgaria, and Austria. They prefer rocky mountains and cliffs to settle down in and can live in places with an elevation of 3,200 meters....

The Australasian bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus) is of the family Ardeidae and is also referred to as brown bittern or bull bird. The range or distribution of this bittern consists of the southeastern and southwestern Australia, Ouvea, New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Tasmania range. The habitat that these bittern inhabit includes wetland habitat and mostly inhabit wetland vegetation. The nest is built by the female alone in dense vegetations of the wetland and thus, is well hidden in the vegetation....

With a round head, small body, and radiant color, the Lineolated parakeet (Bolborhynchus lineola) inhibits the evergreen forest and mountains of the American continents (North America, Central America, South America). The barred parakeet, also known as Lineolated parakeets, has other names such as the Catherine Parakeet and the Linnie. Linnies are small parrot birds of different colors but mostly green (actually, the natural color of this bird is green). Their back is of dark green color with black stripe or bars on it, while the ventral body is of an olive color with black spots near the small pointed dark green tail....

Blanding’s turtles are a species of medium-sized turtles found in the areas around the Great Lakes in Canada and the USA. They have a semi-terrestrial and semi-aquatic lifestyle and usually live in wetlands. Their upper shell, or carapace, is usually black or dark brown but their uniqueness lies in their bright yellow chin and throat. Their lower shell is yellow too. Their head and legs are dark with yellow spots. They mostly live in wetland habitats....

The blue bay shepherds have been trending news and subject of enthusiasm among dog lovers throughout the world since their introduction. The blue bay shepherd is a dog breed that is currently going through developmental stages. The founder and developer of the breed, Vicki Spencer, has been working for the last 20 years in this line to get the perfect results, that is, a dog with the appearance of a wolf and the temperament of a German shepherd....

Dogs are the best fur companions any person can have. The loyal, faithful, and mischievous nature of these furballs makes our life more enjoyable. For some people, they become a reason to live. Dogs have been the best domestic animals. Evidence shows that dogs have accompanied humans for the past 12,000 years and have played a major role in hunting, protecting, and accompanying human beings. However, the need for protection dogs was huge and no dog breed matched the human expectations....

The kingdom Animalia is classified into several prehistoric animals and modern animals. While dinosaurs were part of the prehistoric wildlife, birds and reptiles are thought of as descendants of dinosaurs. Lambeosaurinae form the group of crested Hadrosaurs living during the late Cretaceous period around 85-66 million years ago. Lambeosaurines have been classified into several clades of genera including the Parasaurolophus, the Charonosaurus, the Corythosaurus, the Hypacrosaurus, the Lambeosaurus, and others. The Charonosaurus inhabited northeastern China....

When we think of the smallest animals, we think of the world of insects. Nevertheless, how about the smallest of the insects? In this article, we will learn about the smallest insects that are found throughout the world, the fairyfly. The fairyfly, fair wasp, or Mymaridae was discovered in 1833 by Alexander Henry Haliday. The fairyfly has been flying over the world for a while. In fact, there are fossil records of many species of the fairyfly, some of which date all the way back to 107 million years ago, to the Albian age....