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Don’t we all remember Dory from Disney’s superhit animated film ‘Finding Nemo’? Yes, the blue and yellow pancake-like flat marine fish that you saw along with Nemo’s dad was, in fact, a blue tang. Their scientific name is Paracanthurus hepatus, and they live in the tropical and sub-tropical coastal areas of the Indo-Pacific region. The clownfish and blue tang duo are etched into our minds, and this has also led the ‘Dory’ blue tang to become a popular aquarium pet....

The candy cane coral is a type of marine coral in the shape of a trumpet. The candy cane is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. LPS corals are immobile and can simply grow out of one place, like a tree. As LPS corals, candy cane corals have a central disk, from which they branch out in all directions with a larger inflated disk at the top. This disc has ridges alongside its curves, a distinguishing feature of this large polyp stony coral....

Hawks are predatory birds that have a medium size and have a sharp beak and talons for the purpose of hunting. Hawks are divided into over 50 species. These birds, while very different from eagles and owls in some ways, are still related to them. Some species of hawks are the sharp-shinned hawk, Harris’ hawk, Cooper’s hawk, red-tailed hawk and the European sparrow hawk. Out of these, the red-tailed hawk, found in North America, is the one known by most people....

Head lice are obligate ectoparasites that live on humans. Their lifecycle only completes with human hosts. The head lice are found worldwide and can parasitize humans for prolonged periods of time. Head lice infestation is more commonly seen in unhygienic people, who do not change their clothes frequently. They feed on human blood and thus, cannot sustain for a long time without a host. The head lice spread is highly contagious and gets transferred easily from unclean clothes, combs, and towels....

This article gives us an insight into the life of the smallest snipe belonging to the large family of waders. These little birds have a distinctive bobbing style of walking. And even when they take a flight, they will land back a short distance away. Why? To know more, continue reading.After finishing this interesting article, you will definitely feel curious and want to know more about other birds, so check out domestic turkey facts and turkey bird facts....

Lemming is a type of rodent that is found in the Arctic regions and the tundra. They are very small and have thick fur that helps them sustain the snow and the chill atmosphere. Although portrayed by the infamous mass suicide committed by the lemmings in the movie ‘White Wilderness,’ lemmings do not commit mass suicide by jumping off cliffs at all. So lemmings jumping off cliffs is something that is largely a myth when associated with this species of animals....

Nipponosaurus, a kind of hadrosaur, was discovered on the Sakhalin Island in 1934 when this site was a part of the Japanese territory. Currently, this region is a part of Russia. This dinosaur was formally named and described in 1936. It existed during the Late Cretaceous period. 60% of the skeleton of this dinosaur has been recovered, however, some important bones, including much of the skull, are still missing. The name ‘Nipponosaurus’ literally translates to “Japanese Lizard”....

Ocean Surgeonfish (Acanthurus bahianus) commonly known as Ocean Surgeon or blue tang, are tropical reef fishes found in shallow coral reefs of the Atlantic Ocean. They are small in size like other fishes of the household. Due to the variation in their body color, they are a popular choice for display in aquariums.There are 75 species of surgeon fish across the Atlantic Ocean, also called the tang, and Ocean Surgeon is one of the species and they belong to the family Acanthuridae....

A Saluki is a fast-running breed of dog that has exceptional speed and can run its quarry to kill its prey. Since they rely more on their vision rather than scent, they are also called sighthounds. A Saluki is an ancient breed of dog. Many cave paintings of dogs having a similar physique have been discovered that suggest that Saluki has been present on earth for thousands of years. Most of these paintings are found in African countries generally in and around Egypt....

In 2014, the discovery of the famous ‘silk bird’ or Serikornis sungei, a small pheasant-sized anchiornithid dinosaur from the Tiaojishan Formation in north-eastern China left the paleontologists and researchers from across the world befuddled. The well-preserved dinosaur fossil that dated back to the Early Cretaceous and Late Jurassic epoch contained clear traces of plumage. Serikornis fossil excavated from the ‬Liaoning Province disclosed that just like a typical bird, these theropod dinosaurs possessed an exquisitely feathered body....

The southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) is one of the four subspecies of the willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) and a member of the family Tyrannidae. Small and broad-billed with grayish-green wings, these birds are commonly found in dense vegetation, woodland areas, and shrubs near rivers and streams. The bird’s breeding range is spread across Arizona, New Mexico, southern California, southwestern Colorado, the southern parts of Nevada and Utah, and western Texas, with wintering grounds in northern South America, Central America, and Mexico....

Skunks are infamous for their ability to secrete an extremely foul-smelling liquid from specialized anal glands when agitated. The striped hog-nosed skunk (Conepatus semistriatus) is a skunk species found across southern and islandic North America, as well as Central and South America. They belong to the genus Conepatus, commonly referred to as the hog-nosed skunks due to their protruding snouted nose with bare nostrils, physically similar to that of a pig....

A species of the Equus genus, the wild horse (Equus ferus), consists of three subspecies of the modern domesticated horse (Equus ferus caballus), extinct undomesticated tarpan (Equus ferus ferus), and Przewalski’s horse (Equus ferus przewalskii). In the United States, the free-roaming herds of feral horses such as the mustangs are sometimes called wild horses or feral horses.The species of wild horses are found in brown, chestnut, or black colors. The average weight and length of these horses is 700-800 lb (317-363 kg) and 74....

The zebra lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra), commonly known as the dwarf lionfish, is a fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae of the marine habitat. They are venomous predators and their diet mostly includes small marine organisms and fishes. They have orange, white, and black vertical stripes on their body and broad, banded, fan-like pectoral fins that extend out on either side while the fish lays on the bottom. Thirteen tall, quill-like spines make the front dorsal fin and the dorsal fin next to it have 10-11 smooth rays....

Janet Yellen Birthday Highlights Birth Name Janet Louise Yellen Place Of Birth Brooklyn, USA Age 77 years old Birth Date August 12 1946 Janet Yellen Facts Child Star? no Occupation Economist, United States Secretary of the Treasury Education & Qualifications Yale University Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner George Akerlof Children Robert Akerlof Parents Anna Ruth, Julius Yellen Siblings John About Janet Yellen Janet Louise Yellen is an economist and scholar from the United States....

Janina Gavankar Birthday Highlights Birth Name Janina Zione Gavankar Place Of Birth Joliet, Age 43 years old Birth Date November 29 1980 Janina Gavankar Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress, Musician Education & Qualifications University of Illinois Net Worth $500,000 Parents Pete Gavankar, Mohra Gavankar Siblings Sonya Gavankar About Janina GavankarJanina Gavankar is a famous actress and musician.Gavankar co-starred with Anna Paquin in the HBO vampire thriller, ‘True Blood’, as Luna....

Jerry Rivera Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gerardo Rodríguez Place Of Birth Humacao, Puerto Rico Age 50 years old Birth Date July 31 1973 Jerry Rivera Facts Child Star? no Occupation Singer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $4,000,000 Current Partner Seyla Rivera Children Celina Rivera, Lizzie Rivera, Gerardo Rivera Parents Edwin ‘Pino’ Rivera, Dominga Rodríguez Cedeño " Siblings Edwin Rivera, Saned Rivera, Ito Rivera, José Rivera About Jerry RiveraGerardo Rivera Rodríguez, is a Puerto Rico born singer, song-writer and producer....

Lockdown is the perfect time to finally watch all the films you’ve been meaning to see! If you’ve exhausted your DVD collection then Netflix is definitely the way to go. However, all those options mean it can be hard to actually choose something for all the family to enjoy! Don’t worry though, we’ve gone through and selected the best films no matter how old your kids are.The Adventures Of TintinPerfect for: Anyone who’s up for an adventure, kids and adults alike!...

Berniece Julien Birthday Highlights Birth Name Berniece Julien Place Of Birth , United Kingdom Age 38 years old Birth Date December 18 1985 Berniece Julien Facts Child Star? no Occupation Entrepreneur Education & Qualifications St. Mary’s Academy Bay View School Net Worth $1,000,000 About Berniece Julien Berniece Julien is an American businesswoman who was married to the famous actor and model, Tyson Beckford.Berniece Julien achieved fame after her engagement to the famous personality, Tyson Beckford....

Our eyes constitute one of the most essential parts of our body.Our body’s five sensory organs are the eyes, nose, ears, skin, and tongue. Eyes help us see and appreciate the beauty of the world as we know it.Doctors who study and later examine patients’ eyes and advise them on their problems and diseases are called optometrists. Caring for our eyes is of utmost necessity, but so is having a little fun....