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Considered to be an Endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Oregon giant earthworm (Driloleirus macelfreshi) is an invertebrate residing mainly in the riparian forests. The species is not common and can rarely be sighted outside the range of the coastal states of Oregon. Conservation of the species is a matter of major concern simply because these earthworms are on the verge of becoming critically endangered and, ultimately, extinct....

The Pukyongosaurus is a genus of dinosaurs that lived in South Korea during the early Cretaceous period. This Titanosauriform dinosaur was known to be closely related to the Euhelopus. The dinosaur in this genus is also known from a series of vertebrae in the neck and the back. The name Pukyongosaurus has a meaning of Pukyong lizard given after the Pukyong National University.Characteristics that were earlier used to distinguish the genus have now been criticized for being too poorly preserved to evaluate or being too widespread....

Red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) is one of the four species identified from the genus Sphyrapicus. This species is native to the deciduous and coniferous forests of North America where it prefers to nest. This particular species of sapsuckers is extremely harmful to the trees as the holes which it makes into the tree for sap offers entry to the bacteria and fungi, leading to various diseases. Moreover, the weakened physical structure of the tree poses several other challenges....

The literal translation of the word dinosaur means ’terrible lizards’, but we promise this article will be fun! This article is about a special dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period and it will tell you everything you need to know about it, including its history, details about its classification, habitat, when and where its fossils (teeth) were discovered, and its behavior!Richardoestesia is a genus of Theropod dinosaurs, originally native to North America....

Do you find mice unique and attractive? Mice are often found cute due to their size, tiny paws, and eyes that are similar to beads. One of these is a silky pocket mouse, Perognathus flavus. It is really interesting to read more about these pocket mice.Silky pocket mice are recorded in the southwest of the United States and northern and central parts of Mexico. They are present prominently in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming....

The Thotobolosaurus dinosaur was first discovered in the year 1930 in Lesotho’s Bethesda village by a school principal named Samuel Motsoane. The dinosaur was properly discovered by brothers Paul and François Ellenberger in the year 1955 in the Maphutseng village’s lower Elliot Formation in Lesotho. This Lesotho location was a trash heap called Thotobolo ea ‘Ma-Beata’. The dinosaur has more recently been named Kholumolumo, which is its more common name, pronounced as ‘Ko-lum-oh-lu-mo’....

The tricolored bat, Perimyotis subflavus, the smallest bat of the eastern and mid-western United States. The tricolored bat got the name because of its three distinct fur colors, dark gray at the base, yellowish-brown in the middle, and brown or reddish-brown at the tips. It is the first bat to enter hibernation, around September or October, and the last to emerge in spring.Often bats are portrayed misguidedly in movies and media in poor light....

Garry Moore Birthday Highlights Birth Name Thomas Garrison Moore Place Of Birth Baltimore, America Age 108 years old Birth Date January 30 1915 Garry Moore Facts Child Star? no Occupation American Radio, TV Host Education & Qualifications McDonogh School Net Worth $5,000,000 Current Partner Betsy De Chant Children Garry Morfit Jr, John Mason Morfit Parents Mary Louise Harris, Mason P. Morfit Siblings Penny Brede Horn, Dr. Mason Morfit About Garry Moore Garry Moore was an American game show host, comedian, writer, and entertainer....

Greta Kukkonen Birthday Highlights Birth Name Eine Matilda Kukkonen Place Of Birth Helsinki, Finland Age 112 years old Birth Date January 24 1911 Greta Kukkonen Facts Child Star? no Occupation Real Estate Agent, Businessperson Education & Qualifications Finlandia University Net Worth $1,300,000 Children Jonathan Peck, Stephen Peck, Carey Paul Peck Parents Emilia Matilda ‘Emily’ Viljanen, Matti Aleksanteri Kukkonen About Greta Kukkonen Greta Kukkonen, original name Eine Matilda Kukkonen was born in Helsinki, Finland, on January 25, 1911....

Ken Thompson Birthday Highlights Birth Name Kenneth Lane Thompson Place Of Birth New Orleans, USA Age 80 years old Birth Date February 4 1943 Ken Thompson Facts Child Star? no Occupation Computer Engineer, Scientist Education & Qualifications University of California, Berkeley Net Worth $15,000,000 Current Partner Bonnie Children Cory Parents Clara Thompson About Ken ThompsonKenneth Lane Thompson was born on February 4, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.From his childhood, Ken Thompson was intrigued by logic, that led him to gradually develop an interest in computer programming....

Mark Cuban Birthday Highlights Birth Name Mark Cuban Place Of Birth Pittsburgh, USA Age 65 years old Birth Date July 30 1958 Mark Cuban Facts Child Star? no Occupation Entrepreneur, Television Personality Education & Qualifications Indiana University Bloomington Net Worth $5,000,000,000 Current Partner Tiffany Stewart Children Alexis Sofia Cuban, Jake Cuban, Alyssa Cuban Parents Norton Cuban, Shirley Cuban Siblings Brian, Jeff About Mark Cuban Mark Cuban is a self-made American billionaire with investments in over 300 business establishments....

The Beatles are one of the most well known bands in history, having written and created music that is still played and loved by millions today.With songs like ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’ and ‘Let It Be’, the Beatles became world famous and years on, there are plenty of interesting Beatles facts floating around as people continue to love their work. With this list, you’ll understand why the rock music group became so popular and why Beatlemania truly took over the world....

Archana Suseelan Birthday Highlights Birth Name Archana Suseelan Place Of Birth Bhilai, India Age 35 years old Birth Date October 6 1988 Archana Suseelan Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Actress, Model, VJ Education & Qualifications University of Pune Net Worth $400,000 Current Partner Manoj Yadav Parents Seema Siblings Rohit Suseelan, Kalpana Suseelan About Archana Suseelan Archana Suseelan was born on October 6, 1988, in Bhilai, Madhya Pradesh.Archana Suseelan is an Indian actress and model who primarily works in Malayalam movies and the Malayalam tv industry....

David Icke Birthday Highlights Birth Name David Icke Place Of Birth Leicester, UK Age 71 years old Birth Date April 28 1952 David Icke Facts Child Star? no Occupation Conspiracy Theorist, Footballer, Author Education & Qualifications Crown Hills Secondary Modern Net Worth $10,000,000 Children Gareth Icke, Jaymie Icke, Rebecca Icke, Kerry Icke Parents Beric Vaughan Icke, Barbara J. Icke About David Icke David Icke is a former footballer (soccer player), conspiracy theorist, sports broadcaster, and writer of over 20 books since 1990....

Eartha Kitt Birthday Highlights Birth Name Eartha Mae Keith Place Of Birth South Carolina, USA Age 96 years old Birth Date January 16 1927 Eartha Kitt Facts Child Star? no Occupation Singer, Actress Education & Qualifications Net Worth $4,000,000 Current Partner John William Mcdonald Children Kitt Mcdonald Parents Annie Mae Keith, Mamie Kitt About Eartha Kitt Eartha Kitt was born as Eartha Mae Keith on the cotton fields of South Carolina....

Ethel Merman Birthday Highlights Birth Name Ethel Agnes Zimmermann Place Of Birth New York City, USA Age 115 years old Birth Date January 16 1908 Ethel Merman Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress, Singer, Recording Artist Education & Qualifications William Cullen Bryant High School Net Worth $1,500,000 Current Partner Ernest Borgnine Parents Edward Zimmermannn, Agnes Gardner About Ethel MermanEthel Merman’s journey to stardom speaks of an iron-willed woman who swept the entertainment industry away with her unique voice and acting caliber!...

A dog is traditionally known to be the best companion for human beings. Dogs always greet you with enthusiasm and they are so cute and loyal that every family member loves them, especially children.American Water Spaniel is no exception. It is a good pet dog, and its origin can be traced to the United States of America. This breed was developed in the Fox and Wolf River valleys of the state of Wisconsin in the 19th century....

With their glossy black coat, gemstone eyes, the mini-panthers (or Bombay cats) are exquisite felines to behold. The foundation to incorporate the stealthy and majestic look of a panther, with the domesticity of a pet cat was laid by an American breeder, Nikki Horner. After numerous experimentation, the results were rewarded with this medium-sized, sleek, and completely black felines with bright golden, yellow, or copper eyes. The Bombays are visual stunners; these cats leave you mesmerized with not just their fascinating looks but also with their extremely affectionate, jovial, and agile temperament....

If you want to read about rare animals, the rare cat also known as the clouded leopard should be top of your list. The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is a feline cat that lives in Asia. They are shy and secretive animals that can be hard to spot. Amongst this cat species, three subspecies are known. They are the Neofelis nebulosa that occupy areas covering the southern parts of China to the Malaysian mainland....

Datnioides microlepis is the scientific name for Indonesian tigerfish. It is also known as Indonesian datnoid, Indonesian tiger datnoid, Indo datnoid, and finescale tigerfish. Previously the Siamese tiger fish was considered the same as the Datnioides microlepis, but since 1998, it was considered a new species, Datnioides pulcher by Kottelat. This species is endemic to southeast Asia, namely The Malay Peninsula, Indonesia, Kapuas Basin in western Borneo, Sumatra, Chao Phraya River, and Mekong Basin....