Did you think that all prehistoric animals might have gone extinct by now? If so, then you are yet to hear about one of the most unique species of pigs that walk the Earth. We are talking about the Babirusa, a species endemic to the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi, Togian, Buru, and Sula. They enjoy living in the Indonesian rain forest, especially near the banks of a river. The main characteristic of the Babirusa has to be their long upper tusks and lower tusks....
In this article, we will read about the largest skate found in North America - the big skate (Raja binoculata previously, new scientific name Beringraja binoculata). This fish can be found on the Pacific coast, especially in California, and its range extends from the Bering Sea, the Aleutian Islands, to Cedros Islands. The big skate habitat mostly consists of muddy and sandy bottoms in estuaries and coastal bays. These skate species are large in size....
Black petrels are the smallest of the petrel birds and can be found in the Pacific Ocean region. They are also known as Parkinson’s petrel. Parkinson’s petrel breed in the Great barrier island and little barrier island (islands in New Zealand). They are completely black colored birds with black legs and feet also. Their beak is yellow colored with a black tip area. They breed between October and June and during their breeding season they assemble in colonies....
Placed under the category of one of the most loved and popular pooches, is the breed of large-sized bloodhounds. In some regions, they are also known as ‘blooded hound’. Be it their looks, temperament or the exceptional brilliancy to sniff, the bloodhounds present a class of intriguing and fascinating canines. Originally bred to hunt, today mostly these canines are used by task force to sniff trails. Beside their remarkable olfactory receptors, bloodhounds possess a gentle and mild mannered temperament....
Botfly, also written as bot fly, is a bee-like insect of the Oestridae family. Botfly larvae are parasitic in nature and feed on warm-blooded mammals. After reaching the adult stage these flies have a bee-like appearance. A bot fly passes through four stages in its life cycle. These stages are larva, eggs, pupa, and adults. In each phase of the botfly life cycle, their appearance changes drastically. After reproduction, females produce hundreds of eggs....
The Cavador breed of dog is a relatively new addition to the pet list. These hybrid dogs were developed by crossing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Labrador Retrievers. The gun dog and toy dog parentage make Cavadors fun-loving, agile, intelligent toy dogs. This dog breed was created as recently as 1990. The mixed dog breed is also known by various names like Cavadoor or Cavadore.Cavador’s labrador retriever parents are originally from Canada and were bred by hunters to retrieve games....
Are you fond of small birds like the Eurasian tree sparrow? If yes, then you will like reading about a beautiful little songbird known as the citrine wagtail (Motacilla citreola). This bird has a yellow head and undersides which gives it the name ‘citrine’. This species belongs to the family Motacillidae and to the genus Motacilla. The population of this bird is spread over a huge range and it can usually be found in wet habitats like marshes....
The common waxbill gives credit to ‘sealing wax’ for their name. Their beaks and the red stripe across their eyes shine with the same brilliance of bright red wax. Hence the name. These tiny finches are also known as the St. Helena waxbill.Scientifically known as Estrilda astrild, this bird is a native of sub-Saharan Africa. As a result of caged birds escaping, this species has been introduced to other urban parts of the world like the Mediterranean Basin, Taiwan, Indian islands, and the Americas....
The cuscus (genus phalanger) is a marsupial that is found in New Guinea Cape York in Australia and surrounding islands. They are often confused as sloths, possum, or monkeys. They are small animals with a round shaped head, thick fur coat, strong tail, and small ears that are hidden from plain sight. Like all marsupial animals they have a pouch to keep their young ones. Common spotted cuscus have slits for eyes like the snakes and the pupil color could be yellow, orange, or red....
The garganey of the Anatidae family, with the scientific name Spatula querquedula, is an old-world dabbling duck species that are found distributed throughout the world, especially in the European continent. They are also known by the name Anas querquedula. They are found in shallow aquatic or wetland habitats and are commonly visible throughout their entire range. However, their overall numbers follow a gradual decreasing pattern in some parts. These birds are identified by various conservation sites throughout the garganey range....
Do you love hares? Keep on reading to know about this fascinating species native to the Alps and North America. Arctic hares (Lepus arcticus) are found in the Canadian Arctic Islands, Greenland, and Northern Canada. Whereas, mountain hares (Lepus timidus), often confused with European hares, are native to the Alps, Hokkaido, Ireland, and Poland. Snowshoe rabbits (Lepus americanus), also known as Varying Hares, are are hare species of hare found in the boreal forests of North America, New England, and Alaska....
Horned screamer (Anhima Cornuta) is a bird species that is native to the wetlands of South America. In their habitat of South America, there are three types of horned screamers- horned screamers, southern screamers and northern screamers. Of the three species of screamers, the horned screamer is the largest in size. The horned screamer (Anhima Cornuta) very seldom drinks water from local water bodies, but when they do they consume water by dipping their heads in the water body and taking large gulps....
The intermediate egret (Ardea intermedia) is an old-world bird species whose name comes as it is intermediate in size between the great egret and smaller egrets like the cattle egret and the little egret. It is also called yellow-billed egret and plumed egret in English while the Chinese call it Zhong bailu. The intermediate egret is a heron of medium size. Though sedentary animals, these birds disperse after breeding. It is a highly colonial species and mixes with other heron species while nesting....
Ever since the Harry Potter series, in which the protagonist has a beautiful owl named Hedwig, there has been a heavy rush to own this exotic species as a pet. But is it safe to own? What do owls eat? What is its temperament like? Is it legal to own it? These must be some of the questions lingering in your mind right now. Our content here will surely answer all your queries....
Moon fish, the name sounds different, right? This was a recent discovery of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), also known as NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center in the U.S. The fact that amazed the scientists are that it is also a mammal, just like humans, other animals, and birds. Moonfish belongs to the marine fish species Lampris guttatus. Lampris guttatus happens to be a fully warm-blooded fish. The warm-bloodedness of the opah (Lampris guttatus) is due to the heat exchange system present in the fish’s gills....
The northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) is one of the three sub-species of the spotted owls. Spotted owls belong to the true owl species. They are nocturnal birds known for their plumage. At present, all of its subspecies are threatened due to habitat loss. The northern spotted owls owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) are is medium-sized with beady eyes. They do not have ear tufts. Spotted with white feathers against the overall brown plumage, they can easily camouflage amongst tree bark....
If you are looking for a toad to adopt as a pet, then the pebble toad is definitely one you should avoid! However, if you are looking for a fun and unique toad with interesting adaptation techniques, then this is the toad for you! The pebble toad earned its name because it tended to roll up into a pebble and roll right away from its predators! Its dark coloration and ridged body also make predators think it is not a toad but a pebble....
The Rottweiler Bulldog mix is an adorable crossbreed of a Bulldog and a Rottweiler. It isn’t a purebred dog and can be known as a Bullweiler, American Bulldog Rottweiler mix, or the English Bulldog Rottweiler mix. This incredibly loyal and devoted dog needs owners who have plenty of time on their hands as it requires a lot of time from its owners due to its high energy levels. The American Bulldog Rottweiler mix can be quite large or medium in size....
Silver-haired bats are medium-sized bat species belonging to the family Vespertilionidae. They are dark brown or grayish-black in color with dark wings and equally dark tail membrane. They prefer to build their home inside small tree hollows, rock crevices, wood-piles, and tree hollows beneath the dense vegetation.They feed on small insects like crickets, moths, and mosquitoes. Even after belonging to the species of nocturnal creatures, these vertebrates have very poor vision and can see appropriately only in splendid light....
The subalpine warbler (Sylvia cantillans) is from the family Sylviidae and the genus Curruca. The subalpine warbler range consists of southern regions of Europe and this bird breeds in the northwest area of Africa. Winters are spent in the southern part of the Sahara and they are known to be vagrants to Great Britain. The habitat of this species includes a warm and dry summer climate for breeding and this bird tends to live on hillsides that are sunny with scrubs that are prickly....
