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The bumblebee cichlid (Pseudotropheus crabro) is a part of the mbuna family found in Lake Malawi, South Africa. The cichlid family has the largest number of species within its group. They have been a source of fascination for a lot of scientists because of the diversity in their phenotype expression. They are being studied to understand the underlying evolutionary consequences.Bumblebee cichlids are bottom dwellers, specialized in cleaning parasites. Often found cohabiting with kampango catfish, it eats their eggs and fry....

If you want to read about a small but energetic canine breed, then you would love to read about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This specific breed was very famous with royalty, especially in the sixteenth century when it found its biggest patron in King Charles II. It is allegedly rumored that King Charles II would take at least two of these canines with him wherever he would go, and he is the one who lends his name to the breed....

The Central American bushmaster (Lachesis stenophrys) is a New World venomous snake belonging to the Viperidae family. It belongs to the subfamily pit viper and is considered to be the longest species of vipers. This snake is found throughout Central America mainly in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. The coloration of its skin is darker than the South American bushmaster (Lachesis muta), another species of the same family found in South America....

A beautiful member of the thrush or Turdidae family, the dusky thrush (Turdus eunomus) breeds eastwards from central Siberia to countries in Asia such as Japan, south China, and Myanmar. The species is closely related to Naumann’s thrush (Turdus naumanni). The species is an omnivore and its diet includes insects and berries.The dusky thrush (Turdus eunomus) inhabits open forests and woodlands, dwarf willow thickets, poplar, birch, alder, and coniferous woodlands, and riverside scrub habitats....

You might have seen lizards and even might be scared of them. The dwarf waterdog (Necturus punctatus) is a species that is somewhat similar to lizards and looks very gross in appearance. Anyone might get scared when they look at dwarf waterdogs (Necturus punctatus) from the genus Necturus. It is usually long in length and has gills that are very narrow and bushy and a tail that is compressed. The best resource for information on this species is Meffe, G....

If you are looking for a predatory fish that can also be safely consumed by humans, then look no further than greater amberjacks. With their scientific name being Seriola dumerili, they are part of the Seriola genus that houses other amberjacks like the lesser amberjack, banded rudderfish, and Japanese amberjack. Being present all over the world, this fish is known by a host of different names. These are the great amberfish, jenny lind, allied kingfish, purplish amberjack, greater yellowtail, rock salmon, yellow trevally, sailors choice, reef donkey, and yellowtail....

The house swift (Apus nipalensis) is a small bird that belongs to the Apodidae family. These birds are similar in body shape and size to that of the common swift (A. apus) and the little swift (Apus affinis). The house swift is black in color with a white throat, and its plumage is blacker than the A. affinis. These birds are known to be one of the most agile flyers and they lead quite a fascinating aerial life....

The Earth is a wonderful place and the ocean is a fascinating place. The deep oceans have secrets hidden within them. As humans, the more we try to explore these deep dark waters, the more we get surprised. The more we find out about the species inhabiting these untouched waters, the more they surprise us by their presence. And the fact is that time and again, we humans have been challenged by the science of deep-sea biology....

The ivy bee of phylum Arthropoda, class Insecta, and order Hymenoptera, are solitary bees with the majority of the population living near fresh blooming flowers. This species is just about bigger than a honeybee and ivy bees have yellow stripes on their abdomens with ginger thoraxes. Males are smaller in size than female ivy bees. They dig burrow underground in the soil to lay eggs. They prefer dry soil and small sediment rocks around near ivy plants or flowers....

The Nilgiri pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis) is a species of bird from the genus Anthus (which consists of pipits), which is endemic to the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu in southern India. This small bird is mostly terrestrial, spending most of its life on the ground, among the grasslands and hilly slopes. Its habitat consists of cool, elevated grasslands and marshes with streams and creeks, around which it builds its nests.Despite looking similar to other species of pipits, the Nilgiri pipit can be distinguished by its richer brown coloring, with its facial markings being more prominent, and its breast and underbelly being more sparsely marked than other species....

The piping crow (Corvus typicus) is endemic to the Islands of Indonesia, particularly the Sulawesi Island. It prefers tropical forests and is also found on the smaller islands of Butong and Kabaena. These birds are monotypic and bear a black body with a white neck. It belongs to the Corvus genus and is highly active in foraging. The diet of these birds includes small vertebrate animals and their larvae. They also feed on a variety of fruits, figs being their favorite....

Presa Canario, also known as Perro de Presa Canario, is a large-sized mastiff dog breed. Perro de Presa Canario dogs are also referred to as Canary mastiff or Canary dog. The breed gives out an intimidating aura and has a rectilinear profile and black mask, making the Presa Canario robust and well-proportioned. Perro de Presa Canario dogs are well-suited as a guardian dog due to their intimidating and high-alert personality. The breed is highly suspicious to strangers but with the owners and known people they are obedient and out-going....

The purple heron (Ardea purpurea) is an African Eurasian migratory waterbirds. Ardea Purpurea is a species of wading birds in the heron family. They are one of the least famous birds in North America. These birds are found in Southern and Eastern Europe, Asia, southern Spain, Sub Saharan Africa, the Great Rift Valley, Kazakhstan, Senegal, Madagascar, Indian Subcontinent, China, Philippines, basins of the Amur River and the Ussuri River, Cape Verde Islands, Britain, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia....

Long legs, short tail, and a beautiful rufous body, this is the perfect description of the Savanna Hawk, which is a sight to behold.The range of the Savanna Hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis) extends mainly in central and South America, extending from Trinidad to Argentina, Bolivia to Panama, Uruguay to Brazil!These raptors are some of the best predators of the world, swooping down from tall palm trees, extending their legs and grabbing the prey in moments....

The small dog breed, also known by several other names like pom Tzu, Shih pom, or Shih a pom, is a mixed breed. The breed is a result of interbreeding between a Shih Tzu and a pomeranian. The Shih Tzus originated in China, believed to be bred by the Tibetian monks as companion dogs for the royal members of the society. The name Shih Tzu means ’lion dog’. Like the Shih Tzu, the Pomeranians were the favorites of the nobility....

The Tibetan Terrier is a domesticated dog breed. As their name suggests, these dogs originated in Tibet. They do not belong to the Terrier group of dogs but were named for their similarities with some other terrier dogs. Their original Tibetan name is Tsang Apso. The Tibetan Terrier dog is a very affectionate, gentle, amiable, and intelligent being. Since they were created to be companion dogs for humans, they do very well with people and families....

The tiger snake, Notechis scutatus, is a member of the snake family. It belongs to the same family of a western tiger snake. This extremely venomous snake has a wide population distribution. The southern parts of Australia, the western and the eastern Australian landmass are its dwelling grounds. Australia including mainly Victoria and Tasmania are the most common grounds among all the places if you need to see this snake. This snake is considered to be extremely deadly....

White ibises (Eudocimus albus) are wading birds from North America. These North American birds belong to the family Threskiornithidae. These North American birds are found in large groups along the Atlantic coast and freshwater wetlands near North America. These birds also roam in public parks in places like Florida.Their diet includes petite aquatic animals, small fish, and insects. They are beautiful birds with white plumage and black tips on their wings....

Grace Hightower Birthday Highlights Birth Name Grace Hightower Place Of Birth Kilmichael, USA Age 68 years old Birth Date April 7 1955 Grace Hightower Facts Child Star? no Occupation Philanthropist, Actress, Singer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner Robert de Niro Children Elliot, Helen Grace About Grace HightowerGrace Hightower is an American celebrity and former wife of the Hollywood superstar Robert De Niro.Grace Hightower is also an actress, singer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur....

Grace Phipps Birthday Highlights Birth Name Grace Phipps Phipps Place Of Birth Texas, USA Age 31 years old Birth Date May 4 1992 Grace Phipps Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress, Dancer, Singer Education & Qualifications Robert E Lee High School Net Worth $5,000,000 Current Partner Nat Zang Parents Gil Phipps, Kate Phipps Siblings Liam Phipps About Grace PhippsGrace Phipps is a super talented actress, dancer, and singer.Grace was born in Austin, Texas....