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The Dobsonfly, scientific name Corydalus cornutus, belongs to a group of insects in the subfamily of Corydalinae they are one of the largest non-Lepidoptera insects. They have four similar shaped and sized net-veined wings, when they are resting their wings are locked up flat over the back which is extended to their abdomen. A male Dobsonfly looks breathtaking because of its sickle-shaped jaws. These species are found in Asia, Africa, South and North America, and Australia....

The Green Stink Bug is a species of insect that is considered a pest. They are known as an invasive Stink Bug species. The common Green Stink Bug is native to America and is found all across the U.S. In contrast, the Southern Green Stink Bug is mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions of America.The nymphs of these insects look very similar to adult Stink Bugs. They are known to have a flattened light green and brown-colored, shield-shaped body....

Kunekune pigs originate from New Zealand and it is said that this breed has come from Asian domesticated pigs. Kunekune pigs are hairy and they are smaller compared to other domesticated pig breeds. ‘Kunekune’ is a Maori term that means ‘fat and round’, which perfectly describes the body of these pot-bellied pigs. This breed was mainly kept by Maori people but has now become a popular pet in the United States and the United Kingdom....

The leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) has many names; leaf scorpionfish, leaf fish, paperfish, and the three-spined scorpionfish. They are a non-migratory resident fish endemic to coral reefs, tropical waters, and rock crevices of oceans around East Africa, the Red Sea, north of Galapagos Islands, the Ryukyu Islands, Australia, tropical Indo-Pacific, and Hawaii. These reef fish have a wide variety of colors; green, red, pink, brown, yellow, and white. This fish has a fragile compressed body that resembles a swaying dead leaf....

The natural history of dinosaurs is more versatile than anything we have currently. Dinosaurs are indeed exciting, and there are so many species of them that the curiosity never ends. One such old species of relics from the early Cretaceous period is the genus of Iguanodontian. The history of the Iguanodont dinosaur genera is vibrant and full of exciting discoveries. The very first fossils which were found were of the Iguanodon....

Military Macaws are medium-sized parrot species that are known for their attractive and colorful body. The Military Macaw is now on the IUCN red list and is considered an endangered species, with its current conservation status listed as Vulnerable.This bird is generally found in the Central and Southern parts of America in countries like Mexico and Argentina. These parrots are primarily found in tropical rainforests and montane grasslands. These parrots (Military Macaws) can live for about 50-60 years in the wild and about 70 years when kept in captivity....

Old World flycatchers (muscicapidae family) are a large honorable family, the Muscicapidae. These small passerine birds are mostly seen in the old world (Europe, Africa and Asia). There are 324 species and are divided into 51 genera. From white grey to beautiful blue white and sea green color combination these Old World flycatchers (muscicapidae family) are known for their beauty and cuteness. Some of the most well known subspecies of the family muscicapidae as per lynx edicions are Tickell’s blue flycatcher (Cyornis Tickelliae), white starred robin (Pogonocichla Stellata), spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata), white-bellied blue robin (Sholicola Albiventris), African stonechat or Common stonechat (Saxicola Torquatus), white-bellied robin-chat (Cossyphicula Roberti) Madagascar magpie-robin (Copsychus Albospecularis), white-throated robin (Irania gutturalis), blue fronted robin, Swynnerton’s robin, European pied flycatcher (Ficedula Hypoleuca), Silverbird (Empidornis semipartitus), and Humblotia grand comoro flycatcher (Humblotia flavirostris)....

Sheep, or Ovis aries, is a mammal with a gentle personality and sweet face. It has precious white and fluffy wool, making it very popular livestock among all the cultures across the globe. This animal loves its family and hardly moves away from its flock. With an ever-growing fleece, this animal is the friendliest. Sheep are also raised for their pelts, as well as dairy animals. These animals were the first ever to have been domesticated in history, and you can see their presence throughout the world....

The Shiba Inu is one of the native breeds of Japan. The other breeds are Akita, Kishu, Hokkaido, Kai, Shikoku and Shiba. They were bred to mainly assist in flushing birds and small games. They are sometimes used for hunting wild boars. The Shiba Inu is known for its agility and alertness. The Shibu Inu is comfortable in mountainous regions and hiking trails. During World War II, the breed was almost extinct due to a lack of food and care....

The threadfin butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga), also called cross-stripe butterfly, Auriga butterflyfish, whip butterflyfish, diagonal butterflyfish, belongs to the family Chaetodontidae. This fish is a marine ray-finned species and the most recognized coral reef fish. Threadfin butterflyfish have a white body with chevron markings on their sides. There are two recognized subspecies of the threadfin fish, Chaetodon auriga auriga, and Chaetodon auriga setifer. These two subspecies can be differentiated by the presence or absence of the dorsal eye spot....

Rats are some of the most intelligent and friendly species around, but there are some creatures you should always avoid! One such example is the Water Shrew. It is an extremely unique member of the rat family and forever known as one of the hungriest creatures around. And with good reason too! They are constantly on the move, with movements so fast they can make at least 12 moves in just a second!...

The whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus) is considered to be a medium-sized species of hawk found in mainland Australia. As a bird of prey, they feed on carrion. They are too noisy, regularly calling in flight with a clear descending whistle followed by a rapid series of rising notes increasing with the breeding season.The adults have a light brown head and underparts with pale streaks, and the young ones have dark sandy brown wings with paler undersides....

The yellow-lipped sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) is an extremely venomous sea snake that belongs to the family Elapidae. It is also commonly known as the colubrine sea krait and the banded sea krait. This snake can be spotted in the tropical Indo-Pacific oceanic waters as well as on land.The banded sea krait has a unique appearance. It possesses a black-colored head with a yellow-colored upper lip and snout. The common name of this species is originated from its yellow upper lip and yellow snout....

Hugo Weaving Birthday Highlights Birth Name Hugo Wallace Weaving Place Of Birth Ibadan, Colonial Nigeria Age 63 years old Birth Date April 4 1960 Hugo Weaving Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor, Voice Actor Education & Qualifications The Downs Preparatory School, The Downs Malvern, Knox Grammar School, National Institute of Dramatic Art Net Worth $40,000,000 Current Partner Katrina Greenwood Children Holly Weaving, Harry Greenwood Parents Anne Lennard, Wallace Weaving Siblings Simon Weaving, Anna-Jane Weaving...

Andrew Shue Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Wilmington, USA Age 56 years old Birth Date February 20 1967 Andrew Shue Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor, Entrepreneur Education & Qualifications Columbia High School Net Worth $120,000,000 Current Partner Amy Robach Children Nathaniel, Aidan, Wyatt Parents Anne Brewster, James W. Shue Siblings Elisabeth Shue, John Shue, William Shue About Andrew ShueAndrew Shue is a renowned American actor and a successful entrepreneur....

Benjie Paras Birthday Highlights Birth Name Venancio Johnson Paras Jr. Place Of Birth Santa Mesa, Philippines Age 55 years old Birth Date October 1 1968 Benjie Paras Facts Child Star? no Occupation Education & Qualifications University of the Philippines Net Worth $3,000,000 Current Partner Lyxen Diomampo Children Kobe Paras, Andre Paras, Riley Paras, Sam Paras, Georja Paras About Benjie Paras Benjie Paras is a former basketball player, and an actor and a comedian as well....

Test your ‘Cheers’ knowledge with these super hard trivia questions! ‘Cheers’ first appeared on Television in the early ’80s and received poor ratings initially. Fortunately, after being stuck at the bottom of the pile for ratings in the first season, it managed to do grow an audience and became one of the most successful and popular sitcoms in television history.For 11 seasons and 275 episodes, we have seen Diane, Sam, Coach, Norm, Cliff and Carla relaxing and chatting at their favorite water hole, and even today we can’t get enough of these iconic characters....

Darren Woodson Birthday Highlights Birth Name Darren Woodson Place Of Birth Phoenix, USA Age 54 years old Birth Date April 24 1969 Darren Woodson Facts Child Star? no Occupation Former American Football safety, commentator Education & Qualifications Maryvale High School Net Worth $10,000,000 Current Partner Tiffany Axner Children Darren Jr, Jaden, Miranda Parents Freddie Luke About Darren WoodsonAs a former American football safety in the National Football League, Darren Ray Woodson (born April 25, 1969) played for Dallas Cowboys between 1992 and 2003....

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Brookline, USA Age 102 years old Birth Date July 9 1921 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Facts Child Star? no Occupation Philanthropist Education & Qualifications Manhattanville College Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner Robert Sargent Shriver Jr Children Maria Shriver, Timothy Shriver, Mark Kennedy Shriver, Anthony Shriver, Bobby Shriver Parents Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Siblings Rosemary Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy Shriver Jr....

The Arenysaurus ardevoli‭ was a Hadrosaurid dinosaur that roamed the Earth around 70-66 million years ago during the late Cretaceous era. Arenysaurus fossils were discovered in a village called Arén or Areny, located in northern Spain. A well-preserved skeleton and partial skull was extracted from the Tremp Formation with the toil and efforts of the native people who aided the group of paleontologists at work. In 2009, the type species was attributed identification by a group of researchers from Spain, namely Xabier Pereda-Suberbiola, ‬José Luis Barco, José Ignacio Canudo, José Ignacio Ruiz-Omeñaca, Oriol Oms, and Cruzado-Caballero....