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Have you heard about a crane blue in color whose feathers almost touch the ground? This article will tell you all about this bird!The blue crane (Grus paradisea), also known as the Stanley crane, belongs to the Gruidae family. Its scientific name is Anthropoides paradiseus, which roughly translates to paradise crane. This bird is also listed as the national bird of South Africa. Blue cranes have great cultural importance in South Africa which is why it was declared as the national bird....

Did you ever come across these small crawling insects that resemble centipedes? They are called hellgrammites. Most of the time found in freshwater streams and lakes and is famous with anglers as live baits. However, did you know that these hellgrammites grow into large Eastern dobsonflies?Endemic to North America, the Eastern dobsonfly is a large winged insect with prominent mandibles. They are attracted to the lights on streets and are mostly nocturnal insects....

A group of passerine or songbirds, the Empidonax flycatcher birds belong to the family of tyrant flycatcher, also known as Tyrannidae. The Empidonax genus consists of around 15 species of insectivore birds found primarily in North, South, and Central America. The yellow-bellied flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris), Acadian flycatcher (Empidonax virescens), least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus), willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii), alder flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum), and Hammond’s flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) are a few prominent species of the genus....

There are only three woodpeckers that have been identified as ground dwellers. Native to South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho, the ground woodpecker is a gray-brown colored woodpecker. As the name suggests, the bird can mostly be noticed dwelling on the ground surface. The other two ground-dwelling birds are the campo flicker and Andean flicker. The term ‘Geocolaptes’ has been derived from the Greek word ‘geō’ that translates to ‘ground’ combined with ‘kolaptēs’, implying ‘chiseller’....

The Australian Kelpie dog is used as a cattle dog for its natural herding instinct. The dog can be trained easily to do any farm work because of its high intelligence and agility levels. It cannot be left alone for a long duration as it can cause destruction of furniture by chewing on it. The Australian Kelpie also has an average amount of shedding and cannot live in a cramped place like an apartment....

The Lesser Goldfinch, or known by its scientific name Spinus psaltria, is a small perching bird that’s common to the southwestern United States. Though similar in looks to the common sparrow, these birds, unlike the sparrow, hail from the finch family. Lesser Goldfinches are beautiful songbirds whose scientific name is derived from the ancient Greek word for female harpists, psalteria. Lesser Goldfinch birds were first formally described by the American zoologist, Thomas Say....

The lucifer hummingbird (Calothorax lucifer) also, known as lucifer sheartail, is a medium-sized hummingbird species of the Trochilidae family. These birds are found in green, purple, and brown colors. They have distinctly curved bill and outward flared gorget feathers. Lucifer in Latin translates to ’light-bearing,’ which probably refers to the iridescent gorget of the male. They are also called ‘sheartail’ due to their deeply forked tail. There are over 360 hummingbird species in this family....

One of the species found only in New Zealand, the Canterbury mudfish is also known as Neochanna burrowsius scientifically, belongs to the family of Neochanna fishes. W J Phillips is regarded as the first person to describe the species as Canterbury mudfish. An interesting fact about the mudfish is that unlike most of the species of fish, the Canterbury mudfish lacks scales. The species are carnivores and generally prey on Aquatic insects, smaller fishes, mollusks....

Nothosaurus is believed to have inhabited modern-day North Africa, China, and Europe based on the fossils discovered. It is classified as a sauropterygian and lived during the Triassic period, that is, around 240-210 million years ago. The exact habitat of these reptiles is not known, but it was considered to be a part of marine reptiles or semi-oceanic animals, and was a member of the marine reptile group, indicating that it might have inhabited marine types of habitats....

The orange-legged swift spider, Nyssus coloripes, is a type of ground-dwelling spider that physically overpowers its victim rather than utilizing a web. Many mimic the behavior of ants and wasps. Vivid contrasting markings allow them to be active throughout the day with less risk of predation. They are often exceptionally quick runners who can travel at high speeds in short spurts. The orange-legged swift spider (Nyssus coloripes) is a tiny spider that lives in Australia and New Zealand....

The pearl spotted owl is one of the smallest owls found in Southern Africa. The pearl spotted owlet, Glaucidium perlatum was studied and named by Veilliot in 1817. This name was given to the bird due to the appearance of white pearl like spots on their shoulder beside the head (pearl spotted) and extremely small size (owlet). It is also known as the African pearl-spotted owlet and in French, it is called chevêchette perlée....

Sighthounds, also known as sighthounds, are dogs that have been bred to hunt using their sight and speed, and not by scent or endurance like scent hounds do.They come from the hound family which consists of the scent hounds and the sighthounds. Sighthounds have a long body that is lean in nature with long legs and a flexible back to help them in running at high speeds to hunt prey.Sighthounds make for great pets as they are easy to care for due to their short coat that is easily maintainable....

The wrinkled hornbill, Rhabdotorrhinus corrugatus, was first described by a Dutch zoologist, Coenraad Jacob Temminck, in 1832. They are beautiful black birds with yellow-red-colored necks and bills. They are native to Malaysia, Thailand, and Borneo. Mostly, these birds are found in the evergreen rainforest.They are monogamous in their nature and are seen mostly in pairs. The female bird has a yellow bill and casque with a blueish pouch and throat, whereas, the male has a yellow-red bill and casque....

George Hearst Birthday Highlights Birth Name George Randolph Hearst Place Of Birth Sullivan, USA Age 203 years old Birth Date September 2 1820 George Hearst Facts Child Star? no Occupation Miner, Politician Education & Qualifications Net Worth $19,000,000 Children William Randolph Hearst Parents William G. Hearst, Elizabeth Collins About George Hearst George Hearst was born in Sullivan, Missouri Territory, on September 3, 1820, in the United States.George Hearst was a miner, businessman, and politician by profession....

Hongwu Emperor Birthday Highlights Birth Name Zhu Yuanzhang Place Of Birth Anhui, China Age 695 years old Birth Date October 21 1328 Hongwu Emperor Facts Child Star? no Occupation Emperor Education & Qualifications Current Partner Empress Ma Children Zhu Biao, Zhu Shuang, Zhu Gang, Yongle Emperor, Zhu Su, Zhu Zhen, Zhu Fu, Zhu Zi, Zhu Qi, Zhu Tan, Zhu Chun, Zhu Bai, Zhu Gui, Zhu Ying, Zhu Zhi, Zhu Zhan, Zhu Quan, Zhu Pian, Zhu Hui, Zhu Song, Zhu Mo, Zhu Ying, Zhu Jing, Zhu Dong, Zhu Yi, Zhu Nan, Princess Lin’an, Princess Ningguo, Princess Chongning, Princess Anqing, Princess Runing, Princess Huaiqing, Princess Daming, Princess Fuqing, Princess Shouchun, Tenth daughter, Princess Nankang, Princess Zhenyi of Yongjia, Thirteenth daughter, Princess Hanshan, Princess Ruyang, Princess Baoqing....

Hosea Williams Birthday Highlights Birth Name Hosea Lorenzo Williams Place Of Birth Attapulgus, USA Age 97 years old Birth Date January 4 1926 Hosea Williams Facts Child Star? no Occupation Civil rights leader, Activist, Ordained minister, Businessman, Philanthropist, Scientist, Politician Education & Qualifications Net Worth $7,000,000 Current Partner Juanita Terry Williams Children Hyron Williams, Torrey Williams, Andre Williams, Hosea L. Williams II, Juanita Collier, Yolanda Williams Favors, Barbara Williams Emerson, Elizabeth Williams Omilami Parents Willie Wiggins Siblings Theresa...

Adedeji Adeleke Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth , Nigeria Age 66 years old Birth Date March 6 1957 Adedeji Adeleke Facts Child Star? no Occupation Businessman Education & Qualifications Net Worth $7,000,000,000 Current Partner Victoria Adeleke Children Adewale Adeleke, David Adeleke Davido, Sharon Parents Chief Adebayo Adeleke,Esther Nnenna Adeleke Siblings Isiaka Adeleke,Ademola Adeleke About Adedeji AdelekeAdedeji Adeleke is a Nigerian billionaire, entrepreneur, and business mogul currently serving as the president and co-founder of Adeleke University and chief executive officer of Pacific Holdings Ltd....

Alexis DeJoria Birthday Highlights Birth Name Alexis DeJoria Place Of Birth Venice Beach, USA Age 46 years old Birth Date September 24 1977 Alexis DeJoria Facts Child Star? no Occupation Drag Car Racer Education & Qualifications Frank Howley’s Drag School Net Worth $100,000,000 Children Bella Parents John Paul DeJoria, Jamie Briggs Siblings John Anthony DeJario, Michael DeJario, Justin DeJario, John Paul DeJario II, Michaeline DeJario, Chloe Briggs About Alexis DeJoriaAlexis DeJoria is one of the most famous and successful female drag racers in the automotive sport....

Benjamin Rush Birthday Highlights Birth Name Benjamin Rush Place Of Birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Age 277 years old Birth Date January 4 1746 Benjamin Rush Facts Child Star? no Occupation Political leader, Medical Doctor, Educator, Writer, Chemist Education & Qualifications West Nottingham Academy, Princeton University, University of Edinburgh Current Partner Julia Stockton Children Richard Rush, Julia Rush, Elizabeth Graeme Rush, John Rush, Mary B. Rush, Ann Emily Rush, Samuel Rush, James Rush, Benjamin Rush Parents Susanna Rush, John Rush Siblings John Rush, James Rush, Jacob Rush, Rebecca Rus, Rachel Rush...

Bret Bielema Birthday Highlights Birth Name Bret Arnold Bielema Place Of Birth Silvis , USA Age 53 years old Birth Date January 12 1970 Bret Bielema Facts Child Star? no Occupation Football Coach Education & Qualifications University of Iowa Net Worth $8,000,000 Children Briella Nichole Bielema Parents “Marilyn Bielema, Arnie Bielema " Siblings Brandi Bielema, Betsy Bielema About Bret BielemaAmerican football coach Bret Arnold Bielema, also known as Bret Bielema.The New York Giants of the National Football League employ Bret as their senior defensive assistant and outside linebackers coach....