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The clouded skipper lerema accius, belongs to the Lepidoptera order of insects. Lepidoptera is an identification order of insects that includes butterflies and moths. This clouded skipper is known to go through a cycle of metamorphosis. This transformation may be seen in four stages: eggs hatch into larvae or caterpillars, which then develop into pupae or chrysalises before ultimately morphing into butterflies. Extremely cold temperatures are too harsh for these clouded skipper lerema accius butterflies to thrive....

Are you interested to know more about small green birds like the little bee-eater? If yes, then you are in the right place, as we are going to talk about one of the species of ioras. Today, we have for you the beautiful yellow-greenish common iora that belongs to the family Aegithinidae and genus Aegithina. These species of ioras are especially found in the Indian subcontinent along with other South Asian and Southeast Asian countries....

The Douglas’s squirrel, or Douglas squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii), is a small tree squirrel. They are also known as Chikarees. Their habitat stretches across the Pacific Coast in North America (Washington, Oregon, Sierra Nevada) and Canada (British Columbia). They live in coniferous forests that are filled with their favorite food, conifer seeds. Apart from the seeds of conifers (found in cones) like Shore Pine and Douglas Fir, the Douglas squirrel’s diet also includes nuts, fruits, and berries....

The Drentse Patrijshond, also known as a Dutch Partridge dog or Drentsche Patrijshond, is a type of hunting dog originating from the province of Drenthe in the Netherlands, hence the name. It is a spaniel type of dog which was bred from breeds brought in from France and Spain and has since been bred as a purebred.Originally kept by farmers as working dogs, they are now found in homes all over the world as energetic and loveable pets, known for their beautiful brown and white fur and endless drive for fun....

Freshwater mussels are a diverse and underappreciated species of animals. They are spread worldwide, and North America is home to a wide range of freshwater mussels species, especially by the Mississippi River. Historically, these mussels were a nutritious food source for Native Americans who also used the mussel shells to make utensils, jewelry, and tools.With the emergence of industrialization in the 1800s in America, mussels became of great commercial value, with buttons made from their beautiful mussel shells....

The magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) is a marine creature, found in the tropical waters of the world. Previously known as the Ritteri anemone, they reside alongside corals and host clownfish and algae under their tentacles, forming a symbiotic relationship. Having a bulbous head and a body of tentacles, they do not have any other organs like eyes, ears, nose, or limbs. Their mouth serves the dual purpose of ingesting food and excreting wastes....

The Oryctodromeus was a Parksosaurid dinosaur that roamed the Earth in the Cenomanian age of the middle Cretaceous period. It went extinct and died out somewhere between 93.3-95 million years ago. Oryctodromeus fossils were discovered in North America, in the USA. More specifically, they were unearthed in the Wayan formation and the Blackleaf formation in southeastern Idaho and southwestern Montana respectively. A very significant discovery about the Oryctodromeus dinosaur is that it built burrows into the ground, one of the only known genus and species of dinosaur to have done so....

The Palm cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus), commonly known by other names such as Goliath cockatoo or great black cockatoo, is a bird species belonging to the family of parrots. The cockatoo palm is related to the parrots native family in New Guinea, Aru Islands, and Cape York Peninsula. A key difference between palm cockatoos and normal parrots is that they are quite large birds among the family of cockatoo parrots in Australia....

Pine snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus), also known as the Northern pine snake or new jersey pine snake, are non-venomous snakes found in the mountain ridges and forest openings of various parts of the United States. This species of snake is the second-largest found in the northeastern part of North America. This species of snake is known by various names: common pine snake, bullsnake, black and white snakes, carpet snakes, chicken snakes, common bullsnake, eastern bullsnake, eastern pine snakes, North American pine snakes, Northern pine snakes, pilot snakes, and white gopher snakes....

Many people find snakes repulsive, but they might be forced to change their opinion once they see the rainbow snake with its beautiful shiny colors and unique perfect body patterns.The rainbow snake is also sometimes known as an eel moccasin because the adults mainly feed on the eels. The rainbow snake is very susceptible to its predators’ attacks as it is not poisonous or aggressive enough to injure its predator. It just coils with its head down and tail pointed up when threatened....

Have you ever heard of birds that follow whales around, eating crustaceans and picking parasites from their back? These birds that flock with marine mammals in open seas are called red phalaropes. Wintering in seawater, these shorebirds spend most of their time swimming and feeding on zooplankton and small fishes. The unique feature of these birds is that they swim very fast in circles in order to bring food to the surface of the water to feed on....

The Rosy barb, also known by the common names Pethia conchonius or Puntius conchonius, is a tropical fish species that are very common in southern Asian countries. These fish are very tiny and small in size, being only 6 in (14 cm) in length and about 12 oz (340 g) in weight.Rosy barbs are a magnificent fish species with a slender and torpedo-shaped body and a little forked tail. The fish species are very easy to care for as they do not show aggressive behavior and are very peaceful towards their tank mates....

Kestrels are birds of prey that primarily belong to the Old World except for one species, belonging to North America. A spotted kestrel is one of the species of Old World kestrels that are endemic to Indonesia. The spotted kestrel has two subspecies under them that are demarcated by differences in their distribution. It is a small bird of prey that belongs to the falcon family. It is one of the most frequently observed birds of the falcon family....

The tusked frog (Adelotus brevis) is an amphibian native to Australia. These nocturnal frogs inhabit flooded grasslands, coastal areas, dams, ditches, puddles, and other dense vegetation areas. The Australian tusked frog gets its name from the two unusually large teeth present on the lower jaw of the male. These frog species are tan, olive green, or dark brown in color with marbled skin on the underparts. Its hind legs bear webbed feet....

Have you ever seen a monkey with a white face? Yes, meet the enchanting white-faced sakis, who have a unique look with a black body and a signature white face. They are also called Guianan saki or the golden-faced saki and are found in dense forests of Brazil, French Guiana Guyana. Saki monkeys are also called flying monkeys, adept at leaping from tree to tree. They belong to the new world monkeys native to Central and South America....

The pride and joy of the Islands of New Zealand, the Yellowhead is a small songbird that is endemic to the South Island and Stewart Island of New Zealand. They belong to the Mouhouidae family and are known by the scientific name Mohoua ochrocephala. The yellowhead population is slowly dwindling, and at only 5000 yellowheads, they have been given the Endangered status. This species lives in the beech forests of the Islands of New Zealand, and make their homes in the trees of the forest....

George McFarland Birthday Highlights Birth Name McFarland Place Of Birth Dallas, Texas, USA Age 95 years old Birth Date October 1 1928 George McFarland Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Film Actor Education & Qualifications Lancaster High School Net Worth $16,000,000 Current Partner Doris McFarland Children George Gregory McFarland, Verne Emmett McFarland, Betsy McFarland Parents Virginia Winifred, Robert Emmett McFarland Siblings Thomas, Amanda, Roderick About George McFarlandGeorge ‘Spanky’ McFarland was born in October 1928, in Dallas, Texas, the United States of America....

James Blunt Birthday Highlights Birth Name James Blount Place Of Birth Tidworth, United Kingdom Age 49 years old Birth Date February 22 1974 James Blunt Facts Child Star? no Occupation Singer-songwriter Education & Qualifications University of Bristol Net Worth $18,000,000 Current Partner Sofia Wellesley Parents Jane Ann Farran, Colonel Charles Blount About James Blunt James Blunt is a British singer who became popular in the early 2000s.He is known for his heartfelt lyrics and soulful voice....

Jesse Livermore Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jesse Livermore Place Of Birth Shrewsbury, USA Age 53 years old Birth Date January 1 1970 Jesse Livermore Facts Child Star? no Occupation Stock Market Trader Education & Qualifications Net Worth $100,000,000 Current Partner Harriet Metz Noble Children Jesse Livermore Jr., Paul Livermore Parents Hiram Brooks Livermore, Laura Esther Livermore Siblings Mabel Loraine Blethen, Elliot Livermore About Jesse Livermore Born in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Jesse Livermore was an American stock market trader....

Thanksgiving is a national holiday observed in November.The first Thanksgiving was in November 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was a celebration of harvest shared by the Native Wampanoags and the Pilgrims.Following this very first Thanksgiving, it became a tradition in the US and Canada to celebrate Thanksgiving. People come together, eat delicious food, and they also express their gratitude, whether that be for ample harvests or the health of their loved ones....