In this Kidadl article, we shall be learning about such a bird species, which is noted as one of the most intelligent birds with great tactics. These are the honeyguide birds that live in the Saharan and southern Sub-Saharan region in Africa.There are around 16-17 different species available of this bird in the family Indicatoridae. Eight out of all the species are brood parasites that perform their nesting in other bird’s nests....
There are a total of 1400 species of bats in the world. The Lesser horseshoe bat, rhinolophus hipposideros, are often confused with the greater horseshoe bat their cousin. Lesser horseshoe bats reside in habitats including woodland edges, foothills, highland, and caves and feed on small invertebrates like midges, caddisflies, beetles, wasps, and others. When they catch bigger prey they usually take them back to their perch/homes. They forage for most prey during the night and their movement is strategic....
The Northern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous centralis) is an armadillo that is a member of the Chlamyphoridae family and the Cabassous genus. It is found in burrows in wooded regions, grasslands, and thickly vegetated areas. The Northern naked-tailed armadillo’ ranges between 12-17 in (30.4-43.1 cm) in length and 4.3-7.1 in (10.9-18 cm) in tail length. The Northern naked-tailed armadillo is commonly called so as its tail lacks the keratinous, protective plates that are present on the body....
The world under the ocean may make a person feel like they are in another dimension. The beauty of the coral reefs, the ocean bed, the aquatic flora, and fauna, all are kinds of therapy if one decides to take a trip underwater. The ocean water, the sea is home to so many beautiful organisms with such striking appearances that may leave a person in awe. This fact file is about such an ocean dwelling creature, a regal angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus), also referred to as the royal angelfish....
Let’s take an exciting dive into the Pacific ocean today! Orange sea pen, a bright and beautiful coral found in various seas near Ireland, Scotland, California, and many more, resembles quill pens.They consist of a colony of small creatures named polyps resembling mini anemones. Often found in deep and shallow parts of oceans, the sea pens feed on plankton and use unique polyps named autozooids which are specialized for feeding. One polyp loses its tentacles to develop into the rachis....
What type of animal is a striped Raphael catfish? The striped Raphael catfish (Platydoras armatulus) is a fish. Fun Striped Raphael Catfish Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Crustaceans, mollusks, organic debris, small earthworms, and bloodworms What do they eat? Carnivore Average litter size? N/A How much do they weigh? Up to 8.1 oz (230 g) How long are they? 7.9-9.4 in (20-24 cm)17 in (43 cm) How tall are they?...
Who doesn’t like to watch pretty fish in the ocean or aquarium? We are here to introduce you to a family of wrasse fish with attractive bright colors. Wrasse (or wrasses) are a huge family of marine fish ranging in small to big size. They belong to the family of Labridae and this is the fish’s scientific name.Wrasses are typically known for their thick-lipped mouths and, due to their unique lips, they are known in Germany as lip-fishes....
A majority of people are not aware of the fact that the polar bear is a marine mammal.The polar bear is on the list of marine mammals because unlike other species of brown bears, the polar bear spends its whole life near the water. They catch their prey by swimming underwater.Polar bears are famous for swimming for food, and when swimming, these animals often stay below the surface for 3-30 seconds....
Cows have a digestive system that is very different from that of humans.It is actually amazing how a cow’s digestive system works. The cow’s stomach carries out many activities like fermentation and rumination.The compartments in the digestive system like the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum along with the small intestine and large intestine help in absorbing nutrients. The absorbed nutrients provide energy for the cows. This ruminant animal has microbes that aids in milk production....
Bugs, a black and white dog, ready for adoption in the newly decorated Real Room Credit: Courtesy of ASPCA Animal shelters, even the best ones, simply aren’t the best environments for dogs. Being so close to other pups in a big, noisey kennel area can stress them out. That’s what was happening to Bugs, a 5-year-old mixed-breed dog who was staying at the ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City....
cat with a background pattern of cinnamon sticks; is cinnamon bad for cats? Credit: Eskay Lim / EyeEm / Getty / Eric Isselée / Adobe Stock On This Page Why Is Cinnamon Bad for Cats? Types of Cinnamon Signs of Cinnamon Toxicity or Allergic Reaction What To Do If Your Cat Eats Cinnamon The smell and taste of cinnamon are synonymous with comfort. Think of a sweet cinnamon roll, soft snickerdoodle, or cozy, hot drink....
Josh the goldendoodle lives life big. He’s joyful, rambunctious, and reminds us all that we should be loud and proud about whatever we’ve got goin’ on. The 5-year-old pup is also a special needs dog, who inspired his dog mom, Kimberly Elliot, to start the Be Like Josh Foundation. His nearly 300k followers on Instagram know him as Josh the Doodle, but this happy, fluffy pooch is more than just a social media influencer—he’s an inspiration to everyone he meets IRL and online....
girl holding kitten; best cat names of 2022 Credit: Gabriela Tulian / Getty In 2023, we’re going to name our female pets something different, OK? The most popular name for girl dogs this year was Luna, and according to Rover’s annual list of most popular cat names, the same goes for female felines. It’s Luna fever in 2022. For the fellas, Oliver retained its crown as the top male cat name in 2022, while plenty of folks opted to name their cats after food....
Polar bears have strong, wide legs with flattened feet and webbed toes, to help them when walking on ice and for swimming.We can find polar bears on the Arctic sea ice and swimming in coastal regions close to the Arctic. Polar bears are good swimmers with webbed front paws that they use to swim.Polar bears are similar to brown bears but have modified bodies to live on ice and snow in the country’s coldest settings....
Cats are notorious for expertly hiding any pain or discomfort they might be experiencing, but a new smartphone app called Tably could help cat owners figure out if something is bothering their precious felines. Using artificial intelligence and the feline grimace scale (FGS), Tably uses a cat’s photo to determine whether they appear happy or not. While it won’t diagnose any sicknesses, Tably interpreting your cat as unhappy could mean she needs to see a vet....
Is this mischievous dog a good fit for you as a pet?Let’s find out all about this cute little munchkin called the puggle puppy. With an average life expectancy of approximately 10-15 years, a puggle is indeed one of the best dog breeds to bring home.The puggle is a new dog breed. This has been produced by crossing two pure dog breeds: the pug and the beagle. Pug + beagle= puggle is definitely some good mathematics....
Who hasn’t watched Scooby-Doo as a kid and envied Shaggy for having such a coward yet loyal and loving yet cowardly best friend?What if you could have your own real-life Scooby-Doo? The answer might be yes, but for that, you must know what type of dog is Scooby-Doo.Scooby-Doo is a popular cartoon character created by Iwao Takamoto for the original series produced by Hanna Barbera. Did you know that Scooby doo is a Great Dane dog?...
Unlike other popular pirates during his time, pirate Blackbeard had a short career of around two years as a pirate captain.Despite his short tenure pirate Blackbeard became one of history’s most famous pirates of the seven seas. A notorious pirate throughout, there are very few reliable sources of his life as a pirate.The accounts for his life before he became a pirate captain are virtually unknown. But his adventures as a British Privateer and a Pirate are immortalized in the famous book ‘A General History of the Pyrates’ which was first published in 1724....
Pyramids have captivated millions of tourists over centuries.From the Step Pyramid of Djoser to the Black Pyramid of Dahshur and the satellite pyramid between the Giza pyramids, pyramids come in all interesting shapes and sizes. But the one we will be talking about today is the uniquely designed bent pyramid from Dahshur.Pyramids have always remained a great reminder of the glorification of the afterlife that ancient Egyptians placed a huge emphasis on....
Choosing an Australian dog name for your new pup is a terrific idea. After all, the wonders of this remote continent are apparent in culture, language, food, attitude—and top dog breeds! Whether you’ve just adopted an Australian dog breed, can’t stop streaming Tame Impala or Keith Urban, or totally fell in love with Australia after watching Finding Nemo for the 10th time, we have a ripper (really cool!) list to help you pick the perfect name your dog....
