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The Canada warbler (Cardellina canadensis), sometimes called the necklaced warbler, is a colorful songbird found in North America and South America. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the best place to locate Canada warblers is in deciduous regions or forests covered with moss and ferns, forest wetlands, or rhododendron plantations. To identify one, you will have to have to look for sharp and fast movements in the undergrowth as they hop and flick their wings while moving from one branch to another....

The Colossal Squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni), or Antarctic Squid, is the largest invertebrate on earth.The colossal equid can survive by eating just a single fish for months. It has eyes that are 10.6 in (27 cm) in diameter, meaning that even the eye of colossal squid fish is the largest eye in the animal kingdom. They die shortly after breeding and mating, but luckily, colossal squids are not extinct. Adult colossal squids may reach a total length of 46 ft (14 m) including their tentacles....

The Daurian jackdaw (Corvus dauuricus) is one of the most fascinating species in the crow family. They belong to the Corvidae family, genus Corvus. They are migratory birds that are mostly found in Central and eastern Asia. The Daurian jackdaw has a mixture of black, white, and grizzled gray. The area around the neck is white.The Daurian jackdaw is closely related to the Eurasian jackdaw. The two are of similar proportions and identical habits....

Dippers are a genus of birds that thrive near fast-flowing rivers, streams, and other water habitats. The nest of these birds is usually large in size and has two layers. The outer layer of the nest is covered with moss and leaves, while the inner layer is mostly rootlets and grass and is much softer. The nests are built in areas where there is water or a stream nearby. The habitat regions of these birds range from America, Asia, and Europe....

The forest wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus) is a forest species of the wagtail family. These birds are migratory, migrating away from the temperate parts of Asia to other countries in Asia, and are found mainly in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Their genus and class are Dendronanthus and Aves, respectively. They have an olive-brown and white body with a dark brown band across it, found mainly wintering across cold temperate areas. They form a monogamous pair for breeding....

Grebe birds are a widely spread species found in freshwater lakes in different parts of North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, western Asia, Central Asia, and some parts of North America. They are aquatic diving birds from the family order Podicipediformes which includes more than 26 species. Western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) birds are small to medium-large in size and are excellent swimmers and divers due to their lobed feet....

An Irish Setter is a large dog breed very famous for two things - for their good looks and for being great hunting companions. Among other hunting and pointing breed dogs, the Irish Setter dog breed has a pleasant temperament, making the working dog breed an ideal family pet. These sweet-natured canines naturally make for good candidates for mixed breeding, resulting in some very interesting and rare Irish Setter mixes. While Golden Irish, Lab Setter, and Irish Setter Cocker Spaniel mixes are great family pets, Irish Shepherds and Irish Setter Rottweiler mixes can be good family guard dogs....

The Nqwebasaurus thwazi was a species of small, omnivorous theropod dinosaur which wandered the ancient supercontinent Gondwana during the Late Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous period. Its one and only specimen were discovered in the Kirkwood Formation in what is now the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It was discovered by William J. de Klerk and Callum Ross in July 1996, after which no other fossils of this species have been unearthed....

The skylark (Alauda arvensis) is a songbird, from the order Passeriformes, sub-order Passeri, and the Alaudidae family which was introduced in 1758 by Carolus Linnaeus was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist. The family consists of over 80 species, which are further divided into 21 genera. This article will tell you everything you need to know about a very special skylark including its systematics, description and identification, distribution, range, behavior, feeding, breeding, and singing habits!...

In this article, we shall be introducing you to a magnificent reptile species which will surely amaze you. In this article, we shall be discussing about the ornamental snake (Denisonia maculata) found in areas in the eastern side of Australia (Bowen Basin in Queensland is their location). They are comparatively small snakes who grow to about 15 in (40 cm) in length and appear to be brown-black. They live in moist environment like burrows in deeply cracking alluvial soils and under the shade of fallen tree logs....

The clams mussels are a type of mollusk that lives in the sea and fresh water bodies. These mussels filter food from seawater using their long, muscular foot and eat by sucking water over their gills where they extract tiny plants or animals with spiny tongues called cilia (tiny hairs on oysters tongues). These bivalve mollusks also have an outer shell made up of about three million pieces joined together to form its rough surface which covers it entirely like armor!...

A pronghorn is an animal group that lives in western and central North America. They live principally in the field districts, however, groups may also be found in the deserts. Pronghorns are herbivores, and their eating routine comprises grass, prickly plants, vegetation, forbs, and bushes, and in the winter, they eat sagebrush and a few different available herbs. Pronghorns are dark in color with white markings on their underside and rump....

Endemic members of the Madagascar islands, the Madagascar red owl (Tyto soumagnei), are small, brightly colored owls, belonging to the barn owl family. They are biologically categorized under the family tytonidae. Though red owls show a number of differences when compared to barn owls, they are also known to resemble their relatives in a vast majority of traits. Red owls exhibit reclusive behavior and were rediscovered after the species was originally recorded in 1876, because at one point they had virtually disappeared....

Rhyparochromidae is a family of true bugs which can be found in places all over the world but mainly in Northern America. Their name was derived from the Greek words ‘Rhyparos’ and ‘Chromus’ which mean dirt and color respectively. Hence, these groups of bugs are often referred to as dirt-colored seed bugs.These dirt-colored seed bugs are typically seen in human households hiding under debris or in wall cracks. These bugs are hence often responsible for various bugs and pest-related problems for people....

Ribbon eels are a species which are also known as the moray eels. They are leaf-nosed and are a species of moray eel. Ribbon eels are said to be found in the Indo-Pacific ocean, which includes areas like Australia, Japan, East Africa and French Polynesia, among others. Ribbon eels are found in three main colors, including black ribbon eel, blue ribbon eel, transparent ribbon eel, and lemon yellow ribbon eel. However, all of them have a yellow dorsal fin....

Wheel bugs are the insect predators of the animal kingdom. Also known as the assassin bug, wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) prey upon other insects such as moths, caterpillars, Japanese Beetles, cabbageworm, tent caterpillars, orange dogs, and Mexican bean beetle. Assassin bug comes under the true bug order. The reason behind their unique name is that the wheel bugs prey upon other insects. They pierce their prey using their three-segmented beak and suck all the body fluids out of the body of the prey....

Did you know that Zebra Angelfish live in female-majority packs? There is only one male among them and he is responsible for leading the group. When this angelfish dies, one of the female fishes starts changing color and transforms into a male. Yes, that’s right. This way the group continues to have a leader.Zebra Angelfish is a freshwater angelfish most commonly found in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Scientifically known as Genicanthus caudovittatus, they stand out because of the vertical stripes on their bodies, very much like a zebra....

George Harrison Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Liverpool, UK Age 80 years old Birth Date February 25 1943 George Harrison Facts Child Star? no Occupation Musician Education & Qualifications Liverpool Institute High School Net Worth $400,000,000 Current Partner Olivia Harrison Children Dhani Harrison Parents Harold Hargreaves Harrison, Louise Siblings Louise Harrison, Harold Harrison, Peter Harrison About George Harrison The English musician, singer, and songwriter George Harrison is revered worldwide for the classic songs he made as a solo artist and a member of the phenomenally popular band ‘The Beatles....

James Garner Birthday Highlights Birth Name James Scott Bumgarner Place Of Birth Norman, Oklahoma, USA Age 95 years old Birth Date April 7 1928 James Garner Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Norman High School Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner Lois Clarke Children Kimberley Garner; Greta Garner Parents Waldon Warren Bumgarner, Mildred Bumgarner Siblings Charles Bumgarner; Jack Garner About James Garner James Garner was a popular American actor who acted in both TV series and movies....

Jeff Horn Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jeffrey Christopher Horn Jr. Place Of Birth Brisbane, Australia Age 35 years old Birth Date February 3 1988 Jeff Horn Facts Child Star? no Occupation Boxer Education & Qualifications Griffith University Net Worth $6,000,000 Current Partner Joanna Horn Children Isabelle Kate Horn, Charlotte Lucie Horn Parents Jeff Horn Sr., Liza Dykstra About Jeff HornOn February 4, in the year 1988, Jeff Horn was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia....