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The Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) are a small tropical fish species found in the Banggai islands in Indonesia. They are visually characterized by their silvery body and striking black stripes. They also have a tasseled dorsal fin, a forked caudal fin, and second dorsal fin rays.Due to the easy nature of their care, they are highly popular with the aquarium trade. This has unfortunately made them an Endangered species, despite a sizeable population of over two million....

Are you a fish lover and want to learn interesting facts about cool fishes like Pacific salmon and rainbow trouts? Check out this amazing fish, the bonga fish which is also commonly called the bonga shad. The bonga shad or the smoked bonga can be found in places like Senegal, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Angola. Though these are freshwater fishes and cover habitats like brackish water and estuaries, the bonga shad can also be found in coastal areas and near shores....

Bravoceratops polyphemus are giant, large dinosaurs belonging to the family Ceratopsidae, known to exist in the late Cretaceous period around 70 million years ago in Texas. The group is further divided into two subfamilies, namely, Chasmosaurines and Centrosaurinae. The meaning of Bravoceratops is ‘wild horn face’ and comes from the Mexican name of the wild river, Rio Grande in North America, that is, Rio Bravo del Norte. The name is obtained from the Greek words ‘keras’ and ‘ops’ meaning ‘horn’ and ‘face’ respectively....

A Burmese Python (Python molurus bivittatus) is one of the most unique snakes around. They are a nonvenomous snake that have wreaked havoc in the ecological systems of south Florida. But they are not all bad, they need to be protected as they have now been categorized as Vulnerable. Their population has decreased significantly in their native regions. There are various Burmese Python species that are found in the wild such as scaleless Burmese Python, labyrinth Burmese Python, pearl Burmese Python, albino Burmese Python, albino green Burmese Python, leucistic Burmese Python, ivory Burmese Python, caramel Burmese Python, albino granite Burmese Python, dwarf Burmese Python, yellow Burmese Python, hypo Burmese Python and several others....

Are you fascinated by amphibians, like pool frogs? Then here we have all the information about the carpenter frog. The carpenter frog, scientific name Lithobates virgatipes, is native to the Atlantic coastal plain of the continent of North America. These frogs like to stay in rather acidic waters. The population of these frogs seems to be common still now, but they have been listed as a species of special concern in New Jersey....

The cassius blue (Leptotes cassius) is a species of tiny-sized butterflies that can be found across different regions of the world. Some of the most common places where they can be found are South Carolina, south Florida, Central America, South America, and south Texas. They are a beautiful group of butterflies and are sexually dimorphic, meaning males and females have different physical characteristics. Males are a pale blue to bright blue in color, while females are bluish-white in color....

The common scoter (Melanitta nigra) is a popular seaduck. This bird is found mostly in Europe, however, you can see them wintering in parts of Asia as well. Though they enjoy sea waters, though they move over to freshwater habitats during migration.Males are entirely black, whereas females have brown bodies. They have black beaks with a bright yellow base. They mostly feed on mollusks, crustaceans, fish, marine invertebrates and plant matter....

Glossy Starlings are iridescent exotic birds found in Southern Africa. Part of the Sturnidae family, glossy starlings (also known as Lamprotornis) are colorful birds with distinctly blue-green plumage, with underparts often colored blue, purple, yellow, or brown. The Lamprotornis genus contains 23 species, including the Cape starling, greater blue-eared starling, purple glossy starling, and miombo blue-eared starling.If you like this article article, check out the European starling and the prairie warbler....

Are you fascinated by parrots, like the kea parrots? Then here we have all the information about the green-rumped parrotlet. Green-rumped parrotlet (Forpus passerinus) is a species of parrot that belongs to the genus Forpus and the family Psittacidae. It has four subspecies, Schlegel’s parrotlet, (Forpus passerinus cyanochlorus), Venezuelan parrotlet (Forpus passerinus viridissimus), Santarem passerine parrotlet (Forpus passerinus deliciosus), and Rio Hacha parrotlet (Forpus passerinus cyanophanes). These parrots can be found in parts of northern South America....

If you want your child to know about the rare cylindrical breed of rabbits, introduce them to the Himalayan rabbits!The Himalayan rabbit is one of the oldest breeds of rabbits. Though the name has Himalayan in it, it is not clear whether these rabbits are really from the Himalayas or not. This rabbit breed is the ancestor of the Californian rabbits. The Californian rabbits have been obtained as a result of crossbreeding with other types of rabbits....

The Indian glassy fish (scientific name Parambassis ranga) previously classified as Chanda ranga is known by many names namely siamese glassfish, disco fish, Indian glass perch, and Indian glassfish. The fish is heavily distributed in South Asian countries And although there are many nuances like water hardness, correct water temperature, aquarium size, need for brackish water that should be kept in mind while adopting the species, it is still very popular in the aquarium trade....

The Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami) species are tiny rodents that are members of the family Heteromyid. They are often referred to as pocket mice due to their size. These animals are capable of stuffing food in their cheeks to eat later on, which causes their cheeks to look quite adorable at times. They have big eyes and small ears, which make them look endearing. You may even see this species of rodents hopping and jumping around on their hind feet!...

Sparrows are divided into two sects, the Old World and New World species. In English, these sparrows are known as house sparrows. Sparrows are known for their beautiful voices and their unique features as well. Sparrows are always associated with positive things and symbolize creativity, empowerment, or positivity. The olive sparrow has an olive back, and brown eye streak, and its olive back is its unique identifying feature. This bird also has a brown stripe on the crown....

What do you get when you combine the agility and intelligence of the Border Collie and the loyalty and protectiveness of the German Shepherd? A Shollie! A relatively new mixed breed designer dog that combines the best traits of two of the most popular dog breeds in the world, the Shollie is extremely energetic, affectionate, and loyal. Commonly found in North America, this mixed breed dog makes for a perfect pet for active families with children....

The tree bumblebee is a bee common in Europe and parts of Asia. It is found in the north of France, Russia, the Pyrenees, the Balkans, Greece, Iberia, Scotland, Iceland, England, and Wales. The tree bumblebee was first recorded in the British territories of Scotland and England in 2007. The tree bumblebee species likes to live in urban areas and close to human settlements, often in bird boxes. The nests are usually above the ground....

The Tres Marias raccoon is a medium-sized wild species, but in some regions, they enter the urban areas due to various reasons like habitat loss, food scarcity, or maybe when lost. They are fearless in human presence, and even people could not avoid petting these cute little masked bandits due to their adorable looks and funny actions. However, scientists advise not to pet them as they can be aggressive or carriers of disease....

Do you have a Vizsla pup in mind? Before you draw any further conclusions, there are a few things you should know about the breed. Because of their excellent size, remarkable sense of smell, and endurance, Vizslas were formerly humankind’s best hunting companions. Nonetheless, these dogs are increasingly seen cuddling up on beds and sofas with their human companions, chasing sticks and birds throughout the park, and getting upset by squirrels....

The willow ptarmigan is a very interesting bird to learn about. It is a subspecies of the grouse family and goes by the name of red grouse in Britain. The geographic range of this red grouse subspecies includes Alaska (northern and south-eastern), Canada, British Columbia, and other arctic and tundra areas. However, the range of their populations does not remain the same year-round. The red grouse changes its range in winter, as it is a migratory bird....

George Burns Birthday Highlights Birth Name Nathan Burns Place Of Birth New York City, USA Age 127 years old Birth Date January 19 1896 George Burns Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Comedian, Singer, Writer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $30,000,000 Current Partner Gracie Allen Children Roonie Burns, Sandra Burns Parents Eliezer Birnbaum, Hadassah Dorah Siblings William Burns, Izzy Birnbaum About George Burns George Burns was one of the most iconic and beloved entertainers in history....

John Henrik Clarke Birthday Highlights Birth Name John Henrik Clarke Place Of Birth Union Springs, USA Age 108 years old Birth Date January 1 1915 John Henrik Clarke Facts Child Star? no Occupation Historian, Professor, Pioneer Education & Qualifications Columbia University Net Worth $10,000,000 Current Partner Sybille Williams Children Nzingha Marie Clarke, Sonni Kojo Clarke, Lillie Clarke Parents John Clark, Willie Ella Clark About John Henrik Clarke John Henrik Clarke, a historian, and professor who lived from January 1, 1915, to July 16, 1998, was a pioneer in the development of Pan-African and Africana studies and academic institutions beginning in the late ’60s....