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The gray slender loris, with the scientific name Loris lydekkerianus, is a nocturnal species of slender loris endemic to regions in India and Sri Lanka. It is a member of the genus Loris, along with the red slender loris (Loris tardigradus). A major difference between the gray and red slender loris lies in their ears.The gray slender lorises have a gray or red-toned coat, depending on their location. In India, their habitat features dry tropical forests, while in Sri Lanka, they live in forests with evergreen trees....

Ever wondered if the little lizard-like creature you came across during the monsoon was even a lizard? The grotto salamander (Eurycea spelaea) also known as the Ozark blind salamander is a lungless, blind salamander species that is the only blind species of its kind in Missouri. The grotto salamander is a very light creature and only weighs about 0.6 oz (17 g). Their weight changes depending on their age. These salamanders are native to the United States and are popularly found beneath the Springfields of the Ozark Mountains, Kansas, and Missouri....

A lurcher is a group of mixed breed of dogs that actually cross between a sighthound, like a greyhound, and any other breed of dog, like a terrier. The dogs are thought to have first bred in Great Britain. Any dog breed among the lurchers is rather healthy and known to live for over 13 years. Appearance traits, like the height and weight of the lurchers, can depend a lot upon the height and weight of the parents, but generally, they fall under the category of big dogs....

The Triassic dinosaur, Melanorosaurus (Haughton, 1924) is also known as the ‘black mountain lizard’. The dinosaur fossil was found on the slope of Thaba ‘Nyama in South Africa; the name of the mountain means ‘black mountain’. This dinosaur genus lived during the Triassic-Jurassic period. Its classification description is Dinosauria, Saurischia, Sauropodomorph, Prosauropoda, Anchisauria, and Melanorosauridae genus. The dinosaur was quadrupedal and had a heavy and large body with short stout limbs, an elongated flexible tail, and a triangular skull....

The Mission blue butterfly (scientifically know as Icaricia icarioides missionensis) is a subspecies of lycaenid butterflies native to the San Francisco Bay Area of the United States. This small, delicate, and vibrantly blue butterfly species was discovered in Twin Peaks in 1937. It was declared Endangered by this US federal government a few decades later after their population dropped significantly from developments on their grassland habitats and critical native plants. Today, there are limited populations in Marin County, San Mateo County, and San Francisco County....

The orange spotted filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) is a small, blue, and yellow fish found in the coral reefs and lagoons of the Indo Pacific Oceans. They go by many other names such as harlequin filefish, coral filefish, beaked leatherjacket, and longnose filefish. This fish species is one of the 130 or so other species of fish in the world that depend on corals for their food. For this reason, it has been hard to raise them in a tank or aquarium....

Pilot whales are the largest member of the groups of dolphins and are further divided into two species, the long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas), and the short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus).These dolphins were given the name ‘pilot whale’ because it was noticed by marine biologists that they follow a leader or a ‘pilot’ who leads the pod.The behavior of pilot whales is similar to that of common dolphins and they are friendly and curious in nature, often getting close to humans who are in the water....

The red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata) is a species of songbird in the tanager family (Thraupidae). Despite its similar name, the red-crested cardinal bird is not connected to the actual cardinal family (Cardinalidae). Female red-crested cardinals are much smaller than male red-crested cardinal though they have a similar appearance. The popular name for the red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata) comes from its unique red head crest. The pet trade sector introduced these birds to Lima and from there, red-crested cardinal birds spread to other nations as well....

Rollers are the birds of the family Corciidae. The Corciidae family has two genera of rollers, one is Coracias and the other Eurystomus. The Corciidae family is a member of the order Coraciiformes, amongst nine other families. These are brightly colored, stunning and noisy birds that have vibrant plumage. They come in blue, red-brown, green, white, black, yellow, turquoise, lilac, pink, and violet colors. They are medium in size and have sturdily built bodies with bills that are curved like a hook....

The sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus), also known as sharp-tail or fire grouse, is a species of bird found in the United States and Canada. They have been named so because of their pointed tails that stand upright. These birds belong to the Phasianidae family and Tympanuchus genus. Prairie chickens as well as sharp-tailed grouse are from the same genus and native to North America. The plumage of this bird species can either be brown or black with a white chest....

Megapnosaurus is an extinct species of dinosaurs within the genus Coelophysis that existed during the early Jurassic period. In the beginning, it was named Syntarsus but later found that it was on the name of a beetle. The genus was first assigned to Podokesauridae but over the years, it was designated to Ceratosauria. There were mainly two types of Syntarsus discovered in history. One is the version of South America and the other being the version of North America....

The wallaby (macropus genus) are small to medium-sized mammals which belong to the family of marsupials native to Australia known for their high speeds while hopping. Wallabies are herbivores and eat plants, grass, leaves, and fruits for their survival. They are mostly located in Papua New Guinea and Australia. They have strong hind legs and are excellent at escaping from predators. There are many wallaby species found in nature like a red-necked wallaby, rock wallabies, hare wallabies, brush wallabies, tammar wallabies....

Gene Hackman Birthday Highlights Birth Name Eugene Allen Hackman Place Of Birth San Bernardino, USA Age 93 years old Birth Date January 30 1930 Gene Hackman Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor, Novelist Education & Qualifications Storm Lake High School, University of Illinois Net Worth $80,000,000 Current Partner Betsy Arakawa Children Christopher Allen Hackman, Leslie Anne Hackman, Elizabeth Jean Hackman Parents Eugene Ezra Hackman and Anna Lyda Elizabeth Siblings Richard Hackman...

Clementine Churchill Birthday Highlights Birth Name Clementine Hozier Place Of Birth London, UK Age 138 years old Birth Date March 31 1885 Clementine Churchill Facts Child Star? no Occupation Political Wife Of Winston Churchill Education & Qualifications Edinburgh School, Berkhamsted School, University Of Paris Net Worth $1,500,000 Current Partner Winston Churchill Children Diana Churchill, Randolph Churchill, Sarah Churchill, Marigold Churchill, Mary Soames Parents Henry Hozier, Lady Blanche Hozier Siblings Kitty Ogilvy Hozier, Nellie Hozier...

Eliot Spitzer Birthday Highlights Birth Name Eliot Spitzer Place Of Birth New York City, United States Age 64 years old Birth Date June 10 1959 Eliot Spitzer Facts Child Star? no Occupation Politician, Attorney, Businessman Education & Qualifications Horace Mann School Net Worth $75,000,000 Children Elyssa, Sarabeth, Jenna Parents Anne Spitzer, Bernard Spitzer About Eliot Spitzer Eliot Spitzer was born on June 13, 1959, in the Bronx, New York City.Eliot Spitzer’s father was Bernard Spitzer and his mother was Anne Elizabeth....

Eric LeGrand Birthday Highlights Birth Name Eric LeGrand Place Of Birth Avenel, New Jersey, USA Age 33 years old Birth Date April 9 1990 Eric LeGrand Facts Child Star? no Occupation Footballer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $5,000,000 Parents Donnie LeGrand, Karen LeGrand Siblings Nicole LeGrand Harrigan About Eric LegrandBorn on September 4, 1990, Eric LeGrand is a famous ex-football player hailing from America.LeGrand’s first big break at football was when he played on his college team at Rutgers....

An Acadian flycatcher or Empidonax virescens is a beautiful small songbird from the family Tyrannidae. The USGS Patuxent Wildlife has conducted numerous research expeditions on this bird. They have identified it as the only type of north American Empidonax with unique nesting features. The nest of an Acadian flycatcher is beautified with nest tails. These birds feed on insect larvae, small species of spiders, flying ants, and so on. These migratory birds prefer the interior parts of the forest....

The boa imperator or boa constrictor imperator is a Central American snake species that is a subspecies of the boa constrictor snake. The animal is seen commonly in captivity. The common name of this snake is Colombian boa. But it is also referred to as the northern boa, common northern boa, and red-tailed boa. It gets its name from its method of killing its prey – by constriction. Boa constrictors are nocturnal predators that ambush the prey at night and swallow them whole....

The bongo is also known as the lowland bongo or mountain bongo. It is a species of antelope. These animals are native to Africa. These are the heaviest and the biggest forest antelopes found only in Africa. The antelope species is easily recognizable among other wildlife of their kind for the vertical white stripes on their bodies. Both the male and female animals have a chestnut-orange coat and long horns. These bongo antelopes are the only horned species in the world where both sexes have long, wavy, horns....

With a population as large as 475 million across the world, the mourning doves are widely recognized members of the family Columbidae. Often symbolized with peace, love, elegance, and grace, this bird species is quite popular for their mourning calls. The vocals of this North American bird resembles a melancholic lullaby. When it comes to eating habits, doves have an omnivorous diet. This means doves eat seeds, fruit, plants and they occasionally eat insects, earthworms, and snails....