The dwarf bittern (Ixobrychus sturmii) is a member of the Ardeidae family and is a type of heron. The distribution of this bird covers large parts of Africa. They are a migrant species, with dwarf bitterns from the north and south showing definite migratory patterns, especially during the breeding season.These dwarf bitterns are small birds, with dark upperparts and light and streaked underparts. They have a dark bill and reddish-brown or dark brown irises....
The Echigo mole (Mogera etigo) belongs to the genus Mogera and the family Talpidae. Many moles of the Mogera genus are found in Asian countries such as China and Japan and Echigo moles are primarily found in Japan. In fact, the species is native to the Honshu region of Japan.These moles are carnivores and mainly prey on insects, earthworms, snails, and centipedes. The species has cylindrical bodies while their pelage or fur is brownish-black, and their claws are well-developed....
The golden-winged warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) is one of the most beautiful North American songbird species. It is a really small bird with gray feathers and a yellow crown with white stripes across its face. Male and female birds of this species are generally similar in appearance, with females being slightly paler. They are primarily found in the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Lakes. For wintering grounds, they tend to migrate towards South America and parts of Mexico....
The Green Scarab beetle is scientifically known as Diphucephala colaspidoides. These are mostly found in southern Australia. These beetles are metallic green, black, blue, purple, golden, and bronze in color. The food of the beetle includes carrion, dung, feather, and skin as in the decomposed parts. The food of the larvae differs, they eat plants and leaves. The habitat areas include grasslands, forests, and sometimes deserts. These scarabs reproduce sexually and the male leaves after mating....
The hairy fly (Mormotomyia hirsuta) is a rare insect that can only be found in Kenya, Africa. It belongs to the order Diptera, family Mormotomyiidae and superfamily Ephydroidea. The species was first discovered by scientist Ernard Edward Austen in a remote cave of the mountain Ukasi Hill. Since then many expeditions have been carried out to find more of the species, but the creature has become increasingly difficult to track down....
The Indian courser (Cursorius coromandelicus) is one of the many birds whose distribution is dense in India - that was obvious, wasn’t it? Well, what isn’t obvious from its name is that this species is also found in places such as Sri Lanka and Sub-Saharan Africa. In India, the population of these birds is found everywhere, but particularly in places such as West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Kerala.This bird species belongs to the order Charadriiformes which is the same as the plover bird....
The olive ridley sea turtle (scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea) is one of many sea turtle species. Olive ridleys get their name from their olive green colored and heart-shaped carapace. These turtles are found in the warm tropical and subtropical waters of the Southern Atlantic ocean, different regions of the Pacific and Indian oceans. They are also known as solitary sea turtles, preferring to be in the open ocean. Their size varies between 24-30 in (60-76 cm) and they weigh around 100-110 lb (45-50 kg)....
The Pleurosaurus is a genus of diapsid reptiles that have become extinct now. It belonged to the group Sphenodontia and the family Pleurosauridae. These aquatic reptiles in the family were probably seen in the Toarcian (early Jurassic) and Tithonian (late Jurassic) ages. This was a fully aquatic species and lived in a completely marine environment. The Pleurosaurus is an extinct related species of the modern-day tuatara. Fossils of these Pleurosaurus reptiles were discovered in the Solnhofen limestone formation of Bavaria, Germany, and Canjuers, France....
For the past few years, turtles are being desired worldwide. The exact reason for this is unknown. However, this has only pushed them towards extinction due to illegal trades which are not just local but also international. One other turtle which is on the list is the Roti snake-necked turtle also known as McCord’s snakeneck turtle. They are captivating turtles that can only be found on the Rotie island of Indonesia....
There are a total of 60 different species of eagles in the world. The white-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) is one among the same family. White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) are carnivorous birds and they prefer living in terrestrial habitats. These eagles are seen in southern China, Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea. They are seen in southeast Asia, including India, Singapore, Philippians, and Indonesia.Female white-bellied sea eagles (Haliaeetus leucogaster) are slightly bigger as compared to the males....
Oliver Wendel Holmes Birthday Highlights Birth Name Oliver Wendel Holmes Place Of Birth Cambridge , USA Age 214 years old Birth Date August 29 1809 Oliver Wendel Holmes Facts Child Star? no Occupation Lawyer, Poet, Doctor, Teacher Education & Qualifications Harvard Medical School, Harvard Law School Current Partner Amelia Lee Jackson Children Edward Jackson Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., Amelia Turner Sargent Parents Sarah Wendell, Abiel Holmes About Oliver Wendell Holmes Oliver Wendell Holmes was a lawyer, doctor, lecturer, and poet....
The pipevine swallowtail, Battus philenor, is a magnificent butterfly that lives on the leaves of the pipevine. An adult butterfly uses a nectar-producing plant as its host. Found in abundance in the Sonoran Desert of North America, these beauties are dark-colored with iridescent blue hindwings. They prefer warm climates where pipevines grow in abundance. They acquire their name from their pipevine host. Battus, the genus name, is borrowed from Battus I, the founder of the Greek colony of Cyrenaica, and philenor, the species name, is derived from a Greek word that means ‘fond of husband’....
Softshell turtles are one of the most unique turtles around the world. They belong to the family Trionychidae, which indicates their feature of a three-clawed foot. They are aquatic animals but they like basking in the sun. Females lay eggs in the sand by the water. Softshell turtles are well-recognized for some of their unusual adaptations, the most significant one being their ability to breathe inside water, like fish.They are known as “softshell” turtles because they lack the bony scutes on their carapace, unlike other turtles....
Chalene Johnson Birthday Highlights Birth Name Chalene Place Of Birth Laguna Beach, USA Age 54 years old Birth Date February 2 1969 Chalene Johnson Facts Child Star? no Occupation Fitness Expert, Motivational Speaker Education & Qualifications Michigan State University Net Worth $10,000,000 Current Partner Bret Johnson Children Brock Johnson, Cierra Johnson Siblings Jenelle Summers About Chalene JohnsonChalene Johnson is a well-known American motivational speaker, who has over 30 years of expertise as a health specialist....
Clarence Williams III Birthday Highlights Birth Name Clarence Willams Place Of Birth Ney York City, United States Age 84 years old Birth Date August 20 1939 Clarence Williams III Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Parents Clay Williams About Clarence Williams IIIBroadway theater has given rise to some phenomenal actors and actresses, and Clarence Williams III is one such actor of African-American ethnicity. Clarence Williams III, who happens to be the grandson of the American jazz pianist Clarence Williams, discovered his passion for acting accidentally....
Frank Gore Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Miami, Florida, The United Stated of America Age 40 years old Birth Date May 14 1983 Frank Gore Facts Child Star? no Occupation Football Player Education & Qualifications Net Worth $30,000,000 Current Partner Drick Parrish Children Frank Gore Jr., Demetrius Gore Parents Liz Gore About Frank GoreFrank Gore Sr. was born on May 14, 1983, in Miami, Florida. the United States of America....
The American Shorthair cat is a popular, well-known, and pedigree breed of the Domestic Shorthair cat. They are one of the most common cat breeds in North America who are known for being low-maintenance and their gentle nature. These cats are a descendent of the Domestic Shorthair cats who lived in Europe. While those cats were random-bred, the Shorthair American cats were properly bred and then spread throughout the United States of America....
Atlascopcosaurus (meaning Atlas Copco lizard) is a genus of iguanodont dinosaurs living in the region of present Australia. This herbivorous basal dinosaur species lived during the Early Cretaceous Period. Scientists and researchers believe that the small-sized bipedal dinosaurs foraged and stayed out of the way of large, carnivorous predators. Thomas H. Rich, Ph.D., a paleontologist from the Museum of Victoria, Australia, and Patricia Vickers-Rich from Monash University, Melbourne, together were known to have discovered the Atlas Copco lizard at a fossil-rich area on the southeast coast of Australia, close to Victoria called Dinosaur Cove....
The calandra lark (Melanocorypha calandra) is a bird recognized as the bulkiest of all four subspecies. Temperate climates characterize their wide distribution. The calandra lark range is in Europe, Afghanistan, Spain, Iran, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Africa, and some European countries. This bird is a resident of North Africa and Europe. During the breeding season, some movement can be seen. This bird eats shoots, seeds during winter, and insects during summer, i.e. during the breeding season....
The Carpet Python was found in southern and southwestern parts of Australia and parts of New Guinea. They are also popularly called the diamond python and are non-venomous in nature and adapt to a variety of habitats. Their name was kept considered the fact that the pattern on their body resembles that of an oriental carpet pattern hence they are victims of pet trade in most instances. An adult Carpet Python size is about five to nine feet....
