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The Apalachicola kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula meansi) is a species of kingsnake that can be found in the habitat regions of Florida as well as in the south of Telogia Creek among others. Most of the individuals of this species generally have ring-like structures or bands, which are generally yellow or white in coloration, all over their bodies, while some may be patternless or have a striped pattern. Females are oviparous and lay up to 30 eggs, and the hatching of the eggs occurs typically after 65-70 days....

The Appenzeller Sennenhund is one among four dog breeds of the Swiss-based Sennenhund dog species. They are also known by a series of names, including, Swiss Mountain dog, Appenzeller Mountain dog, Appenzell cattle dog, or simply, Appenzeller. An Appenzeller Mountain dog has a high energy level that needs to be engaged, lest it gets bored and destructive. As the name indicates, the Appenzeller Sennenhund dog breed is essentially a herding dog that is used to protect cattle up in the Swiss Mountain....

The California condor (scientific name: Gymnogyps californianus) is the largest land bird from North America and is also known as a New World vulture. Condors’ wings are broad and long with many feathers, which gives a fingered look to the tips of each wing. When condors fly, their body looks bulky, their head appears small and their tail is short and broad. The captive breeding program of this species is a well-known effort to bring the animal back from the verge of extinction....

Cicada killer wasps, whose scientific name is, Sphecius speciosus (Drury), is a species of wasps that are known to feed on cicada larvae. They are popularly known as cicada killers due to the fact that their diet comprises of cicadas and larvae. This category of wasps is largely found in the regions of northern America, Central America, Mexico, including others. Some people also confuse cicada killers with other hornets or specifically murderous hornets due to similarity in appearance....

The copper pheasant (Syrmaticus soemmerringii) or Soemmerring’s pheasant is a landfowl endemic to Japan. With a copper-brown plumage adorned with beautiful patterns, this bird species is further divided into five subspecies: Syrmaticus soemmerringii soemmerringii (Soemmering’s copper pheasant), Syrmaticus soemmerringii scintillans (scintillating copper pheasant), Syrmaticus soemmerringii ijimae (Ijima copper pheasant), Syrmaticus soemmerringii subrufus (Pacific copper pheasant), and Syrmaticus soemmerringii intermedius (Shikoku copper pheasant).The unique thing about the copper pheasant is that it is native to the mountain forests of the Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku islands of Japan....

Are you planning to keep a colorful bird as a pet? Well, the cordon-bleu finch can be a good choice.The cordon-bleu finch is native to Africa. However, this small finch can adapt well in captivity under favorable conditions. It is a beautiful blue and brown colored finch with an average size of 5.1 in (13 cm). The back and wings are brown but become light on the underparts near the breast....

The crested bullhead shark is a species of shark that belong to the Heterodontidae family. It is also known as the crested horn shark and the scientific name of this species is Heterodontus galeatus. This fish is named after the presence of prominent ridges, that appear like a crest, on its forehead. This shark is endemic to the western Pacific Ocean of eastern Australia. Its distribution range extends from southern Queensland to New South Wales....

The Egyptian cobra (Naja haje) is found in the subcontinent of Africa, all across north and south of the Sahara. These snakes are of a variety of brownish shades with a distinguishing mark of a tear-drop below the eyes. Egyptian cobras are believed to be the symbol of divine authority, royalty, deity, and sovereignty in ancient Egypt. It is one of the most poisonous snakes in Egypt and its venom is potent enough to kill a man in 15 minutes....

Among the bird species, there is one that is quite interesting to earn about which is known as the flame bowerbird, Sericulus ardens. It has a body color that looks like fire, and it is a species of the bowerbird. Out of 20 different bowerbird species, the flame bowerbird is one among them. This bird is considered to be one of the most beautiful, with its brilliant color. They are highly distinguishable from other bird species with the unique colors they have acquired....

Have you thought about those tiny fishes moving inside the aquarium tank? Flame tetras are so cute and adorable, aren’t they? A lot of varieties can be seen among these freshwater aquarium fishes. One among them is the flame tetra fish which is known for its flame red color. Flame tetra (Hyphessobrycon flammeus) is known as an ideal resident for an aquarium. This fish species is also known as orange flame tetra, for its bright orange color....

The green monkey is one of the Old World monkeys endemic to West Africa and its forest-edge woodlands. It is also found among some of the Caribbean islands of Cape Verde, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Barbados, and Saint Martin, where it was introduced during the slave trade at the latter end of the 16th century. The green monkey species is believed to be a herbivore and frugivore feeding mainly on leaves, bananas, mangoes, papayas, roots, tubers, sap, nectar....

The Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is a medium-sized tortoise with a distinct black and yellow patterned shell called the carapace. They are sometimes called dalmation tortoises for the black patterns on their shell. This tortoise is popular in the pet trade for its gentle personality and beautiful appearance. Another tortoise that has a distinctly patterned shell is the radiated tortoise.The Hermann’s Tortoise is found throughout the Mediterranean region and is found in most European gardens....

If you want to read about an interesting South Asian fish that can double down as an excellent aquarium fish, then the honey gourami species is what you are looking for. This fish is part of the gourami family of fish and are native to the rivers and streams of the Indian subcontinent. Due to their peaceful nature and slow pace, honey gouramis have gained significant popularity around the globe as pet fish....

Imperial moths (Eacles imperialis) are natives of North America. They are classified in a segment of the giant silkworm family called the royal moths. During pre-summer, Imperial Moths rise up out of the soil. Both genders are marked with blotches of red, brown, and purple. Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis Drury, Saturniidae, ceratocampinae) have been spotted in Jefferson and Suffolk. Their global distribution is from Maine and southern Quebec, south, then to Florida, and west to western Kansas, Texas, and Ontario....

If there is any animal in the world that inspires imagination and awe, the jellyfish is definitely one of them. With a jelly-like umbrella-shaped body and wavy tentacles, these underwater creatures of the ocean belong to the phylum Cnidaria which also includes other invertebrates such as corals, sea anemones, and Hydra.The phylum Cnidaria as a whole consists of over 10,000 species, out of which, approximately 2,000 species are the Medusazoa or jellyfish....

The long-tailed jaeger (Stercorarius longicaudus) is the smallest of the three jaegers is very rarely seen. It migrates primarily in the mid-ocean.It generally catches its own fish to feed on; it also catches flying insects in mid-air and sometimes preys on small birds. On the breeding grounds, its staple food is lemmings.Long-tailed jaegers are migratory by nature, and they spend most of their lives on the open ocean. They spend the rest of their time on land on the northernmost breeding territory of any bird....

When Halloween rolls around, all of us are looking for a good spook! Some turn to movies, others turn to good old horror documentaries, but if you are looking for a real-life scare, then you should definitely go looking for a mottled owl! As their name suggests, they have earned the moniker for being poorly colored, feathered, mottled brown, and unattractive. However, they are very scary, even though there have been no cases of people being attacked by this bird....

Caution! What is that fish, going after shrimp of every size and attacking whatever comes in its way? It is the Multicolour angelfish! These fish are usually found living in the reef, coral, and amongst frozen algae because of their shy nature. The angel is not just an excellent swimmer but also an aggressive creature, constantly attempting to keep its reef safe from others. However, in captivity, the angel becomes more aggressive than ever, and thus, it is usually advised that they be kept in a minimum of 70 gallons (265 l) of high-quality tank water, optimum temperature, and the ideal diet to keep them happy and hale....

The Oviraptor was a type of Oviraptorid dinosaur which is said to have been living in present-day Asia during the Late Cretaceous era. The very first remains of this dinosaur were discovered in Mongolia, in the Djadokhta formation, in the year 1923. This evidence that belonged to the Oviraptor was found during a paleontological expedition which was led by Roy Chapman Andrews.These dinosaurs were said to be close relatives of modern birds....

The Riojasaurus was a Sauropodomorph that lived during the late Triassic period, in the Norian age. It was alive close to 225-219 million years ago. The Riojasaurus fossil was found in South America, in northwest Argentina, in the La Rioja province. The Riojasaurus name means ’the lizard that roamed La Rioja’. The exact site it was discovered was the Los Colorados formation, in the Ischigualasto-Villa Unión Basin. It was the only Riojasaurid to have been found in the continent of South America....