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Franz Kafka Birthday Highlights Birth Name Franz Kafka Place Of Birth Prague, Germany Age 140 years old Birth Date July 3 1883 Franz Kafka Facts Child Star? no Occupation Novelist, Lawyer Education & Qualifications Deutsche Karl-Ferdinands-Universität Parents Hermann Kafka, Julie Siblings Valli, Elli, Ottla, Georg, Heinrich About Franz KafkaFranz Kafka was born on July 3, 1883, and died on June 3, 1924.The German-speaking Bohemian novel writer, Franz Kafka, was best known for his short stories and is also largely considered one of the most important personalities in 20th-century writing....

Alectrosaurus is an extinct genus of theropod dinosaurs of the superfamily Tyrannosauroidea. The dinosaur of this genus lived in the Late Cretaceous period of Asia around 83-74 million years ago, which is currently the Iren Dabasu Formation. The Greek term Alectrosaurus translates to ‘unmarried lizard’ or ‘alone lizard.’ This dinosaur was a well-built ground-dwelling bipedal related to the larger and more advanced Tyrannosaurus. However, the advanced species of Tyrannosaurids did not run very fast while pursuing their prey like the Alectrosaurus....

The black guillemot (Cepphus grylle) is a species of bird which is medium in size. It belongs to the family of Alcidae. This bird has a long slender bill and changes the color of its plumage, based on the season. During the winter, it has a pale gray or white plumage. During the summer, it sheds its winter plumage and instead develops pitch black colored feathers. This species of bird inhabits a wide range of habitat regions such as rocky coasts along the Gulf of Maine, the North Atlantic coasts, and Alaska....

Black tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi), also sometimes referred to as the petticoat tetra, black widow tetra, blackamoor, black skirt tetra, and high-fin black skirt tetra, are a unique addition to community aquariums. Unlike other colorful species of the Characidae family, they have more of a darker appearance.Black tetra has the iconic tetragonal shape with a significantly tall front and shrinks at the end of the body towards the tail. Black skirt tetras are the origin of South America and are vastly available in Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia....

The Cavanese dog is a miniature mixed breed dog bred from purebred parents, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Havanese. This dog breed is a unique blend of gracefulness and versatility. It is believed that the breed dates back to the ’80s. Havanese dogs are the descendants of the Bichon family and are of Cuban origin. The Havanese breed has been even proclaimed as the national dog of Cuba! On the other hand, the history of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dates back to the 17th century, when the families of monarchs patronized the breed....

The central American wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima) is a semi-terrestrial turtle species found mostly in Central America and Mexico. They live in northern Costa Rica, Sonora, El Salvador, Guatemala, southern Nicaragua, Oaxaca, Guerrero and Honduras. They belong to four other subspecies of painted turtles and are named Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni as well. The other names of painted turtles include ornate wood turtle, Honduran wood turtle, or painted wood turtle. These animals are a popular domestic turtle breed and often captive-bred in various places....

The diamond dove (geopelia cuneata) is a particularly small bird considering it belongs to the dove family. However, what helps this species stand out is the red circle around its eyes. These birds, which also make for great pets provided you can offer them the environment they need to be happy, are also welcome in urban territories since diamond doves are not particularly noisy birds. Quite gentle by nature, the dove, true to its kind, is a peaceful species and does not do well in violent confrontations....

The green-breasted mango (Anthracothorax prevostii) belongs to the phylum Chordata, order Apodiformes, and family Anthracotharax. These birds are also known as the Prevost’s mango. They are large-sized hummingbirds and are endemic to tropical America. The adult male of this species is glittery green in color and has a black curved bill with a purple chin. Their purple tail has two bronze-green central tail feathers which make their identification easy. The female bird of this species has a black chin and a green central stripe bordered with white color running down the breasts and has white-tipped tail feathers....

The Hypsilophodon dinosaur classification is genus Hypsilophodon and clade Dinosauria. The Hypsilophodon model stands in numerous museums across the globe. Ever wondered where to possibly find fossils of Hypsilophodon dinosaurs? The UK! The Hypsilophodon prehistoric wildlife is very rich and interesting! You must have heard about this ferocious dinosaur after it gained popularity through the Hypsilophodon ‘Jurassic Park’ movie if not anything else! The Hypsilophodon is a genus of extinct, unquestionably herbaceous (non-lepidopteran) dinosaurs that lived in what’s now North America, and London during the Early Cretaceous period....

The kestrel is part of the falcon family (Falconidae) bird of prey that belongs to the group of kestrels. The European kestrel or Old World kestrel are both names for the same species. In Britain, where no other kestrel species is present, it is simply referred to as ‘kestrel’. Kestrels are average-sized brown birds that can be seen hovering over a roadside. The skill of a kestrel, also known as a ‘windhover,’ to stay suspended in its flight in the air while pinpointing its prey on the ground is unusual among birds of prey....

Sea hares, known by their scientific name Aplysia fasciata, are a type of mollusks species of animals that resides close to the reefs in the water body. Hares usually refer to fast-running, long-eared mammals and are herbivorous in nature. Sea hares however are a different species underwater and have an internal shell that is covered in tissue. They are also called sooty sea hares or the black sea hare based on their appearance or characteristics....

Neapolitan Mastiffs are a magnificent breed of dogs that are extremely loving towards their master and can appear intimidating to strangers. These traits are expected as they are descendants of Italian guard dogs. They have loose skin and strong bones, making them the prime choice as guard dogs throughout history.According to the American Kennel Club, the Neapolitan Mastiff temperament is described as loyal, dignified, and watchful. The Neapolitan Mastiff Club in the U....

The original Fox Terrier of the 18th-century was the Parson Russell Terrier. The Parson Russell Terrier dog is a small white terrier breed. In the year 1992 was first recognized as a Parson Jack Russell terrier by the United Kingdom. The Jack Russell terrier was recognized in 1997 by America. This breed was created by Reverend John Russell. John Russell bought a small tan and white terrier female dog from a milkman, and she was the basis of all breedings....

The Pointer dog breed belongs to the mammal class from the Canidae family. The scientific name of the Pointer is Canis lupus familiaris. As we all know, all dog breeds are very cute and adorable and can be kept as a part of a family. Pointers have the traits of a multitalented and hard-working field dog and are excellent family dogs. They were initially found in England in the 17th century but now can be found all over the world....

The magnificent birds of the Rallidae family are known as rails. The Rallidae family comprises 40 unique species of small birds. It includes different varieties of birds like coots, gallinules, crakes, and bush-hens. They belong to the order Gruiformes and the class Aves. Most species of rail birds are similar in size and shape, but they also have minor distinctions. Some of the species possess a long bill while some possess a short one....

The red-bellied black snake is a venomous snake species native to Australia. They can be found in Eastern and South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and many other places. This snake is one of Australia’s most encountered snakes. The body of this snake is a striking glossy black, with bright red or orange flanks and a duller red belly. Their name is derived from how their body looks. The adult red-bellied black snake is about 4-5 ft (1....

Rhinoceros hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros) birds are majestic birds of the family Bucerotidae. They are amongst the largest colorful birds found in the forests of South Asia. and Sarawak is a Malaysian state on the island of Borneo that even has named the rhinoceros hornbill as its official state bird. The rhinoceros hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros) is a Vulnerable species as classified in the IUCN Red List.Rhinoceros hornbills are vibrant birds found in Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests....

With their reddish-orange shell having red spots and baby blue belly, the sally lightfoot crabs are easily recognizable. Their scientific name is Grapsus grapsus. Most of them have dark brown appearances. Often, they are the highlight of a Galapagos trip, they are also one of the most common animals on the Islands. The sally lightfoot crabs are colorful and fascinating creatures. But that’s not all that is fascinating about them. Their ability to move gracefully among the deep black lava rocks is quite compelling....

Grouse is a species of bird in the order Galliformes, family Phasianidae. The sooty grouse (dendragapus fuliginosus) is one of six kinds of grouse. The American Ornithologists’ Union separated the formerly known blue grouse species into two species in 2006: dusky grouse and sooty grouse. The two new species are the same size and closely resemble one another. The sooty bird is one of North America’s biggest grouse and was previously classified as a subspecies of the blue grouse....

Are you interested in learning about Sharks? Let’s start with one of its most interesting species: Thresher Sharks, also known as Fox Sharks. They have big eyes, a small mouth, a first dorsal fin, large pectoral fins, caudal fin, and pelvic fins. They also have a small second dorsal fin, beside their tail, and anal fins. They are found in temperate and tropical oceans. They are known for their long tail that is almost half of their total body’s length....