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Discovered around the year 1854 by Edgar Leopold Layard from Point Pedro of Sri Lanka, the brown breasted flycatcher(Muscicapa muttui) of genus Muscicapa, also known as Layard’s Flycatcher, is a small songbird (passerine bird) in the flycatcher family Muscicapidae which also includes birds such as the great crested flycatcher, the vermilion flycatcher, the scissor tailed and the least flycatcher. The brown-breasted flycatcher can be found in mid to high elevation broadleaf forests of Northeastern India, central and southern China, and northern Burma, and Thailand, and then they migrate to lowlands and foothills of Southern India and Sri Lanka during the winter season....

If you reside or grew up in the southern part of North America, you might have come across the common ground dove. This bird species is quite small, and it is often a similar size to a sparrow. The common ground dove scientific name is Columbina passerina. Apart from being one of the most widely found North American birds, this bird species is also found in Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America....

If you are in search of a small and lively dog that can easily double down as a guard dog, the Danish Swedish farmdog breed is the one you are looking for. Originating from the Scandinavian nations of Denmark and Sweden, the predecessors of this breed have existed for centuries. There have been many Viking burial grounds where fossils of dogs similar to this breed have been discovered. The current breed came into being in 1987 when efforts were made by both Sweden and Denmark to revive the dwindling population of the old farmdogs....

The Dracopelta dinosaur, or Dracopelta zbyszewskii, was a herbivore. It was a genus of ankylosaurus dinosaurs and existed about 145 million years ago. Dracopelta is recognized to be the first ankylosaur from the Late Jurassic and now exists as the basalmost member of ankylosaurs, however being initially classified in the nodosauridae. The fossils of the partial Dracopelta skeleton have been recovered from two places in Portugal. The first place where their fossils were found was in Mafra and the second type to be found was in the Farta Pao Formation....

The emperor tetra (Nematobrycon palmeri) is a species of fish that originated from Columbia and is found in South America.These tetras are a peaceful and social type of fish often seen in a pair or group. These are some of the best aquarium tetras as they are easy to pet and have very minimalistic needs to survive. The water conditions must be favorable to these tetras to keep them in aquariums, and the temperature must be between 73-80 F (23-27 C)....

‘Fungus beetle’ is the common name used for describing more than a few thousand beetle species. These insects look different from each other but share a common characteristic. All these insect species are attracted to damp or moisture, mildew-growing, moldy, humid conditions. They can be found in all kinds of habitats but mostly thrive well near freshwater habitats and dense foliage.Fossils of some fungus beetles like the Cupedidae family have been found from the Late Triassic or the final stage of the Triassic period....

Are you thinking about planting cabbage? Did you know some pests can destroy the entire cabbage plantation?The Harlequin bugs are one of the destructive pests found in the southern parts of the United States. The Harlequin bugs are popularly known as shield bugs or calico bugs. This bug can destroy the whole plantation field if they are not controlled. They cause injury to the plants by sucking the juicy secretion of the plants....

The hooded skunk (Mephitis macroura) is one of the few species of New World skunks found in large numbers in North America.Hooded skunks can be classified into four subspecies. This classification is entirely based on geographical differences between the subspecies. Each subspecies of the hooded skunks inhabit a particular part out of their entire range. Mephitis macroura eximus are exclusively confined to the lowlands of Mexico and central Veracruz. Mephitis macroura milleri are the northernmost hooded skunk species found along the northern border of Mexico extending up to the south United States, New Mexico, and Arizona....

The Ingentia, a sauropod dinosaur in this giant genus, lived in Argentina during the period of the late Triassic (late Norian-Rhaetian era). Ingentia discovery happened inside the Quebrada del Barro Formation of northwest Argentina as PVSJ 1086, the type specimen. The type species is Ingentia prima, as it was one very large sauropodomorph to develop, together with Lessemsaurus (close relative), and the authors presented it in 2018. The second specimen, PVSJ 1087, had a left calfbone, five tail vertebrae, ulnae, and radii both along with a right foot....

The Melanotaenia kamaka (common name Kamaka rainbowfish) is a steel silver or white-colored rainbowfish species found only in Lake Kamakawaiar, Indonesia. This fish species is strictly a resident of the lake and cannot be found in any other place in the world. This fish species is also excessively used in the aquarium trade since they can add beautiful colors to the aquarium. The male Kamaka rainbowfish is more colorful than the female Kamaka rainbowfish, a feature very common throughout rainbowfish species....

The Komondor (plural Komondorok in Hungarian) is a large, muscular livestock guardian dog native to Hungary. It is one of three livestock guard dog breeds native to the country. This dog has a distinctive white coat with corded hair that resembles dreadlocks or a mop. This allows the dog to blend in well with flocks of sheep while it protects them, lending it an element of surprise. The Komondor is often referred to as the king of Hungarian flock dogs and is also known as the Hungarian Sheepdog....

The Clade Pinnipeds are typically recognized as ‘seasl’ and comprise of three families: the Odobenidae which only has Walrus, the Phocidae also known as ‘true seals’ because of the absence of ears, and the Otariidae also known as ‘eared seals’ because of the presence of ears which differentiate this family from the Phocidae. The Northern fur seal was named ‘sea ears’ by the Europeans that is quite evident from their scientific name Callorhinus ursinus which implies ‘bear like’....

Are you in search of learning more about shorebirds that inhabit the North Atlantic shores? If yes, then you should know about the purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima). This bird is mainly found in its habitat of North America where it lives in some of the farthest north regions, which can be extremely cold. These birds can be easily spotted foraging in the tundra region in search of prey. Apart from northern America, these bird species are also seen in northern Europe and even in Russia....

About the same size as the Bristlehead parrots, these beautiful birds are one of the largest and rarest members of the cockatoo family. The largest species being the Palm cockatoos and the rarest are the Citron-crested cockatoos. Unfortunately, these beautiful birds have become endangered in their own home range due to habitat loss for making farmlands and the illegal pet traffic. So the only option for pet owners to keep them is to adopt or buy a captive bred specimen....

The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) is a small species of sturgeon that are native to Eurasian rivers and can also be found in areas of the Black Sea, Azov Sea, Caspian Sea, rivers in Siberia till the far east in the Yenisei. The sterlet can be also kept in garden ponds as their growth rate is relatively slow and it has a smaller size than other sturgeon species.It has been assigned the name sterlet in reference to the small bony stars or scutes that are found on its body....

A member of the Chordata Phylum, the tailless tenrec, is also known as the common tenrec. The tailless tenrec is a mammal species in the Tenrecidae family and the only single member of the genus Tenrec. Known by the scientific name of Tenrec ecaudatus, the tailless tenrec is epidemic in Madagascar and is found in many other places where the tenrec species is introduced. The common tenrec is the largest land-dwelling species of the tenrec family....

The whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) is a benign species of shark that is sleek and slender. They can be easily characterized by the white marks that are present on the tips of many of their fins, especially their first dorsal fin, second dorsal fin, and upper caudal fin. These white tips are also the reason for their name. This shark is known to be quite a good swimmer that is well adjusted to the reef habitat that it inhabits....

Are you interested in getting a pet dog? If yes, then you must be looking at different dog breeds. One of the best dog breeds that you can adopt is the dachshund dog breed. We especially like the wire-haired dachshunds because of their beautiful coat. The dachshund originated in Germany, and the breed is also known as the wiener dogs. By the 19th century, the breed started to get popular in the US and the UK....

Are you fascinated by turtles? If yes, then here we have some of the most interesting information on the magnificent wood turtle species. The North American wood turtle or the black wood turtle (scientific name: Glyptemys insculpta) is seen in different locations in North America. They can mainly be seen in northeastern parts of the United States and Canada, such as northern Michigan, southern Ontario, and Quebec. These animals love to stay near water sources, like streams, rivers, or creaks....

Geraldine Chaplin Birthday Highlights Birth Name Geraldine Leigh Chaplin Place Of Birth Santa Monica, USA Age 79 years old Birth Date July 31 1944 Geraldine Chaplin Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Actress Education & Qualifications Royal Ballet School Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner Patricio Castilla Children Oona Chaplin, Shane Saura Chaplin Parents Charlie Chaplin, Oona O’Neill Siblings Victoria Chaplin, Michael Chaplin, Christopher Chaplin, Sydney Chaplin, Josephine Chaplin, Jane Chaplin, Eugene Chaplin, Norman Spencer Chaplin, Charles Chaplin Jr....