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The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) is a species from the Ursidae family. They have black fur and a distinct crescent-shaped white mark on their chests. This mark can help anyone differentiate between the American black bear and the Asian black bears. The Asian black bear has seven subspecies. Though there are some differences between the subspecies, they are similar to each other in looks and behavior. The Ussuri black bear is the largest subspecies....

The bandicoot or Peramelemorphia are solitary marsupials and omnivores. The species of bandicoot are highly active and have a unique style of running termed as a ‘gallop’. At night these bandicoots forage to get the smell of food with the help of their sensitive noses. With the help of their long nose, they can dig out the underground easily. They mostly forage for food during the nighttime. Bandicoots leave small conical holes while they forage for food, insects, and bugs, and these holes are called snout pokes as they prick them with their snout....

The Belgian Tervuren, also known as the Terv, belongs to one of the varieties of Belgian shepherd dogs (Chien de Berger Belge) that were developed in the 1800s. Belgian Tervuren was named after the village Tervuren where the breed’s earliest promoters lived.The Belgian Tervuren is a medium-sized dog with a square build and a cuneal head. The Belgian Tervuren is extremely alert, watchful, energetic, versatile, and elegant in nature. They are known to be at their best when they are properly trained with plenty of mental and physical stimulation....

Have you heard of these colorful garden birds? These birds are famed for their acrobatic skills, as they will hang upside down from branches and feeders to obtain their snacks! So, let’s take a trip to the European woodlands and gardens to discover some interesting facts about these active-agile birds.The blue tit is one of the most popular and common European garden birds with the most attractive and colorful appearance. The scientific name of this species is Cyanistes caeruleus and they are also commonly known as the Eurasian blue tit....

The oceans of the world hold many mysterious and fantastic creatures. While some have gained mythical proportions like that of the megalodon shark, others are less so. Here is a sneak peek of the most common and hardy fish from the Caribbean and Atlantic ocean, the Serranus Tortugarum, commonly known as chalk bass. The Caribbean Sea calk bass is a nifty little fish that you are bound to find in your average saltwater tank aquarium....

Are you looking for a cute little companion pet? Your search ends here. The Cheagle breed is a crossbreed that came into existence in the ’90s. The breed’s origin can be traced to breeders crossing Chihuahuas and Beagles in North America. Known for their loyalty to owners and their fun-loving nature, they are quite popular in family setups. They get their floppy ears from their Beagle parents and their small size from the Chihuahua parent....

South American Coatis, also commonly known by the name Coatimundi, are raccoon-like, diurnal animals, and they can live both on trees and on the ground. Their natural habitat is among various forests and can be spotted even in the United States’ southern states. They typically prefer higher elevations up to 9,850 ft as they are great climbers because of their strong claws. For the same reason, their unique anatomy makes them powerful swimmers....

The Connecticut warbler, Oporornis agilis is a type of North American warbler bird belonging to the New World warbler family. The Connecticut warbler is a very small songbird. It is classified in the order Passeriformes family Parulidae. Some species of warblers are extremely rare.The Connecticut Warbler is a small bird that has an olive-gray upper part with a yellow underpart. There has not been extensive research on the bird given its preferred habitats....

Have you heard about the doves abundantly found in Argentina? Well, the eared dove is the most widespread and abundantly found dove species in South America. It looks like the North American mourning dove. The eared doves live at a height of 13,000ft (4,000 m) above sea level. The eared doves comprise mainly olive-brown upperpart with an irregular mark on the neck and black spots on the neck and wings. The legs and feet are red or reddish-violet....

The Franklin’s gull bird is a young, dove-like gull. It belongs to the Aves class and is a species of order Charadriiformes, family Laridae with scientific name L. pipixcan. This bird is 12.6-14.2 in (32-36 cm) long and weighs around 8.1-10.6 oz (230-300 g). They are generally found living in colonies in lakes and marshes along the west coast of South America and North America. They feed on invertebrates, insects, earthworms, sunflower seeds, wheat, and oats....

Great Basin Rattlesnakes are heavy-bodied snakes that are a subspecies of the rattlesnake family, they are medium-sized with a triangular-shaped head and rattles on their tail. A white stripe is visible from behind the eyes to each corner of the mouth. These species are found in southern Oregon, northern California, southern Idaho, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.The Great Basin Rattlesnakes have adjustable fangs that are connected by their sharp and curvy venom ducts that can be found at the edge of their upper jaw....

The great crested flycatchers are also known by their scientific name Myiarchus crinitus, which is a large bird that feeds primarily on insects and resides in open woodland areas and trees in places like north, central, and southern parts of South America. They breed across parts of the United States as well as Canada. The great crested flycatcher call is a loud ‘wee-eep’ call enough to recognize its presence in breeding and wintering grounds....

There are several horntail wasps species in the world. They have a cylindrical shape and a long hornlike tail which might make them look dangerous. These horntails belong to the category of wasps, bees, and ants. Unlike these similar deadly animals, wood wasps are not considered bad or deadly for humans. Although they are usually found bored into the wood, female horntails inject their eggs only in decayed or almost dead trees and not in fully restructured wooden furniture....

There are broadly two types of Alpacas, namely Huacaya and the other one which is Suri. Other types include the llamas, guanacos, camels and vicuña. The Huacaya produces soft, dense, curly, and crimped wool. Suris have locks similar to dreadlocks. Suri fiber is highly-priced as compared to Huacaya. Their wool is stronger when compared to sheep wool.The Alpaca fleece is also loved by all for its colors. There are 22 natural Alpaca fiber colors including varying shades of white, black, brown, and gray....

The neddicky (piping cisticola) is an African bird belonging to the family of cisticolidae. As this is an African bird their local name neddicky is an Afrikaans name for the species. This brown cisticola is also considered as the resident endemic breeder in the southern part of Africa and other areas of it.This cisticola is a common bird of open shrubland and woodlands which are rich in food for this species....

The Philippine hawk-eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It breeds on most large islands throughout its range but is not known to breed commonly in Borneo and Palawan which may reflect a lack of suitable habitat rather than any real difference in abundance between these populations. The Philippine hawk-eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) is a large bird of prey that lives in forests and dense woodlands. It can be found all over the Philippines, as well as on certain Indonesian islands such as Sulawesi....

The Pitbull terrier was first found in England for entertainment purposes as blood sport dogs such as bull-baiting and pit fighting. When they entered America, they gained fame as farm dogs and hunting mates. They formed a very good choice as companions and guard dogs of many households. The other parent breed of the Pitbull Dachshund breed, the Dachshund dog, was bred in Germany for the first time. This breed was mainly produced as hunting dogs in many sizes with the main aim of killing animals depending on the dog’s size....

Red-cheeked cordon bleu finches are a species of eye-catching, powder blue birds that can mainly be found in the tropical, arid region of Africa. These birds originate from East Africa, however, their sub-species can be found in various parts of Africa. They are resident, non-migratory birds that spend their entire lives feeding, nesting and breeding in their home grounds.This red-cheeked cordonbleu (Uraeginthus bengalus) is a favorite among pet bird owners due to their bright blue color and adorable red cheek patches which make them look like they are blushing....

The Rockmover Wrasse, Novaculichthys taeniourus, is a wrasse species that has many common names including dragon wrasse, carpet wrasse, olive-scribbled wrasse, reindeer wrasse, and bar-cheeked wrasse. They are named so because of their behavior as well as their appearance. You must be wondering ‘why is it named so?’ and ‘why does the Rockmover wrasse move rocks?’ They were named Rockmover wrasse because they search for prey by shifting rubble and coral fragments....

Seaside sparrows are brown birds with a dark plumage that inhabit tidal saltmarshes with abundant and varied vegetation. This habitat is helpful for both their nesting and dietary requirements. They are quite territorial of their breeding areas but the subspecies are found grouped together in few places. They are found in a range of places from northeast Florida to North Carolina. They are also found in the marshes of the Atlantic Coast and along the Gulf Coast to Texas....