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Augustus Caesar or Octavian was one of the finest emperors seen in the history of Rome.Following the path made by the great-uncle Julius Caesar for Augustus Caesar, he became the first Roman emperor bringing out peace and prosperity to the land of Rome. Augustus Caesar had the whole empire of Rome under him for 41 years.Augustus Caesar was born to Atia, the niece of Julius Caesar and the daughter of Julia Caesaris and Gaius Octavius, the governor of Macedonia who was also a senator of the Roman empire....

One of the most beautiful and lively countries in the world, Australia, has quickly become the focus of tourists, owing to its rich heritage and beautiful sights.While not a lot is known about Australian history, it is interesting to learn about the culture of this beautiful nation. Australian crafts are an amazing tool to teach students about Australia and are used primarily on Australia Day to make kids aware of Australian culture and history....

happy dog licking woman's face; do dogs have emotions Credit: NatRomero / Shutterstock Most pet parents take for granted that their dogs have feelings, but is it a scientific fact? Do dogs have emotions like us? For a long time, scientists have debated the topic. They’ve run tests to see whether canines have a rich inner life or if we’re just projecting our own feelings on our four-legged friends. While we will probably never completely understand the complexity of dog emotions, here’s what we’ve learned so far....

Ducks are one of the most common bird species in the world.These birds surprisingly live longer than chickens. Do you know why these adorable creatures should be protected?The main point of this article is to look at the potential threats the duck species must be protected from and the ways which can help increase the average lifespan of domesticated ducks. We will also learn about the factors on which their expectancy depends and if they can change their gender if they want or not!...

family looking for new dog finds one they lost Credit: Courtesy of Fairfax County Animal Shelter A family arrived at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter in Virginia earlier this week, its latest stop in a (so far) fruitless search for a new dog. In a Facebook post, the shelter wrote that the kind four-member family had been searching for a while but had yet to feel a “connection” with any pup....

There are 17 extant species from the weasels family. The African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha) belongs to this family. The African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha) is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and southern South Africa. They are mostly found in regions south of the equator in forests and grasslands.An African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha) is predominantly a carnivore and feeds on rodents, including mice, birds, and eggs. Males and females reproduce via sexual reproduction and give birth to one to three kits in one season....

Bed bugs are creepy, gross, blood thirsty insects that infest our beds, mattress, and breed comfortably under our bed frames. A bed bug bite can cause health related problems ranging from a simple allergic reactions to a condition namely anaphylaxis. These ectoparasites belong to the genus cimex that has two species of cimex bugs in it, that is cimex lectularius and cimex hemipterus. These species of bed bugs feed on human blood while there is another species called bat bugs that feed on bats....

Bicolor blenny (Ecsenius bicolor) is a two-colored herbivore fish species, commonly found around crevices and rocks on the bottom of its surroundings. This fish species is also called two-colored benny, owing to its half blue and half orange color. Ecsenius bicolor blennies are reef safe and display excellent personality in reef aquariums.Bicolor blennies need a minimum tank size of 30 gal (115 L) along with living rocks and different rocks spread around for the purpose of hiding and perching....

Today we are going to learn about these magnificent white birds with a black face, black legs, and a dark gray or black bill. Black-faced spoonbills are native mainly to the range of eastern Asia, where their breeding areas are the islands on the western coasts of the Korean Peninsula and the Liaoning province of China. On the other hand, these migratory birds spend their winters in Macau, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, as well as in South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and the Pearl River Delta area which includes Mai Po and Inner Deep Bay, Macau, and the Futian Nature Reserve....

Dinosaurs are a diverse group of fascinating creatures. From blowing fire to being giant, they have only become more and more interesting with each discovery. Dinosaurs initially appeared around 233-243 million years ago, during the Triassic epoch. The first dinosaur fossils were discovered in the early 19th century from a site in England, with Sir Richard Owen coining the name dinosaur, which means terrible lizard. While there are over 1000 dinosaur species from several families, just a few of the major ones are well-known....

The Bombay duck, also known as Harpadon nehereus, is a fish species. They are known by several names such as bummalo, bombil, and boomla. Often people wonder ‘What is a Bombay duck? Is it a type of duck or a fish?’. It is a type of lizardfish. It belongs to the Synodontidae family. The fish is mainly used in June for consumption by humans after drying it.The origin of the fish’s name is unknown....

If you are looking to keep a snake from Asia as a pet, then why not take a look at the Bornean short-tailed pythons. Endemic to the island of Borneo, this snake has gained popularity all over the world due to how easy it is to handle domestic-bred specimens. However, be careful of specimens that have been caught in the wild. They can get really aggressive with their keepers and handlers....

The American bullboxer pit is a mixed breed dog from two popular parent breeds –boxers and American pit bull terrier dog breeds. It is small to medium size, with a broad head, brown eyes, triangle-shaped ears, and long legs. It has a short smooth coat and does not do well in very hot or very cold weather conditions.Descending from working dogs, it is a competent guardian dog, with a tendency to be protective around owners and family....

A crevalle jack (Caranx hippos) is a large fish species of Old World marine fish that is found commonly in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. The largest fish of this species was found in Florida. They inhabit the tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic Ocean. More males prefer to school in brackish waters than females once they mature. They are also referred to as the common jack, couvalli jack, black-tailed trevally, yellow cavalli, and jack crevalle and form a popular choice for commercial fishing....

Belonging to the genus Dolichosuchus and family Coelophysoid , the Dolichosuchus inhabited the earth during the Triassic period, approximately 250-200 million years ago. The term ‘Dolichosuchus’ that translates to ’long crocodile’ was assigned to it as the scientists believed that they resembled crocodilians.Fossil remains of this creature were discovered at the Stubensandstein formation in Germany. It was impossible for paleontologists to create a complete image of this dinosaur as only a single leg bone, the tibia, could be recovered....

Do you know about strange primates like aye-aye or golden bamboo lemur? Here, you’ll learn about the golden bamboo lemur in detail. The golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus) is a type of lemur found exclusively in south-eastern Madagascar Rainforests. They are found in the Ranomafana National Park. They are a Critically Endangered lemur species. These lemurs have a body length of 11-18 in (28-45 cm) and a tail length of 9....

Here is the best bird guide to learn all about the majestic bird of the Northern Hemisphere, the golden eagle. Golden eagles are a bird species that belong to the species of kites, eagles, and harriers. Golden eagles are also known as the North American bird and can be found living in partially or wholly open countries, in and around hills, mountains, steppes, grasslands, and cliffs. Golden eagles are primarily spotted in western and eastern United States....

Have you heard about the Least chipmunks? The Neotamias minimus is the smallest chipmunk species and is distributed throughout North America. They are cute little creatures generally seen running around through the undergrowth of a wide variety of areas, such as the forest of alpine trees and shrubs and bushes. They inhabit forest edges, rock cliffs, and river bluffs. Their winter nests are underground burrows. While during the summer season, they build nests in trees with leaves and bark or tree cavities above the ground or rotting logs....

The Massospondylus dinosaur was described in the year 1854 and is considered to be one of the earliest dinosaurs that were named. They were known to have lived during the Early Jurassic period and have gone to extinction approximately 200-183 years ago. They fed on plant material and lived near Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. They had long tails but with small heads. One fascinating fact about their structure is the cheeks....

Merino sheep are very fluffy and cute and are equally economically important. The wool from Merino sheep is of great value, and it is highly sought after in the wool market. It is one of the finest wool types produced by any sheep in the world!Let us start with a little history of the Merinos. The name ‘Merino’ was first recorded in Spain in the early 15th century, but the actual Merino sheep origin is still unclear....