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A booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus) is a medium-sized buzzard-like bird of prey that has similar features to hawk eagles. They are a highly migratory species that have different preferences for breeding and wintering grounds. The bird breeds in southern Europe, North Africa, and across central Asia, and in the winter, the species migrate to the east in tropical Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. The eagle species fly at great heights and generally inhabit places like deep forests, countryside with some open area, and hill or mountain ledges where human habitations are relatively less....

Stink bugs are shield-shaped insects belonging to the Pentomidae tribe. There are around 5000 species of stink bugs in the world. The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys stål) is one of the most well-known stink bugs, quoted by The New Yorker as ’the most damaging, the most irritating, and probably the ugliest’ of all stink bugs. It’s an invasive species that has taken North America by storm and not really in a positive way....

Cats and dogs are obviously two of the most loved animals living on this planet. Cats can be pretty tricky to understand, so get in on these facts about cats. They might help you take care of them better. Domesticated cats are short to medium-sized animals which mainly live with humans as pets. There are also wild cats who should not be taken away from their habitats and feral cats who live on the streets surrounding human habitats but do not like to live with humans....

The Chuck Will’s Widow (Caprimulgus carolinensis) is the perfect bird if you are looking for an adorable, young companion to look at! Though these members of the Warblers’ bird family from North America has a wide range of habitat, such as North American woodlands, around places like New York, they migrate in winter. In winter, they will beat their wings, and leave the North American forest and fly towards their habitat in the many a South located forest of Mexico and occasionally, even Florida....

The Eudimorphodon, also referred to as the Eudimorphodon ranzii, from the family Eudimorphodontidae used to inhabit present-day Europe and fossil remains were found in the town of Cene, near Bergamo, Italy. The habitat of this dinosaur is thought to be the shores of western Europe. It is unknown if it lived in a group or was a solitary creature. Reproduction of this pterosaur happened sexually where the male used to deposit sperm inside the female and then the female used to lay eggs that were fertilized and contained embryos that were developing....

The fox kestrel (Falco alopex) is a species of falcon that is native to Africa. Their preferred habitat is open arid savannah and semi-desert that expands from the country of Ethiopia in the east to Guinea in the west. The bird makes its nest in tree cavities on rocky cliffs. They are known to have a slender body structure along with a narrow tail. The plumage is chestnut brown to rufous-colored with black-colored streaks....

Do you know dinosaurs also existed underwater? Well, here we will learn about a water dinosaur, that was found in the depths of the ocean in South-east Asia, with the name Futabasaurus. Futabasaurus suzukii is a genus of plesiosaur and belongs to the family of Elasmosaurid. They roamed the Earth in the Late Cretaceous period, almost 66 million years ago. The fossils of this species were discovered in 1968, by a Japanese school student, Tadashi Suzuki in the Futaba group of Fukushima, Japan....

Any kind of gastropod mollusks or snails of the aquatic environment is called a limpet and those belonging to Patellogastropoda are the true limpets. Limpets belong to the family of Patellidae. All species of water limpet are said to be true limpets. The species of true limpets flaunt a pretty flat or conical shell of different colors. Common limpet (Patella vulgata) is an example of a true limpet. They mainly inhabit the salty ocean water and rocky shores and on rare occasions, they are found in freshwater....

Mackerels are fishes from the North Atlantic which form a rich source of food for both animals and humans. They belong to the Scombridae family and are found in a wide range of seas. These small fishes are pelagic in nature and stay close to the surface. They hardly venture below 1968 ft (600 m) from the surface. The most common species from this family is the Atlantic mackerel, or Scomber scombrus, which has large dorsal fins....

Manx cats are one of the most popular cat breeds for their lack of a tail and for having a dog-like playful personality. These tailless cats first appeared in the 19th century from the Isle of Man. They made a substantial portion of the total cat population of the Isle of Man, located almost halfway between England and Ireland. There are many folktales about how the lack of a tail in these cats started....

The mosquito belongs to the Culex genus and have an exoskeleton skin type. They can follow the scent of other mosquitoes and leave their own scent for the other mosquitoes to follow. The reproduction of the mosquito happens in four stages starting with eggs, then the larval stage followed by the pupal stage, and finally the adult mosquitoes are born. Mosquito-borne fatal diseases such as the west Nile virus, malaria, encephalitis, etc are transmitted by the mosquito bite....

Have you ever fished a Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), which is also commercially known as Nilotica, Mango fish, or Boultiacross the African coasts? If not, put this fish on your to-do list for your next fishing trip, as you might get a great experience fishing this invasive fish species.An African freshwater cichlid, the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is one of the world’s most popular food fishes. You may easily identify this species from their indistinct banding on their bodies, a vertically striped tail, and a brownish or grayish color....

Protosuchus (Protosuchus richardsoni) from Arizona was a scary reptile that resembled modern crocodiles and existed in the early Jurassic period. Three species of Protosuchus existed during this age- P. richardsoni, P. haughtoni, and P. micmac, whose fossils were excavated from Arizona, South Africa, and Nova Scotia respectively. Their scaly body had a double row of bony plates on the upper back and a powerful tail. They were five-toed and were vicious predators....

Queen Triggerfish (balistes vetula) is also called an old wife and cochino. This species ranges from the Northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil in the western Atlantic and Ascension to Angola in the eastern Atlantic. They are native to the Atlantic ocean. Their range is up to 902 ft (274 m) deep into the ocean and are usually found along rocky bottoms or coral reef. They can be kept in aquariums but their aquariums need to be large....

The screamer birds belong to the Anhimidae family. They are known for their loud cries. Sometimes, they are calm and chirpy, but often, they can be s loud and disturbing that you can hear them even when you are about 2 miles (3.22 km) away! A pretty apt name for this bird, right?These birds are predominantly native to South America. The Anhimidae family to which this bird belongs has three different genera under it, the Anhima, the Chauna, and the Chaunoides....

The stilt sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) is a shorebird species belonging to the sandpiper family of birds (which consists of the common redshank, red phalarope, Asian dowitcher, and others). It is a medium-sized bird and their bodies are different shades of chestnut and brown during different stages of their lifetimes. Their long bills which are slightly curved also stand out. Stilt sandpipers hail mainly from North America, mainly the Arctic tundra, and these stilt sandpipers fly to northern parts of South America with their flocks in search of warmer weather....

The Volgatitan simbirskiensis is the only species under the genus Volgatitan. These dinosaurs are titanosaur sauropods from the northern hemisphere. These dinosaurs are considered crucial because they are related species endemic to the Late Cretaceous epoch of South America, known as Lognkosauria. These species were found in the ammonite zone and belonged to the Hauterivian age of the Early Cretaceous temporal range.In 1982, Vladimir Efimov, a Soviet scientist, discovered large bones fossilized in pyrite nodules on the banks of the Volga River....

Jay Mohr Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jon Ferguson Mohr Place Of Birth Verona, United States Of America Age 53 years old Birth Date August 23 1970 Jay Mohr Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor,Comedian Education & Qualifications Verona High School Net Worth $6,000,000 Current Partner Jeanie Buss Children Meredith Daniel Mohr, Jackson Mohr Parents Iva Jean, John Wood Mohr Siblings Julia Mohr, Virginia Mohr About Jay MohrHe is a comedian, actor, and radio host from the United States....

Jesco White Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jesco White Place Of Birth Bandytown, USA Age 67 years old Birth Date July 29 1956 Jesco White Facts Child Star? no Occupation Folk Dancer, Entertainer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $300,000 Current Partner Alida Raquel White Parents Bertie Mae White, Donald Ray White Siblings Mamie White, Dorsey White, Ona Fontaine White, Sue Ann White, Jerry Pontosa White, Minis Ray White, Bernadine White, Donald Mairs White, John Gullett, Roberta Fontaine White, Billy R White....

Kyle Whittingham Birthday Highlights Birth Name Kyle David Whittingham Place Of Birth San Luis Obispo, USA Age 64 years old Birth Date November 20 1959 Kyle Whittingham Facts Child Star? no Occupation Football Coach, Former Football Player Education & Qualifications Brigham Young University Net Worth $11,000,000 Current Partner Jamie Whittingham Children Melissa Whittingham, Alex Whittingham, Kylie Whittingham, Tyler Whittingham Parents Nancy Livingston Whittingham, Fred Whittingham Siblings Cary Whittingham, Fred Whittingham Jr....