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The black-spotted newt (Notophthalmus meridionalis), also called Texas newt, is an aquatic newt species of the family Salamandridae. The genus Notophthalmus consists of three Newt species, striped newt, eastern newt, and black-spotted newt. The genus name consists of two Greek elements, noton means ‘back,’ and ophthalmus means ’eye.’ They belong to the subfamily Pluerodenilae and newts in this subfamily are semiaquatic. The old English name for newts was efte and efeta....

This adorable little crossbreed of the Boston terrier and the Shih Tzu is commonly known as the Boshih and the Bo-Shih. This dog breed is lovable, cheerful, and curious. The Boston terrier Shih Tzu mix is a small-sized dog, so it can be a great option for families living with children, beginner pet owners, and apartment dwellers.When it comes to the parents of the Boshih, Shih Tzu and Boston terrier dogs originated in China and the United States respectively and the former breed is considered one of the oldest breeds....

The Cairo spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus) is a species of unique precocial rodents, also known as the common spiny mouse. It is a nocturnal species of mouse belonging to family Muridae and its distribution is in Africa, the Middle East, and southern Asia. One mice species that has emerged as an important animal model for tissue regeneration research is the African spiny mice. Its natural habitats mostly include rocky areas and hot deserts....

Catfish is a breed that has almost 3000 species of its own with a wide range of sizes from 1.5 in (4 cm) to a maximum of 177 in (450 cm). Most of the catfish can be spotted at the mouth of the river as they require less amount of oxygen. On the contrary, sometimes when the water has less amount of dissolved oxygen, a few other species of this fish swim to the surface of the water and gulp the air and oxygen with their mouth too....

Chilean flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis, is a native species of South America. Their range is in South America from Chile to Argentina. They have more pink plumage than any other South American flamingos. But they are very closely related to greater flamingos and American flamingos. These birds stand on one leg. These birds lay single eggs in their breeding season. They do not build nests. Their diet includes only small animals as food....

Clark’s nutcracker is part of the passerine group of birds that are popularly recognized for the peculiar anatomy of their toes. These birds are essentially found along with the coniferous trees and meadows. However, their origins lie in the mountains of western North America. These birds can be spotted in the American continents, perching on branches, looking marvelous and elegant in their contrasting shading and cheery personas. Clark’s nutcrackers are birds that can be arboreal as well as territorial....

The crested bobwhite is a species of bird that belongs to the order Galliformes, family Odontophoridae, and genus Odontophorus. These birds are native residents of Venezuela and Colombia but the range of this small and colorful animal is extensive in nature and occurs over northern South America, Panama through Costa Rica, Aruba, and northeastern Brazil. Colinus cristatus birds have found their habitat in open and seasonally wet grasslands, weedy fields, verdant meadows, and shrubby forest regions....

Belonging to the Middle Jurassic period, fossils of the curved toothed, Extinct genus of anurognathid pterosaur, Dendrarhynchoides, were recovered from China. Research shows that these dinosaurs fed upon insects and lived in forestlands. Post discovery, a difference in opinion regarding its taxonomic classification arose due to the illegal activities of fossil dealers. Fun Dendrorhynchoides Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Insects What did they eat? Insectivore Average litter size?...

Etruscan shrews are small mole-like creatures that are one of the most voracious animals known that devour a great deal of food. It is characterized by having a faster metabolism which in turn gives the shrew ability to eat about twice its own body weight per day.There is so much more that you should know about this tiny animal, so why don’t you scroll down a bit more to find out!...

If you are planning on going to the Galapagos islands, make sure you see these adorable sea bears. Galapagos fur seals are entirely native to these islands. Of all the otariids, these are the smallest yet the most adorable ones.They are not huge fans of the sun, and like the cool shade under cliffs and large boulders. Fish, shellfish, and squid are some of their top favorite meals, and going on a food hunt only in the dark hours....

If you find learning about different species of fish interesting, then you should definitely read about the giant pangasius. The giant pangasius endemic to Asia is also known by common names like pangasid catfish, Chao Phraya giant catfish, and paroon shark. The giant pangasius, paroon shark, Chao Phraya giant catfish, or pangasid catfish is a member of the order Siluriformes and is a species of catfish. It was given the sceitific name Pangasius sanitwongsei....

Dolphins are fascinating creatures, they are popular for being incredibly friendly and smart. Hector’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) is the smallest marine dolphin in the world. Hector’s dolphins are endemic to New Zealand, and they have become extremely rare to spot due to the decrease in population.The North Island Hector’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) is often confused with Maui’s dolphin that is found exclusively on the west coast of the North Island, New Zealand....

We are well acquainted with the crows but have you ever heard about a hooded crow (Corvus cornix)? This kind of crow belongs to the crow family and is quite similar to the carrion crow (Corvus corone). However, one unique fact about these crows is that they will always be seen in groups and have a sociable feeding habit. Hooded crows feed mainly on the remains of the dead animals, otherwise known as carrion....

The Icelandic sheepdog is a very popular breed all across the world, especially in colder climates. Originating in Iceland, the sheepdog was thought to be introduced to other parts of the world by the Vikings in the early 800s and was utilized for herding various kinds of livestock, primarily sheep. They often ran after or barked at birds that came to attack animals, a tendency that is still present in many of these dogs....

Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) are a long-legged, white bird which are blue-grey crest. They are a species of nearly flightless birds and are known to be ground-living. From fossil records, they are known as the second specials left that come after the Gruiform (order Gruiformes).Kagu’s are a crested flightless bird (that are also a gruiform bird) and they are famous in New Caledonia for their grey-white feathers, long red legs and bills....

The laggar falcon (Falco jugger) is a species of falcon found in the Indian subcontinent in south-east Iran, south-east Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and north-west Myanmar. The species was one of the most common falcons in India and Pakistan but due to various practices, the population has decreased drastically in recent years. The bird species is actually one of the least researched species in the subcontinent of India.Laggar falcons are birds of prey that are also known by the names lugger falcon or jugger....

Lombardoi cichlids (maylandia lombardoi ) are endemic to the rocky shores and lakes of Mbenji Island, Lake Malawi in East Africa. These species show dimorphic characteristics. The females are mouthbrooding and the males dig caves and are aggressive in nature to protect their territory. Their aggressive nature is quite dangerous for the juveniles. Cichlids are omnivorous which is they can be fed quality vegetable-based flake food and algae.Learn about more weird and wonderful fish with our gar facts and meagre fish facts....

One of the largest birds in its genus, the long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus), is a bird of prey that is found in a number of places including but not limited to, northern Africa, south-eastern Europe, and central and western Asia. Birds of prey or raptors are characterized by their carnivorous diet of vertebrates and excellent eyesight, which they use to spot their food. This buzzard is a migratory bird, except in some parts of its population....

The Madagascar red owl (Tyto soumagnei) is also known as Soumange’s owl, Madagascar grass owl, or red owl. Madagascar is a barn owl of the Tytonidae family. These species are rare birds of the world. Due to habitat loss, they are currently vulnerable. Recent studies show that they might cover even more range of habitats. Further research needs to be done about their ecology and distribution. It is a possibility that the research about these nocturnal species has been overlooked as they are closely related and also have similar description to barn owls....

The mountain hare is also known by names such as tundra hare, variable hare, white hare, snow hare, and alpine hare. Mountain hares are also known as Irish hares too. Mountain hares are accustomed to mountains and polar climates and as a result, they are Palaearctic in nature. The Palaearctic is the largest biographic realm in the world. It covers the entirety of Eurasia (which includes England, Scotland, and Ireland), and also North Africa and the Himalayan foothills....