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Also known as the collared sand martin, the bank swallow (Riparia riparia) belonging to the family of Hirundinidae, order Passeriformes, and genus Riparia, are the smallest species of swallows native to North America. The bank swallows derived their name as they live in banks and bluffs and are categorized under the Hirundinidae family of swallows. They can be found in low-lying areas near water bodies with an erosive mantle like river banks, ponds, and streams moving around in flocks....

The boxerdoodle is a boxer poodle mix dog breed. Historically, the boxerdoodle breed of dog was known as a farm, fighting, and hunting dogs up until the 19th century. Their temperament is controllable even though they are considered stubborn in nature. They are largely outgoing and hence constantly need to be surrounded by activities. Both boxer or poodle mixes are considered popular pet dogs and friendly around children, and so are boxerdoodles....

Burmese cats are very affectionate and friendly cats. They have a round face, ears, feet, and chin. They love receiving pets from their owner and are very active and observant. Their favorite pastime could be sitting near the window and watching nature outside. Burmese Bombay cat must be involved in physical activities, or there is a chance that they might become obese. Their diet must be controlled and regulated, and a well-balanced diet must be served in limited portions....

Caenagnathasia was a small caenagnathid oviraptorosaurian theropod that belonged to the Late Cretaceous of Uzbekistan. Their generic name is a combination of Caenagnathidae and Asia, while their specific name was received as an honor to Gerbert Genrikhovich Martinson. This discovery of the genus was a result of the specimen of a pair of fused dentaries of the lower jaws in the year 1994 by Philip J. Currie, Stephen Godfrey, and Lev Nesov....

The calico crab or the shy-face crab is a native of the western Atlantic Ocean and is found in a wide range of places around the world.Characterized by its colorful and very beautifully patterned carapace, the calico crab is known by many names such as the box crab, the leopard crab and the shame-faced crab.Many of these names stem from the fact that during the day, nothing but the eyes of these creatures are visible above sand....

A Chinese cobra (Naja atra), belonging to the class, order, suborder, family, genus, and species of Reptilia, Squamata, Serpentes, Elapidae, Naja, and Naja atra, respectively, is a member of the cobra kingdom, phylum Chordata. This species of cobra is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List with a decreasing population trend due to various human activities that include hunting, and pollution that results in loss of habitat.The Chinese cobra is also known as the Taiwan cobra and is a native of several countries namely southern China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao, northern Vietnam, and Lao PDR....

The Coronosaurus is a genus of hadrosaurid dinosaurs that lived in what we now call Alberta, Canada during the Middle Campanian stage of the Late Cretaceous period, about 77 million years ago. This dinosaur was known for its unusual crest on top of its head, which made it unique among other dinosaurs at the time. Among many interesting facts, Coronosauruses are currently one species shy from being considered as having descended directly from Edmontosaurus as opposed to Scutellosuchus....

Cuckoo bees are a parasitic insects that belong to the genus Nomada. There are more than 850 species with mild differences in appearance and behavior. But they mimic the lifestyle of their namesake, the cuckoo birds, by practicing kleptoparasitism or brood parasitism. In this setup, cuckoo birds lay their eggs in the nests of other birds.With cuckoo bees, solitary females look for ground based nests developed by other “host” bees when they are ready to mate and lay their eggs....

The eight-spotted forester moth is a species of moth belonging to the family Noctuidae. The adults of this species are very beautiful and have thin legs, black wings, slim antennas, and orange spots on their bodies. They are usually found in the northern parts of Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. This orange-black moth feeds on leaves and vines, especially grapevines, including the famous Virginia creeper. Their lifespan varies in the range of two to ten weeks....

Exclusively available on the Fijian islands, the Fiji banded iguana (Brachylophus bulabula) are tree-dwelling lizards. The beautiful green-colored species is diurnal so they spend all their day foraging in forests, protecting their territory, feeding on leaves and flowers, and strolling and enjoying the warmth of the sun. The green color of the iguanas helps them to camouflage.This species, native to the Fijian islands, is presently extremely endangered due to the presence of predators who prey on these reptiles, their eggs and mostly from uncontrolled human activities....

What do bat ears, doe eyes, a cute face, and a compact body remind you of? Perhaps, a French bulldog! Popularly referred to as a Frenchie, this dog breed is one of the most sought-after pets. French bulldogs are the ideal companion for an urban resident due to their size, appearance, temperament, and behavior.This article will teach you interesting facts about French bulldogs. The Frenchie, for example, is a breed that originated in England, despite its name implying that it originated in France....

The green woodpecker (Picus viridis) is also known as the European green woodpecker. The green woodpecker is known to be found in Europe and the range consists of almost 75 % of Europe. The range includes France, Germany, Sweden, Russia, the United Kingdom, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania. This woodpecker species is also known to be found in western Asia. The population of this bird is scarce in west Wales and Scotland....

Searching for a reef shark, medium in size and yet dominant? Well, the grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) is the answer you seek. They are one of the most common reef sharks with strong predatory characteristics. Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) is found in the Pacific and Indian oceans and resides around coral reef in shallow waters. Grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) are also known as blacktail reef shark and blacktip reef shark....

Kangal dogs, also known as Kangal Shepherd Dog or Kangal Çöban Köpeği, are a powerful and large ancient livestock guardian. The first Kangal dogs originated from Sivas in Turkey. Over hundreds of years, Kurdish Kangal dogs have been selectively bred as a Turkish shepherd based on their strength, size, appearance, and temperament. Overall, they are a large and formidable breed. Thanks to the isolation of the first Kangal dogs from the Sivas region, Kangal dogs have been free of any form of cross breeding....

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a cute, fluffy, and loyal ancient Italian dog breed that originally resided in the marshlands of Italy’s Romagna sub-region. It is a small to medium-sized dog with a history of being an Italian or Romagna hunter and water dog thereby helping people in hunting as well as fishing. As per historians, this dog breed is considered to be the first breed of water dogs. This breed, being a part of a sporting group, is very loyal, adorable, and easy to train as a pet with a high energy level....

The Mishmi takin (Budorcas taxicolor taxicolor) is a stocky mammal that is the national animal of Bhutan. It is one of the four subspecies of takins, with the other three being Bhutan takin, Sichuan takin, and the golden takin. Sometimes referred to as a goat antelope, it has a moose-like long nose with big sinus cavities where the inhaled air gets warmed. Its body secretes a strong-smelling, oily, substance that is present throughout its coat....

Until the early 2000s, it was easy to describe rat snakes (Elaphe obsoleta). There used to be two types of rat snakes, namely the Old World rat snakes and the New World rat snakes. They were also believed to be the member of the same genus, that is the Elaphe genus. However, with technological advancement, things started to change in 2002. DNA differences were found in the Old World rat snakes and the New World rat snakes, thus, the new classifications took place and the snakes were moved to new genera....

The Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis), commonly called the Siamese freshwater crocodile, the soft-belly, and the Singapore small-grain, is a freshwater crocodile found in Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, East Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, and Laos. It is indigenous to Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand). They are an endangered species, classified as ‘Critically Endangered’ in IUCN’s Red List, and are at risk of becoming extinct in several areas.This species is a freshwater crocodile of small-medium size, with a long, sleek snout and an elevated, hard crest behind the eyes....

The silverjaw minnow (Ericymba buccata) belongs to the Notropis buccatus genus, which gets its common name from the Silver coloration along its jaw. The Notropis buccatus does not change their appearance during the mating season, which occurs from March to June. They have a very far and wide distribution across North America. Their scientific name, Ericymba buccata, has an interesting etymology. Ericymbathe the Latin word meaning ‘cavity’ and the word buccata meaning ‘cheek’....

The smooth-coated otter (lutrogale perspicillata) is a social, nocturnal, and semi-aquatic mammal. It is the only extant representative of the genus Lutrogale. It is also the largest otter in Southeast Asia. It has a smoother and shorter coat than other otter species, but also a more rounded head and a hairless nose shaped like a deformed diamond. The smooth-coated otter (lutrogale perspicillata) is usually described as fish specialist and hunts with otters in groups....