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Australian snubfin dolphins (Orcaella heinsohni) are close relatives of Irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris). Until 2005, both were considered a similar species, however in 2005, two scientists, named Isabel Beasley and Peter Arnold, collected samples of both dolphins and came to the realization that Australian snubfin dolphins are a new species separate from the Irrawaddy dolphin, both being a close relative to the genus of the killer whale.Unlike other species of dolphin, the Australian snubfin is beakless with a small dorsal fin, a distinct crease on its neck, and its blowhole is located slightly to the left....

The Austroraptor is an interesting dinosaur indeed! It lived in the Cretaceous period, one of the oldest recorded geological eras around. Though there has been only one partial skeleton discovered for this species, there is much to know and learn about even from the limited means of information. They were called the southern thief since they would steal eggs to feed themselves. In addition, their names are also tied to their country of origin....

Bitterns are secretive, short-necked members of the Ardeidae family and belong to the order Pelecaniformes. The Ardeidae family has 64 species, out of which some are bitterns and some are herons. Herons have long legs and necks, whereas bitterns have a stout body and short neck. There are 14 bittern species that are related to herons and these are divided into two genera: Botaurus and Ixobrychus. They are carnivores that prey upon frogs, fish, crayfish, water scorpions, and small animals found in swamps and marshes....

The black crappie fish, scientifically known as Pomoxis nigromaculatus, is one of the two recognized members of genera Pomoxis. These bony fish are embellished in silver-grey to olive or green shades in combination with patterned black splotches and constitute the staple and popular members of edible game fishes. In fact, black crappies are considered the distinguishing attractions during fishing trips. These ray-finned fishes are nocturnal and hunt during the hours of dawn and dusk....

The black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) is a wild cat species that is found living in savannas and deserts in southern Africa.Originating from Thailand in the 1800s, these cats are small cats, and the males are known to be heavier than females. They are carnivorous and their diet consists of rodents, birds, and small mammals. This species is known to be very aggressive and even preys on bigger mammals, and the jackals generally hunt them....

The brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) is a member of the Nectariniidae family of birds that consists of sunbirds and spiderhunters. These birds belong to the Old World and are known for their curved beaks that stand out when spotting this bird in the wild. This bird belongs to the Anthreptes genus.Species of the brown-throated sunbirds are further divided into 14 subspecies that can be found all across the Oriental or East Asian regions....

Worms are a species that have bodies that are shaped like cylindrical tubes and have no limbs and no eyes. They vary in shape and size. Some worms live on land, whereas some of them are marine or in freshwater environments, they are also found in the underground by burrowing. Worms are also known as helminths. Worms can be found in moss, decaying materials, damp earth, or in most of the hospitable conditions....

Lobsters are well-liked animals that have inhabited our seas for about 480 million years. The flathead lobster (Thenus orientalis) of the family Scyllaridae and genus Thenus is one such lobster. In many places fishing of these large slipper lobsters is illegal. They are most prevalent in the Indo-West Pacific area. They go by the name Bay lobster in Australia and many other names such as bug, bug lobster, Common Flapjack lobster, Flathead Locust lobster, Gulf lobster, Moreton Bay Bug, Mud lobster, Mug Bug lobster, Northern Bay lobster, Rock lobster, Sand Bug lobster, Sand Crayfish, Sand lobster, Shovel-nosed lobster and oriental flathead lobster throughout the world....

The Giant Ibis (Thaumatibis gigantea) is the only wading bird in the monotypic Thaumatibis genus and Threskiornithidae family. They were recently declared as Cambodia’s National Bird. They are the only member of the Thaumatibis genus. There are about 28 varieties of species of ibises. It is restricted to northern Cambodia, and there are only a few of them in southern Laos. These species are endangered, with only 100 pairs surviving in the world....

Over centuries dogs and wolves have been crossbred to create wolf dogs. Wolf dogs were initially bred as racing and adventure-trekking dogs in the Arctic region and these wolf like dogs are scattered throughout Europe and North America. The husky wolf mix is the combination of a wolf breed with a Siberian husky and an Alaskan husky. It is a crossbreed. The husky wolf mix, also known as the hybrid wolf dog, is undoubtedly gorgeous and highly intelligent....

The family of Elapidae is a group of venomous snakes characterized by their permanently erect fangs at the front of their mouths. Bungarus is a member of this family of venomous snakes and found mostly in South and Southeast Asia. The genus of Krait, Bungarus, consists of 12 different species of snakes in its name. The common among them are - Common Krait/Indian Krait (Bungarus caeruleus), Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus), Red-headed Krait (Bungarus flaviceps), Many-Banded Krait/Chinese Krait (Bungarus multicinctus), and Malayan Krait/Blue Krait (Bungarus candidus)....

The largetooth sawfish species of fish is one of the most recognizable in the world. This freshwater sawfish, also known as P. Microdon or Pristis perotteti, is found in the Indo West Pacific Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, northern Australia, West Africa, the Indian Ocean, as well as along the eastern Atlantic and the western Atlantic coasts.The largetooth is largely a freshwater sawfish as a juvenile, which moves to live in oceans as it grows into an adult....

Indigenous to, and plentiful in, the Yucatan Peninsula, the ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is an exquisite bird with vividly colorful body feathers and eye-catching tail feathers just like a ravishing peacock. The ring of bright red around their eyes renders a magical appeal to their overall look. The species is considered to be the smallest among all the turkey species. The bird derived its name from the blue-bronze ocelli present in its tail feathers....

The red-clawed crab (Perisesarma bidens) is a crab species of the family Sesarmidae of the Indo-Pacific region. These are mangrove crabs of the genus Perisesarma. As per 2006 data, there are 23 described species in this genus. These crabs are semiterrestrial and a small species that occupy forest floors at low tide. These species will try to eat anything, like pencils and other objects, that does not negatively impact their health....

The salmon shark, Lamna ditropis, is a type of mackerel shark that lives in the North Pacific Ocean. It is found both close to shore and in the open ocean. This shark has a fairly wide range of distribution. It is found as far north as the Gulf of Alaska and as far south as Japan.The salmon shark is named after its favorite prey, the Pacific salmon. It is a ferocious hunter that hunts in groups or alone....

There is a total of 1400 species of bats in the world. The whiskered bat, known by its scientific name Myotis mystacinus, belongs to the same family. The whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus) is seen in parks, towns, and gardens during summer in Europe and caves during winter. They are also seen down south in the Mediterranean. A whiskered bat (Myotis mystacinus) is more a house bat compared to a wild forest bat....

The yellow wattlebird, Anthochaera paradoxa, was first described by the French zoologist, Francois Marie Daudin, in 1800. It was first classified as the Corvus paradox. The yellow wattlebird is Australia’s well-known honeyeater bird. It is native to the country of Australia and is commonly seen in the east and central parts of Australia.They have long narrow yellow wattles on their heads. They are gray to dusky brown in color with white strikes on their flight feathers....

Helena Rubinstein Birthday Highlights Birth Name Chaja Rubinstein Place Of Birth Kraków, Poland Age 153 years old Birth Date December 25 1870 Helena Rubinstein Facts Child Star? no Occupation Businesswoman Education & Qualifications Net Worth $60,000,000 Current Partner Prince Artchii Gourielli Children Horace Titus, Roy Valentine Titus Parents Naftoli Hertz Rubinstein, Shaindel Rubinstein Siblings Erna Rubinstein, Manka Rubinstein, Stella Rubinstein, Pauline Rubinstein, Rosa Rubinstein, Regina Rubinstein, Ceska Rubinstein About Helena RubinsteinHelena Rubinstein, born Chaja Rubinstein, was a Polish-born entrepreneur, cosmetician, and philanthropist....

Jena SIMS Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Winder, Georgia Age 25 years old Birth Date December 13 1998 Jena SIMS Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Winder Barrow high school Net Worth $2,000,000 Current Partner Brooks Koepka About Jena SimsJena Sims is a successful American actress, model, and philanthropist.The former Miss Georgia Teen U.S.A. has established herself as a star in Hollywood and has starred in several movies and TV series....

Jill Hennessy Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jill Hennessy Place Of Birth Edmonton, Canada Age 55 years old Birth Date November 25 1968 Jill Hennessy Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress Education & Qualifications Grand River Collegiate Institute Net Worth $12,000,000 Current Partner Paolo Mastropietro Children Marco Mastropietro, Gianni Mastropietro Parents John Hennessy, Maxine Henessy Siblings Jacqueline Hennessy, John Paul Hennessy, Jr. About Jill Hennessy Jill Hennessy is a Canadian movie star and singer....