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Frank Mir Birthday Highlights Birth Name Francisco “Frank” Santos Mir III Place Of Birth Los Angeles, USA Age 44 years old Birth Date May 23 1979 Frank Mir Facts Child Star? no Occupation Mixed Martial Artist Education & Qualifications Bonanza High School Net Worth $11,000,000 Current Partner Jennifer Mir Parents Fransisco Santos Mir Siblings Robert Mir About Frank MirFrom 2001 to 2016, the title of the longest uninterrupted tenure of a single fighter in UFC history was owned by Francisco ‘Frank’ Santos Mir III....

Most of us have little to no information about the creatures present in the farthest of terrains. The Tibetan plateau and the trans-Himalayas are home to several different species of creatures that are furthest away from human influence. The blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) or bharal is a member of the caprid group, and it is found in different habitats of high mountains. It is mainly a grazer and isn’t involved in any domestic use....

Bolas spiders are a fascinating group of spiders belonging to the Araneidae family (also known as the orb-weaver spider family). However, these spiders do not construct a typical orb-web. Instead, they are known to produce silk lines that help them in capturing insects, especially moths. They employ chemical tactics for this as well.Bolas spiders are classified into three genera. They are found in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa, and depending on the species, their appearance varies....

The Cassin’s finch is a very beautiful and colorful bird to learn about. Here are a few facts to give you a headstart on the bird. The Cassin’s finch belongs to the family Fringillidae. Belonging to the same family are the purple finch and the house finch. Although these birds are of the same family as the Cassin’s finch, they can be distinguished on the basis of their appearance. The red crown of the Cassin’s finch is one of the most beautiful features of this bird....

The mighty Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus), capable of growing almost 6 ft long (1.8 m) and weighing up to 70 kg (110 lb), once had the world at its wet, stubby feet. It has lived since the era of dinosaurs. The recent growth of rapidly expanding Chinese giant salamander farms may have accelerated the disappearance of wild populations in the area. Chinese giant salamanders are considered a luxury food item in China and the acidic skin latex holds great medicinal value too....

Cliff swallows are cute little birds that are distinctly noticeable under bright lights as they have a metallic dark-blue shine, with a brown-colored face and white forehead. A truly beautiful sight, indeed.This species of swallows are similar in appearance to barn swallow birds, and they are found breeding in various regions of North America, Mexico, and Central America. These birds belong to the order Passeriformes, family Hirundinidae and genus Petrochelidon. They are birds that nest in large colonies, with their nesting places typically being very close to water sources....

The Eurasian nuthatch (Sitta Europaea), is a passerine species found in the temperate range of the northern hemisphere. Found in habitats covered in mature trees.As nuthatches are present in Europe and Asia, more than 20 subspecies for the same have been founded. The distinction has been made based on geographical locations and physical differences. Largely clubbed into three groups viz. Caesia, Europaea, and Senesis groups. The Caesia covers Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East and has a buff breast and white throat....

One of the most interesting birds who live near the water has to be the Iceland Seagulls! These wonderful birds usually live in the Arctic, but this bird is more well known for its unique wingtips that enable it to travel far distances even against harsh, humid winds. With a relatively unremarkable plumage, you might not put much stock in this creature with unique wings, but do not be too quick to dismiss it!...

Can’t get enough of dinosaurs? Neither can we! Read on to learn interesting facts about a very special Ornithopod dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous. This article will not only tell you about its appearance and history, but also details about its habitat, range, when and where it was discovered, its size, weight, and length.Iguanacolossus is of the genus Iguanodontian and is known by fossil remains (UMNH VP 20205) described by Donald D....

Museums such as the staircase Escalante national monument in North America are home to several dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago and are a part of our natural history. One such dinosaur is the horned face Kosmoceratops which lived around 76 million years ago in western North America during the late Cretaceous period. The species is one of the unique species of dinosaurs as it had horns. Specimens are generally found in southern Utah....

The leather star, Dermasterias imbricata, also known as a garlic star, is a five legged sea star or starfish that belongs to the phylum Echinodermata. It prefers to live in depths of nearly 100 m (330 ft) and dwells in cold waters. The leather star got its name because of its leather like the texture of the skin. The habitats range includes the coast of Alaska, Northern Mexico, Sacramento reef, Baja California, Sitka, and many more....

A Leonberger is not a natural dog breed. It was the result of experiments conducted by a breeder from Leonberg Germany, Heinrich Essig. In the 1830s, he began mating female Newfoundland dogs with male Saint Bernard’s. He further developed the breed by using a Pyrenean Mountain Dog in later phases. The final result was Leo, a Leonberger puppy named after its original location in Leonberg, Germany. Heinrich Essig is hence considered the first breeder to register this species....

The little dragonfish (Eurypegasus draconis) is known by many different names such as short dragonfish and dragon sea moth. This fish is part of the family Pegasidae of the order Syngnathiformes. This family called Pegasidae consists of two genera, Eurypegasus and Pegasus. The traditional name of the family is taken from a creature from Greek mythology called Pegasus. This marine fish is a bottom dweller and is found in the deepest depth of oceanic water areas and sea....

Magpie-larks are Northern Territory’s native and protected species. It is a type of bird that can be found in a wide range of ecosystems from grasslands to bushes. They are smaller than the magpies. They are black and white in color. The male magpie-lark bird sings duets with female lark magpie and the call sounds like peewee. This species pairs for life. The genders of the bird are easier to tell apart from up close than at a distance....

The marsh warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) belongs to the Old Warbler species and is currently classified under the family of Acrocephalidae. This species is found in temperate Europe, western Palaearctic regions, and the South African continent during winters. The bird belongs to some of the most striking species of birds that can imitate a wide variety of songs of other birds. Passeriformes birds vary in length and weight. They breed mainly on damp habitats but during winters prefer dry vegetated areas....

Short, stocky, grumpy, and adorable, these words are enough to describe the exotic Pallas’s cat. Otocolobus manul is its scientific name. After being introduced by Peter Pallas in the 18th century, these cats have carried his name for centuries now. Another more accurate name they have is Manul. They are solitary, aggressive, and like to avoid humans. Pallas’ cats have been captured in captivity, although it is not good for them....

Pyrrhuloxia, also known as desert cardinals, are singing birds that are sure to attract you with their soft tunes and unique colors. They are often confused with northern cardinals, and this is quite understandable as they sound and look almost the same, except that the northern cardinal is bright red all over and the desert cardinal only has hints of red around its mostly gray body.The pyrrhuloxia is found living in upland desert habitats, savannas, riparian woodlands, scrublands, and farm fields....

Rhea bird (Family rheidae) belongs to the category of flightless birds native to South America and distantly related to the Emu and the Ostrich. There are two widely recognized species of the rhea bird of the family rheidae: the rhea Americana or the greater rhea and The Darwin’s rhea or the Lesser Rhea. Rhea Bird is found in the eastern part of South America and Germany. Their average life span is 15 years....

The southern yellow bat is a type of vesper bat and belongs to the order of Chiroptera and the family Vespertilionidae. Known for their unique yellow fur, southern yellow bats and northern yellow bats share many physical features. However, the southern yellow bat is quite unique due to its year-round migration patterns. They fly in huge flocks over the sea towards the equator and southern portions of their range from the northern parts....

A small pelagic fish that is quite commonly found in rivers, large streams, reservoirs, and ponds, the threadfin shad (Dorosoma petenense) is endemic to the southeastern region of the United States in Florida, Georgia, Texas, west of the Appalachians, and many more. The species was introduced in the country as forage for game fish.The fish has elongated dorsal fin rays, and its mouth is more terminal without projecting the upper jaw....