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Iguanas are one of the many genera of herbivore lizards that are found in areas of Central and South America. They are the bigger and larger members of the lizard family and are also one of the most accounted for pets in America. Green iguanas are primarily herbivores but are also believed to feed on small insects and invertebrates, depending on their environment. Some of the most common species of iguanas include marine iguana, desert iguana, and green iguana, which are very common and are known to spend their lives in canopies....

The Lagerpeton chanarensis belonged to the genus of Lagerpetid Avemetatarsalian dinosaurs and this is the only species in this genus. The name of this dinosaur comes from the Greek words ’lagos’ meaning hare and ‘herpeton’ meaning reptile. It was excavated from the Chanares formation of Argentina, South America by excavator A.S Romer in the year 1971.Fossils that were found were incomplete and the only described fossils are the pelvic girdle, hindlimbs, the posterior presacral, the sacral, and anterior caudal vertebrae....

Macaws are a group of brilliantly colored New World parrots native to North America, South America, and Central America. Characterized by a muscular build, powerful beaks, and dazzling hues like blue, green, yellow, and red, these birds are an absolute treat for the eyes.Macaws belong to the parrot family Psittacidae and are among one of the most intelligent birds found in the wild. Although a macaw may look a lot like a parrot in terms of their beaks and general body build, macaws stand out due to the remarkable color combination of their plumage....

Found in the cold, deep waters of the Northern Pacific, including the Bering Sea, the Pacific cod is a large fish growing up to three feet in length. Most people are well aware of cod due to their high commercial value. Cod liver oil is a great source of nutrients whereas Pacific cod fillet is sold as a delicacy across countries. It is the Pacific cod that was originally used in the fish n’ chips recipe which gave it the name true cod....

The Philippine cobra is one of a few snakes capable of causing severe pain to a human being or even death. Did you know that they are adept at spitting venom from a distance of 10 feet, at lightning speed, and at pinpoint accuracy?The Philippine cobra is called the northern Philippine cobra, or the Philippine spitting cobra. This fascinating snake, native to the northern Philippines, is extremely intimidating to its predators and humans....

Planicoxa is a genus of advanced iguanodontian dinosaurs from the initial Cretaceous period of North America, according to the partial bones of several individual specimens that can be found in museums around the world. Their remains were found by DiCroce and Carpenter in eastern Utah in 2001, revealing that they belonged to the type species of Planicoxa venenica. The cedar formation in Grand County, where the fossils of the Planicoxa were discovered, created a smooth and linear surface of ilium produced by the horizontal folding of the posterior acetabulum process....

Plott Hounds are a large scent hounds that are classified as coonhound breeds. They are native to the Carolinas (South and North Carolina) in the USA, where they were first bred more than two centuries ago to hunt bears, wild boars, and other big game. In fact, they are the state dog of North Carolina. However, over the years, they have been domesticated, and are now found in homes all over the USA....

The sand bubbler crab of Scopimera and Dotilla genera is of the family Dotillidae. Their body color matches the sand. Peter Frosskal, a Swedish-speaking Finnish naturalist and explorer, first described the sand bubbler crab as Cancer sulcatus in 1775. Wilhelm de Haan first described the Scopimera genus as a subgenus under Ocypode in 1833. However, Scopimera globosa, the first species, was officially described in 1835. Later, William Stimpson published the available Dotilla instead of the preoccupied name Doto, which was a genus name given in 1833....

Shikoku Ken or Kochi Ken is one of the indigenous breeds of Japan. They are medium-sized Spitz-type dogs that range from red sesame to black sesame color. They are among the oldest of the Japanese breeds. Shikoku is a rare breed dog and has high prey drive. They are naturally intuitive, protective, and fiercely loyal. They were in the mountain ranges of Kochi on the island of Shikoku of native Japan....

Swans (Cygnus) are found across several continents. There are around six species of swans that are living today, while many others have become extinct. The most common species of swans are the Mute Swan, the Trumpeter Swan, the Whooper Swan, and the Tundra Swan. The white swan is the most common type of swan in the Northern Hemisphere, while in the Southern Hemisphere, the swans are of mixed black and white feathers....

Ducks are intelligent and emotional birds! The white-headed duck with its colorful features is often a delightful sight to viewers around lakes. Unlike its other species, this magnificent duck stands out due to its blue bill and a black crown over its head. These ducks have short necks and relatively smaller wings as compared to their body. True to their name, these ducks prefer diving over flying!These endangered ducks are migratory birds meaning that they are not territorial in nature....

White Throat Monitor is a species of monitor lizards found in Southern parts of Africa. It is found in dry areas and deserts of countries in Southern Africa like Angola, Mozambique, Zambia, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. They have white throats and are known to grow up to 6 feet in length, adults weigh about 25 lb (11 kg). They have strong, long tails they use for swimming and as a weapon....

American wigeons (Anas Americana) are North American birds, of a dabbling duck species that is usually found in North America. It belongs to the family of Anseriformes. The bird inhabits wet habitats, such as ponds, lakes, marshes, and rivers. However, the nest is built on dry lands with long vegetation to cover it. In winter, it migrates to other countries and usually prefers flooded fields, estuaries, impoundments, and tidal flats. Wigeon is a duck species that can swim on water and walk on land....

George Washington Vanderbilt II Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Midland Beach, United States Age 161 years old Birth Date November 14 1862 George Washington Vanderbilt II Facts Child Star? no Occupation Businessman Education & Qualifications Net Worth $200,000,000 Current Partner Edith Stuyvesant Gerry Children Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt Parents William Henry Vanderbilt, Maria Louisa Kissam Siblings Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt, William Kissam Vanderbilt, Emily Vanderbilt, Florence Adele Vanderbilt, Frederick William Vanderbilt, Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt...

Gloria Estefan Birthday Highlights Birth Name Gloria Fajardo Garcia Place Of Birth Havana, Cuba Age 66 years old Birth Date August 31 1957 Gloria Estefan Facts Child Star? no Occupation Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Businesswoman Education & Qualifications University of Miami Net Worth $500,000,000 Current Partner Emilio Estefan Children Emil Estefan, Nayib Estefan Parents Jose Fajardo, Gloria Garcia Siblings Becky Garcia About Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan is a well-known name in the music industry....

Joe Calzaghe Birthday Highlights Birth Name Joseph William Calzaghe Place Of Birth London, UK Age 51 years old Birth Date March 23 1972 Joe Calzaghe Facts Child Star? no Occupation Former Boxer Education & Qualifications Oakdale Comprehensive School Net Worth $15,000,000 Children Connor Calzaghe, Joe Calzaghe Parents Enzo Calzaghe, Jackie Calzaghe Siblings Melissa, Sonia Calzaghe About Joe Calzaghe Joseph William Calzaghe is renowned as former Welsh boxer Joe Calzaghe.Joe Calzaghe is a professional boxer who was active from 1993-2008....

Kurt Schneider Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Baltimore, Maryland, USA Age 35 years old Birth Date September 7 1988 Kurt Schneider Facts Child Star? no Occupation Producer, Video Editor, Songwriter, Singer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $7,000,000 Current Partner Patty Ho Parents Michael Schneider, Laurie S. Auth Siblings Carson Rose Schneider About Kurt Hugo SchneiderKurt Hugo Schneider, a suburb of Philadelphia, grew up in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.He lives a street away from Sam Tsui, whom KHS met while attending school....

Michael Phelps Birthday Highlights Birth Name Michael Fred Phelps II Place Of Birth Baltimore, USA Age 38 years old Birth Date June 29 1985 Michael Phelps Facts Child Star? no Occupation Former Swimmer Education & Qualifications Towson High School Net Worth $80,000,000 Current Partner Nicole Johnson Children Boomer Robert Phelps, Beckett Richard Phelps, Maverick Nicolas Phelps Parents Deborah Sue Phelps, Michael Fred Phelps Siblings Hilary Phelps, Whitney Phelps About Michael Phelps Michael Phelps was born on June 30, 1985, in Baltimore....

When is bad behavior a normal part of being three, and when is it out of control?Different parents will have different answers. All kids have the occasional meltdown, but it’s important to get to the bottom of things if these control issues get out of hand.A child’s tantrum, especially in a public space, can be a crushing experience. You want to comfort them, but they won’t take hugs. You want to reason with them, but they just scream in your face....

Sulli Birthday Highlights Birth Name Choi Jin-Ri Place Of Birth Busan, South Korea Age 29 years old Birth Date March 29 1994 Sulli Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress Education & Qualifications School of Performing Arts, Seoul Net Worth $15,000,000 Siblings Choi Dae-hee About Choi Jin-RiChoi Jin-Ri was a well-known famous South Korean actress, model, singer, K-pop star, and songwriter.Choi Jin-Ri was born on March 29 in Busan, South Korea in 1994....