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Are you interested in rare and unique species? Then you should go through this article about the Chinese Paddlefish, who are not related to sharks. Chinese Paddlefish (Psephurus gladius), also named as Chinese swordfish, was a relative of American Paddlefish. These species were only found in China and were one of the largest freshwater fishes. The fish that was native to the Yangtze River and Yellow River basin was good at maintaining the ecological balance in the Yangtze River....

The Eoraptor dinosaur was a small omnivore that lived 228 million years ago. These dinosaurs had very distinct anatomy, which is why they are considered to be one of the earliest species in dinosaur evolution. The Eoraptor dinosaur was identified as a new genus and there have been many different fossils found from this particular type of early ancestor and from other kinds of meat-eating dinosaurs similiar to the Eoraptor. The meaning of Eoraptor is ‘roaring like’....

If you ever see birds flying low in an open country with a long wingspan and an owl-like face, then you have spotted the Harrier Hawk! The Harrier, also known as the Northern Harrier or Marsh hawk in the United States and Hen Harrier by the British are found mostly in the temperate regions of South America. The Harriers belong to the family of bird of prey, Accipitridae. The hawk, in layman’s terms, is a bird of prey that typically takes its prey by surprise with a short chase....

Do you find herons interesting? If yes, then Pacific reef-herons should appeal to you. The Pacific reef heron (Egretta sacra), also known as eastern reef heron or eastern reef egret, is a wading bird and a species of medium-sized herons. The Pacific reef heron distribution includes southern Asia and Oceania. An eastern reef egret is an ocean-based bird often spotted in coastal areas and islands. An eastern reef egret is a medium-sized heron and its diet includes small fish, crustaceans, and worms....

The quillfish has a streamlined body, a pair of fins, and a tail fin. This fact file is about such an elongated fish that looks like an eel or even a snake, a quillfish is from the genus Ptilichthys and is rarely seen during the day. A quillfish (Ptilichthys goodei) shows serpent-like movement and grows around 13.7-15.7 in (35-40 cm) in length. Its scientific name is Ptilichthys goodei and belongs to the suborder Zoarcoidel, the largest order of Perciformes....

A medium-sized mixed breed of Poodle and Scottish Terrier, the Scoodle, is one of the most intelligent and loyal dogs one would have ever seen. Apart from Scoodle, there are several names used to refer to the dog, such as Scottish Terrier Poodle mix, Scottiepoo, Scottish Poodle, Scottish Shoodle.The Scottish Terrier Poodle mix breed is quite alert and can also serve as watchdogs. Their parent breeds, the purebred Scottish Terrier and the purebred Poodle were developed in Scotland and Germany, respectively....

Known by the scientific name Eurycea cirrigera, the southern two lined salamander is a species of salamander endemic to the United States (Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia). They are a part of the family Plethodontidae and mostly live in the habitats of temperate forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, and freshwater springs. This species was formerly considered a subspecies with other members like the eastern northern two lined salamander, E. b....

The Sudan plated lizard is a species of reptile endemic to the continent of Africa. It is found in the eastern, southeastern, and central parts of Africa in the countries of Sudan, Togo, South Africa, and Ethiopia. This reptile prefers to live in savannahs, thickets, semi-arid areas, and steppes. It is often seen close to crevices and termite mounds. This lizard is not a very social animal but gathers in small numbers around water bodies to breed and feed....

The Whalefish, also known as Cetomimiformes, is distributed in three different families Barbouriidae, Cetomimidae, Rondeletiidae. Some whalefish include the redmouth whalefish and the velvet whalefish. These are deep-sea fish and the whalefish habitat consists of temperate and tropical parts of the ocean and thus, can be found in such parts of the world’s oceans. This fish is not well-studied and thus, not a lot of information is available about the reproduction of this fish....

Jerry Seinfeld Birthday Highlights Birth Name Jerome Allen Seinfeld Place Of Birth Brooklyn, USA Age 69 years old Birth Date April 28 1954 Jerry Seinfeld Facts Child Star? no Occupation Comedia, Actor Education & Qualifications Queens College Net Worth $950,000,000 Current Partner Jessica Seinfeld Parents “Kálmán Seinfeld, Betty Hosni " Siblings Carolyn Seinfeld About Jerry SeinfeldJerry Seinfeld was born on April 29, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, USA.He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer....

A family of primitive fishes, paddlefishes (Polyodon spathula) are a group of ray-finned fishes with a characteristic paddle-like snout.Also known as ‘freshwater sharks’, the paddlefish is an exclusive extant of North America. Paddlefish are endemic creatures that lived freely in the Mississippi River Basin and some parts of the Gulf Coast drainages before 1900.The distribution of present paddlefish populations has a range limited to the tributaries of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and the Mobile Bay Basin....

The spongy moth belonging to the family Erebidae can be broadly classified into three subspecies namely, the Japanese spongy moth (LDJ), the Asian spongy moth (LDA), and the European spongy moth (LDD). They have a Eurasian origin. Their host trees mainly include Alber broadleaf, oak, poplar, and basswood tree. In the larvae and caterpillar stages, they usually live in colonies. The European spongy moth cannot fly despite having wings.They are seasonal breeders and both the parents die shortly after reproduction....

Duel amongst yourselves and find out who is a real ‘Star Wars’ fan.We have everything, from the prequel to the sequels and a bonus hard questions round. From the Clones to Boba Fett, this trivia has some of the hardest ‘Star Wars’ trivia but also some ‘Star Wars’ easy trivia for the kids.The ‘Star Wars’ movies have become one of the most successful and famous franchises in pop culture history. So it is clear that many people know all the intricate details of the movies, especially those who have rewatched it a number of times....

Charlize Theron Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Benoni, South Africa Age 48 years old Birth Date August 7 1975 Charlize Theron Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress Education & Qualifications National School of the Arts in Johannesburg Net Worth $150,000,000 Current Partner Charlize Theron Children Jackson Theron, August Theron Parents Charles Theron, Gerda Theron About Charlize TheronCharlize Theron was born on August 7, 1975, in Benoni, South Africa.She is one of the world’s highest-paid actresses and has been a part of a number of movies....

Davy Crockett Birthday Highlights Birth Name David Crockett Place Of Birth Limestone, USA Age 237 years old Birth Date August 17 1786 Davy Crockett Facts Child Star? no Occupation Folk hero, Soldier, Politician, Frontiersman Education & Qualifications Current Partner Polly Finley, Elizabeth Patton Children John Wesley Crockett, Robert Crockett, Margaret Finley Crockett, Matilda Crockett, William Finley Crockett, Rebecca Crockett Parents John Crockett, Rebecca Hawkins Siblings Nathan Crockett, Rebecca Crockett, John Crockett, Aaron Crockett, James Patterson Crockett, Elizabeth Crockett, Margaret Catharine Crockett, William Crockett...

Delta Burke Birthday Highlights Birth Name Delta Burke Place Of Birth Orlando, Florida, USA Age 67 years old Birth Date July 29 1956 Delta Burke Facts Child Star? no Occupation American Actress, Producer, Author Education & Qualifications Dramatic Art Colonial High School Net Worth $8,000,000 Current Partner Gerald McRaney Parents Frederick Burke , Jean Burke Siblings Jennifer Burke, Jonathan Burke About Delta BurkeDelta Burke is an American actress, author, and producer....

Edgar Jr Bronfman Birthday Highlights Birth Name Edgar Jr Bronfman Place Of Birth New York City, USA Age 68 years old Birth Date May 16 1955 Edgar Jr Bronfman Facts Child Star? no Occupation Businessman Education & Qualifications The Collegiate School Net Worth $2,500,000,000 Current Partner Frank Alcock Pérez-Matos Children Benjamin Brewer, Vanessa, Hannah, Clarissa, Bettina, Aaron, Erik Parents Edgar Miles Bronfman, Ann Bronfman Siblings Clare Bronfman, Charles Bronfman, Phyllis Lambert, Minda Bronfman...

If someone asks you to name your favorite animal, which is cute, loyal, and friendly, then what will be your answer? Well, for most of you, the answer will be a dog. Dogs which are well known for their loyal and affectionate nature towards humans, never fail to keep their humans happy. There are hundreds of dog breeds in the world, and an Affenpinscher is one of these dog breeds. An Affenpinscher, also known as a monkey terrier, originated in Germany....

The African hoopoe (Upupa africana) is a spectacular member of the family Upupidae that also comprises the Madagascar hoopoe and the Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops). All members of the Upupidae family have characteristic crown feathers that distinguish them from other bird species. A male African hoopoe possesses cinnamon-colored upper parts, lacks the white stripe on the crest, and has black-colored primaries. There are characteristic black and white stripes present on the wings and tail of this bird and an African hoopoe’s wings are curved as well as broad....

The African marsh harrier is a very large bird of prey with deadly looks. This bird belongs to phylum Chordata, order Accipitriformes, and genus Circus. They are also called wetland harriers. Their long slender wings and tail make them magnificent. Adults of this harrier species have dark brown and gray plumage, their flight feathers are streaked rufous, and the wing-coverts are white. These birds have one distinguishing feature from other harriers because they have a rump of darker brown and not white....