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Everyone is fond of Dachshunds and German Shepherd dogs, right? What if there is a dog that has the traits of both dogs? That’s the Dachshund German Shepherd mix. Dachshund German Shepherd mix is an irresistible mix of the world’s popular parent breeds, Dachshunds, and German Shepherds. Their personality differs according to the dominant trait of the parents. They are designer dogs with unique appearances and strong personalities. These dogs are very loyal to their owner and family....

The Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus), also known as the European sparrow or the German sparrow, is in the sparrow family. Whilst they can fly in flocks with other species of sparrow, they can be best spotted by their chestnut-colored feathers.Interestingly, these birds did not spread to North America on their own. In 1870, 12 of these birds were brought from Germany and released in Missouri. Since then they have reproduced and their population has spread to other areas in North America around Missouri, including southeastern Iowa and Illinois....

Encountered tons of fish and probably even fireflies? What if we told you it’s possible to see both simultaneously? Yes, it is! Meet the firefly among the large fish population, the flashlight fish. A very self-explanatory name, the flashlight fishes are one of the most astounding creatures of the sea, merely looking at them makes you marvel at nature’s creativity and aesthetic sense.These fishes are found in the Pacific regions worldwide; these sea creatures emit bioluminescent light from their bodies, especially when they find their food; the light flashes at a quicker rate....

The golden orb weaver, a beautiful species that belongs to the family of Araneomorph spiders, is found in different continents such as Asia, Australia, Africa, and America, and recently the species has also been found in New Zealand. The scientific name of this species is Nephila and they are also known as giant wood spiders and golden silk orb weavers. They are also known as banana spiders in the United States and are the biggest species of spiders in the country....

The great horned owl, known also as the tiger owl, is one of the larger birds native to South and North America. These large birds are similar to hawks and are known for their vast range and are capable of living in various wildlife habitats such as deserts and forests across different seasons such as summer and winter. Due to their range are considered the most widely distributed true owl across Central, North, and South America....

Scientists from all over the world are of the view that birds somehow evolved from dinosaurs. Believed to be the first avialan bird to have existed in China, Jinfengopteryx elegans is one of the dinosaur species that marks the evolution of birds. In Chinese folklore, it is considered to be the queen of birds, and hence, the dinosaur is referred to as ‘Jinfeng’ or the ‘golden phoenix’. However, this bird-like dinosaur that inhabited the earth about 122 million years ago was first rendered identification as a basal bird, often being contrasted with Archaeopteryx....

Are you a bird lover and fascinated by ducks like the harlequin duck? Then you are in for a treat as we present to you one of the most exciting birds of the world, a species of stiff-tailed ducks, the Maccoa duck. These are diver ducks, and their stiff tail brings out a majestic look when they are at rest.The females and the non-breeding males differ in looks when compared to the breeding males....

The maleo, Microcephalon maleo, is a megapod endemic to Sulawesi and Indonesia. It has been long featured as an endangered species by Birdlife International and is a very well known bird. It suffers from illegal trapping, egg-collecting, and habitat loss. Like other volcanic birds, they do not use their body heat to incubate their eggs, instead, they bury them in the sand in sun-exposed beaches along the coast or in volcanically heated soils at sites further inland....

Mountain zebras (Equus zebra) is a species of zebras. They can further be classified into two subspecies, the Cape Mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra) and Hartmann’s mountain zebra (Equus zebra hartmannae). They are found in South Africa, Namibia, and Angola on dry mountain ranges, hills, slopes, and plateaus. Mountain zebras have a black and white striped pattern all over their body, but not the stomach. Their stomachs are colored either white or off-white....

An Oceanic whitetip shark is a medium-sized predatory shark. It is a slow swimmer but aggressive. The species are found in the warm waters of all the oceans and seas across the globe. The build of this shark is stocky with rounded fins with white tips. The gray bronze-colored upper side and yellow-white underside form a saddle-like pattern making it look beautiful.The oceanic whitetip shark is also called Nigano shark, Brown Milbert’s sand bar shark, and oceanic white-tipped whaler....

Pigs are extremely smart and intelligent animals and are more clever than cats and dogs. However, pigs are afraid of many animals ranging from wild boars to dogs to predatory birds. Pigs are bred by three different techniques that include the likes of hand mating, artificial insemination, and pen mating. Often it is believed that they are smelly creatures owing to sweat but these animals don’t sweat at all. They have a hairy skin which is devoid of sweat glands....

Are you interested in learning cool facts about a specific type of terrestrial crustacean? In this article, you will learn about the interesting pill bug.The pill bug, Armadillidium vulgare, is a land crustacean of the order Isopoda. Originally found in Europe, these pill bugs are now found across the world in countries like the United States, India, the Mediterranean, and Australia. Pill bugs are primitive creatures who are related to crabs and shrimps and do not fall under the insect category....

Have you ever heard of a pygmy beaked whale (Mesoplodon Peruvianus)? A pygmy beaked whale is a recent discovery and was discovered in Peru in 1991. It is the smallest species of Mesoplondon. They make rare appearances and prefer to be in deeper parts of the oceans in the regions of Central and South America. Beaked whales prefer to live in warm tropical climates. They have different types of teeth. This species is also known as the lesser beaked whale, Peruvian beaked whale, or beaked whale as well....

The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest living crocodilian in the world. With a vast geographical range that spans from the brackish and freshwater regions of Southeast Asia and eastern India to the coastal waters of Northern Australia, the saltwater crocodiles are apex predators and are hypercarnivores (diet comprises more than 70% meat).There are about 24 documented species of crocodiles in the world at present, and the saltwater crocodile is one of them....

Humans have been crossing and breeding animals for centuries. We have been using science in our everyday lives in the smallest of ways without always being completely aware of it. The main purpose of crossbreeding animals was to suit our own needs. Whenever a breed showed a particularly desirable trait, we tried to mix it with that of another breed with desirable traits in hopes of creating a wonder. Some of these wonders were loved, while others labeled as abominations....

The spotted trunkfish is a species of fish found around coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean. Their range covers from the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico to northeastern coastal regions of Brazil. Spotted trunkfish live at depths of 10-164 ft (3-50 m) and feed on algae, seagrass, and invertebrates. They are small fish that are known for their plate-like, bony, scaly, hard exteriors that are capable of secreting toxins....

The tan jumping spider, platycryptus undatus, is a species of spider native to North America and Central America. They are usually found on tree bark, fences, and other wooden surfaces or vertical surfaces where is can easily traverse, jump if the need arises, and it also acts as a camouflage to protect them from possible predators. A unique identifying feature of this spider is the fact that it has eight eyes and all of them face forward almost seeming like it’s looking at you, which is not something seen in other species of spiders....

The nature of the Tangvayosaurus, including its appearance, possibly led to its name being assigned, which roughly translates to the ‘Tang Vay lizard’. However, the information available on their specific appearance and mannerisms continues to be scarce. For instance, there is no information regarding whether their teeth were sharp or if they were blunt enough owing to it being a herbivore. It is unknown how strong their teeth were.Owing to its relation with sauropods, it is highly likely that a Tangvayosaurus was a creature of the Lower Cretaceous period that had a non-territorial nature....

The Venusta orchard spider also known as the orchard orbweaver from order Araneae is a colorful, intricate spider that weaves circular webs that are usually horizontal and habitually hangs in the center of its web. The orchard spider is not to be confused with the spotted orb-weaver spider. The orchard spider has a carapace that is yellowish-green in color with brown stripes and the top of the elongated abdomen is silvery with dark stripes....

Massive wings, protruding head, and a white feathered wedge-shaped tail, that describes the White-tailed eagle perfectly. The white streak of feathers is what earned them the name of a White-tailed eagle. They are known to be the largest birds of prey to inhabit Europe and the fourth largest among all eagle species on Earth. They are known to mate for life, and often spend their time just flying around or sitting perched on a tree with their flock....