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Ernest Rutherford Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Spring Grove, New Zealand Age 52 years old Birth Date August 30 1971 Ernest Rutherford Facts Child Star? no Occupation Physicist Education & Qualifications Havelock School Net Worth $5,000,000 Current Partner Mary Georgina Newton Children Eileen Mary Parents Martha Thompson, James Rutherford About Ernest Rutherford Ernest Rutherford is called the ‘Father Of Nuclear Physics.‘He was born on August 30, 1871. The exceptional physicist is accredited for being the first individual to fragment an atom in a nuclear reaction....

The American wigeon (Mareca Americana) or maraca Americana were also called Anas Americana. They are medium-sized dabbling ducks with a rounded head and a short bill. When in water, American wigeons (Mareca Americana) seem to like sitting on it with their heads pulled down to give us the notion that they have no neck. These birds of North America are also called baldpate and have a European counterpart called the Eurasian wigeon....

The bandtail puffer (Sphoeroides spengleri) is a tiny species of pufferfish found in seagrass beds and coral reefs in the Atlantic ocean. They are found in the Caribbean, Florida, and Mexico, and each area has a different local name for them. In Mexico, their local name is ‘botete’.The bandtail puffer is easy to identify because of its unique coloring and spots. They are even named after the dark band found on their tail....

In this article, we will read and learn about the bluestriped grunt and the interesting reason behind its name. The bluestriped grunt (Haemulon sciurus) is a fish belonging to the Haemulidae family. This fish is named after the vibrant blue stripes running through its yellow head and body. It is also known by the names of yellow grunt, boar grunt, and humpback grunt. Grunt fish are known to make a ‘grunting’ sound like a pig and this sound is a result of their well-developed pharyngeal teeth, which are located in their throat....

The collared falconet (Microhierax caerulescens) species is among the smallest species of birds belonging to the falcon family. They are widely found in various parts of the world such as Nepal, northern India, Bangladesh, southern China, and Bhutan.They are so small that some people consider them to be pocket-sized falconets. Although most birds of prey are quite aggressive, these birds are quite the opposite. They are absolutely adorable. Their body color, panda-like eyes, and sweet sounds just to their cuteness!...

The collective imagination of humankind envisions animals to be big and in most cases to be mammals. However, insects, in fact, make up a population of about 10 quintillion. So, it’s worth understanding more about the different species in this class of animals.In this article, we will learn about the intriguing creature that is the Crane fly. Crane fly is the common name that has been given to insects that belong to the family Tipulidae....

The curious wormfish is a unique and intriguing reef fish possessing an extended eel-like body with longitudinal orange and blue stripes. They are susceptible to low water quality as well as handling and transportation stress. Keep this species in a 30 gal (136.3 L) aquarium with a fine sandy substrate for burrowing at night. The tank must have a tight-fitting lid with no gaps, as leaping is the most common cause of death in captivity for curious wormfish....

Do you love colorful birds, like the scarlet macaw? Then you’ll love to read about another gorgeous colorful bird species, the Guinea turaco. The Guinea turaco (Tauraco persa) belongs to the genus Tauraco, order Musophagiformes, and phylum Chordata of animals. These birds are also known as the green lourie or green turaco. The upper parts of the bird’s body including grass-green colored erect crest, neck, and breast, while the lower parts are dull black colored with purple or metallic violet gloss....

If you see a gray bird in description on the beach islands off the coast of California and other North American states, then you are in the range of some of the most popular terns around - the Heerman’s gull. This bird is also in shades of brown and other dull colors, so you can expect some range in their shades. These terns are born on beaches, staying close to the beach and the water for the rest of their life....

The Hesperosaurus, which means “western lizard” is a plant-eating stegosaur closely related to the Dacentrurus, also a stegosaur. The specimen of this species indicates that it lived during the Kimmeridgian to the Tithonian age of the Jurassic epoch. The remains of these stegosaurs were discovered by Patrick McSherry with help from Jeff Parker and Ronald G. Mjos from the Western Paleontological Laboratories, Inc.The fossils of the Hesperosaurus were found in the Morrison Formation of Montana and Wyoming in the United States of America....

Jingshanosaurus, meaning Jingshan lizard, is a genus of prosauropod dinosaurs that existed during the Hettangian stage of the early Jurassic period, approximately 201 million years ago - 199 million years ago. It belongs to the clades Dinosauria, Saurischia, and Sauropodomorph. It was named by ‬Zhang and Yang ‬in 1994.The fossils found of the dinosaur species Jingshanosaurus xinwaensis include a skull and a full skeleton. These fossils were excavated from Jingshan in Lufeng County, Yunnan Province, China....

Koi fishes are an extremely popular domestic fish in Japan. This fish is a native of Japan with a rich history. In the hearts of the Japanese people, this fish owns a very special place. If you are a fan of aquatic animals, then you must be very eager to know more about this fish species. If yes, then these fishes will appear interesting to you. There are over hundred types of koi fish found in the world, including ane koi fish, nyan koi fish, butterfly koi fish, blue koi fish, lala koi fish, red koi fish, king koi fish, blackwater creek koi fish, black koi fish and more....

Kookaburras belong to the Australian kingfisher family. There are four species of tree terrestrial tree kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea. The family of kingfishers is wide and a variety of kingfishers are found all over the world but kookaburras are unique. The laughing kookaburra dacelo novaeguineae is known for its unique kookaburra laugh. The laughter or kookaburra noise is sometimes mistaken for calls of other animals.Other species of kookaburra birds are the rufous-bellied kookaburra, the blue winged kookaburra, the spangled kookaburra....

The lavender waxbills are a finch species that belong to the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. These birds are found locally in the region of central Africa and successfully introduced in the Hawaiian Islands by human beings. The identification characteristics of lavender bird species include the blackhead, legs, and flank spots of white color and black colored markings on the eyes. All lavender finches feed on small insects, fruits, nectar, and pollen....

As the name suggests, Woodpeckers are instantly recognized by the eccentric vertical position in which they peck on trees and wooden poles, but how much do you know about these sublime creatures? Let’s take a look at the Lesser-spotted woodpecker.The Lesser-spotted woodpecker is the smallest species of woodpecker found across vast regions of Europe and Asia. They are non-migratory birds and reside in their territory throughout the year. They are often in the boreal and temperate forest habitat....

Magpies are a type of bird that can be found in a wide range of ecosystems, from grasslands, meadows, and the margins of thick woodland. As varying habitats provide a range of options to prey on for the omnivorous magpie, they feast on insects, fruit, seeds, and even. A happy and well-fed magpie will chirp, hum or whistle. However, magpies can be loud too. They are notorious for their loud screeches which can be a nuisance....

The Miami tiger beetle (Cicindelidia floridana) is a rare tiger beetle species endemic to Florida. It was first discovered in the 1930s but it wasn’t until 2007 that its population was seen again near Zoo Miami at the Richmond Heights area of Miami, South Florida. Cicindelidia floridana resides within the pine rockland habitat in Miami, distinguished by limestone outcrops, Florida slash pine, and various kinds of shrubs and herbs.Cicindelidia floridana is one of the most protected beetle species to date with habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation as its major threats....

The moon jellyfish has several names attached to it such as the common jellyfish, the moon jelly, and also the saucer jelly because of its shape, however, it is mostly known by its scientific name which is Aurelia aurita. This jellyfish is a translucent yet dangerous animal that is only 2 -15 in (5 - 38 cm) long. It is usually recognized by its ‘bell’ on the top of its body and it has long tentacles through which it feeds....

Northern beardless Tyrannulet (Camptostoma imberbe) is a flycatcher that acts differently than other U.S. flycatchers. While other flycatchers found in the U.S. sit upright on exposed perches, this little flycatcher acts keeps hopping from branch to branch, more like a Vireonidae. This bird is can be found in its habitat in the tropics and is common in Mexico and the Central United States. It has a flitting nature that will definitely catch your eyes if you come across it, and if that doesn’t catch your attention, its plaintive whistles and calls definitely will....

If you ever go scuba diving in the coral reefs of Southern Florida or the Bahamas islands, you might have the pleasure of spotting a Pillar Coral. As the name suggests, Pillar Coral are cylindrical pillars that stand tall in the ocean. This species has a hard skeleton and furry polyps, brown in color. However, their benefits are extended beyond their attractive appearance. Populations of corals protect small fish from predators and reduce the magnitude of storms on the coast....