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The coleto, scientifically known as Sarcops calvus, is known to belong to the Sturnidae family. It is known to be endemic to the Philippines region and is considered to be a non-migratory bird. The types of habitat that this bird inhabits include tropical or subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.These birds are known to live in groups and pairs generally but can be spotted individually occasionally....

Common raccoons or simply raccoons have been living with humans for ages. Years ago, they acted as an important source of food for Native Americans. The word ‘raccoon’ is derived from the native Powhatan term ‘aroughcun’, meaning ‘someone who catches with hands’. Native Americans were the first ones to observe the dexterous nature of a raccoon and named them after it.The common raccoon is also known as the northern raccoon as it is found throughout the continent of North America and extends down to the northern part of South America....

The croaking tetra (Mimagoniates inequalis, Mimagoniates lateralis) is a peaceful and active group of fish of the genus Mimagoniates. The tetra is mostly spotted in freshwater rivers and streams. The tetras are also kept in community tanks and in the aquarium with plants and rocks. Easy to care for, these tetras are mostly kept in community pet stores for their nature and appearance. The tetra fish has inherited the name due to the croaking sound they generate....

Living in tropical rainforest habitats and evergreen forests, belonging to the Cracidae family, the curassow is a species of bird. Their population has dangerously decreased and is now sadly almost on the verge of extinction. Found in Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador, there are a lot of subspecies of this bird, such as great curassows, wattled curassows, and bare-faced curassows. Although their population is decreasing rapidly, among all the subspecies of curassow the great curassow is the most common one....

Gargoyle geckos are medium-sized lizards or geckos and are famous for their cranial bumps, enclosure requirements like the extremely humid habitat, and particular omnivorous diet. The gargoyle gecko diet consists of live insects and soft fruits and they must have live plants in their tanks. They are hunted by small mammals and their species has a regenerative tail. They are quite friendly and get along with humans quite easily. These geckos have become quite popular pets among reptile lovers in the United States as they are quite easy to breed indoors....

The Greater Kudu is one of the corkscrew horned antelopes found chiefly in eastern and South Africa. The Greater Kudu and Lesser Kudu are two species divided into three subspecies based on horn length, color, and stripes. They have large, broad ears with white hair and commonly have two and a half twists on their incredible horns. At two years of age, the first spiral rotation completes, and the whole two and a half twists are completed by the age of six....

The green-tailed sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis) species are Passeriformes and belong to the family Nectariniidae. Another name for this bird is the Nepal yellow-backed sunbird. These birds are tiny in size and showcase a wide range of gorgeous colors that call for much appreciation. The identification of a male is quite easy with the crimson, metallic green-blue, olive, and yellow shade of its plumage.The Aethopyga nipalensis (green-tailed sunbird) range is seen across Asia in Nepal, Bangladesh, the Himalayan region, Thailand, India, and Bhutan....

Penguins are the cutest birds present in New Zealand. The cutest kind of penguins are little penguins. Little penguin (Scientific name: Eudyptula minor) are also known as fairy penguin and little blue penguin. These are the smallest penguin species in the world that can have a height of up to 13 in (33 cm) and a length of 17 in (43 cm). They love to eat small fish and krill and can be found in New Zealand and Southern Australia....

Want your kids to know about rare birds? Introduce them to this imperial pigeon and soar down the Aves world and enrich his knowledge.The Nukuhiva pigeon is an endangered bird native to the Marquesas islands from where it derives its name. It is also known as Upe and is revered in local culture.The Marquesan imperial pigeon, Ducula galeata is under threat due to its dwindling numbers. However, recent conservation and awareness programs have helped in stabilizing the population....

The North American river otters are cute and adorable semi-aquatic animals primarily found in the U.S and Canada. Lontra canadensis is the North American river otter’s scientific name, and it is one of the four otters present in the Lontra genus. This species of river otters are known for their playful nature, where they can be seen sliding on mud or snow. Interestingly, this is one of the otter species that can survive in various habitats, including places that are very cold or very warm....

As evident from the name, the pantropical spotted dolphin is a dolphin species resident in the tropical and subtropical seas and oceans around the world. Particularly found in the waters between 40 degrees North and 40 degrees South, these marine mammals have an unmistakable slender body, a long beak separated from the forehead, and spots. The darker upper surface has light spots, while the lower surface is paler and marked with dark spots....

Abundant in European waters and found deep under the sea, the pouting is a common marine species that is native to Europe, specifically the British Isles. They are also found in parts of North Africa. These fishes are closely related to the cod family, however, they are scavengers and much more abundant in the ocean. They are also a short-lived species, which means that they have an average lifespan of only four years....

Radjah shelducks are a bird species known by many other names, including black bucked shelduck, Tadorna radjah, Shelduck radjah, Comerdo (by Australian natives), and Burdekin ducks in Queensland. They all belong to the same genus Tadorna and genus Radjah species.The shelduck radjah birds are mostly white in color with a dark-colored breastplate of feathers. They have a distinctive collar of dark feathers seen clearly when the birds spread their wings. The birds also have incandescent green highlights on top of their wings, providing a smattering of color in its otherwise plain plumage....

There are a total of 200 species of squirrels 62 out of which are species of ground squirrels. Most species of squirrels reside in trees however, ground squirrels reside on the ground. Ground squirrels, Spermophilus richardsonii, have a less bushy tail as compared to other species of squirrels. This article will take a look at some fun and interesting facts about Richardson’s ground squirrels. Richardson’s ground squirrels range from temperate to terrestrial regions....

Originally a hunting dog, the smooth fox terrier is a medium-sized dog that’s best described as a creature full of life. The smooth fox terrier is a delightful companion that can also double down as a guard when its family is threatened. The smooth fox terrier is relatively low maintenance and makes for a fine family companion, even one with kids. Being really intuitive and intelligent, smooth fox terriers are well suited for small spaces as well as large spaces, as long as it has opportunities to be active and manage its high energy level....

Tapejara were known to have inhabited the range that included present-day Brazil, Hungary, Morocco, England, Spain, United States, and China as the fossil specimens were discovered in these places. The first and only valid type species of this genus is Tapejara wellnhoferi. These pterosaurs lived in the Cretaceous period and the fossils dated to about 112 million years ago. It was thought to be an arboreal creature and it is believed that it might have been lived in a ridge....

The tropical parula (Setophaga pitiayumi) is a kind of warbler native to North and South America, including the region of Central America. These birds are found in Texas, Mexico, Suriname, Brazil, Argentina, and so on. They are a part of the Parulidae family and have been categorized into several subspecies.These birds have a blue-gray and yellow plumage, with certain differences in appearance between male and female birds. They are found very commonly in most of their range in different forest ecosystems....

The western crowned pigeon, Goura Cristata, belongs to the Columbidae family and is a species of crowned pigeons. It is found in the rainforests or lowland habitat or regions and is endemic to New Guinea and some other species can be found in different parts of islands. It is considered to be a beautiful bird because of its blue-gray color, red eyes outlined with black color, and feathers around its eyes....

Have you ever wondered about a tiny insect that whirls over the surface of a pond or river? They are none other than the Whirligigs Beetle. They are the small aquatic insects seen swimming on the surface of the water in groups. They have some unusual characteristics. Whirligig Beetle eggs are laid by adult females, who die immediately after the eggs are laid. Hence the life expectancy of the Whirligig Beetle depends on the mating season of the adults....

Jean Luc Godard Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jean Godard Place Of Birth Paris, France Age 93 years old Birth Date December 2 1930 Jean Luc Godard Facts Child Star? no Occupation Director, Screenwriter, Film Critic Education & Qualifications University of Paris Net Worth $3,000,000 Current Partner Anne Marie Miéville Parents Odile Godard, Paul Godard Siblings Véronique Godard, Rachel Godard, Claude Godard About Jean Luc Godard Born in Paris, Jean Luc Godard is a famous French-Swiss film director, critic, and screenwriter....