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A dabbling duck species, the Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa) is known by several names, such as gray duck in New Zealand and Parera in the Maori language. This sociable duck is found in countries like Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, and New Zealand. The species also occurs in several of the southwest Pacific Islands.The species is generally dark brown in color. The head is paler and this bird possesses a dark crown and facial stripes and a dark brown line through the eye surrounded with a cream color....

Did you know that many animals choose to live in underground burrows rather than outside? One such group of animals are the pocket gophers who belong to the family Geomyidae. There are six genera with 35 different species of pocket gophers. This animal group is endemic to different areas of North America and Central America. The only interaction that this animal may have with humans is through the mounds or pocket gopher holes left behind as it creates a burrow....

Are you looking for a cute animal to fawn over? Then the Pudú fawn might be a great idea for you! The Pudú, also called the Pudu deer, is the world’s smallest deer. This means even the males come up to be barely 18 in tall and a male could probably fit in your arms! These little animals are found in parts of South America. Known for its size and cuteness, the Pudú animal has had many people fawn over it over the years....

One of the absolute joys of any nature lover is the hobby of birdwatching. Rock wrens (Salpinctes obsoletus) are a popular bird species from the wren family that is native to North America and South America. As per Audubon Field Guide, rock wren habitat is primarily in open and arid regions across canyons and mountains. These North American birds winter at areas in low elevations including rock leaves or stones near the dams....

Do you know why the seahorse (Hippocampus) is one of the most striking animals found underwater? Well, this marine fish with a head and neck resembling a horse, an upright posture, a brood pouch like a kangaroo, a segmented bony armor, and a curved, prehensile tail, indeed stands out from the conventional imagery we have of a ‘fish.‘Currently, with around 47 seahorse species found in the tropical and temperate waters across the world, these unique vertebrates (those with a vertebral column) of the animal kingdom are a treat to the eyes!...

Have you ever been fascinated by the gorgeous manta rays and sting rays in Finding Nemo? Then you would love to dwell in the interesting world of the spotted ray!Known by the scientific name Aetobatus narinari, the eagle ray is a cartilaginous fish belonging to the family Myliobatidae. With breathtaking dark skin with a beautiful pearly pattern of white spots, these fish are considered to be the most beautiful rays of this species....

There is a total of 700 species of dinosaurs that have been identified and named so far. Stenonychosaurus is one among the same family. They are known by their scientific name Stenonychosaurus inequalis. They belong to the genus troodon which was assigned by Phil Currie. The troodontid genus was previously associated with bird-like dinosaurs. The name troodon formosus was given to a tooth collected in Montana in 1855. Troodon was the first identified prehistoric lizard....

Macaques are some of the most fascinating species of primates out there. Each individual has a distinct personality, likes and dislikes, places it likes to hang out, close friends, and partners. The stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides), also commonly known as the bear macaque, is found in India’s northeastern state, and in China, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, and in the evergreen forests of several other countries in the region. It is, however, thought to have gone extinct in Bangladesh....

The willie (or willy) wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is an Australian bird found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, amongst other places. Willie wagtails have a beautiful voice and usually, wagtails sing at night the male willie wagtails sing to guard their dominion and sometimes to lure their partners at night and also in moments during daylight hours. They prefer almost every kind of habitat other than thick forest. They measure about 19–21....

The yellow northern cardinal is regarded as a one in a million bird species found primarily in Florida, Ohio, Illinois, and Alabama. Sightings of this bird are regarded as extremely rare. However, this rare bird was made famous all over national news due to a photo shot by Jeremy Black. The photo’s story is that Charlie Stephenson found an unusual bird in her backyard, with bright yellow plumage instead of its usual red feathers, and thus asked her friend Jeremy Black to take the photo that made it a national sensation....

Gary Rossington Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gary Rossington Place Of Birth Jacksonville, USA Age 72 years old Birth Date December 3 1951 Gary Rossington Facts Child Star? no Occupation Musician Education & Qualifications Robert E. Lee High School Current Partner Dale Krantz Rossington Children Annie Rossington, Mary Elizabeth Rossington Parents Berniece Rossington Siblings Berniece Rossington About Gary RossingtonGary Rossington is a very popular American musician best known for playing the lead guitar, and rhythm guitar in Lynyrd Skynyrd, a rock band....

Gracie Gold Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gracie Elizabeth Gold Place Of Birth Newton, USA Age 28 years old Birth Date August 17 1995 Gracie Gold Facts Child Star? no Occupation Figure Skater Education & Qualifications Glenwood Senior High School Parents Cart Gold, Denise Gold Siblings Carly Gold About Gracie GoldGracie Gold is a well-known American figure skater known to represent the United States of America in numerous international competitions.Gracie Gold was born as Grace Elizabeth Gold on August 17, 1995....

Jane Leeves Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Ilford, UK Age 62 years old Birth Date April 18 1961 Jane Leeves Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress Education & Qualifications Bush Davies School Of Theatre Arts Net Worth $16,000,000 Current Partner Marshall Coben Children Isabella Kathryn Coben, Finn William Leeves Coben Parents Collin Leeves, Ruth Leeves Siblings Kathryn Leeves, Richard Leeves About Jane LeevesJane Leeves Elizabeth is an English actress, producer, and model....

John McCain Birthday Highlights Birth Name John Sidney McCain III Place Of Birth Cativa, Panama Age 87 years old Birth Date August 29 1936 John McCain Facts Child Star? no Occupation Politician, Statesman, United States Navy Officer Education & Qualifications Episcopal High School Net Worth $16,000,000 Current Partner Cindy McCain Children Sidney McCain, Douglas McCain, Andrew McCain, Bridget McCain, Meghan McCain, John “Jack” Sidney McCain IV, James “Jimmy” McCain Parents Roberta (Wright) McCain, John S....

According to biology, animals are organisms that cannot make their own food.Unlike plants, which create their own food, animals depend on other plants or animals to drive their nourishment. Organisms on Earth are differentiated into broadly two types, plants and animals.Our Earth is home to more than 1.5 million species of animals. We human beings also belong to the category of animals. A special demarcation of animals is based on their body structure and symmetry....

Allison Stokke Birthday Highlights Birth Name Allison Rebecca Stokke Place Of Birth Newport Beach, USA Age 34 years old Birth Date March 21 1989 Allison Stokke Facts Child Star? no Occupation Pole vaulter Education & Qualifications Newport Harbor High School Net Worth $5,000,000 Current Partner Rickie Fowler Children Maya Fowler Parents Allan, Cindy Stokke Siblings David About Allison StokkeAllison Rebecca Stokke Fowler is a field athlete and a fitness model from the United States....

Archie Griffin Birthday Highlights Birth Name Archie Griffin Place Of Birth Columbus, USA Age 69 years old Birth Date August 20 1954 Archie Griffin Facts Child Star? no Occupation Football Player Education & Qualifications Ohio State University Net Worth $3,000,000 Current Partner Arch Bonita Griffin Children Adam Griffin, Anthony Griffin, Andre Griffin, Adam Griffin Parents James Griffin, Margaret Griffin Siblings Ray Griffin, Daryle Griffin, Larry Griffin, Keith Griffin, Duncan Griffin, James Griffin Jr....

Ben Mendelsohn Birthday Highlights Birth Name Paul Mendelsohn Place Of Birth Melbourne, Australia Age 54 years old Birth Date April 3 1969 Ben Mendelsohn Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Eltham High School, Net Worth $9,000,000 Current Partner Emma Forrest Children Carolina Mendelsohn, Sophia Mendelsohn Parents Frederick Arthur Oscar Mendelsohn, Carole Ann Siblings Tom Mendelsohn, David Mendelsohn About Ben Mendelsohn Ben Mendelsohn is an award-winning Australian actor.Ben Mendelsohn’s acting career started in 1984 in television series called ‘Special Squad’....

Bud Adams Birthday Highlights Birth Name Kenneth Stanley Adams, Jr. Place Of Birth Bartlesville, USA Age 100 years old Birth Date January 3 1923 Bud Adams Facts Child Star? no Occupation Businessman Education & Qualifications University of Kansas Net Worth $1,100,000,000 Current Partner Nancy Neville Adams Children Susan, Amy, Kenneth III Parents K.S. Boot Adams, Blanch Keeler Adams About Bud AdamsKenneth Stanley Bud Adams Jr. was the owner and founder of the Tennessee Oilers and Tennessee Titans franchise of the National Football League (NFL), and an American businessman....

Clive Owen Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Coventry, United Kingdom Age 59 years old Birth Date October 2 1964 Clive Owen Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Binley Park Comprehensive School and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Net Worth $30,000,000 Current Partner Sarah- Jane Fenton Children Hannah Owen, Eve Owen Parents Jess Owen, Pamela Owen About Clive OwenClive Owen is a leading English actor who performed various lead roles in films and theater....