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What is a crocodile or an alligator, or a gharial? Are you looking for answers to these questions? Read through our article to know more. The term crocodilians include three families - the Crocodylidae, the Alligatoridae, and the Gavialidae. The true crocodiles belong to the Crocodylidae family, the alligators and caimans belong to the Alligatoridae family, and the gharials and False gharials belong to the Gavialidae family. This article will take you through few exciting facts about the False gharial....

The animal closest to human beings in their genetic makeup and habits is a monkey or an ape. Humans have been said to evolve from certain species of apes via natural selection. But what is interesting is that those apes who did not evolve to become humans share a lot of similarities with us. Monkeys have very similar anatomy to humans. Apart from this, these Taiwanese primates are pretty intelligent, fast, and catch up really easily....

Glossy ibis ‘Plegadis falcinellus’ as its scientific name goes is considered to be one of the 20 odd different species of the Ibis birds. Their scientific name has its origin in the Greek word plegados and the Latin word falcis. These words mean sickle which refers to the long curved bill of the bird. These birds have Africa as their location of origin. Although over the years they have been known to travel across the Atlantic and enter the South American regions first....

The golden silk orb-weaver, scientifically known as Trichonephila clavipes, belongs to the genus Trichonephila. Previously this orb-weaving Trichonephila was discovered by Friedrich Dahl as a species under the Niphela genus. However, in 2019 Trichonephila was uplifted as a separate genus. It is also known as the golden silk spider or banana spider. They are possibly are the world’s largest orb-weaver species found in the United States. Their bite is less toxic....

The family Pittidae comprises the most colorful birds that can be discovered in Asia, Africa, and Australasia. These passerines are acknowledged for their stocky figure, long legs, and colorful plumage. They are mostly tropical but some species dwell in more temperate regions as well. The hooded pitta bird is one of the species of the Pitta genus identified for its green plumage, chestnut crown, and black head inhabiting East and Southeast Asia....

The large yellow underwing (Noctua pronuba) is a moth species of the Noctuidae family. This moth is one of the most popular and familiar moths in the Palearctic realm. This species is quite heavy and large. ‘Noctua’ is a Latin term which translates to ’little owl’. These moths are dull and have cryptic forewings and frequent bright yellow hindwings that are hidden under their forewings when they rest. Also, this is the reason they are named ‘yellow underwings’....

Humans domesticated cavies about 5000 years ago. These cavies are selectively bred to produce a various variety of colors and patterns. They belong to the family Caviidae and subfamily Caviinae. They are members of the rodent family. Cavies are one of the most popular domestic pets in the world. They are nocturnal mammals as they can move around in less danger from predators at night. They are similar in size to mice....

Redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus) is a freshwater fish that is native to Canada and the United States, but also can be found in the Atlantic Ocean, west Texas, Louisiana, central Florida, and northern Florida. They belong to the Centrarchidae family which is the sunfish family. This species of fish is also known as an eastern blue devil, a blue-tipped long-fin and a Bleeker’s redbreast sunfish.People often get confused between a sunfish and a bluegill....

Scutellosaurus was a tiny ornithischian dinosaur species, that may have been predominantly bipedal but had forelimbs evolved enough to provide quadrupedal support for tasks such as eating. Scutellosaurus also possessed a coating of armor scutes over its back, which offered flexible yet strong armor against predator teeth and claws. This armor, in conjunction with the ornithischian hip configuration, defines Scutellosaurus as one of the first thyreophoran dinosaurs, often known as armored dinosaurs that existed around 196 million years ago in what is now Arizona, USA, during the early portion of the Jurassic Period....

Whether it be an Arctic great or Antarctic skuas in question, the aggressive nature of the Stercorarius genus is sure to take you by surprise.These seabirds are most commonly known for their kleptoparasitic nature, which means that skuas steal food from other animals. In their natural habitat, these birds can be found chasing gulls until they give up their food. This is one of the skuas’ adaptations.When not stealing food, skuas search for fish or penguin chicks to feed on....

Theiophytalia, whose scientific name is Theiophytalia kerri, was a herbivorous dinosaur genus that lived in Colorado city during the lower Cretaceous period. This fascinating species was the only specimen in the world that is found by paleontologists, which consisted of lower jaws and partial skull.Othniel Charles Marsh traveled to Colorado Springs in 1886 to collect the fossil skull, which he classified as that of a Camptosaurus and delivered to the Peabody Museum in New Haven, Connecticut, and Charles W....

The three-toed amphiuma (Amphiuma tridactylum) is a type of aquatic salamander endemic to the southeastern United States. They can be found in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. They are one of the three species that belong to the Amphiuma genus. The other two are the one-toed amphiuma (Amphiuma pholeter) and the two-toed amphiuma (Amphiuma means). The average body length of adult Amphiuma tridactylum is about 18-30 in (45....

The extinct genus Vulcanodon is sauropod species of dinosaur of the family Vulcanodontidae and is from the Early Jurassic period of Southern Africa. This genus is within the Gravisauria, in Sauropoda, which is under Sauropodomorpha. Vulcanodon translates to volcano tooth. There are only one extinct species classified under this genus, Vulcanodon karibaensis. This species is the earliest known and one of the most primitive or basal sauropods. V. karibaensis was first discovered in Zimbabwe in 1969....

James Hetfield Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Downey, California, USA Age 60 years old Birth Date August 3 1963 James Hetfield Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Musician Education & Qualifications Downey High School, Brea Olinda High School Net Worth $375,000,000 Current Partner Francesca Tomasi Children Castor, Marcella, Cali Parents Cynthia Basset, Virgil Lee Hetfield Siblings Deanna Hetfield, David Hale, Christopher Hale About James Hetfield James Alan Hetfield, or James Hetfield, is an American musician best recognized for his work as the lead singer, guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the heavy metal band Metallica....

Jerry Mathers Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gerald Patrick Mathers Place Of Birth Sioux City, Iowa, USA Age 75 years old Birth Date June 2 1948 Jerry Mathers Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Actor Education & Qualifications Notre Dame High School Net Worth $4,000,000 Current Partner Teresa Modnick Children Noah Mathers, Mercedes Mathers, Gretchen Mathers Parents Marilyn Mathers, Norm Siblings Jimmy Mathers, Susie Mathers About Jerry MathersGerald Patrick Mathers was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa, on June 2, 1948....

Miles Davis Birthday Highlights Birth Name Miles Dewey Davis III Place Of Birth Alton, USA Age 97 years old Birth Date May 26 1926 Miles Davis Facts Child Star? no Occupation Musician, Songwriter, Actor Education & Qualifications Julliard School of Music Net Worth $19,000,000 Children Miles Davis IV, Gregory Davis, Cheryl Davis, Erin Davis Parents Miles Dewey Davis Jr., Cleota Mae Henry Davis Siblings Dorothy Mae Davis, Vernon Napoleon Davis...

The varied thrush ‘Ixoreus naevius’ acquired its name from the ancient Greek word ‘ixos’, meaning a mistletoe. This bird was introduced initially by Bonaparte in 1854. This unique bird is found in abundance in the North American regions. Their breeding range usually follows the east and southern locations post the winter season. These birds’ habitat conservation is mainly done in the dense forests of western Europe, in the parts of the US, Alaska, southern California, as well as southern Canada....

Nintendo is very popular, it is one of the oldest and most beloved companies around and also one of the top-selling gaming consoles of the year.Nintendo is a global leader in the interactive entertainment industry. It develops electronics and video games, and produces and markets software and hardware.One of the most influential gaming enterprises for 120 years and counting, there are more than 200 ‘Mario’ games alone, and dozens of consoles and handhelds....

Bette Midler Birthday Highlights Birth Name Bette Davis Midler Place Of Birth Honolulu, USA Age 78 years old Birth Date December 1 1945 Bette Midler Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress, Comedian, Singer, Songwriter, Author. Education & Qualifications The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Net Worth $250,000,000 Current Partner Martin von Haselberg Children Sophie von Haselberg Parents Ruth Schindel, Fred Midler Siblings Susan Midler, Judy Midler, Daniel Midler About Bette MidlerBette Midler is one of the most well-known and beloved actresses and singers in America....

Bill Goldberg Birthday Highlights Birth Name William Scott Place Of Birth Tulsa, United States Age 58 years old Birth Date December 27 1965 Bill Goldberg Facts Child Star? no Occupation Wrestler Education & Qualifications Tulsa Edison High School Net Worth $16,000,000 Current Partner Wanda Ferraton Children Gage A.J. Goldberg Parents Jed Goldberg, Ethel Goldberg Siblings Mike Goldberg, Barbara Goldberg, Steve Goldberg About Bill GoldbergWilliam Scott Goldberg is a retired American football player and professional wrestler....