If you are looking to read about unique animals in Africa, then African pygmy hedgehogs are just what you are looking for. This species of hedgehogs are commonly found in the central and eastern countries of Africa. Along with being abundant in the wild, they have achieved immense popularity as a pet worldwide. However, if you are taking care of these hedgehogs, you must ensure that they have spaces to travel around in captivity....
Docile and adorable, alpacas are domesticated farm animals prized all over the world for their soft, luxurious, and high-grade alpaca fiber. Belonging to the camel family Camelidae, alpacas are a South American mammal species closely related to llamas and derived from the vicuña, a wild South American camelid species. However, contrary to the llamas and vicuñas, there are no wild alpacas. In other words, every alpaca is domesticated and belongs to a farmer!...
The Pitbull Beagle mix is not purebred, and there is not much history about their origins. These dogs are believed to have been created in America in the last 20 years when the mixed breed designer dog started to trend quite high in popularity. These dog breeds have a lovely coat of fur and are very friendly and sociable in nature and are very protective of their family. They are full of energy and require a lot of attention....
In this article, we will learn about the bright seabird - the blue petrel (scientific name Halobaena caerulea). This bird is rather small for a seabird. It belongs to the genus Halobaena, order Procellariiformes. The blue petrel (Halobaena caerulea) is the only member who belongs to the genus Halobaena. The blue petrel species can be found in abundance near the Southern Ocean. The blue petrel range map includes various islands like the Kerguelen Islands, Crozet Islands, Marion Island, Prince Edward Island, Macquarie Island as well as South Georgia....
There are several unknown facts about snakes; here, we throw some light on Brown treesnakes (Boiga irregularis). Commonly known as Brown catsnakes, these tree snakes are native to Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Indonesia. These rear-fanged snakes are distinguished by their vertical cat-like pupils, slender bodies, and large heads, they are nocturnal, active predators. These snakes are a startling example of adverse effects on indigenous fauna leading to the extinction of many native range species; this was an observation made when they have accidentally introduced them to Guam in the 1940s....
Brown treecreepers (Climacteris picumnus) are small passerine birds in the family Climacteridae. They are pale grey-brown in color. The upper body has bold dark brown streaks, and color of the lower body is divided into two parts. The upper breast portion is light-colored, and the lower breast and belly portion have brown streaks on them. They are small birds with small heads and small tails. Their average body size is 6....
The Caspian tern, Hydroprogne caspia as it is scientifically known, belongs to the Laridae family. The genus name is derived from the ancient Greek word ‘hudros’ meaning water and the Latin ‘progne’ meaning swallow. The Caspian tern, Hydroprogne caspia, is found near coastlines of large bodies of water and islands with little vegetation habitat. They primarily feed on fish and sometimes also eat crayfish and insects. The Caspian tern world distribution of populations is spread over all the continents except Antarctica....
It’s quite possible that you have seen the common molly, which is also known by the name of short-finned molly. This peaceful fish hails from the freshwater environments of Mexico, but it’s most popular as an aquarium fish. It’s one of the many molly species that are widely found around the world. Mollies are available in a number of attractive colors, but the beautiful black molly fish is a favorite among people....
If you come across a reptile with deep brown color, triangular heads, rough scales, bright-orange eye rings, long tails, and four rows of keeled scales resembling a tiny crocodile, don’t be mistaken to think of it as a crocodile. This species is a reptile known as the Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink, scientifically known as Tribolonotus Gracilis, and is a lizard Scincidae family. They are called Crocodile Skink because of their look.The white-eyed crocodile skink is also from the Crocodile Skink family; however, the Red-Eyed species are viral....
Long before dinosaurs walked the earth, do you know which living species inhabited the earth? It was dragonflies! These were one of the first animals with wing-like features, and here we present to you one of the most alluring kinds of the same, the golden-ringed dragonfly. Their unique name comes from their distinctive black and yellow bands that you can spot, making them relatively easy to recognize. Another distinguishing feature is the female’s long ovipositor making them Britain’s longest dragonfly....
The greater weever (Trachinus draco) is a marine fish of the Mediterranean and is a member of the family Trachinidae. They are considered to be among the most venomous fish found in the Mediterranean. This weever fish is small with an elongated and laterally flattened body; the lower jaw is longer than the upper jaw giving the appearance of a big head with a small face and eyes on top. It has toxic spines that extend from the first dorsal fin to the gill cover....
Affectionately called sugarbirds, honeyeater birds are some of the most popular birds spotted in and around New Zealand. The honeyeater is a small-sized bird frequently found perching on trees of various sizes all across Caledonia and the surrounding area. There are various shades you can find in them, usually ranging towards the warmer tones of brown, red, yellow, gray, or brown. Their names are usually divided according to these colors, or sometimes, the color of their feet....
The Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) is a collective species of birds that contain 4-5 subspecies, all of whom exist in the Southern Hemisphere. Kelp Gulls are birds that are found in the coastal areas of places in South America such as the Falkland Islands and the South Georgia islands. Kelp Gull range also includes Antarctica, New Zealand, Australia, Madagascar, South Africa, and Namibia. They have a white head and are largely black and white color with males closely resembling the females....
There are a total of 45 species of iguana. The green iguana (Iguana iguana) is the most popular and widespread breed in the family. Lesser Antillean iguanas belong to the same family and are known as a sister species of the green iguana. The Lesser Antillean iguana is a species seen in Martinique, Dominica, and Saint Barthelemy, in the West Indies, and the Antillean iguana is also known as the West Indian iguana....
Are you fascinated by reptiles like the softshell turtle? Then here we have all the information about another different kind of turtle, the long-neck turtle. Learn all about their feeding habits, nesting habits, habitats, and more. The long-neck turtle (Chelodina longicollis) is also known as the eastern long-necked turtle, the common long-necked turtle, or the snake-necked turtle. This freshwater turtle is only native to Australia. The turtles are found in habitats like any still or moving water body or in wetlands....
The mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz) is a tiny lemur species known for its fluffy black and gray fur. They are nocturnal during the dry season and are native to the deciduous forests of Madagascar and the humid forests of the Comoros islands.Unfortunately, this stunning primate is Critically Endangered. That means that if not protected, this lemur species could be extinct very soon. It would be a disaster to see them gone from our forests, so it is important to educate yourself about these beautiful animals and work to protect them....
Othnielosaurus, also known as the Othniel’s lizard or Laosaurus consors, is a genus of ornithischian dinosaurs that lived during the Late Jurassic period about 155-148 million years ago in the Morrison Formation of the western United States. The dinosaur was originally assigned to the genus Laosaurus but was then named Othnielosaurus in honor of the paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh. The dinosaur was formerly included in Othnielia and was hence assigned the genus Laosaurus to hold its fossils in the said group....
The Pachycephalosaurus followed a herbivorous diet and grazed around North America during the Late Cretaceous period around 72-66 million years ago. A Pachycephalosaurus dinosaur fossil supplied a lot of information about them. Pachycephalosaurus dinosaurs had a unique head structure different from other dinosaurs. It had a thick skull area for protecting its head and also had spikes around it. They had a beak-like mouth and inside had several teeth for ramming food....
The Rhabdodon, meaning ‘fluted tooth’, was a herbivorous dinosaur species that roamed Europe during the later Cretaceous time period around 70-66 million years ago. The fossils of this dinosaur have been discovered in France, Spain, and Romania. The Rhabdodon dinosaur was a grazing reptile that used to walk on four limbs. The forelimbs were shorter than the hindlimbs. They had a small head, a big body, and a really long tail....
There are 30 species of rabbits in the world. Riverine rabbit, Bunolagus monticularis, is a critically endangered species of rabbit endemic to South Africa also called the bushman rabbit. They are seen in the Karoo Desert, the Cape Province of South Africa, and near seasonal rivers. These species are dark-colored and primarily herbivorous in nature. Riverine rabbits are popularly called bushman hares or bushman rabbits. These species are extremely beneficial to farmers since they help in regenerating the soil preventing soil from washing away....
