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The kingdom Animalia is classified into several prehistoric animals and modern animals. While dinosaurs were part of the prehistoric wildlife, birds and reptiles are thought of as descendants of dinosaurs. Lambeosaurinae form the group of crested Hadrosaurs living during the late Cretaceous period around 85-66 million years ago. Lambeosaurines have been classified into several clades of genera including the Parasaurolophus, the Charonosaurus, the Corythosaurus, the Hypacrosaurus, the Lambeosaurus, and others. The Charonosaurus inhabited northeastern China....

Drill monkeys (Mandrillus leucophaeus) are Old World monkeys in the same family of primates as baboons, and langurs. These short tailed primates are cousins of the fun colorful mandrill and are one of the largest monkeys in the world. Their range is very small in dense forests of Western Africa, north of the Sanaga river in Cameroon and Nigeria. They also live on Bioko Island in Equatorial Guinea. The largest concentration of their population is in Korup National Park in Cameroon....

Are you looking for a species of moth that can be found all across the United States? Then you must read about the forage looper moth. Part of the Erebidae family of moths, forage loopers are often confused with another similar moth, the clover looper. Both these insects belong to the same genus, with the scientific name of forage looper being Caenurgina erechtea, and that of clover looper being Caenurgina crassiuscula....

German Shepherds are highly intelligent dogs that were originally bred as herding dogs. The first ever German Shepherd was bred by Captain Max von Stephanitz in 1889. Before that, German Shepherds were similar-looking dogs involved in herding. Stamina and intelligence are considered the strength of this breed of dogs. German shepherd dog breeds are easy to train. These large sized dogs are a popular dog breed often kept as working dogs, in the police and military, as a guide dog, herding dogs....

Do you like reading about unique animals? In this article, we will learn about the smallest sifakas in the world- the golden-crowned sifakas (Propithecus tattersalli). They are found in dry and isolated forest fragments in Madagascar. Golden-crowned sifakas are also known as Tattersall’s sifaka and are named after their discoverer, Dr.Ian Tatersall. This animal has mostly white fur which has a golden tint. It also has strong and long legs that help in climbing and leaping from trees in forests....

The grey kestrel (Falco ardosiaceus) is a bird of prey native to Africa. It has an enormous plumage that is a sight to watch. These birds are skilled raptors and twilight hunters. Another distinctive feature are bold yellow streaks highlighting their face. This species is among the most famous African birds, often found in open fields, perching on telegraph poles, and hovering here and there on the ground to prey on small mammals....

The Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) or the Hainan black crested gibbon is a gibbon species that finds its native land in the Bewangling National Nature Reserve. This reserve is situated on the Hainan Island in the South China Sea, and provides considerable forest cover to the world’s rarest primate. They are considered to be lesser apes because they are of a considerably smaller size than the apes that we are most familiar with, such as gorillas....

The Japanese snapper (Paracaesio caerulea) was formally described in 1934 for the first time as Vegetichthy caeruleus by a Japanese zoologist Masao Katayama. Initially, the snapper locality given was Tokyo Fish Market and was believed to be caught in the vicinity of Hachijo-Jima in the Izu Islands. The ‘caerulea’ in their name means ‘blue’, which is found on the back and side of the fish. In Japanese culture, the Japanese snapper is an important cuisine and is always available in the fish markets....

In the deepest corners of the sea, there lie waiting so many creatures, dangerous and not so dangerous but you can be sure that the lizardfish are the most dangerous predators that the world has ever seen. They are the mafia of the marine environment, predators who are bottom dwellers and will eat just about anything that would cross their paths. Their sizes could be small or large but a characteristic feature to identify a lizardfish would be its teeth and eyes, their large mouth with their protruding fangs, and dark bulbous eyes....

Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) is a bird that belongs to the class of aves and is green in color, just like a parrot. Monk parakeets are also known as quaker parrots, and are a species of true parrots that are native to Argentina. But, they can now be found across the U.S. It is a very small bird that is bright green in color, the breast of the monk parakeet is gray in color and the abdomen is greenish-yellow....

Are you a lover of rodents? Well, we have a special treat for you all. We present to you the Patagonian Mara (Dolichotis patagonum). Despite being a rodent they resemble a deer and a bunny rabbit as they have long ears. Isn’t it interesting? The Patagonian maras are diurnal creatures i.e. they are active during the daytime. They are South American animals that are found exclusively in Argentina. Despite being larger than other cavies, these animals are often kept as exotic pets....

If your family and children are fond of dogs and are looking for a small, cute, playful, and energetic dog, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens could be the perfect dog breed for your household! These dogs are very sensitive and all they seek apart from food is attention and affection from their owners and other doggy friends. This breed can easily make friends with other dogs and human beings thanks to its friendly and happy nature....

The pig-nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) is also called the pitted-shelled turtle and Fly River turtle. Their family Carettochelyidae and genus Carettochelys once had a lot of species but now all other are extinct and pig-nosed turtles are the only species remaining. These turtles live in freshwater habitats of northern Australia, southern New Guinea, and Papua New Guinea. Though these turtles are omnivores in terms of diet, they are known to feed more on plants as compared to animal matter....

The Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) is a famous species of fish that is also known by the names butterfish, palmetta, and cobbler-fish. This species is touted to be one of the most delicious marine fish. Most pompanos are found in the deep waters of the South Atlantic and the Gulf Coast of the United States. It is a slim, deep-bodied fish with a forked tail and caudal fin and dorsal fin having a silvery-white body and head....

Are you looking for some friendly fish to add to your pond? Then look no further than the pond loach! These small fish are the perfect fish to keep in a tank, or in a home pond if you are fancy that way. These eel-shaped fish work well with almost every other kind of fish, though you should think twice before you house them with smaller fish. Forever active, they can be aggressive only in their breeding season, when they need to be parted from their eggs in case they eat them....

Senegal parrots (Poicephalus senegalus) are small, colorful birds belonging to the Psittaciformes family. These birds are comparatively smaller than most parrots and are also unique in terms of appearance and characteristics. They have a unique color mix on their body. Starting with a grey charcoal head and beak, green-colored feathers on the back, and a bright yellow-colored v-shape abdomen. Poicephalus senegalus also makes a great pet, if you buy it from a pet store instead of getting a wild one....

Snowfinches are a group of small-sized passerine birds of the Passeridae family (snowfinches, sparrows, and allies). Previous all eight species in this family were placed within the Montifringilla genus. Currently, these species are placed within three genera, Montifringilla, Pyrgilauda, and Onychostruthus. There are three species within Montifringilla, four within Pyrgilauda, and one within Onychostruthus. The name snowfinch is specifically used for the white-winged snowfinch in Europe. These snowfinches are mostly brown, white, and gray-colored....

Speckled dace fish, also known by its scientific name Rhinichthys osculus, is a freshwater fish that is part of the minnow family. The speckled dace is a species of fish that are native to a variety of habitats. However, they prefer to live in clear and oxygen-rich water bodies such as desert streams and lakes. The speckled dace (Rhinichthys osculus) is one of the most abundant and widely distributed freshwater fish in the United States, especially the state of California....

The spotted chorus frog is a tree frog species endemic to the continent of North America. The spotted chorus frog’s scientific name is Pseudacris clarkii. The species is found in the countries of Mexico and the USA. In the USA, the spotted chorus frog range consists of the states of Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas. It is also found in Tamaulipas in Mexico. The ‘spotted’ in its name comes from the green spots or mottling on its back and the ‘chorus’ comes from the trilling call it makes during the breeding season....

A veery is a type of thrush with the ability to be melodic at will, depending on their surroundings. Typically a small bird, the veery is known for its lower number of spots as compared to the other similar species. These are migratory birds that don’t have a massive range. However, considering their size, their range of travel in one flight is still pretty impressive.Keep reading and learn to find out more about the American spotted thrush, the veery....