Argali (Ovis ammon) is the largest wild sheep found in the mountains of Southeast Asia. Argali is the Mongolian word for wild sheep. The female, or ewe, is much smaller when compared to the males and weigh only half as much as the males. Argalis live in herds of two to 150 animals which consists mostly of females and younger argalis. Male argalis make up only 20 percent of the total population of the herd....
The brown anole (Anolis sagrei), also called the Bahaman anole, is a lizard native to Cuba and the Bahamas. They are also found from Southern Georgia and Florida to the southern tip of Mexico and the Caribbean. This species is highly invasive. Scientists have found that these species will continue to expand their range northward in the coming years. It was found in the United States in the early ’70s and is quite popular as a pet as it is simple and easy to care for....
What comes to your mind when we ask you about the fastest animal? A cheetah, probably but you would be surprised to learn that it is not a cheetah but a bird belonging to the falcon species. The diving speed of a bird in the falcon species is about 242 mph (390 kph) which is almost three times more than the speed of a cheetah.Let’s study one such interesting species of falcon named the black falcon....
The Blue Lacy is a mixed breed of English Shepherd, Greyhound, and possibly a wolf, coyote, and scenthound. It is the official state dog breed of Texas, United States. Also popularly known as the Lacy Hog Dog. Blue Lacys were historically used to look after free-roaming hogs, however, they became adaptable with time and were used to look after other livestock on farms and ranches. It is one of the best working dog breeds....
Brittle Star (ophiothrix fragilis) is known as a serpent star or ophiuroid because of the five long arms connected to the central disk to help for movement along the sea floor. They belong to the family of echinoderms which are known for their radial symmetry like starfish, sea urchins, sand dollars, and sea cucumbers. They have five slender, long whip-like arms, which are super flexible and help them move across the ocean floor....
Deepwater sculpins (Myoxocephalus thompsonii) are medium-sized fish from the family Cottidae. They have long, tapered bodies, two separate dorsal fins where the first has up to 10 spines and the second dorsal fin has 11-16 fin rays. They also have a blunt snout and head that is flat. They can be found mainly in deep, cool water lakes of North America. They are bottom-dwelling fish, and their presence can be highly seen in a lake....
Commonly known as the dawn runner, the Eocursor is a primitive genus of ornithischian dinosaurs that were found in the Early Jurassic Age which spanned from 201.3-174.1 million years ago. The epoch begins immediately after the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event. During that period, the dinosaur must have roamed several parts of the African continent.The word Eocursor is a combination of two words, eos, and cursor. The word eos generally means the deity of dawn in Greek mythology while the word cursor means runner in Latin....
Forest dormice (Dryomys nitedula) are nocturnal animals with a very close resemblance to wild squirrels in both their appearance and behavior. A forest dormouse (Dryomys nitedula) also hibernates and is nocturnal. In countries like Israel, even at higher altitudes, these forest dormice remain active all year round.In northern parts of their geographic distribution, such as in Europe, the forest dormouse (Dyomys nitedula) starts hibernating in the month of October and continues through April....
Are you inquisitive about birds? Then these grey heron bird facts are just for you!The grey heron (Ardea cinerea), or gray heron, is a wading bird belonging to the family of herons (Ardeidae). With their tall legs, a long bill, and black, white, and gray plumage, these birds are quite distinctive in their natural habitat which mainly comprises wetlands. The grey-headed heron may also be seen nesting colonially in tall trees....
The Hawaiian crow, also known as the alala was one of the largest crow species that was found in the dry and mesic forests of the Hawaiian islands.The alala was declared extinct in the wild in 2002 and as of 2014, there were only 115 Hawaiian crows left on the globe, with the majority being studied and researched for breeding purposes in the Hawaiian Research Center in America. The alala was known to be among the loudest crows and they used to travel and hunt in groups....
The large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) is species of butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. This skipper butterfly is spread across habitats in Europe, England, Wales, and Scotland. These skipper butterflies were known as Ochlodes venatus, however, this is a Far East relative. There are still some discussions about whether large skippers should be included as a subspecies within O. venatus. The original specific name proposed for these butterflies by ICZN was Papilio sylvanus....
Also known as the margined soldier beetle, the margined leatherwing beetle (Chauliognathus marginatus) is a North American insect that can be frequently spotted in urban gardens or agricultural lands and farms. These insects are often confused with the goldenrod leatherwing (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus) for their similar appearance. If you reside somewhere in Kentucky, you might come across several of these soldier beetles in your blossoming garden at the end of summer or even during early fall....
With more than 910,000 different kinds of insects, beetles are one of the oldest animals with a history dating back to more than 300,000 years. Beetles are widespread around the world from extremely hot deserts to extremely cold polar regions.Beetles are known to have strong defensive mechanisms like the ground beetles are known for the secretion of an acid that burns eyes and skin. Likewise, a musk beetle, Aromia moschata, is speculated to emit a secretion with a characteristic musky smell which mainly consists of rose oxide....
Ortolan buntings are small songbirds belonging to the family Emberizidae. They are found across Europe, Africa, and Asia. They are about six in long and weigh less than an ounce. They tend to resemble their relative, the yellowhammer. However, it has a greenish or gray-colored crown which sets it apart.The ortolan bunting is a very controversial species. The reason behind this statement is the fact that it is considered a regional delicacy by French chefs....
A hybrid of a Pekingese and Pomeranian, the Peek-a-pom is one of the most affectionate dogs you will ever find. The Pomeranian Pekingese mix or Peek-a-pom breed is also known by several names such as Peke-a-pom and Pominese. The name Pominese has been recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club.While talking about the parent breeds, the Pekingese breed originated in China before 700 BC, and according to myths, the dog is a descendant of a lion and a marmoset monkey....
The shelduck (scientific name Tadorna) is a type of aquatic duck that can be found living around coastal areas and large inland water bodies. There are seven species of shelduck, with the most recognizable of these being the common shelduck (Tadorna) which can be found in Britain and Ireland. Shelducks are known for their goose-like appearance, dark green head, and bright red bill. These ducks can usually be sighted in large, noisy flocks around their area of nesting....
Are you ready to know more about this fascinating animal? The scorpion Centruroides vittatus is one of the most common scorpions found in the USA, especially in Missouri, Texas, Arizona, and California. They can also be found in some parts of New Mexico like Chihuahua, Sonora, and Baja California. These scorpions can be easily identified by the signature dark stripes on their body, and a long thin tail. Their sting has very little toxins but produces redness, swelling, itching, and pain....
The terrestrial inhabitants of the Early Jurassic to the Late Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era (nearly 70-65 million years ago), the thyreophorans (a Greek word meaning ‘shield bearers’) or colloquially called ‘armored dinosaurs’, comprised a group of ornithischians. Two major groups among them were the ankylosaurs and stegosaurs (particularly found in the Late Jurassic-Late Cretaceous period). They were first formally named and described by Nopcsa in 1915 while Paul Sereno was the first to identify their clade in 1998....
Isabel Preysler Birthday Highlights Birth Name María Isabel Preysler Arrastía Place Of Birth Manila, Philippines Age 72 years old Birth Date February 17 1951 Isabel Preysler Facts Child Star? no Occupation Model, TV Host, Journalist, Socialist Education & Qualifications Mary Ward College, Assumption Convent High School Net Worth $30,000,000 Current Partner Mario Vargas Llosa Children Chabeli Iglesias, Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias, Tamara Falcó, Ana Boyer Parents María Beatriz Arrastía y Reinares, Carlos Preysler y Pérez de Tagle Siblings Enrique Preysler Arrastia, Beatrice Preysler Arrastia, Victoria Preysler Arrastia, Joaquin Preysler Arrastia, Carlos Preysler Arrastia...
Jay Rockefeller Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jay Rockefeller Place Of Birth New York, USA Age 86 years old Birth Date June 18 1937 Jay Rockefeller Facts Child Star? no Occupation Politician, Senator Education & Qualifications Harvard University Net Worth $160,000,000 Current Partner Sharon Lee Percy Children John Davison. Rockefeller V, Justin Aldrich Rockefeller, Valerie Rockefeller, Charles Rockefeller. Parents John D. Rockefeller III, Blanchette Ferry Rockefeller About Jay RockefellerJay Rockefeller was the first elected senate in 1984 and an American politician....
