The Basenji dogs were originally found in the old forest regions of the Congo Basin in Africa. Named after the tribes who had them, - the Basenjis were specifically found in Congo and Zaire. They are also called ‘dog of the bush’ or ‘dog of the savages’ in local languages as they helped humans in hunting and preying in the dense forests. Basenjis are also unique as they are ‘barkless dogs’ and do not bark like other dogs....
The black giant squirrel (Ratufa bicolor), also known as the Malayan giant squirrel, is a species of mammals endemic to the southern and southeastern range of Asia, mainly the Indomalayan range. The average black giant squirrel size makes it one of the biggest squirrel species and it lives in mainly coniferous and semi-evergreen forest habitats. The black giant squirrel species is known for being bicolor, with half their bodies being a very dark brown to black, and the other half being tan or buff....
This article is about a small bulbul bird and lives in small flocks but often engages in combat with each other, and it will tell you everything you need to know about it including its accurate identification, taxonomy systematics, distribution, conservation status, feeding, breeding and nesting habits!The black-headed bulbul (Brachypodius melanocephalos) is a member of the bulbul family-Pycnonotidae and is the genus of Brachypodius. This bulbul was formerly described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin, a German naturalist, botanist, and entomologist in 1788....
The widespread bird with its most unique manifestation, the greater blue-eared starling also dubbed as the greater blue-eared glossy starling, inhabits the territories of Africa. Recognized for its exotic plumage this species is branched into four subspecies based on the region in which they can be observed. Starlings are passerine birds endemic to Africa, Europe, and Asia. They are often confused with the lesser blue-eared starling (Lamprotornis chloropterus), however, the greater blue-eared starlings are bigger and do not have a bill as fine as the lesser blue-eared starling....
Blue Tongue Skinks are an Australian genus of reptiles that belong to the Kingdom of Animalia, Class: Reptilia, Order: Squamata, Family: Scincidae, genus: Tiliqua, scientific name: Tiliqua scincoides. These skinks are famous for their characteristic blue tongues.Blue-Tongue Skinks can be located in both New Guinea and in Australia. They are shy at first, but overall they’re very friendly. They are known to love attention. They like scratches on their head or under their chin....
The little crawling insects called caterpillars, belong to the animalia kingdom. The scientific name of caterpillar is Larva. Caterpillars include many other species as well, but most are yet to be discovered. They prefer living alone as well as with their respective groups as being in groups keeps them safe from potential predators. Larva prefer to live on plants, trees, grass and leaves. They like to live surrounded by abundant food sources, while also keeping them away from a variety of ground predators....
The dark-capped bulbul (Pycnonotus tricolor) is a member of the family Bulbul. This bird is classified in the order of Passerine birds and the order Passeriformes. Other names for a dark-capped bulbul include the black-eyed bulbul, brown-capped bulbul, garden bulbul, Kenya Highlands dark-capped bulbul, Ngami dark-capped bulbul, tricoloured bulbul, and white-eared geelgat. The dark-capped bulbul is widely present throughout southern Africa especially in eastern, central, south-eastern Africa. As this bird is the ubiquitous resident in South Africa and regular breeder in the African region, it is also known as the common bulbul or the common garden bulbul....
Dorgis are mixed breed dogs of the Dachshund and Pembroke Welsh Corgi breeds. Dorgis are incredibly cute and the breed is even famous among royal families! Queen Elizabeth II is a great dog lover and the credit for the invention of Dorgis can even go to Queen Elizabeth II, who created the first Dorgi when her Corgi mated with a Dachshund known as Pipkin, the pet dog of Princess Magaret. The Queen has had many Corgis and Dorgis as pets....
An English springer spaniel is a medium-sized dog, descendants of the legacy of the spaniels, English springer spaniels were renowned as sporting dogs. These dogs were previously bred as a companion of humans to aide and partner in hunting sprees. The history of the breed dates back to as early as the 17th century when, in the absence of mechanized guns or revolvers, these dogs served as hunting dogs. They were adept at tracking birds taking cover in bushes or thickets and making them ‘spring’ out of their hiding (that’s how they got the ‘springer’ in their name), eventually hunting them down and retrieving them back to their masters....
Belonging to the Hirundinidae family, Chordata phylum, and Passeriformes order, the Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) has a dark blue back and upper wings. Their wings are broad because of which they fly high and has pointed tips that can extend past their tail when perched, but the wings are smaller than most swallows. The Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) has a slightly forked tail and has pale rufous extending from the forehead across the crown to the nape....
The gentoo penguin is a penguin species. The gentoo penguin (scientific name: Pygoscelis papua) species is the third-largest species of penguins in the world. Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua), are found in the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falkland Islands, sub-Antarctic islands, and various other islands around the frozen continent of Antarctica. A typical gentoo penguin habitat is an ice-free area, such as coastal plains, cliffs, and sheltered valleys.The adults weigh around 10-19 lb (4....
You may find snakes repulsive or disgusting, but you would start appreciating them when you know about their role in balancing the ecosystem. Without them, humanity will be doomed by another plague or a rat-bite fever.One such snake species which predominantly feeds on rodents and saves humanity from rodents’ havoc is the Great basin gopher snake. The Great basin gopher snake feeds on gophers and other rodents, controls their population, and saves our crops from these pests....
How about learning some interesting facts about an arboreal amphibian? Let us meet our little friend, the American green tree frog. The frogs are generally an indicator species which means that any decline in their population indicates degradation of the frog’s habitats. Their unique vocalization call can be heard as far as one mile away. The green tree frogs eat insects as they are primarily insectivorous. They eat their prey by visually predating them first....
There are a total of six species of greenfinches. Namely the European greenfinch (scientific name Chloris chloris), black-headed greenfinch (Chloris ambigua), gray capped greenfinch also known as oriental greenfinch (Chloris sinica), Bonin greenfinch (scientific name Chloris kittlitzi), Vietnamese greenfinch (Chloris monguilloti), and yellow-breasted greenfinch also known as (Chloris spinoides). They are seen in countries like the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, and other parts of the world.Greenfinches are sociable birds and love residing in the woods and hedges....
The Indian pond heron (Ardeola grayii) is predominantly found in different parts of the Indian subcontinent and is known for its bright white wings. You can spot these birds in places like India, Iran, Myanmar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and the Malay Peninsula. Indian pond heron feathers are mostly brown, helping the bird to camouflage in its natural habitat. So, when these birds are perched on trees, you’ll have a hard time spotting them....
The Indian Rhino, the greater one-horned Rhino, the great Indian rhinoceros, is a majestic animal. The population of Indian Rhino can be found across the subcontinent of India and Nepal, and the major part of it is in protected areas of Kaziranga. The population of the Rhino, greater one horned Rhino, is considered to have a lower population than that of the famous wild black rhino. These wild herbivores love eating plants and berries and can live up to 50 years....
The Magellanic woodpecker (Campephilus magellanicus) is the largest woodpecker in South America. It is also the third-largest woodpecker after the ivory-billed and imperial woodpeckers. Their large size and charming body color make them an intriguing bird species that are endemic to the Nothofagus forests of South America. Their distribution ranges from Chile to Argentina, and they reside in the temperate forests on both sides of the southern Andes. The males exhibit a red crest, while the females have a black crest....
Mayflies of the order Ephemeroptera, are one of those insects whose existence doesn’t bother humanity much. Mayflies earn their name ‘mayfly’ simply because they begin hatching in the month of May and this continues for several months through the season. Depending on the species of mayfly, they come in different sizes and fascinating colors, making them attractive visually and also attractive to a lot of predators (including several species of fish who prey on these abundant little mayflies)....
The rose danio or danio rose, also known as purple passion danio, is a tropical fish that belongs to the family Cyprinidae. The rose gold danio (Danio roseus) is a freshwater fish found in Laos, China, Thailand, and Myanmar. It is native to the Mekong River and endemic to the region of Asia. This fish is one of the most popular aquarium fishes. However, in captivity, it requires optimum water conditions such as a temperature of 73-77 F (23-25 C), a pH level of 6....
Love reading about amphibians and reptiles? Then these spotted turtle facts are just perfect. The spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata) is one of the smallest semi-aquatic omnivorous turtles found around the Great Lakes in Canada and the Appalachian mountains in the US. This particular species of turtles have become very popular recently in the pet trade as more and more people are adopting these beautiful adorable little reptiles due to their friendly nature and coloration....
