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Native to the grounds of Africa, the cape file snake (Limaformosa capensis) is one of the most popular pets among reptiles. The species belongs to the non-venomous snake family. Few other names are Mehelya capensis, Simocephalus capensis, and Gonionotophis capensis. Even though this snake is competent enough to hunt down cobras or other highly venomous snakes, they are docile and submissive when are caught. They do not even bite, but they might defecate out of anxiety and fear....

The chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is a rodent member of the squirrel family. They are small furry animals with black, white, and red-brown stripes extending from their head to their tail and are mostly found in North American woods. Their diet includes berries, nuts, and seeds, but they also eat insects and bird eggs.They like to live hidden in chipmunk holes called their ‘den’, where they store their food for the winter and some chipmunks hibernate here throughout the winter....

The clam worm (scientific name Alitta succinea) is a member of the Nereididae family. This worm may come off as scary in terms of its looks, but it sure plays an important role in the marine ecosystem and food chain.With four eyes, one mouth and a fang-like proboscis, clam worms sure are slightly terrifying. One of the greatest features about these worms is that they can secrete a mucus-like substance, which can harden like a shell....

The giant scops owl (Otus gurneyi/Mimizuku gurneyi) is a species of scops owl in the family Strigidae. You must be wondering about the two scientific names of the species. The giant scops owl was first described as Pseudoptynx gurneyi, which was later changed to Mimizuku gurneyi. However, after many surveys and research, the species was found to be a part of the genus and was given the scientific name Otus gurneyi....

The Hawaiian hawk (Buteo solitarius) is a bird species that is native to Hawaii. They are versatile in their diet and eat small rodents, insects, and other birds. These hawks usually hunt by perching on a tree then lunging at their prey with their claws forward and wings tucked. They live solitary lives and are very protective of their territory. Females are larger than males and tend to stay in the nest during the incubation period, allowing males to hunt for them....

The icterid family has several birds included in it, the most prominent one of them is the New World blackbirds. They should not be confused with the Old World blackbirds, which are only vaguely related to the aforementioned family. The icterid birds are recognized for their vibrant colorations, which range from yellow to deep shades of orange. In fact, is this hue of orange-yellow that had earned this species its family name back when it had first been categorized....

The masked crabs, scientific name Corystes cassivelaunus, are well-known sand burrowing crabs and keeps themselves buried under sand burrows. They are native to the North Atlantic, North Sea, Portugal, Norway, and the Mediterranean Sea. They are called the masked crabs because they have a patterned carapace that almost resembles the features of a human face.This species was first described by the Welsh naturalist Thomas Pennant in 1777. The masked crab habitat is such that they live in sand burrows, low shore coastlines, and low tide surfaces....

The term ‘Paronychodon’ means ‘beside claw tooth’ and is considered as a tooth taxon. The species of Paronychodon are parallel to Richardoestesia belonging to the dromaeosaurid family of feathered theropods. The genus is considered doubtful due to the nature of the fossils which only include teeth but no other remains and are assigned under form taxon. A Paronychodon fossil indicates that the teeth of Paronychodon were small, lacked serrations, and recurved with a D-shaped cross-section and beautiful enamel....

The Russian Desman, Desmana moschata, is a mammal and a semi-aquatic species. The Desmanini tribe currently has only two surviving species under them, the Russian Desman and the Pyrenean Desman. Despite having quite a similarity with the rodent species of the Muskrat of North America, the Russian Desman is part of the mole family named Talpidae. Moles are always blind and only get their sensory inputs from the touch-sensitive Eimar’s organs, which are present at the end of the long snout....

Serendipaceratops, meaning ‘serendipitous horned face’, is one of the most peculiar genera of dinosaurs because of the exciting story of its discovery and its mysterious phylogeny. In 1993, during the Dinosaur Cove project in Australia, a single ulna bone, that is, an arm bone, of a dinosaur was discovered by Tom Rich and Patricia Vickers-Rich at The Arch in the Wonthaggi Formation near Kilcunda, which is located along the southeast coast of Victoria, Australia....

Shuvosaurus (Shuvosaurus inexpectatus) means ‘Shuvo’s lizard’ is a toothless beaked reptile. The discovery of this was done by Sankar Chatterjee in 1903. His son first discovered this species in the early 1900s and was later named after him, Shuvo-saurus. At first, it was interpreted as a member of the Triassic of Texas, Ornithomimosaur from dinosaur family brood because of its thick leg and long neck. In 1950 scientists said that it can be another Postosuchus (Crocodile from Triassic Texas) by the skull and skeletons found earlier by Chatterjee....

If there is any animal that epitomizes lethargy, it has to be the sloth! With a name that literally translates to laziness, sloths are slow-moving animals that form a major part of the wildlife in the tropical forests of Central and South America. These slow and sluggish animals are most commonly seen hanging upside down from trees and are considered to be close relatives of the anteater.While the slowness of these animals may make them appear to be more vulnerable to predators, the actual scenario is quite different....

Are you looking for Eastern Spadefoot toad facts for kids? One of the most unique species in toads and frogs is the Spadefoot Toad (Pelobates fuscus). They are found all across the western hemisphere. The Spadefoots are known for their variable tadpole cycle, and as the name suggests, their spade-like foot helps them burrow into the ground in times of drought. We bring to you the comprehensive guide to almost all the Spadefoots out there, such as Western Spadefoot Toad facts, Great Basin Spadefoot Toads facts, Eastern Spadefoot Toad facts, and more!...

The giant swallowtail butterfly (Papilio cresphontes cramer), is a North American native butterfly species that is the largest butterfly that can be found in the wild! They are black in color with yellow or orange spots on their wing and have a wingspan of 6 in (15.2 cm).They are nicknamed the ‘orange dog’ because the young caterpillars of this butterfly feed mostly on the citrus plants on which they are born....

Whenever you see a duck, the first thing that comes to mind would be hilarious Daffy from looney tunes and how they made us to laugh out loud with their excellent sense of humor. Let’s learn more about a beautiful brown duck species with unique colored pattern feathers. These billed ducks are the laziest and exhibit nocturnal behavior.Yellow-billed ducks (Anas undulata) are commonly found in the Eastern and Southern parts of Africa....

Yellow jacks are a common fish species found all over the world, including the Atlantic ocean, the Caribbean, north Gulf of Mexico, West Indies and Brazil. The scientific name of this species is Carangoides bartholomaei, and they belong to the Carangidae family of fish.They are characterized by their blue-green color, and their large size. They are found in big schools of fish, even during breeding season (summer), when the entire school spawns together at the same time....

The yellow tit, or Taiwan tit (Machlolophus holsti) is a member of the Paridae family. This species is endemic to Taiwan and is usually non-migrating. It can be instantly recognized due to its bright yellow plumage, which is contrasting to the dark bluish-black feathers on its head, back, and tail. It is also a known songbird, and its melodious voice can be heard echoing in the montane forests where it lives....

Gary Player Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gary James Player Place Of Birth Johannesburg, South Africa Age 88 years old Birth Date October 31 1935 Gary Player Facts Child Star? no Occupation Golf Player Education & Qualifications King Edward VII School Net Worth $250,000,000 Current Partner Viviene Verwey Children Jennifer Payton, Marc Payton, Wayne Player, Michele Player, Theresa Player, Amanda Player Parents Harry Player, Muriel Player About Gary Player Gary James Player was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 1, 1935....

Joe Calzaghe Birthday Highlights Birth Name Joseph William Calzaghe Place Of Birth London, UK Age 51 years old Birth Date March 23 1972 Joe Calzaghe Facts Child Star? no Occupation Former Boxer Education & Qualifications Oakdale Comprehensive School Net Worth $15,000,000 Children Connor Calzaghe, Joe Calzaghe Parents Enzo Calzaghe, Jackie Calzaghe Siblings Melissa, Sonia Calzaghe About Joe Calzaghe Joseph William Calzaghe is renowned as former Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe.Joe Calzaghe is a professional boxer who was active from 1993-2008....

Queen snakes ( Regina septemvittata) are a nonvenomous species of snake native to North America. They are semi-aquatic in nature and spend most of their time swimming in water bodies looking for prey. Queen snakes range throughout the North American temperate regions and can be found all over America and Southeast Canada.Unlike other species of the family of snakes, queen snakes are nonvenomous in nature and are often docile, and are not harmful to humans....