Posts

Also popular as the goonch, the giant devil catfish (Bagarius yarrelli) of order Siluriformes, can be spotted in South Asia. The genus name, Bagarius, has been extracted from the local Bengali term ‘baghair’, or ‘baghari’. The super large goonch has been popular for its excessively violent nature. The documentary named ‘River Monsters’ was aired on Animal Planet on October 22, 2008. The show was conducted by Jeremy Wade, a biologist, that featured the goonch in its most aggressive forms....

Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist, described emperor moth in the year 1758. The emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, is a beautiful, colorful insect species that belongs to the Saturniidae family, making them the only species in Britain.The British Isles, Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, and the Palearctic regions are some of the places where they can be spotted easily. Wildlife moorland, countryside, and heathland are closer to their habitat. They can be spotted in the months of April and May in the wildlife....

If you have even the remotest interest to learn more about the birds of the world then you will love to know about the greater kestrel (Falco rupicoloides). This bird of prey is part of the falcon family and belongs to the order Falconiformes, family Falconidae, and genus Falco. This bird may even be called by the name white-eyed greater kestrel. This falcon is found in southern and eastern Africa. They are well adapted to the harsh conditions of the grasslands, savannas, and even semi-deserts....

The Indian cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus) is a beautiful bird that has an interesting mating ritual. As part of this, males build fake nests and sing to females in order for them to move closer, but when the female gets close enough the male flies away! Indian cuckoos (Cuculus micropterus) have a reputation for being rather destructive birds when it comes to their nesting habits and it is not uncommon for them to take over abandoned nests that another bird has put up with....

Jianchangosaurus is a genus of the many dinosaurs that were discovered in the Yixian formation in China. The province Liaoning is also the site where many other notable fossils of similar dinosaurs were found. In fact, the scientific name of the genus (Jianchangosaurus), as well as the species (Jianchangosaurus yixianensis), are derived from the name of the excavation site!The holotype fossil of this beautiful creature is a nearly complete skeleton that was unearthed by paleontologists....

The common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis), also known as the Lazarus lizards or European wall lizard, is a lizard family species found in large populations in the range of North America to Europe. This species with genetic diversity acquired its name because it is occasionally found hiding on walls and boulders. The name Lazarus is given to these species because of the story of the family of Rau Lazarus. The stepson of Fred Lazarus III, George Rau, a ten-year-old boy, collected and released these European wall lizards when his family went for a vacation in Lake Garda....

Map turtles have a very intriguing name and a very interesting background, too. They get their name because their shell resembles the contours of an elevation map. These contour lines are in shades of orange, mustard, or tan and have dark-brown borders.These turtles inhabit lakes, ponds, and rivers from Quebec to Arkansas and Alabama. They are also found near the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Mississippi River. These turtles are found in abundance, and so they as listed as Least Concern by the IUCN....

The Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae) is a game bird with short tails, rounded wings, and almost no neck, which makes it plump. Their head is oddly shaped which is narrow and has a crest on the back. Their bills are also thick, short, and heavy. The Montezuma Quail (Cyrtonyx montezumae) have complex black and white color patterns, especially the males on their faces. Their underbelly is cinnamon brownish in color and sides dark bluish to gray with white dots....

The mountain cottontail, also known as Sylvilagus nuttallii scientifically and as Nuttall’s cottontail, belongs to the Leporidae family. These species are liked by humans because of their appearance and their characteristics. These animals are medium-sized and its body is covered with pale brown or grayish-brown fur or hairs. The hind legs are long and the tail of this animal is long too. The tail is large, colored on the tips and lighter below, and the legs are covered with reddish-brown hairs....

The poison dart frog is also referred to as the poison frog or the dart-poison frog. Previously known as the poison arrow frog, this frog belongs to the order Anura, family Dendrobatidae and is native to various countries located across South and Central America. The golden poison frog is one of the famous types of poison arrow frogs. Some other examples of the poison arrow dart frog include the yellow-banded poison dart frog, the green poison dart frog, and the strawberry poison dart frog....

Quahogs (Mercenaria mercenaria) are a kind of edible mollusk. These animals are also known as hard-shell clams, and they are mainly found on the coast along the Atlantic Ocean. But this species has been introduced in various other places as well. They are also produced in large-scale fisheries for commercial use.Quahogs are usually white or gray in color and can be up to 1-5 in (2.5-12.5 cm) in length. They have two shells that have concentric lines on them....

The beetle rhinoceros, hercules beetle, or horn beetles are very unique shaped and large-sized insects. There are about 1,500 species and 225 genera of this beetle in wildlife. Some famous examples of this beetle species are the atlas beetle, Japanese rhinoceros beetle, coconut rhinoceros beetle, ox beetle, and the Eastern hercules beetle.These beetles are among the largest of all the beetles in the wildlife. They can grow up to be as big as 6 in (15 cm), which is roughly the size of our handspan....

If you find various birds of the world interesting, then you are going to love reading about the rufous hornero. The rufous hornero (Furnarius rufus) is endemic to South America and is quite widespread. They are often seen in flight or foraging in their distribution range. Another common name of this hornero is red ovenbird. The red ovenbird or rufous hornero (Furnarius rufus) is known for being an architect as they build incubation nests made of mud and vegetation....

Shanag is theropod genus of the family Dromaeosauridae from the Early Cretaceous period in Mongolia. Alan Turner, Mark Norell, and Sunny hai-Ching Hwang described and named these species in 2007. Shanag ashile is the type species of Shanag. The generic term, Shanag, was given in tribute to the black-hatted dancers in the Buddhist Cham dance. The specific term refers to the old layers in the Ashile formation where Shanag was found and used by Henry Fairfield Osborn....

Do you want to learn about an interesting species of insects? Water striders are fascinating creatures that glide over the surface of the water. Known as pond skaters and water skippers, they justify their name by seamlessly skating over the water surface with the help of its six legs. By making use of the high surface tension of water and its hydrophobic legs, this true bug evenly distributes its body weight which helps in keeping it afloat and prevents it from sinking....

Hugh Hewitt Birthday Highlights Birth Name Hugh Hewitt Place Of Birth Warren, USA Age 67 years old Birth Date February 22 1956 Hugh Hewitt Facts Child Star? no Occupation Radio Host Education & Qualifications University of Michigan Law School Net Worth $9,000,000 Current Partner Betsy Hewitt Children Diana Hewitt, Will Hewitt, James Hewitt Parents Marguerite Hewitt, William Robert Hewitt About Hugh HewittHugh Hewitt is a famous radio talk show host, political commentator and professor in the United States of America....

Jamie Dixon Birthday Highlights Birth Name James Patrick Dixon Place Of Birth Burbank, USA Age 58 years old Birth Date November 10 1965 Jamie Dixon Facts Child Star? no Occupation Basketball Coach Education & Qualifications Texas Christian University Net Worth $1,500,000 Current Partner Jacqueline Corteway Dixon Children Jack Dixon, Shannon Dixon Parents Jim Dixon, Marge Dixon Siblings Julie Dixon, Maggie Dixon About Jamie DixonJames Patrick Dixon II, commonly known as Jamie Dixon, is famous as a college basketball coach in NCAA Division I with an impressive NCAA tournament record....

John Ford Birthday Highlights Birth Name John Feeney Place Of Birth Maine, USA Age 129 years old Birth Date January 31 1894 John Ford Facts Child Star? no Occupation Director, producer,naval officer Education & Qualifications Portland High School Net Worth $8,000,000 Current Partner Mary Children Barbara, Patrick Parents John, Barbara Siblings Francis, Edward, Barbara, Bridget, Delina, Mamie, Josephine, hannah, Patrick About John Ford John Ford, born John Martin Feeney, was an American director, film producer, war veteran, and younger brother of Francis Ford and lived in Cape Elizabeth, USA....

‘Jaws’, 1975, is an American horror/ thriller movie.The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, is an adaptation of the novel by Peter Benchley’s ‘Jaws’. It is one of the highest-grossing films in the history of cinema. The plot depicts the story of a trio who sets out to kill the great white who has been attacking beachgoers. It was the first major motion picture to be shot on the ocean and gained great recognition immediately....

A cookie refers to a type of dish prepared by baking flour and sugar.Cookies are usually small in size and are loved by one and all. There are a variety of cookies like wafers, chocolate chip cookies, sandwich cookies, etc.These food dishes are a type of dessert and are enjoyed by children. So kids, remember not to eat too many cookies or you will have to go to the dentist! So, while you have these cookies that you love so much, take a look at these awesome jokes!...