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The dark kangaroo mouse is one of the species of jumping rats that is native to the United States. Its range extends across the Great Basin Desert, hence its native range spans across the states of Oregon, Utah, Nevada, and the eastern edge of California. This species from the family Heteromyidae prefers the gravel and loose sand that is present in the Upper Sonoran life zone. Dark kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops megacephalus) draw their name from their ability to move around by hopping on their hind legs....

Known by the scientific name Anaxyrus americanus, the Fowler’s toad is a poisonous species of toads found active during the night owing to its nature as a nocturnal predator.Their habitat range includes areas like coastal plains, sand prairies, shallow water, sandy beaches in places such as North America, mainly the southern and eastern United States, the Florida Peninsula, southern shore of Lake Michigan, and the Atlantic coast range of southern North Carolina....

If you want to read about one of the most unique animals on planet Earth, you should definitely read about the Galápagos Tortoises. Coming from the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador, these tortoises have been at the very forefront of discussion in the world of science owing to their special genetic behavior, food behavior, size, and appearance. It is said that when Charles Darwin visited the Galápagos Islands in 1835, these tortoises, along with the other animals on the islands, helped him formulate his pioneering theory of evolution....

The more we get to know about the marine world, the more interesting it becomes. One of the largest and strongest fish, the giant trevally, Caranx Ignobilis, or the lowly trevally is truly unique, and different from the bluefin trevally. It can be easily distinguished in the oceans due to its steep head profile. These are highly prized game fish, particularly with anglers, that have been a part of our world since pre-historic times, roaming the ocean near the Hawaiian islands, and were used in ceremonial fishing in Hawaii a long time ago....

The glowlight tetra, known by the scientific name Hemigrammus erythrozonus, is one of the most preferred aquarium fish because of its peaceful nature and friendly behavior. The beautiful semi-transparent body of the fish is a treat to the eyes of many people. They are a bit smaller than their relative species and show wonderful iridescent neon colors when the aquarium lighting conditions are proper. As they are peaceful in nature they form a great option as tank mates and can coexist comfortably with other species....

Goldfish were first bred in East Asia, mainly in China, and were transported to Europe in the 1620s, where they became very popular. In North America, this fish was first introduced around 1850 and it took no time for them to become one of the most well-known household pets in the area. This gold finfish was mostly kept in fancy aquariums or tanks with the owners breeding them in captivity. Most goldfish breeding is done in captivity contributing to their being the ultimate pet fish found all around the world....

The Guadalupe fur seal is a species of seal that is endemic to the Guadalupe Island in Mexico. Once thought to be extinct due to excessive hunting in the 1800s, there are now estimated to be around 10,000 adults of this marine mammal species in their native Guadalupe Island habitat. The California Channel Islands and Baja California’s Cedros Islands form the north and south boundaries of the geographic habitat range. The Guadalupe fur seal is mostly a solitary marine mammal, but males maintain a territory with 4-12 females during the breeding months....

A Husky is a kind of sled dog that is found in the polar regions. The Siberian Husky is a working sled dog breed of medium size developed by the Chukchi people. The breed is a member of the spitz genetic family. It is distinguished by its thickly furred double coat, upright triangular ears, and distinct markings, and it is smaller than the similarly shaped Alaskan Malamute. Siberian Huskies are energetic and sweet dogs who gained popularity as sled dogs during the gold rush....

Are you interested to know more about cichlid? If yes, then consider yourself lucky as today we are going to talk about the jaguar guapote (Parachromis managuensis) or cichlid that hails from the Atlantic slope of Central America, found usually from Honduras to Costa Rica. However, this tropical fish has already made its way into the lakes and water bodies of south Florida (not native), Hawaii, Brazil, and even China. This is a food fish for many people especially in its native place where it is frequently caught....

Javan rhinos with the scientific name Rhinoceros sondaicus are the rarest of the five rhino species. The Javan rhino population once was the most widely spread amongst the Asian rhino but now is on the verge of extinction due to poaching. The population of these rhinos is now limited to the national park in Java, Indonesia.The Javan rhino is one of the greater one-horned rhino species. This one-horned rhinoceros has a dark gray-colored loose skin with multiple folds, making it appear much like armor....

The lesser stag beetle (Dorcus parallelipipedus) is a species of small stag beetle native to England and Wales. This reclusive beetle is nocturnal in nature and is only rarely seen. It can be identified by its shiny, black body and wings along with its strong protruding jaws, that resemble the antlers of a stag.These beetles spend most of their lifespan in larvae form, eating their way through dead wood until they grow enough to emerge as adult beetles....

Are you thrilled to know more about interesting insects like the fishfly? If yes, then you will surely be happy to read about the long-legged fly. This is not a single fly species but rather a family known as the Dolichopodidae that contains over 7,000 fly species. It’s known as long-legged because of the stilted long legs seen throughout the family. Compared to other flies, these insects are actually seen as beneficial due to their predating on garden insects....

Roof rats have many names and are also known as black rats, house rats, or ship rats. They have a longer tail and are found the world over. They may have originated on the Indian subcontinent. They can feed on and destroy various agricultural crops, hence, they are considered serious pests. They are found in various colors other than black, like different shades of brown, with a lighter shade on the underside....

The Chinese water dragon (species physignathus) is categorized into the species of agamid lizard that is found in Southern China and other related countries of Southeast Asia. The other names for Chinese water dragon are Asian water dragon, green water dragon, Australian water dragon, and Thai water dragon. Their body coloration can range between green or turquoise. Some water dragons have purple-colored bodies with an orange stomach. Chinese water dragons have diagonal strips of turquoise or green on their body....

The wild yak is a type of cattle animal found in the Tibetan Plateau of Asia. Considered to be a descendant of the Bos primigenius about million years ago, the wild yak is found in Tibet, Nepal, China, and India. Apart from the Tibetan plateau, the wild yak was once found in southern Siberia around Lake Baikal but has been extinct in Russia since the 17th century. The wild yak shares many similarities with domesticated yaks (Bos grunniens)....

The yellow-bellied sapsucker is now positioned in the genus Sphyrapicus that came to be in 1858 thanks to American naturalist Spencer Baird, with the yellow-bellied sapsuckers being the main type of this species. Within the genus Sphyrapicus, this species is sister to a clade containing the red-breasted and the red-naped sapsuckers.If you like these then you should definitely read our red-breasted sapsucker facts and bluebird facts. Fun Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Facts For Kids...

Gavin Magnus Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gavin Magnus Place Of Birth Los Angeles , USA Age 16 years old Birth Date April 25 2007 Gavin Magnus Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Singer, Actor Education & Qualifications Net Worth $1,500,000 Parents Dave Magnus, Theresa Magnus Siblings Jakob Magnus, Justin Magnus About Gavin Magnus Gavin Magnus is a popular singer, actor, and social media personality.Gavin Magnus owns a YouTube channel. He posts entertainment content like pranks, challenges, blogs, and puppet videos....

Grace Slick Birthday Highlights Birth Name Grace Barnett Wing Place Of Birth HighLand Park, USA Age 84 years old Birth Date October 30 1939 Grace Slick Facts Child Star? no Occupation Singer, Songwriter Education & Qualifications Palo Alto Senior High School Net Worth $20,000,000 Current Partner Paul Kantner Children China Wing Kantner Parents Ivan Wilford Wing, Virginia Wing Siblings Chris About Grace SlickGrace Slick is an American rock female vocalist, musician, model, and visual art painter....

Greg Daniels Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gregory Martin Daniels Place Of Birth New York, USA Age 60 years old Birth Date June 12 1963 Greg Daniels Facts Child Star? no Occupation Screenwriter, Producer, Director Education & Qualifications Harvard University Net Worth $50,000,000 Current Partner Susanne Daniels Children Owen Daniels, Haley Daniels, Maya Daniels, Charlotte Daniels Parents Judy Daniels, Aaron Daniels About Greg DanielsGregory Martin Daniels is an American director, producer, and screenwriter....

Iris Mittenaere Birthday Highlights Birth Name Iris Mittenaere Place Of Birth Lille, France Age 30 years old Birth Date January 25 1993 Iris Mittenaere Facts Child Star? no Occupation Model, TV Host, Beauty Pageant Contestant Education & Qualifications Lille 2 University of Health and Law Net Worth $110,000,000 Current Partner Matthieu Declercq Parents Laurence Druart, Yves Mittenaere Siblings Baptiste Mittenaere, Cassandre Mittenaere, Manon Mittenaere About Iris Mittenaere Iris Mittenaere is a French model, television host, and beauty pageant contestant....