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The ferruginous pygmy-owl, Glaucidium brasilianum, is a tiny bird with a brown-black body and yellow eyespots. In addition, they have patches of dark feathers on the back of their head, which gives the impression of ‘false eyes’. They have various sub-species, including the G.b. cactorum, popularly known as the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl. They are usually found in Arizona, Texas, and Mexico. They are monogamous birds and the young male and the young female owls, after forming a pair, mostly stay together....

Collared forest falcon and barred forest falcon are two infamous species of forest birds native to both the American continents. A collared forest falcon is a dark, tawny bird with dark brown-black plumage covering its back and head and white plumage covering the neck and breast region. Even though a forest falcon is a raptor, a predator, it is a very shy bird and prefers avoiding attention. Besides, forest falcons are very good at camouflaging in their habitat....

François’ langurs, alternatively called the François’ leaf monkey, is a species of lutung whose population distribution is mainly focused in southern China, northern Vietnam, and East Asia. These primates primarily reside in limestone cliffs and forests of tropical and subtropical habitats. This species of langurs are herbivores in nature and they usually diet on leaves, fruits, and other plant parts.These monkeys are medium in size, but the males are a bit larger and heavier than the females....

The great skua is a seabird which is found along the northern coastlines of Europe. Its scientific name is Stercorarius skua and it belongs to the family of Thraupidae. The English name for the bird skua is believed to come from the Faroese word ‘skúvur’ or ‘skúgvu’. The Faroese people are an ethnic group found in north Germany. They have Gaelic as well as Norse origins. These birds are known as the pirates of the sea as they create chaos on the sea....

The Lusotitan atalaiensis was a sauropod dinosaur whose fossil was found in Portugal. It lived in the Late Jurassic period around 152 million years ago. It lived in the Tithonian stage of the Late Jurassic period. It belonged to the Sauropoda clade, Brachiosauridae family, and Lusotitan genus. Initially, the dinosaur was classified as a Brachiosaurus, but as of 2003, a separate genus was created called Lusotitan. It was a herbivorous quadruped dinosaur that was one of the largest of its time and location....

There are 230 species divided into 62 genera, this includes antshrikes, antwrens, bush birds, fire eyes, bare eyes, and antvireos. Orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki) is one among the same family. Orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki) is endemic to Brazil and is seen in subtropical or tropical moist to lowland forests. Orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki) is primarily a carnivorous bird.Orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki) is classified as a critically endangered species. The major threat orange-bellied antwren (Terenura sicki) face is habitat loss....

Patterdale Terriers are very energetic and popular dogs out there in the US but in history, they can trace back their origin to the Lake District, North of England. The Patterdale Terrier were originally bred for prey drive and hunt foxes. They are compact, confident, and independent, and the breed was originally developed in the Lake District to hunt down rabbits and foxes. It is one of the small size terrier breeds and they have longer hair all over the double coat....

The pied imperial pigeon (Ducula bicolor) is a species of pigeon found in woodland, forests, plantations, mangroves, and scrub habitats.This is a relatively large species of pigeon and is called pied due to the unpigmented white spots on a pigmented background/body of feathers. The bird species is found in coastal regions and on small islands.This pigeon, pied imperial pigeon (Ducula bicolor) is found in its natural habitat and also in a zoo habitat....

The pine woods snake (Rhadinaea flavilata), popularly called the yellow-lipped snake for its yellow to pale lip scales, are rear-fanged reptiles that inhabit several parts of the United States. These snakes portray a somewhat nervous behavior and often get into hiding under rotten logs or a heap of leaf litter, especially when they feel the presence of predators or humans in the vicinity. The species is known to be docile and meek in nature as they escape and avoid encounters with deadly snakes like the Southern black racer....

The Orthodon microlepidotus is a popular fish of North America, mainly in the central California region. The common name of this fish is Orthodon microlepidotus. This cyprinid is the only member belonging to the genus Orthodon.The Sacramento blackfish thrives in freshwater habitats. It is native to the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers. They are also a common sight in Salinas River, Humboldt River, Clear Lake, small creeks leading straight to the San Francisco Bay, Russian River, and even the Pajaro River....

Scottish fold cats are one of the most sought-after breeds of pet cats. These cats were initially known as lop-eared cats. The coat of this breed has both long and short hair variants. A longhair Scottish fold is also known as a Highland fold. Their characteristics include a round face and body, fluffy tail, and folded ears. This fold is caused due to a genetic mutation. A natural dominant gene in a Scottish fold cat’s chromosomes affects their cartilage, and thereby, causes folding of their ears....

The short-tailed bandicoot rat is a rodent species native to North Africa and Asia. It is part of the family Muridae in the order Rodentia. There are many different names given to this species of rats such as the Indian bandicoot, bandicoot-rat, flat-tooth rat, short-tailed mole-rat, and short-tailed nesokia. This pest rat, according to the external, cranial, genetic, and dental morphology, is found to be closely related to the greater bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica)....

Spiny turtles, the unique freshwater turtle species of south-east Asia, have sharp and pointed carapaces with spiny keels, although the edgy carapace and spines on their back worn down with age. So adult spiny back turtles have spineless and much smoother carapaces. But as juveniles their spines are sharp, and the edges are pointed, and males have more spines than females. Spiny turtle (Heosemys spinosa) is the biggest freshwater turtle in North America....

Pionites leucogaster (white-bellied caique) is known by different names such as the eastern white-bellied parrot or green-thighed parrot. This caique is a very cute and joyous bird and is loved by people across the world. It has an orange-yellow head, and its cloaca is also yellow in color. In addition, it has a green-colored feathery back and thighs, and its beak and legs are pinkish in color. Its range is limited to South America: mostly in Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil and it has a long life span....

Gavin Leatherwood Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gavin Leatherwood Place Of Birth Maui, USA Age 29 years old Birth Date June 7 1994 Gavin Leatherwood Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor, singer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $1,000,000 Current Partner Lovi Poe Parents Jill Rigby Baltzer, Tom Leatherwood Siblings Chloe Leatherwood, Sophia baltzer About Gavin LeatherwoodGavin Leatherwood has gained critical acclaim for his performances in movies such as ‘Washington And Vine’ and ‘Bad Therapy....

Jesse Ventura Birthday Highlights Birth Name James George Janos Place Of Birth Minneapolis , USA Age 72 years old Birth Date July 14 1951 Jesse Ventura Facts Child Star? no Occupation Wrestler, Politician, Actor, Author, Commentator Education & Qualifications Roosevelt High School Net Worth $6,000,000 Current Partner Terry Children Jade, Tyrel Parents George William Janos, Bernice Martha About Jesse VenturaJesse Ventura is known as a person who has worn many shoes over the years....

Kirby Paul Smart Birthday Highlights Birth Name Kirby Paul Smart Place Of Birth Montgomery, USA Age 48 years old Birth Date December 23 1975 Kirby Paul Smart Facts Child Star? no Occupation Football Coach, Former Football Player Education & Qualifications Florida State University Net Worth $9,000,000 Current Partner Mary Beth Lycett Children Weston Smart, Julia Smart, Andrew Smart Parents Sharon Smart, Sonny Smart Siblings Kendall Smart, Karl Smart About Kirby SmartKirby Paul Smart is a football coach and a former football player and is an American by his nationality....

Kolten Wong Birthday Highlights Birth Name Kolten Kaha Wong Wong Place Of Birth Hawaii, USA Age 33 years old Birth Date October 10 1990 Kolten Wong Facts Child Star? no Occupation Baseball Player Education & Qualifications Kamehameha Hawaii High School in Keaau Net Worth $10,000,000 Current Partner Alissa Noll Children Kash Kaha Parents Kaha Wong, Keala Wong Siblings Kean Wong, Kaini Wong About Kolten WongKolten Kaha Wong is a Major League Baseball second baseman in the United States....

Timothy Fosu-Mensah Birthday Highlights Birth Name Evans Timothy Fosu Fosu-Mensah Place Of Birth Amsterdam, Netherlands Age 25 years old Birth Date February 1 1998 Timothy Fosu-Mensah Facts Child Star? no Occupation Footballer Education & Qualifications Ajax Youth Academy Net Worth $5,000,000 Parents Paul Evans Fosu-Mensah Siblings Alfons Fosu Mensah, Paul Fosu Mensah About Timothy Fosu-MensahTimothy Fosu-Mensah is a well-known soccer player who was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 2, 1998....

Tom Golisano Birthday Highlights Birth Name Blase Thomas Gosalino Place Of Birth Rochester, USA Age 82 years old Birth Date November 13 1941 Tom Golisano Facts Child Star? no Occupation Businessperson Education & Qualifications Alfred State College Net Worth $5,400,000,000 Current Partner Monica Seles Children Steven Golisano, Cynthia Golisano Siblings Marie Golisano Graham About Tom Golisano Thomas Golisano is a US-based billionaire businessman and philanthropist who also founded Paychex.The owner of Paychex is the former co-owner of the Buffalo Sabres hockey team....