Bonito fishes belong to the Animalia kingdom, under the class Actinopterygii and genus Sarda. They belong to the family Scombridae and are found in the Indo-Pacific region and Atlantic region. The Scombridae family also contains tuna. They are predatory fishes that are found all over the world from Norway to South Africa. They are widely spread over this region and are found in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and the northern Gulf of Mexico....
The Cuban boa is a snake species native to the island of Cuba. It is also called by its scientific name Epicrates angulifer or Chilabothrus angulifer. The scientific name was given by Cocteau and Bibron in 1840. This snake is mostly found on the island of Cuba and various adjacent islands. This snake prefers to live in a cave or on trees in the tropical forest (mainly rainforest) on the islands....
Dasyuromorphia is an order of animals that are made up of carnivorous marsupials that are native to the Australian, Tasmanian, and New Guinea regions. Currently, the Dasyuromorphia order is made up of three families which include the Dasyuridae, Myrmecobiidae, and the Thylacinidae.The Dasyuridae family has the most species under it and is commonly found all across the Australian regions. Animals like the quoll, Kowari, Tasmanian devil, Phascogale, and Dunnart are some of the well-known species under the Dasyuridae family....
Dog Day Cicada (genus Neotibicen) are large insects with dark bodies which have green and black markings on them. Their bodies are twice as long as they are wide. Tibicen canicularis are also known as annual cicadas, dog-day cicada, dog-day harvest fly, or heatbug. These Cicadas have been named Dog Day Cicada as these insects are normally seen during the dog days of summer, which usually falls between late July and early September when the star Sirius is most prominent in the sky....
The bird Fiery-necked Nightjar is of order Caprimulgiformes, phylum Chordata, and has its major population dominance in the southern global region, mainly south-Africa. These are nocturnal birds and can be found only in countries of high temperatures, grasslands, and deserts. They have a gleaming chestnut brown body with a grayish shade on their wings. Their body is smaller compared to other family members, but their large eyes and head give them a unique appearance and a plus to catch their prey even at night....
Glassworms of the Chaoborus genus is a very unique looking insect that occurs throughout the world. They have an almost see-through or translucent body in the shape of worms. Although the name glassworm contains the term worm in it they actually larvae that develop into flies in the later stages of life. The larva in the adult stage is also commonly known by other common names like phantom midge because of its transparent body or lake flies as they occur in lakes....
The harlequin rabbit breed (Oryctolagus cuniculus) belongs to the family Leporids. It is known to originate in France and, while there is no specific habitat for the harlequin rabbit, it can be found in gardens and yards of owners. Not much is known about the breeding of this harlequin rabbit and there are two breeds within this rabbit breed: the Japanese harlequin rabbit and the magpie harlequin rabbit. The magpie harlequin rabbit is white, unlike the Japanese harlequin rabbit, which is orange with black, chocolate, blue, or lilac coloring....
Commonly known as the water beast lizard, the Hydrotherosaurus (scientific name: Hydrotherosaurus alexandrae) is an Extinct genus of the elasmosaurid plesiosaur order. The marine reptile generally belonged to the Upper Cretaceous, also known as the Maastrichtian stage, which spanned from 72.1 to 66 million years ago. The Hydrotherosaurus alexandrae is the only species that belonged to the genus. The species inhabited salt or marine waters and used to prey on fish and several other marine reptiles and invertebrates....
Curious about the fascinating creatures that lived during the pre-historic times? Do you want to learn more about them? You’ve come to the right place! Read on to learn interesting facts about a very special dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous. This article will not only tell you about its appearance and history, but also details about its habitat, range, when and where it was discovered, its size, weight, length, and similar species!...
Mistletoebirds (Dicaeum hirundinaceum) are native to Australia and are a species of flowerpecker that can be found eating mistletoe fruits or berries that contain viscin, which is a sticky pulp. Mistletoebirds play an important role in the ecosystem. They feed on mistletoe fruit and digest the fleshy part. The seeds on the other hand pass out unharmed along with the excreta. They stick to the twigs because of the presence of viscin....
A Pseudaspis cana or a mole snake is a muscular snake species of the Pseudaspididae family that is the monotype of the genus Pseudaspis. Mole snakes are found in abundance throughout most of South Africa. The distribution of the species of P. cana (mole snakes) also extends to some protected areas and national parks of South Africa like the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park. However, recent developments and deforestation have snatched a major part of their habitat....
The northern sportive lemur is a lemur and primate species native to the East African island of Madagascar. It is classed as a sportive lemur because of its ability to leap from and cling to trees in an upright position. This lemur uses the fleshy pads on its feet and hands for this purpose. It is one of the smallest lemur species. The northern sportive lemur used to be found in the Sahafary region, which is why it was called the Sahafary sportive lemur, but it has been eradicated from this place now....
Nurse sharks are classified under the category of carpet sharks (they belong to the order Orectolobiformes, family Ginglymostomatidae) with the scientific name Ginglymostoma cirratum. They have played a very important role in shark research programs in recent years. This species of shark has a total length of about 7.5-9.7 ft (2.2-3 m) starting from the tip of the mouth to the tail. They are amazing docile species and are also known by a famous nickname: ‘couch potatoes of the sea’ due to their lazy nature....
The red and white giant flying squirrel (Petaurista alborufus) are of the Sciuridae family and are a rodent species. They are found in different parts of China. They reach up to an elevation of 3000 ft. These species of giant flying squirrels in Taiwan are named Taiwan giant flying squirrels (P. Lena). Some subspecies groups related to this genus are the P. a. leucocephalus, P. alborufus, P. a. ochraspis, P. a....
Shiny cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes, family Icteridae. The shiny cowbird range includes South America, southern Florida, and West Indies. The habitat of this bird includes open and semi-open areas, forests or habitats, and agricultural or cultivated lands with trees and shrubs patches. The diet of this bird consists of insects and seeds and grains found in the ground mostly.The reproduction or breeding is known to be promiscuous and no nests are built instead shiny cowbird eggs are laid in nests of other or host birds thus, they are known to be a brood parasite....
The Thai Ridgeback is a pure breed dog found in Eastern Thailand on an isolated island. The Thai Ridgeback dogs have a ridge of hair growing on their back, said to look like a saddleback, leaf, a needle, a bowling pin, an arrow, or a feather growing in the opposite direction. The other dog breeds with the same feature as the Thai Ridgeback dog are Rhodesian Ridgeback and Phu Quoc Ridgeback....
Violet ground beetles belong to the family of Carabidae and genus Carabus. They are predators of worms, slugs, insects, and snails. These beetles prefer to live in green environments like gardens, parks, and forests. This is a species of insect that is nocturnal. This means that they are active during the night. During the daytime, they can be found under logs and leaf litters in these gardens and parks only. They have a smooth body and a black thorax....
J Cole Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jermaine Lamarr Cole Place Of Birth Frankfurt, Germany Age 38 years old Birth Date January 28 1985 J Cole Facts Child Star? no Occupation Rapper Education & Qualifications Terry Sanford High School Net Worth $60,000,000 Current Partner Melissa Heholt About J. Cole J. Cole is an influential American rapper, singer, record producer, and songwriter and is currently one of the most famous names in the US music industry....
Joe Kennedy Jr Birthday Highlights Birth Name Joseph Patrick Kennedy Jr. Place Of Birth Hull , USA Age 53 years old Birth Date January 1 1970 Joe Kennedy Jr Facts Child Star? no Occupation US Navy veteran Education & Qualifications Harvard Law School Parents Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Siblings John, Rose Marie, Kathleen, Eunice, Patricia, Robert, Jean, Edward About Joe Kennedy Jr Joseph Patrick Kennedy Jr, popularly known as Joe Kennedy Jr, was a lieutenant with the US Navy during World War II....
The Mexican lemur or raccoon is a white-nosed coati that is commonly found in the South Western region of the United States, and parts of Mexico in Central America. However, these cute mammals can be seen throughout north and south America.Also called coatis; besides their black and white cousins, lemurs have sturdy legs that they use to climb on trees to trees in search of food. The term coatimundi is assumed to arrive through the Tupian vernacular native to South America including north Argentina and Uruguay....
