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Priconodon is a nodosaurid dinosaur that inhabited the regions of North America. The fossils of this species were uncovered from the regions of Maryland, like the Potomac Formation. Although the exact weight or size of this species is not yet known, they have been described as quite large in size. These reptiles were herbivores by nature and are known for their large teeth. You can read more about them and other such similar species in books and papers ‘Lower and Middle Cretaceous Terrestrial Ecosystems’, ‘Review of Lower and middle Cretaceous ankylosaurs from North America’, ‘Maryland Geological Survey: Lower Cretaceous’ and the ‘New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Bulletin’....

The Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa) is quite a big bird. The species belongs to the family of typical owls, also known as Strigidae. As the name suggests, these owls have rufous-colored feathers and small heads. Also, their back, head, and neck are reddish-brown in color while the underparts are barred. Males generally have broader heads compared to the female rufous owls. The owl is also known as Rufous Boobook. The breeding season lasts from June to September....

The Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus, is a species of Australian Lorikeet of the genus Trichoglossus. The common name of the Scaly-breasted lorikeets is aptly described as they are marked with yellow scales on the breast and neck of the body. These Australian parrots are called by many different names including green lorikeet, green and yellow lorikeet, green parrots, and green keet. Among these, the name Green Lorikeet has stuck on and these species are known by the name in many parts of the world....

Sockeye salmon is a species of pacific salmon belonging to the family Salmonidae. They are also known by their common name red salmon and blueback salmon. Sockeye salmon are anadromous species which means they migrate from ocean to freshwater to spawn or breed. Although kokanee salmon, a type of landlocked salmon, do not migrate to the ocean and stay in the same freshwater lake throughout their life. They belong to the aquatic habitat consisting of rivers, lakes, and oceans....

The southern plains woodrat (Neotoma micropus) is a species of rodent found in northwest Mexico and the United States. They are also found in New Mexico in the US. Like all other woodrats, southern plains woodrats are actually large mice. These mammals can be easily distinguished from other species in the family of mammals by the soft gray fur on their upper parts and their black-colored hair. This species of woodrats is usually nocturnal and they are very active at night....

The takahe or Porphyrio hochstetteri is the largest flightless railbird found only in parts of New Zealand and is highly vibrant and beautiful.Takahe birds were first discovered in 1849. These birds were considered to be extinct in the late 19th century until they were rediscovered in 1948. After that, they have been protected and conserved under the Takahe Recovery Programme, which ensured that they fall under the species of endangered animals....

Vine snakes are often also known as Asian vine snakes. This name is due to the fact that the Asian vine snake is one of the most common snakes found in Asia. Some countries where the Asian vine snake is found include India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia and other names for these Asian snakes include the Sri Lankan green vine snake and the long-nosed whip snake.Read on to learn more about the characteristics and the behavior of this Asian vine snake, or read our guides to rattlesnakes and the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake to learn more about different types of snakes....

Do you enjoy studying different insect species? These facts about wasps will surely keep you hooked. Wasps belong to the family of Vespidae, with innumerable species and sub-species strewn across the world. The life cycle of wasps is intriguing as they are very different from the bees (although they have a somewhat similar appearance and behavior). They can sting just like a bee but do not die - they can offer continuous blows....

The wattled crane (Bugeranus carunculatus or Grus carunculata) belongs to the family Gruidae. It is also referred to as the African crane species. This threatened species is found in 11 sub-Saharan countries of Africa that include Zaire, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola, South Africa, and Namibia. An isolated population of this bird is also found in Ethiopia’s highlands. Most of the population is found in Zambia and the Okavango Delta of Botswana. The types of habitat these cranes inhabit include wetlands, grasslands, river basins, and marshes with sedges....

There are a total of 25 species of kites in the world. The yellow-billed kite (Milvus aegyptius) is one in this family. The yellow-billed kite (Milvus aegyptius) is primarily seen in rivers, ponds, and lakes in Central Europe, Africa, southern Africa, Asia, and Australia. The yellow-billed kite (Milvus aegyptius) is classified as a Least Concern species by the International Union For Conservation Of Nature (IUCN).The yellow-billed kite (Milvus aegyptius) might often be confused with a hawk or a falcon, however, they are separate species....

Jason Sehorn Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jason Heath Sehorn Place Of Birth Sacramento, USA Age 52 years old Birth Date April 15 1971 Jason Sehorn Facts Child Star? no Occupation NFL Football Player, TV personality Education & Qualifications University of Southern California Net Worth $23,000,000 Current Partner Meghann Gunderman Children Avery, Emery, Finley and Sage About Jason Sehorn The New York Giants player, Jason Sehorn, started his football career at school simply as a hobby which turned into a career when he got selected for his high school football team....

Joe Bryant Birthday Highlights Birth Name Joseph Washington Bryant Place Of Birth Philadelphia, USA Age 69 years old Birth Date October 19 1954 Joe Bryant Facts Child Star? no Occupation Former Professional Basketball Player Education & Qualifications La Salle University Net Worth $5,000,000 Current Partner Pam Bryant Children Kobe Bryant, Sharia Bryant, Shaya Bryant About Joe BryantJoe Bryant is an American professional basketball player and a coach as well.The basketball player and coach Joe Bryant was born on October 19, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....

Lee Hyori Birthday Highlights Birth Name Lee Hyori Place Of Birth North Chungcheong, South Korea Age 44 years old Birth Date May 10 1979 Lee Hyori Facts Child Star? no Occupation Vocalist, Music Producer, Activist, Performer, Television Presenter Education & Qualifications Suhmoon Girl’s Middle School Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner Lee Sang-soon Parents Lee Jung-gwang, Jeon Ji-sun Siblings Lee Yuri, Lee Aeri, Lee Gook-jin About Lee Hyori Lee Hyori is a renowned vocalist, music producer, activist, performer, and television presenter in the South Korean industry....

Often addressed as a night crawler, the common earthworm, whose scientific term is Lumbricus terrestris, is found majorly in moist soil structures particularly during rainy days in burrows. The worms are a common sight in the soil if you spend time gardening or are someone who likes to fish. They are an important constituent of our surface ecosystem. Earthworms consume anything that can be termed worm food. Be it the decaying carcass of an animal on the surface or roots or leaves in soil....

Bob Schneider Birthday Highlights Birth Name Robert Schneider Place Of Birth Ypsilanti, USA Age 58 years old Birth Date October 11 1965 Bob Schneider Facts Child Star? no Occupation Singer Education & Qualifications The University of Texas at El Paso Net Worth $4,000,000 Current Partner Laura Moore-Schneider Parents Katie Schneider, Bob Schneider Sr. About Bob Schneider Bob Schneider, born October 12, 1965, is a musician and former lead singer of the rock band, Ugly Americans, located in Austin, Texas....

Clarence Clemons Birthday Highlights Birth Name Clarence Anicholas Clemons Place Of Birth Norfolk, USA Age 81 years old Birth Date January 10 1942 Clarence Clemons Facts Child Star? no Occupation Musician, Actor Education & Qualifications Crestwood High School Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner Victoria Clemons Children Charles, Christopher, Jarod, Clarence III Parents Thelma, Clarence Clemons Sr. Siblings William Melvon Clemons About Clarence ClemonsHave you listened to the famous Clarence Clemons and Jackson Browne duet ‘You’re a Friend of Mine’?...

Daniel Ortega Birthday Highlights Birth Name José Daniel Ortega Saavedra Place Of Birth La Libertad, Nicaragua Age 78 years old Birth Date November 10 1945 Daniel Ortega Facts Child Star? no Occupation Politician Education & Qualifications Net Worth $50,000,000 Current Partner Rosario Murillo Parents Daniel Ortega Cerda, Lidia Saavedra About Daniel Ortega Daniel was political, with revolutionary leanings from a young age, dropping out of college in 1963 to join the underground political organization Frente Sandinista de Liberacin Nacional (widely known as the Sandinistas, the FSLN or the Sandinista National Liberation Front)....

Dennis Rodman Birthday Highlights Birth Name Dennis Rodman Place Of Birth Trenton, USA Age 62 years old Birth Date May 31 1961 Dennis Rodman Facts Child Star? no Occupation Basketballer Education & Qualifications South Oak Cliff High School Net Worth $500,000 Current Partner Michelle Moyer Children Alexis Rodman, Dennis Jr Rodman, Trinity Rodman Parents Philander Rodman, Shirley Rodman Siblings Debra Rodman, Kim Rodman About Dennis Rodman Dennis Rodman was born on May 13, 1961....

Black-and-yellow mud daubers are insects who prey on spiders and are native to North America. These wasps belong to the family Sphecidae. These wasps almost look similar to a blue mud dauber wasp and solitary wasps, with the exception of different skin color. The black-and-yellow mud dauber wasp nests are usually present near human settlements. These insects prey on spiders, even on the black widow spider, which itself is a very deadly predator....

The California trapdoor spider, Bothriocyrtum californicum, is one of the many species of trapdoor spiders that belong to the family Ctenizidae, Migidae, Idiopidae, and Cyrtaucheniidae. However, California trapdoor spiders are members of the family Halonoproctidae. It is indigenous to California and lives an intriguing life. These spiders can only be seen during heavy rains as this is the only time when they choose to come out. When do emerge, they scare the daylights out of the poor people who laid their sight on them!...