The African firefinch (Lagonosticta rubricata), also known as the dark firefinch or blue-billed firefinch, named for the color of its bill, is a small bird found in almost every part of Africa with an estimated distribution of length about 2,100,000 sq mi (5,400,000 sq km). The male bird is bright red in color and has a round body with white spots. It has a range of communicative tones and calls that give off a cheerful sound....
You’ve seen fearsome wolves in movies and on TV, but what about in real life? The Alaskan tundra wolf is one of the most dangerous wolves living in the winter-covered tundras. However, they are not found traveling the cold lands alone. They always travel in small to medium-sized groups called packs. Usually consisting of a dominant male and female and some other members, they hunt together, stay together, and raise their young....
The Anserimimus is a genus of small and lanky little dinosaurs that existed during the latest period of the Mesozoic era and managed to continue up to the Paleocene epoch. The Maastrichtian stage is the last stage of the upper Cretaceous as well as the entire Mesozoic era. It was followed by the transition of the Paleogene era. Several dinosaur species perished during this transition living a few of them behind....
A jay is a large group of Old World and New World birds that are distributed all over the world, abundant in America but less in the UK. A brown jay (Psilorhinus morio), named after its coat color, is one of the New World jays that are commonly found throughout a wide range of Mexico and Central America in the south up to the Rio Grande in the north. The dark brown plumage of these North American birds forms a proper justification for their name....
The California least tern (Sterna antillarum browni or Sternula antillarum browni) is known as the smallest tern species in North America. As one of the world’s rarest birds, the California least tern should not be overlooked. These small, graceful birds are known for their unique appearance and delicate nesting habits. Clearly, as their name suggests, California least terns are primarily endemic to North America, specifically the Pacific Coast of California, Baja California, and San Francisco bay (until San Diego)....
The cardinal woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) is a member of the woodpecker family that is endemic to the continent of Africa, especially central, western, and southern Africa. Their habitat ranges over a wide range, from dense forests to bushy areas. Half of their diet involves plants and vegetation, though they feed on small insects and tree frogs, too. The male members and the females of the species can be separated by the color of their napes and hind crowns; the male possesses a red nape and crown, while the female possesses a dark crown and black nape....
The Cryptosaurus is a dinosaur that belongs to the Ankylosauria suborder. The hidden right femur of this Ankylosaur dinosaur, which is also the holotype, was first uncovered by Lucas Ewbank in 1869. Lucas Ewbank was a geologist who donated the holotype to the Woodwardian museum in Cambridge. The partial fossil remains were found near the Ampthill Clay Formation in the brick pit of the Gransden in the strata of Oxford Clay in England....
The Desert rat-kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris) also known as the Buff-nosed rat-kangaroos, were omnivores and solitary marsupials. Desert rat-kangaroos had a unique method of running, similar to galloping, and were highly active in nature. At night these creatures foraged with the help of their sensitive noses. With the help of their forelimbs, they could dig out the burrows easily on the ground. As they were partially nocturnal, they came out of their nest and foraged for food during the nighttime....
Have you heard of a flying snake? Of course, you have. Do they actually exist? Do they really fly? Flying snakes exist. Flying snake comes from the Chrysopelea genus and also known as gliding snakes. They have mild venom and are usually found in the regions of Southeast Asia. A flying snake cannot actually fly high but are gliders that glide through the air. There are some special characteristics of these snakes....
The most widespread group of lizards is the fascinating skink family called the Scincidae family. This family has more than 1500 surviving species of skinks. Scincidae family members have smooth scales on their skin. They have short limbs and long tails. Giant skinks have a large size in comparison to other lizards. The prehensile-tailed skink and Solomon Islands skinks are the largest lizards of all the skink species. These reptiles are mostly herbivores, but some are carnivores as well with their diet comprising beetles, flies, millipedes, centipedes, slugs, leaves, flowers, shoots, and rodents....
Great sculpins are a species of fish belonging to the Cottidae family. This fish is considered to be the largest species of the genus Myoxocephalus, in terms of its weight and length. They inhabit the Bering Sea and the Washington coast of the North Pacific Ocean. They are also found in parts of Japan and Russia. These fishes reside in aquatic habitats comprising both saltwater and freshwater, unlike the mottled sculpin which is a closely related species that resides solely in freshwater....
Hermit crabs are a superfamily of crustaceans that includes about seven families, numerous genera, and 800 species. The most special and unusual part of the hermit crabs is usually their shell. Hermit crabs can seem pretty beautiful because of these shells. Other than these shells on their back, they have a hard exoskeleton on the front part of their body and they also have two pairs of antennae that help them understand their surroundings....
A musk deer species, the Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) is primarily found in the mountain range of the central Himalayas. Earlier, the species was considered a subspecies of the Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) and it is now also known as a white-bellied musk deer.These deer are generally sandy brown and their average weight and length are 24-40 lb (11-18 kg) and 34-39 in (86-100 cm), respectively. Their limbs and rumps are generally dark in color, while the ventral side of their body ranges from white to gray....
People have been fascinated by snakes as an animal since ancient times. Nowadays some of the relatively docile species have even become popular pets for their behaviour and maturity. Such a species is the king snake. The king snake is typically known for their docile behavior around humans once tamed, although predators, they are really good to have around even for beginner snake owners. If agitated they might sometimes bite you with their teeth, but it is completely harmless as they have no venom at all....
Dinosaurs are a bunch of diverse reptiles which have piqued the interest of scientists, paleontologists, and even common people. For years, we were only able to make assumptions about dinosaurs due to lack of fossils. Several species, despite being discovered, are poorly studied due to destroyed fossils. The Microcephale is one such dinosaur that was discovered in 1997 by Paul Sereno, a professor of paleontology at the University of Chicago. It was found in a fossil site in Canada, North America, and lived during the Late Cretaceous period....
Motacillidae is a family of small passerine birds and was introduced in 1821 by Thomas Horsfield M.D, an American physician and naturalist. There are about 70 different species that are further divided into five genera including pipits, longclaws, and the wagtails. This article will tell you everything you need to know about a special species of pipit birds including details about its physical appearance, identification, habitats, population size, distribution or range, conservation status, diet, song, feeding, breeding, and nesting habits!...
The butterflies and moths of order Lepidoptera are branched into 126 families, out of these the family Pterophoridae is also known as a plume moth. The family is further divided into four subfamilies namely, Agdistinae, Deuterocopinae, Ochyroticinae, and Pterophorinae’which incorporates over 1000 species of moths. In North America, there are more than 160 species of plume moths. Plume moths repose during the daytime and they are active during the night but they can be spotted near pollen sources even in the daytime frequently....
Have you ever wondered about how a Pomeranian got its name? A Pomeranian is a small sized breed of spitz type of dog. These dogs are very friendly, lively, and active dogs that are loved by humans. This dog breed makes for good companions and excellent watchdogs. Make sure not to leave them alone for a long time as it is one of the dog breeds that do not like being apart and are very affectionate....
A crab is as delicate as porcelain!Porcelain crabs, scientifically known as Neopetrolisthes maculatus, belong to the genus Neopetrolisthes. These crabs are recognized for their spotted pattern. They are endemic to the Indo Pacific and are resident to rocky beaches and shores.The crab porcelain is a small crab of the Porcellanidae family. With a maximum length of three inches across the leg span. The carapace length is one inch on average. Their compressed body acts as an advantage for staying stable against turbulent waters....
The sparkling violetear (Colibri coruscans) is a large species of hummingbird, which is very vocal and territorial. The sparkling violetear is quite frequently seen in a wide range of semi-open habitats including gardens and parks within major cities. Quito in Ecuador is one place where this bird is seen and it is the commonest species of hummingbird in its range. The sparkling violetear is found in widespread populations across the highlands of northern and western South America, including the Andes, the Venezuelan Coastal Range, and the tepuis....
