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The European fire bellied toad (Bombina bombina) is a semi-aquatic amphibian, native to Europe. They are a part of the Bombinatoridae family. This toad and other members of the fire bellied toad group are called so, due to their red or yellow-colored bellies, which warns predators of their toxic nature.These toads are commonly found in wetlands, forests, and water bodies like streams, ponds, and ditches. European fire bellied toads assume a threatening position when under attack....

The featherfin squeaker (Synodontis eupterus) is a species of catfish of the family Mochokidae and the genus Synidontis. Also known as the featherfin catfish (Synodontis eupterus) or simply the featherfish, this fish is found in the Chad Basin and the Volta, Niger, and White Nile rivers in Africa. In addition to their distribution in these natural freshwater bodies, the featherfin (Synodontis eupterus) is a common catfish species kept in aquariums.The featherfin (Synodontis eupterus) has the generic part of its scientific name (Synodontis eupterus) rooted in two Greek terms: ‘syno’ which means ‘close’ and ‘odontis’, meaning ’tooth’, referring to the closely spaced teeth of the fish in its lower jaw....

Planning to visit the Galapagos islands? Then prepare yourself to be welcomed by this beautiful little brown-yellow bird, the Myiarchus magnirostris.Also known commonly as the Galapagos flycatcher, this bird is a proud member of the Tyrannidae family. This flycatcher is entirely endemic to these islands, warmly flapping its wings and welcoming new tourists. It might even perch on their shoulders or cameras, and has no fear of humans.These birds have a thick snout bill, giving it an alternate name of the large-billed flycatcher....

Dolphins are so cute and adorable, aren’t they? Have you ever heard of the Ganges River Dolphins? Ganges River Dolphins are freshwater species that are found in parts of the Indian subcontinent. This dolphin species is called the national aquatic animal of India. The Ganges River Dolphin species distinct from Indus River Dolphins are super intelligent animals who are playful and friendly but now are on the verge of extinction. Females attain sexual maturity at an age of 10-12 years, while the males mature a little earlier....

The first sighting of the greater mouse-eared bat, or the myotis myotis, took place in the UK in 1958. In 1990, the species was officially declared extinct. Surprisingly, in 2002, a juvenile male was discovered in Sussex. It had been present there the whole time, however, their populations have declined from then on. The major reason for this was a loss of habitat and change in climate conditions, among others.Greater mouse-eared bats inhabit caves in the summer months, but in winters they hibernate....

The Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is one of the eight surviving species of pangolins. They occur in India and other Asian countries, alongside the Chinese pangolin. Indian pangolins are listed in the Endangered category of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.With a geographical range spread throughout western Asia, including the Indian subcontinent, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, the Indian pangolin is a species of anteaters that stands out due to the characteristic scales on its body, its long, thick tail, and its cone-shaped head....

Do you know any birds that have a sweet-sounding voice? In this article, you will be reading about one such bird, the Japanese bush warbler (Horornis diphone), also known as Cettia diphone or Uguisu. The Uguisu is well known for its musical call. Because of its sweet warbler singing, the brown bird has earned the title of Japanese nightingale, even though it does not sing at night. Its beauty and attractiveness have led to the Japanese bush warbler being kept as cage birds....

Discover another set of captivating birds - the enticing, lively, and colorful turacos of Africa. Apart from their unique go-away calls, the turacos are the only birds who are the proud owners of actual red and green color feathers. Their whole body is covered with beautiful green feathers, and the underside of the wings has red feathers. With flexible and energetic outer toes, they can revolve forward and backward.In South Africa, the Knysna turaco is famously known as Knysna Loerie....

Lobsters can be very interesting animals to read about. Lobsters reside in the various parts of the world’s oceans and beaches. They are a well-known species, and within them are various subspecies as well, like the spiny lobster, American lobster, and the clawed lobsters.Even though the lobster is an expensive crustacean today, they were not always this pricy. Earlier, they were found in abundance, and hence they were cheap. In fact, they were so common that lobsters were even used as bait for fishing, as well as being used as farm food or fertilizer....

Dachshunds are known by several names. Some call them sausage dogs, wiener dogs, and doxies. They are small scent hounds that were bred to hunt badgers. These hunting dogs with small legs come in three coat varieties, smooth-haired dachshunds, wire-haired dachshunds, and long-haired dachshunds. Smooth-haired dachshunds are the most common variety of this dog breed but the long-haired dachshunds are the cutest. Dachshunds were mainly bred to hunt tunneling animals like badgers, rabbits, and foxes....

Map puffer-fish, also known as scribbled puffer, scribbled toadfish, Arothron puffer, and Kesho-fugu, is a marine fish species found between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The family of the map pufferfish is Tetraodontidae. It is a well-known marine species, which is also easy to distinguish from other fish species because of the different map patterns present on their skin. The map puffer is usually seen swimming around the coral reef....

The Pachysaurus, also known commonly by the name Pachycephalosaurus, was a bipedal herbivorous dinosaur that lived in the Late Cretaceous period, 65 million years ago, in western North America. Its fossils have been found in Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Alberta. The fossils have currently been donated to a museum for display. The name Pachycephalosaurus is Greek for ’thick-headed lizard’. The animal has a domed skull that is 9-10 in (22-25 cm) thick and is lined with spiky knobs....

If you are fascinated by horses then you might be interested in American paint horse facts and information about them as it’s one of the most famous horses that you can find in today’s world. You can recognize these horses from anywhere by their beautiful coat color combining dark colors with white spots on their body. In fact, these white spots are one of the most important things which are necessary for it to be counted as an American paint horse....

Are you a seafood lover? Then you must have come across Chilean seabass, which is none other than the Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides). Though it may seem unappealing and expensive on the cost front, Patagonian toothfish make an excellent dish on your plate.Found in the southern oceans of the planet, these fishes live in utmost cold temperates and are deep-sea animals. Did you know how the Patagonian toothfish got its name?...

The red cornetfish, Fistularia petimba as it is scientifically known belongs to the family Fistulariidae and genus Fistularia. This family Fistulariidae of fish is known to be small. It belongs to the same order as pipefishes and seahorses, Syngnathiformes as seahorses and pipefishes also have a kind of elongated snout and body. It has been recorded that the first record of the F. Petimba is from the Syrian marine waters. It is also known as rough flutemouth....

The southern grey shrike birds (Lanius meridionalis) belong to the family Laniidae of order Passeriformes and genus Lanius are found in parts of the world like Asia and Europe. They generally adapt to open areas easily and prefer living in bushes, scrubs, grasslands, and semi-deserts. The southern grey shrike is a species of shrike that has been split into the following subspecies, the great grey shrike (Lanius excubitor), Iberian grey shrike (Lanius meridionalis), and the steppe grey shrike (Lanius pallidirostris)....

The Teratosaurus was a bizarre and abnormal crocodile-like creature that lived during the late Triassic period. Teratosaurus silesiacus is a genus of small carnivorous rauisuchians dinosaurs. The first Teratosaurs were discovered in 1835 by Gideon Mantell, who mistook their teeth for those found on theropods (a family including both carnival predators like T-rexes and Velociraptors). They lived at least 150 million years ago during the Chalkstones Orogeny era of the Late Triassic period when England was an island off Norway’s coast called Britain!...

The turtle-headed sea snake (Emydocephalus annulatus) is a snake that is mostly found in shallow waters close to Australia, the Great Barrier Reef and South China Sea. While you may only get the chance to see these snakes when they come out in the open to breathe, they usually dwell at the bottom of the water bodies.This fish-egg eating sea snake species, interestingly, is from the same family as cobras (elapidae), and a lot of research is on the way regarding them since they are such a newly discovered species....

Are you curious about the largest freshwater fish in the world? Then the wels catfish is the perfect fish for you. Also called the European wels catfish, this European native fish has caught the attention of anglers and fishers worldwide. The wels catfish record exists for being one of the biggest, most dangerous freshwater fish you could have ever run into. Endemic to European waters, you could also see this fish on the deltas, close to the sea, looking for more food before returning to their freshwater habitat....

The Welsh Springer Spaniels are a breed of medium-sized working dogs. The dog is similar to the English Springer Spaniel and was referred to as Welsh Spaniel and the Welsh Cocker Spaniel. Until the early 20th century, the dog was known as the English Springer Spaniel. Later, it gained popularity, and the breed got its recognition as Welsh Springer Spaniel.The dog has a silky red and white coat. The breed is very loyal and affectionate....