Fun Loach Facts For Kids

Constituting a large group of organisms with more than 1200 species under them is the superfamily of loaches (scientific name Cobitidae). They are freshwater fishes. Carl Linnaeus (commonly known as the father of modern taxonomy) described the genus Cobitis, which led to the naming of the super family of loaches, calling them Cobitidae. However, initially, the term was used by Aristotle, and thus he is often considered the founding father of the term....

December 29, 2022 · 12 min · 2425 words · Robert Malone

Fun Longtail Tuna Facts For Kids

The longtail tuna, Thunnus tonggol, is a ray-finned fish that belongs to the Scombridae family of animals. The fish has a silvery-white body with scales all over that have a few transparent oval spots on the lower part. This tuna fish can live a life of around 18 years unless they’ve been hunted or caught by the fisheries. They have weak or absent swim bladders, unlike other fish. Even though the population of longtail is unknown, the yellowtail tuna, which is a related species is Near Threatened according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)....

December 29, 2022 · 11 min · 2292 words · Willie Williams

Fun Lynx And Bobcats Facts For Kids

Lynxes are big cats from the Felidae family that are a group of carnivorous animals. Even though the cat can be domesticated, they are mostly considered to be wild animals that have characteristic differences from other cats.There are four lynx species that we currently know of, the Canadian lynx, the Iberian lynx, the Eurasian lynx, and the bobcat. The ‘original’ lynx is the Eurasian lynx. Many confuse the Canadian lynx with the bobcat, mostly because their areas overlap....

December 29, 2022 · 14 min · 2863 words · Gregg Krigbaum

Fun Maraapunisaurus Facts For Kids

Do you like large dinosaurs? Then the Maraapunisaurus, previously known as Amphicoelias fragillimus, is just the creature to know about. Stuck between the classification of a Rebbachisaurid and a Diplodocus, there have been heated debates on everything about this dinosaur, from its name, size, classification, and even bone structure! Paleontologists like Paul, Carpenter, Cope, and others have theorized about the Amphicoelias. Unfortunately, the only bone structure was found in the Morrison Formation in Colorado from where the bones were lost to time....

December 29, 2022 · 10 min · 2073 words · Susan Jamesson

Fun Nile Perch Facts For Kids

Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fish are aquatic animals from the Latidae family that belong to the ray-finned class of fish. The Nile perch originated in Africa and they are commonly found in Lake Victoria today. They can also be spotted in Senegal, Chad, Volta, and Congo. Nile perch fish prefer living in warm water, in a region with moderate temperatures, and can be affected by even the slightest climatic change.The Nile perch species is an invasive species and shows a negative effect on ecosystems....

December 29, 2022 · 11 min · 2268 words · Maria Yeend

Fun Papillon Chihuahua Mix Facts For Kids

Have you ever heard of a Chion dog? Most of you will be familiar with this name, but if you are not, then this article will provide you with all the relevant and interesting facts about a Papillon Chihuahua dog.A Papillon Chihuahua dog came into existence by breeding the two small breed dogs which were Papillon and Chihuahua dogs. A Papillon Chihuahua dog is popularly known as a Chion dog. Some alternative names for this dog breed are Pap Chi, Chi-a-Pap, among others....

December 29, 2022 · 13 min · 2701 words · Chad Abram

Fun Peacock Mantis Shrimp Facts For Kids

A peacock mantis shrimp, also known as Odontodactylus scyllarus, harlequin mantis shrimp, clown mantis shrimp, and painted mantis shrimp, is a rainbow-colored crustacean, found on the ocean floor and is a member of the species of mantis shrimp. A peacock mantis shrimp’s classification falls under the genus Odontodactylus. They are one of the most colorful and largest species of mantis shrimp and resemble lobsters. Peacock mantis shrimps are extremely bright and have a multi-color body base of green and olive, red raptorial attached to smash their prey, orange antennae scales, red hair-like structure on their uropods, and spots covering the sides of their carapace....

December 29, 2022 · 12 min · 2529 words · Claude Brockman

Fun Pterodaustro Facts For Kids

The Pterodaustro flying dinosaur is a genus of Ctenochasmatid pterodactyloid pterosaur from South America. Pterodaustro dinosaurs are believed to have lived in a terrestrial habitat in the forested areas of South America, mainly Brazil and the Santa Ana Formation, Chile. About 750 specimens have been collected to date, of which Holotype PLV 2571 was the first fossil discovered from Lagarcito Formation, Argentina by José Bonaparte. By 2008, 288 have been successfully cataloged....

December 29, 2022 · 11 min · 2314 words · Ethan Hopson

Fun Screech Owl Facts For Kids

True owls belong to the order Strigiformes family Strigidae. There are 25 species of screech owls belonging to the genus Megascops and all are known for their shrill calls and screech owl screams. Most screech owls have a round face, a facial disc that surrounding the eyes, and ear tufts.Eastern screech owls (Megascops asio) occupy the range from boreal forests of Canada to the Rocky Mountains in North America, and to northern Mexico....

December 29, 2022 · 12 min · 2487 words · Timothy Rhodes

Fun Spearfish Facts For Kids

The longbill spearfish is a species of Marlin. It is native to the Atlantic Ocean. In the Atlantic Ocean, it is found in open waters above the thermocline. Its maximum recorded weight is 127.868 lb (58 kg). They are known to feed on pelagic fishes. Once a year, they are known to spawn. Longbill spearfish underwater are known to go to great depths.The shortbill spearfish is a species of Marlin. It is native to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, with some records tracing it back to the Atlantic Ocean as well....

December 29, 2022 · 10 min · 2081 words · Katie Thomes

Fun Staurikosaurus Facts For Kids

The Staurikosaurus dinosaur is one of the most fascinating and earliest dinosaurs of all time! The Staurikosaurus was a theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now Brazil, South America during the Late Triassic period. One of its most interesting features were bony blades found on each vertebra, which may have been used for display and defense purposes or to release sexual pheromones into the air currents. These are just some of the many unique attributes this species had when compared with other earliest dinosaurs living at around similar times....

December 29, 2022 · 11 min · 2304 words · Isabella Manno

Gary Leonard Oldman Birthday Fun Facts

Gary Leonard Oldman Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gary Leonard Oldman Place Of Birth London , England Age 65 years old Birth Date March 20 1958 Gary Leonard Oldman Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Net Worth $4,000,000 About Gary Leonard Oldman Gary Leonard Oldman was born in London, England, and is the receiver of several prestigious awards for his performances in theatre and Hollywood.Gary Oldman was born to a sailor and has an elder sister who is also in the entertainment industry....

December 29, 2022 · 9 min · 1727 words · John Davis

Haley Pham Birthday Fun Facts

Haley Pham Birthday Highlights Birth Name Haley Pham Place Of Birth Austin, USA Age 23 years old Birth Date December 4 2000 Haley Pham Facts Child Star? yes Occupation YouTuber Education & Qualifications University of North Carolina School of the Arts Net Worth $3,000,000 Current Partner Ryan Trahan Parents Joe Goodman, Mommy Pham Siblings Benjamin Khem, Tyler Khem About Haley Pham Haley Pham is a well-known YouTuber, fashion icon, and social media influencer....

December 29, 2022 · 8 min · 1627 words · Josephine Wood

Joe Buck Birthday Fun Facts

Joe Buck Birthday Highlights Birth Name Joseph Francis Buck Place Of Birth St. Petersburg, USA Age 54 years old Birth Date April 24 1969 Joe Buck Facts Child Star? no Occupation Sports Commentator Education & Qualifications Indiana University Bloomington Net Worth $35,000,000 Current Partner Michelle Beisner-Buck Children Natalie Buck, Trudy Buck Parents Jack Buck, Carole Lintzenich Siblings Jack Buck Jr., Dan Buck, Christine Buck, Julie Buck, Betsy Buck, Beverly Buck, Bonnie Buck...

December 29, 2022 · 9 min · 1777 words · Joshua Butler

Yong Joon Bae Birthday Fun Facts

Yong Joon Bae Birthday Highlights Birth Name Yong Joon Bae Place Of Birth Seoul, South Korea Age 51 years old Birth Date August 29 1972 Yong Joon Bae Facts Child Star? no Occupation Business Executive, Former Actor Education & Qualifications Seoul Myeongil Elementary School, Pai Chai Middle School, Hanyoung High School Net Worth $1,700,000 Current Partner Park Soo Jin Parents Song Ki Ok, Bae Yung Siblings Bae Eun Chuk About Bae Yong Joon Bae Yong Joon is a well-known South Korean business executive and a former actor who was born in Mapo District of Seoul, South Korea, on August 29, 1972....

December 29, 2022 · 11 min · 2141 words · Antonia Leider

100 Best Color Puns To Brighten Your Day

The world we see through our eyes is so full of color.Puns about color will certainly brighten up your day. One may dislike drawings and paintings, but a colorful mind is very essential in everyone’s well being.Each persons taste differs in jokes. So it’s lucky that we have funny color puns from all over the spectrum, we’ve got rainbow puns, we’ve got color puns, we’ve got yellow and blue puns. Many beautiful things are usually bright and colorful....

December 28, 2022 · 11 min · 2132 words · Robert Rose

Betty Wright Birthday Fun Facts

Betty Wright Birthday Highlights Birth Name Bessie Regina Norris Place Of Birth Miami, USA Age 70 years old Birth Date December 21 1953 Betty Wright Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Singer Education & Qualifications Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School Net Worth $5,000,000 Current Partner King Sporty Children Aisha McRae, Patrick Parker Jr., Patrice Parker, Chaka Williams, Asha Wright Parents Rosa Akins Braddy-Wright, McArthur Norris Siblings Charles Wright, Milton Wright, Jeannette Wright, Phillip Wright...

December 28, 2022 · 9 min · 1771 words · Dane Clemens

Brittney Atwood Birthday Fun Facts

Brittney Atwood Birthday Highlights Birth Name Brittney Smith Place Of Birth , USA Age 32 years old Birth Date February 16 1991 Brittney Atwood Facts Child Star? no Occupation YouTuber Education & Qualifications Lakewood High school Net Worth $3,000,000 Current Partner Roman Atwood Children Kane Atwood, Knox Atwood, Cora Atwood Siblings Veronica About Brittney Atwood Brittney Atwood is a famous American YouTube personality who is often a part of her husband’s YouTube vlogs....

December 28, 2022 · 9 min · 1837 words · Raleigh Grimaldi

Carlos Vela Birthday Fun Facts

Carlos Vela Birthday Highlights Birth Name Carlos Vela Place Of Birth Cancun, Mexico Age 34 years old Birth Date March 1 1989 Carlos Vela Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Footballer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner Saioa Canibano Children Romeo Parents Enrique Vela, Nella Garrido Siblings Alejandro Vela About Carlos VelaCarlos Vela is a Mexican professional football player who regularly plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC....

December 28, 2022 · 9 min · 1715 words · Frank Alcorn

Charles Eames Birthday Fun Facts

Charles Eames Birthday Highlights Birth Name Charles Ormond Eames Jr. Place Of Birth St. Louis, USA Age 116 years old Birth Date June 16 1907 Charles Eames Facts Child Star? no Occupation Film Maker, Architect and Designer Education & Qualifications Yeatman High School Net Worth $3,000,000 Current Partner Ray Eames Children Lucia Dewey Eames Parents Charles Eames Sr., Marie Adele Celine Eames Siblings Adele Eames About Charles EamesCharles Eames was a famous American designer, architect, and filmmaker who was born on June 17, 1907, in St....

December 28, 2022 · 8 min · 1667 words · Dewey Campbell