The false bombardier beetle (Galerita bicolor) is a species of pseudo beetles from the genus Galerita as they are very well known for mimicking the appearance of the real bombardier beetles. The phenomena exhibited by them help them mask themselves from the predators. These creatures of North America occur just like cockroaches and bugs and are seen invading plenty of places. Their appearance and color make them look scary to a lot of individuals....
Have you heard of a flying snake? Of course, you have. Do they actually exist? Do they really fly? Flying snakes exist. Flying snake comes from the Chrysopelea genus and also known as gliding snakes. They have mild venom and are usually found in the regions of Southeast Asia. A flying snake cannot actually fly high but are gliders that glide through the air. There are some special characteristics of these snakes....
The hide beetle (Dermestes maculatus) is a species that is found all over the world, except for Antarctica. In particular, these pests are present throughout Europe.Adult hide beetles are generally large and they possess a dark brown or black body with numerous markings. They also have white undersides and the tips of their elytra are pointy. Their sides have hairs and are shiny and convex. When it comes to beetle larvae, their abdomen is yellowish-brown and their dorsal surface is dark brown....
The late Cretaceous period witnessed plenty of climatic and geographical shifts. With the shifting of tectonic plates, the flora and fauna were also splitting up. During this period Hadrosaurs, Ceratopsian, Ankylosaurus prevailed in the North American region. Jeyawati, a herbivore dinosaur that belongs to the Hadrosauroid superfamily existed with other North America’s dinosaurs such as Zuniceratops and Nothronychus. According to the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, a new species of basal Hadrosauroid was discovered in Western New Mexico....
Triakis semifasciata, or its common name leopard shark, is a type of hound shark. Some other types are Squalus acanthias, Mustelus californicus, and Mustelus henlei. Shark leopards are found in North America, from Oregon to Mexico. Leopard sharks are not dangerous as they don’t harm humans. A leopard shark can grow to between 50-60 in (127-152 cm). This type of shark is made to benefit from the ocean bottom since their mouths are on the underside of their head and open below them....
Prenoceratops, a species of dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period, lived about 80 million years ago and came from the same class as reptiles. It belonged to a family of dinosaurs known as Ceratopsia and was a herbivore, feeding on plants. The fossils of the original specimen were discovered in the upper Two Medicine Formation which is in present-day Montana, USA, and was first described by Brenda J. Chinnery in the year 2004....
The Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja) is a large bird species found along the shorelines and the mudflats of the Gulf Coast, Central America to the tip of South America. It is one of the six spoonbill species but the only one found in the western hemisphere. The spoon shaped or spatula-shaped beak is the unique feature that distinguishes all spoonbills from other similar wading birds. The beaks of these birds become flatter and broader like a spoon towards the end....
Originally a hunting dog, the smooth fox terrier is a medium-sized dog that’s best described as a creature full of life. The smooth fox terrier is a delightful companion that can also double down as a guard when its family is threatened. The smooth fox terrier is relatively low maintenance and makes for a fine family companion, even one with kids. Being really intuitive and intelligent, smooth fox terriers are well suited for small spaces as well as large spaces, as long as it has opportunities to be active and manage its high energy level....
The Stokesosaurus (Stokesosaurus clevelandi) was a genus of dinosaurs that inhabited the regions of North America and the United Kingdom. Various partial specimens of this animal were discovered from Utah, South Dakota, and England, some of which were lost and could not be properly attributed to this animal. James H. Madsen gave them their name in 1974. Most of the specimens were discovered by Madsen himself. The Stokesosaurus weight and Stokesosaurus length are 130 lb (60 kg) and 10- 13 ft (3-4 m), respectively....
The Tamaulipas crow is a member of the cosmopolitan Corvidae family of birds which consists of passerine birds like jays, magpies, jackdaws, crows, rooks, and the raven. The habitat of these birds is mostly found in the Northeastern parts of Mexico and some parts of Southern Texas, mainly around the landfills of Brownsville. The Tamaulipas crow can be found in villages, garbage dumps, farmlands, and semi-open spaces with tall trees and hedges nearby....
Triggerfish of the Balistidae family get their name from their dorsal locking spine, which acts as a locking device for these fish. The most common triggerfish species is known as the gray triggerfish, but several triggerfish also contain orange, red, blue, yellow, and green colors, and patterns like lines and spots. They are colorful aquarium fish with a large head and a small mouth. They have powerful jaws, and triggerfish teeth are well-chiseled too....
Have you ever found a deep orange fruit with a flat top in the supermarket?It’s most likely to be a persimmon, the national fruit of Japan. This fruit is also often known as Fuyu persimmons, the scientific name being Diospyros kaki.Other than being cultivated as a non-astringent fruit, this fast-growing tree is even known to have ebony timber. If you happen to have a persimmon tree in your neighborhood or in your garden, it would most likely be covered in a lot of fruits in late fall and through the winter....
Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) has a flat head and body, their skin is slimy, and have an attentive dorsal eye. They are also known as devil dog, mud devil, snot otter, and Allegheny alligator. They have short legs and have five toes on their back legs and four toes on the front legs just like other salamanders, their tails are overturned which helps them to lock the tail under a rock. Hellbenders have active lungs but only newborn hellbenders have gills adult hellbenders absorb water through their skin....
Think your country dog might struggle during that transition to becoming a city dog? A big life change may very well nudge your pup out of his comfort zone, but with a little creativity, you can help your dog adjust. Becca’s adorable 5-year old Llewellin setter, Finnick (or “Finn” for short), made the big move from Virginia to Los Angeles when Becca got a new job. And like any good pet owner, she was initially concerned about how Finn would handle the transition from a big country house to a smaller city apartment....
The camel belongs to the ungulate family, and this animal can survive in a harsh desert environment.Camels have lived in desert conditions for thousands of years. They are one of the most common animals that can be seen in desert areas in the world.All camels that exist today are domesticated dromedary camels, with dromedary camels making up 94% of camels all over the world. The remainder is made up by of Bactrian camels, which can be distinguished by the second hump they have....
Fungus is an eukaryotic organism, including microorganisms like mold, yeast, and mushroom.The eukaryotic kingdoms are classified into four groups: Plantae, Fungi, Animalia, and Protozoa. All the organisms in this group have clearly defined nuclei, DNA, and mitochondria.The branch of biology devoted to studying fungi is known as mycology. Fungi are genetically related more closely to animals than plants. The fungal kingdom consists of eukaryotic, non-motile, non-vascular, and heterotrophic organisms. They are filamentous or unicellular and reproduce by spores....
There are a lot of great things to be said about the holidays—family, friends, food, and fun—but there’s one seasonal perk we don’t talk about nearly enough: cats rocking their holiday best. Pretty kitties dressed up in their most festive outfits are definitely one of the best parts of the year, second only to cats in cute Halloween costumes. To celebrate, we rounded up the best pictures of the most holly, jolly kitties wearing Santa hats that Instagram has to offer....
orange tabby cat sitting in front of window Credit: Yanine De Jonge / EyeEm / Getty Pirates have long captivated the public’s imagination. Sometimes it’s for their storied exploits; sometimes it’s for not doing anything. But the residents of one Australian neighborhood in Brisbane, Queensland, have a different kind of hero in their midst: Pirate Kitty. The 3-year-old ginger cat named Kylo has been the talk of the town for a year now....
This bulldog is confused by daylight savings time Credit: Courtesy of potato.bulldog / TikTok Look, we already know daylight saving time blows absolute chunks. We finally get some non-oppressive temperatures good for walking our pups and, thud, it’s dark as hell at 5 p.m. Just great. But the menace is even worse: Daylight saving time—when we “fell back” an hour early Sunday morning—is ruining our pups’ meal schedules. Unforgivable. Over the past two days, pet parents have posted TikTok videos of their poor dogs pleading to be fed when the traitorous clocks indicate it’s an hour too early....
Indigo, a color of integrity and intuition that is uplifting, possesses a beauty that no other color can come close to!The perfect blend of the colors blue and violet creates indigo. Seems like this magnificent hue brings power and charm!Clothes dyed with indigo are an essential part of our lives. The meaning of word indigo is ‘the Indian’ or ‘from India’. Indigo dye is harvested from a plant called Indigofera tinctoria....
