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The fiddler crabs are members of the genus Uca and are synonymously known as calling crabs. There are numerous subspecies of fiddler crabs. These fiddler crabs are famous for their one large claw or major claw, waving display, and circadian life cycle. This life cycle is entirely dependent on high tide. They have a wide geographical distribution range and these ranges differ for each fiddler crab species.They can be found in mangroves, salty marshes, freshwater marshes, and sandy and muddy beaches, depending on the species....

Birds are truly one of the most wonderful creations of nature and everything about them is fascinating, from their small beaks to their long tails. Today we will be learning all about a bird that comes all the way from the Nile Valley. A graceful prinia (Prinia gracilis), once known as the graceful warbler, is a tiny resident of countries in Asia and of Egypt. These birds have lived over a variety of habitats and are typically found in shrub habitats or tall grass....

The grunter fish is a benthic feeder that sifts the mud for small invertebrates. It is found in muddy or sandy substrates, often near seagrass beds. It’s popularly known as the ‘fish that grunts’, but it actually makes a sound like pig snorts. All in all, there are 150 species of the grunter. The fish species is a part of a large brood - with many subspecies like the javelin grunter (Pomadasys kaakan), sooty grunter (Hephaestus fuliginosus), the spotted javelin fish (Pomadasys commersonnii), and so on....

The Hawaiʻi ʻakepa (Loxops coccineus) belongs to the family Fringillidae and genus Loxops. It is known to be a small and rare member of the Hawaiian honeycreepers. It is found in the Island of Hawaii and the population is distributed across wildlife refuges like Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Kau upper forest areas, and the Hualalai northern slope part. It was known to arrive at the Hawaiian Islands around four to five million years ago....

The Hawaiʻi creeper, or commonly spelled as Hawaii creeper (Loxops mana), is a primary inhabitant of the Hawaii island, settled within the native forests. This forest is present within the central Pacific Ocean where the Hawaii creeper species breed and expands its population. Being a native to the island, the species enjoys a wet and moist environment in terms of their habitat status. Although the species are considered Endangered at the moment, they could fall under the threatened category any time soon....

The tiniest yet one of the deadliest creatures in the sea is the Irukandji jellyfish. Do not be fooled by their size as they can bring down a fully grown human with just a sting.Irukandji jellyfish are venomous box jellyfish that come in many different varieties. They are among the smallest and most venomous jellyfish in the world. They live in Australias northern coastal waters. They also have the ability to shoot their stingers into their prey, resulting in symptoms known as Irukandji syndrome....

King angelfish are tropical fish endemic to the Pacific Ocean near the Gulf of California, Peru, and the Galapagos Islands. They are non-migratory marine angelfish living in tropical rocky coral reefs at a depth of 13–98 ft (4–30 m). They have dark blue-gray bodies with blue rimming around the fins, a vertical white bar behind their pectoral fins, and a yellow tail. Juveniles are more multicolored, predominantly yellow, with blue-rimmed fins and an orange mask around their eyes....

The majestic Mexican parrotlet (forpus cyanopygius), also called the turquoise rumped parrotlet or Mexican blue-rumped parrotlet is a parrotlet species that is endemic to Mexico. They are cute, calm, and colorful parrotlets that are quite reserved and do not make as much noise, which is a misconception about all parrot species. If you enjoyed reading about the Mexican parrotlet (forpus cyanopygius), you might also want to consider reading some facts about eastern kingbird facts and hyacinth macaw facts....

A miniature bull terrier dog breed is also called a mini bull. They are medium-weighted dogs. History suggests that the miniature bull terrier breed has its origins in the extinct English white terrier breeds. A miniature bull terrier’s temperament includes courage, stubbornness, high energy levels, and love. It has an extremely friendly personality but requires extensive training and regular exercise. Their activity level is right at the top which makes them suitable for outdoor activities....

The multimammate mouse is a common visitor and resident of many African villages. Due to its origin in Africa, its also given the local name of African soft furred rat. These mice are a species of rodent and belong to the family Muridae. These African soft fur rats are very different from the usual mice which are found in the houses or the allays. The multimammate mouse got its name because of its numeral mammary glands, which help to produce milk....

The Nilgiri blue robin (Sholicola major) is an endangered bird in India. This bird was thought to be extinct until a group was discovered living on top of an uninhabited hilltop, preserved by thick forest and rugged terrain from human encroachment. They have been rediscovered thanks to the fact that they fly up when disturbed during their nesting season between April and July each year. Native to the wet and misty Nilgiri Hills region of southern India, this bird is prized for its beautiful colors....

Quelea birds are also known as dioch or red billed weavers belonging to the songbird family Ploceidae in Africa. These short tailed weaver birds hap up in huge flocks and destroy numerous crops and fields of Africa where they are originally found. Red billed queleas to have a yellow or reddish bill, eye ring, and legs, and a blotchy back. Queleas are most likely to feed on seeds of wild grasses, they still pose a threat to wheat....

The scissortail rasbora is popularly known as the three-lined rasbora and its scientific name is Rasbora trilineata. The scissortail rasbora has a forked tail or caudal fin with black and white markings on it, similar to the dorsal fin of the pristella tetra. In addition, a horizontal black bar on the midsection runs the length of the body. The forked tail gives them a unique swimming style. Their tail makes an opening and closing scissor-like motion while they are swimming....

Sea turtles are antisocial creatures who love to spend most of their time alone in the sea. Sea turtles are reptiles from the Cheloniidae family. They are found worldwide and originated from the northern coast of Australia and are spotted around tropical and subtropical beaches. There exist seven species of sea turtles: loggerhead, green sea turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp’s Ridley, Olive Ridley, and flatback. All the species of sea turtle are found in different oceans....

Are you interested to know more about birds like the rock sparrow? If yes, then you should check out the genus Sporophila as it is made up of similar birds belonging to the phylum Chordata and order Passeriformes. These birds mainly live in the neotropics that includes areas in middle and South America including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina among others. When you first view the male of this species, you are bound to find it extremely beautiful....

James patterson Birthday Highlights Birth Name James Brendan Patterson, Jr. Place Of Birth Newburgh, New York, USA Age 76 years old Birth Date March 21 1947 James patterson Facts Child Star? no Occupation Novelist, Author, Producer Education & Qualifications Vanderbilt University Net Worth $800,000,000 Current Partner Susan Patterson Children Jack Patterson Parents Isabelle Patterson, Charles Patterson About James PattersonPatterson, whose birthday is March 22, 1947, is a native of New York....

Jennifer Love Hewitt Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jennifer Love Hewitt Place Of Birth Waco, USA Age 44 years old Birth Date February 21 1979 Jennifer Love Hewitt Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress, Singer, Producer Education & Qualifications Lincoln High School Net Worth $22,000,000 Current Partner Brian Hallisay Children Autumn James, Atticus James, Aidan James Parents Patricia Mae, Herbert Daniel Hewitt Siblings Todd Hewitt About Jennifer Love Hewitt Jennifer Love Hewitt is a popular actress, singer, and producer from the United States who is known for her films and series from the ’90s like ‘The Client List’ and ‘The Ghost Whisperer’....

Matthew Labyorteaux Birthday Highlights Birth Name Matthew Charles Labyorteaux Place Of Birth Los Angeles, USA Age 57 years old Birth Date December 8 1966 Matthew Labyorteaux Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Net Worth $400,000 Current Partner Leslie Labyorteaux Parents Ronald Labyorteaux, Frances Marshall Siblings Patrick, Jane Labyorteaux About Matthew LabyorteauxMatthew Charles Labyorteaux was born in Los Angeles, California on December 8, 1966.Matthew Labyorteaux is an actor by profession....

Évariste Galois Birthday Highlights Birth Name Évariste Galois Place Of Birth Bourg-la-Reine, France Age 212 years old Birth Date October 25 1811 Évariste Galois Facts Child Star? no Occupation Mathematician Education & Qualifications Lycée Louis-le-Grand, École Normale Net Worth $3,000,000 Parents Adélaïde-Marie Galois, Nicholas Gabriel Galois Siblings Alfred Galois About Évariste GaloisÉvariste Galois was born in Bourg-la-Reine on October 25, 1811.Évariste Galois was a great mathematician in France. Évariste Galois’s contributions laid the way for Galois’s theory and group theory....

Australia is one of the largest countries in Oceania.Australia, also known as Oz, is located on the mainland of the continent of Australia/Oceania. Australia’s name is derived from the Latin term ‘Terra Australis,’ meaning “southern land”.Sydney is the largest city in Australia, with Canberra as its capital. The Australian continent is one of the smallest continents globally, and the Indian and Pacific oceans surround it. Australia is considered the sixth largest country in terms of area....