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Horned toads, also known as horny toads or horned lizards, are a type of lizard that is largely native to the North American continent. These animals, which are reptiles, are known by the scientific name Phrynosoma which translates to ‘body like a toad’. The most commonly occurring species of horned lizards are Texas horned lizards, also known as Phrynosoma cornutum.The horned lizard (Phrynosoma) is characterized by a spiky snout, small and flattened round bodies, and camouflage abilities....

Do you know what Herpetology means? Herpetology is a study about reptiles and amphibians. Snakes fall under the reptile group. In this article, we bring you some exciting facts about Horned viper.The Horned viper is a venomous snake distinguished among all the desert snakes. There is no possible information about the discovery of these species. The mummies of these snakes are found in Thebes, on the Nile banks. The other common names are Saharan horned viper, Desert horned viper, African desert horned viper, Greater cerastes, Desert sidewinding horned viper, and North African horned viper....

Lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) are a species of sharks that can mainly be found in the Atlantic and the Pacific. Lemon shark species are known to reach sexual maturity from 12-16 years of age. They are called ’lemon sharks’ because of their yellow brown skin color which helps them to camouflage. The second dorsal fins of this species is almost as large as their first fins. Found in shallow water regions of Southern Brazil and Baja California, lemon sharks do not possess any direct threat to humans....

Muzquizopteryx was a flying reptile that lived in the Coniacian (Late Cretaceous) period about 90 million years ago. They were pterosaur species and their fossil specimen further suggested that they were closely related to the Nyctosaurus that existed during the same age. The type species Muzquizopteryx coahuilensis was described by Eberhard Frey, Wolfgang Stinnesbeck, et al. The fossil was excavated from the El Rosario quarry in the north-eastern state of Coahuila, Mexico....

The nutria (Myocastor coypus) is a unique rodent native to the continent of South America and has now become widespread. They are semi-aquatic animals and are identical to native muskrats and beavers. A nutria has a life expectancy of about six years in the wild, whereas that increases up to ten years in captivity. Also called the Coypu, they have coarse brown fur, which is prominent for ethical use. From southern Brazil to Argentina, they are now overpopulated....

If you want to learn about a special type of quail, then you should definitely give this article a read. The snow mountain quail of the order Galliformes, family Phasianidae, is a large bird found in Indonesia. Its range covers the famous Snow and Star mountains of New Guinea. These birds bear a close resemblance with other birds of the family Phasianidae like turkey, pheasants, and junglefowl. However, the snow mountain quail (Anurophasis monorthonyx) is monotypic....

The spiny orb-weaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis), also known as spiny spiders, are colorful spiders found in different colors like black, white, and yellow with red spines and white spots on their back. Due to their unusual body shape, they are sometimes called a ‘crab spider’, but they are not related to the crab species.A female spiny orb-weaver is always larger than males in size, and the female lifespan is also longer than that of males....

Have you ever heard about a designer dog, wild and fierce in appearance like that of a wolf, and yet calm, familial, and absolutely fit to be your friend ? Well, Tamaskan dog is one of them. Except for the wolf-like appearance, a Tamaskan dog breed is nothing like a wolf and these dogs are actually considered to be a mixed breed of debated ancestry as Husky, Malamute and German Shepherd dog are parts of the same dog breed....

One thing that you are sure to find around any household is a rat! These small critters are far more fascinating than their appearance seems to give away. One such species is the Texas kangaroo rat. This kangaroo rat belongs to one of the 22 types of bipedal North American desert rodents. They are popular for their tufted tails. These are very rare mammals that are highly vulnerable and have been listed as a threatened species....

If you have heard Aesop’s classic fable about the tortoise and the hare, you will know that the tortoise is known for its extremely slow-paced walking. But, did you know that there are many more interesting facts about these amazing reptiles with a dome-shaped shell?Found in diverse habitats around the world, tortoises are often confused with very similar-looking turtles. While both have shells, the most significant difference between them is that, unlike turtles, tortoises are exclusively terrestrial animals....

The whippoorwill or the Whip-poor-will is a North American bird native to the Eastern part of the United States of America and Southeast Canada. They are migratory birds, and hence, can also be found in parts of South America during the winter. Whip-poor-wills are known for their brown bodies that camouflage against the forest and their distinct calls that they have been named after, “Whip-poor-pool”. This sound is also called the whi-poor-wills song or the Whippoorwill Holler....

You must have heard of a Yorkshire Terrier, popularly known as a Yorkie, a small dog who was originally a ratter but now is one of the most popular toy dog breeds in the world. This dog breed belongs to the terrier group. Yorkies hail from England. These mischievous little dogs are full of energy and joy. These dogs are masters of charming people with their cute looks. It’s because of their charm that these Yorkshire Terrier mix dogs changed their status from a ratter to a cute lap dog....

Here at Kidadl, we know that figuring out a family routine in your baby’s first few months can be tricky. There’s so much advice out there, and it’s something everyone seems to have an opinion on!From their nighttime sleep to how often they should nap, from managing crying to how often they feed, there are so many variables when it comes to your baby. And that’s because every baby is different....

Jane Leeves Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Ilford, UK Age 62 years old Birth Date April 18 1961 Jane Leeves Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress Education & Qualifications Bush Davies School Of Theatre Arts Net Worth $16,000,000 Current Partner Marshall Coben Children Isabella Kathryn Coben, Finn William Leeves Coben Parents Collin Leeves, Ruth Leeves Siblings Kathryn Leeves, Richard Leeves About Jane LeevesJane Leeves Elizabeth is an English actress, producer, and model....

Jep Robertson Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jules Jeptha Robertson Place Of Birth Bernice, USA Age 45 years old Birth Date May 28 1978 Jep Robertson Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor, businessman, editor, cameraman Education & Qualifications Net Worth $7,500,000 Current Partner Jessica Robertson Children Lily Robertson, Merritt Robertson, Priscilla Robertson, River Robertson, Augustus Robertson Parents Phil Robertson, Marsha Kay Robertson Siblings Alan, Jase, Willie Robertson. About Jep Robertson Jep Robertson came into the limelight when he and his family made an appearance in a popular television series titled ‘Duck Dynasty’....

John Ruskin Birthday Highlights Birth Name John Ruskin Place Of Birth London, UK Age 204 years old Birth Date February 7 1819 John Ruskin Facts Child Star? no Occupation Art Critic, Novelist, Philosopher Education & Qualifications King’s College Current Partner Effie Gray Parents John James, Margaret Ruskin About John RuskinA leading art critic, novelist, philosopher, and polymath of the Victorian era, John Ruskin was also a draftsman who went on to establish the Ruskin School of Drawing at the University of Oxford in 1869....

Kelly Kulick Birthday Highlights Birth Name Kelly Kulick Place Of Birth Union Township, USA Age 46 years old Birth Date February 16 1977 Kelly Kulick Facts Child Star? no Occupation American Professional Bowler, Sportscaster Education & Qualifications Morehead State University Net Worth $1,500,000 Parents Bill, Carol About Kelly Kulick Kelly Kulick was born on February 16, 1977, in Union Township, New Jersey, USA.Kulick is a professional bowler from America. Kulick won four medals, which included two gold medals at the World Games....

Linda Lee Cadwell Birthday Highlights Birth Name Linda Emery Place Of Birth Everett, Washington, USA Age 78 years old Birth Date March 21 1945 Linda Lee Cadwell Facts Child Star? no Occupation Teacher, Writer, Martial Artist Education & Qualifications Garfield High School Net Worth $1,000,000 Current Partner Bruce Cadwell Children Brendon Lee, Shanon Lee Parents Everett Emery, Vivian R (née Hester) About Linda Lee Cadwell Linda Lee Cadwell is a well-known personality for being the wife of Bruce Lee, a martial artist, teacher, and writer....

Tim Ferriss Birthday Highlights Birth Name Timothy Ferriss Place Of Birth East Hampton, USA Age 46 years old Birth Date July 19 1977 Tim Ferriss Facts Child Star? no Occupation Angel Investor, Writer, Blogger, Podcaster, Businessperson, Public Speaker Education & Qualifications Princeton University Net Worth $100,000,000 About Tim Ferriss Tim Ferriss is the writer of five ‘New York Times’ and ‘Wall Street Journal’ best-sellers, notably ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ and ‘Tools Of Titans’....

Are you familiar with the Gem State?This is one of a few Idaho nicknames! This huge state is full of many wonders and many precious gemstones, not to mention its mountains full of gold and rare minerals.From Hells Canyon to the Shoshone Falls, we have been all over this rugged terrain and found some Idaho facts that even the most dedicated Idaho fan might not know. Did you know that the entire U....