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Aurochs or Bos primigenius is an extinct breed of the wild animal according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. However, there are endeavors under way of back breeding the long-lost breed of this wild cattle, which is the ancestor of all modern cattle.There was a time when three subspecies of the aurochs, the North African aurochs (Bos primigenius Africanus) found in North Africa, Eurasian aurochs (Bos primigenius primigenius), which was found in Europe, and the Indian aurochs (Bos primigenius namadicus) which was found in herds across areas of India....

The blue bay shepherds have been trending news and subject of enthusiasm among dog lovers throughout the world since their introduction. The blue bay shepherd is a dog breed that is currently going through developmental stages. The founder and developer of the breed, Vicki Spencer, has been working for the last 20 years in this line to get the perfect results, that is, a dog with the appearance of a wolf and the temperament of a German shepherd....

The creole wrasse is a type of wrasse fish that belongs to the Labridae family and genus Clepticus. There are over 600 wrasse fish species in the world related to the creole wrasse such as the blue diamond creole wrasse, Belize creole wrasse, Caribbean creole wrasse, bluejacket creole wrasse and bonaire creole wrasse that is also referred to as creole wrasse bonaire. Out of these, the creole wrasse is found in the western Atlantic Ocean....

The vastness of the ocean and the secrets its depths hold and the expanse of the land and how each forest holds the untold. It is a blessing to experience nature in its most beautiful form and know more about its inhabitants – the existence of whom is indirectly essential for our survival. This fact file is about such an inhabitant of the ocean body, a Cuvier’s beaked whale, a mammal dwelling in the wilderness of the deep oceans....

Did you know that the term ‘damselfly’ means ’equal winged’? The species is also popularly known by the name common spreadwing, owing to its famous action of resting with half-opened wings rather than spreading its wings to their full length. This habit is a defining characteristic of the Lestidae family. This family comprises six similar-looking species in Europe, making identification pretty challenging, but the shimmery metallic green hue and blue eyes of these damselflies set them apart from others....

If you want to learn more about birds, you might want to read about the beautiful and stunning gabar goshawk. Hopefully, the color palette and the stately nature of the avian will fascinate kids and catch their attention! These birds have gray upperparts, white rump, red cere, gray barring on the chest, gray barred thighs and underwings, long legs, and barred tails along with white-gray plumage.The gabar goshawk, also known as a autour gabar, is a bird of prey....

Are you interested in learning about diffrent different species of birds living in the world? Then you will love learning about the unique large bird, the greater adjutant stork. Endemic to Asia, the greater adjutant stork is found in India and Cambodia. With piercing blue eyes and a steady gait, the greater Aadjutant stork was often seen perched on rooftops in the city of Calcutta, India. Sporting dark wings, bald head and neck pouch, this species of the stork family occupies shallow wetlands and other open habitats....

The indri is a species of lemurs that are also known as babakotos. These are the largest lemurs on the planet with an average lifespan of 15-18 years but they sadly don’t survive as long when kept in captivity.This black and white lemur is famous for its teddy bear-like appearance. Populations of indri are mainly arboreal and completely depend on trees for food. They eat leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruits and are herbivores....

The Kashmir musk deer (Moschus cupreus) is an endangered mammal species found in several parts of Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan and the northeastern parts of India (Himalayas), also in a few western parts of Nepal. Due to gradually increasing deforestation, changing habitats, and lack of laws for hunting, these deer are rarely found. This Endangered species is listed in the IUCN red list.These deer are said to be subspecies of alpine musk deer, but now they are referred to as different species of their own....

Laperm cats primarily occurred as a result of genetic mutation in Rex cat breeds. It first occurred in a family farm of the breeders Linda and Richard Koehl located in Oregon. Following this incident, a large number of people became interested in this LaPerm cat breed and took an active part in the initial phases of the development of the species. In 1997, the LaPerm Society of America (LPSA) was formed under the affiliation of the Cat Fanciers’ Association which helped in popularizing this new breed among people....

The leaping blenny is a tropical fish, which has evolved and is now considered a land-dwelling fish. The leaping blenny belongs to the Actinopterygii class, Blenniidae family and Alticus genus. The alticus genus has eight recognized species in the world; Alticus anjouanae, Alticus arnoldorum (Pacific leaping blenny), Alticus kirkii (Kirk’s blenny), Alticus monochrus, Alticus montanoi, Alticus saliens (Leaping blenny), Alticus sertatus, and Alticus simplicirrus. It is endemic to the limestone rocks in reefs, island rocks, and limestone deposits in the intertidal zone tropical waters of the Pacific island of Guam, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, the Society Islands, the Ryukyu and Bonin Islands, Queensland, Australia, and the Mariana Islands....

There are a total of 1400 species of bats in the world. The Lesser horseshoe bat, rhinolophus hipposideros, are often confused with the greater horseshoe bat their cousin. Lesser horseshoe bats reside in habitats including woodland edges, foothills, highland, and caves and feed on small invertebrates like midges, caddisflies, beetles, wasps, and others. When they catch bigger prey they usually take them back to their perch/homes. They forage for most prey during the night and their movement is strategic....

The Little Bee-Eater is also known as Merops pusillus scientifically. This bird is found mostly in Africa and specifically Sub-Saharan Africa. This bee-eater eats flying insects like bees, wasps, crickets, and butterflies. The little bee-eater habitat includes open areas with bushes and trees near water sources. They tend to be on low perches to prey or hunt on flying insects as these bee-eaters do not eat insects on the ground. These bee-eaters like others have brightly colored plumage and slender bodies....

Parakeets are a type of parrot in small or medium size. They are characterized by their long tail feathers and come in vibrant shades of green, yellow and blue. They prefer a granivorous food diet when they are in the wild, chomping on a variety of seeds. But you can also train them to accept pellets, fruits, and fresh vegetables as regular parakeet food. In fact, this should be the preferred food diet in a managed care habitat like a zoo, to help them live longer and healthier lives....

This article is about a large predatory archosaur from the Bathonian stage of the Middle Jurassic‭ age ‬in Madagascar that is now stored at the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale in Milan.Razanandrongobe is an extinct genus of carnivorous animals from the Ziphosuchian clade, that lived during the Middle Jurassic period in Madagascar, East Africa. It is the oldest known notosuchian (a group of crocodylomorphs) and was discovered in 1972, by some local collectors who found two tooth-bearing skull fragments projecting from the ground....

A sand dollar is a disc-shaped, flattened invertebrate that is generally found in the coastal intertidal zone. They are located in temperate and tropical beaches or ocean floors of the Northern Hemisphere. These marine beings are called sand dollars because their skin resembles a silver coin when soaked in the sun for some time. A sand dollar is usually found in sea urchins groups, which includes over 20 families, called colonies....

The Sarcosaurus crocodile (meaning flesh lizard) is a type of dinosaur from the early Jurassic period, about 199-194 million years ago. They are of a genus of basal neotheropod dinosaurs that have very long and heavyweight bodies. Their fossils were found in the lower lias of England and were first described by Charles William Andrews in 1921. They existed a million years ago, but they are now extinct.Juvenile dinosaurs are somewhat similar to their adult counterparts....

The sucker fish, also known as “common sucker”, are freshwater fishes. There are a total of 80-100 species of vibrant and unique species. Most of the species are native to North America while some are found in Asia as well. Different types of sucker fish include Hypertelium (Hog Sucker), Carpsucker (Carpiodes), Buffalo Fish (Ictiobus), and Red Horse/Jumprock (Moxostoma). The white sucker fish, freshwater sucker fish, shark sucker fish, Chinese sucker fish, red horse sucker fish, saltwater sucker fish, and algae sucker fish are all variants of the same family of fishes....

Do you like to see fishes in an aquarium? Are you someone who loves to know about different types of fishes? Then we are here to help you with facts about one of the most interesting species known as tang fish. Tang fishes are also referred to as Surgeonfish or Doctorfish and are one of the most wonderful additions to the reef and the aquarium, they are fascinating fish. This family of fish includes about 86 species that are extant in the marine fish that live in the tropical seas....

The first fossil of the Titanosaurus was discovered in 1877. This was named by the paleontologist Richard Lydekker. He named this species the Titanosaurus indicus. He also cast a light on the physical appearance of this species. The name Titanosaurus was also derived from the appearance itself. Titanosaurus means aquatic lizard. The latest information on the appearance and facts about this dinosaur was updated in June 2021. Keep reading to know what these latest updates on Titanosaurus facts are!...