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David Niven Birthday Highlights Birth Name James David Graham Niven Place Of Birth Grosvenor Gardens, Belgravia, UK Age 113 years old Birth Date March 1 1910 David Niven Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor, Author Education & Qualifications Royal Military College, Sandhurst Net Worth $100,000,000 Current Partner Primula Susan Rollo, Hjördis Paulina Genberg Children David Niven Jr., Kristina Niven, Jamie Niven, Fiona Niven Parents Henriette Julia Degacher, William Edward Graham Niven Siblings Grizel Rosemary Graham Niven, Henry Degacher Niven, Margaret Joyce Niven...

The African pied wagtail or the Africa wagtail is a small-sized bird species of the family genus Motacillidae and Motacilla, respectively, and has long pipits and claws. They are belong to the Old World countries. The African pied wagtail is the only black and white wagtail left in Africa, especially southern Africa. They have dark white eyebrows and a huge black patch on their throat. They do not have any one particular habitat....

African wildcats are a species found in North Africa and South Africa as well as in parts of West Africa. These cats are also found in regions like southwest and central Asia, including India, China, Mongolia, parts of the Arabian Sea, and the Caspian Sea. Wildcats are complex species, and there are two main small wild cat species (the European wildcat and the African wildcat). Domestic cats are considered to have evolved from the African wildcat between 4000 and 10,000 years ago, with cat domestication believed to have begun somewhere around 9,500 years ago in the Middle East....

American bobtails are a rare breed of cat also known as the ‘golden retriever’ of cats. These domestic cats are known for their playful personalities, affection, and friendliness. They possess short bobbed tails and are well-known for them. Their rugged appearance is beautiful, and they love humans. The breed costs around $600-$1200 because they are rare. Their sweet and charming nature makes them ideal pets.The American bobtail cat was a result of crossbreeding developed in the 1960s....

The American Bumblebee (Bombus pensylvanicus) is native to North America and found in Southern Canada, Central and Eastern United States, and Mexico. These bees are quite social and live in groups consisting of the queen, workers, and males. This bee species have a significant pattern of yellow and black stripes which divide their body into segments. They have dark, translucent wings while their body is covered in spurs, and the queen is usually larger than the workers and males....

The species of swamphen, purple swamphen (Porphyrio), occurring in and near southeastern Asian and Australian countries is known as the Australasian swamphen, Porphyrio melanotus. The purple swamphen (Porphyrio), also known as purple moorhen, purple gallinule, or purple coot, has several subspecies based on variations in distribution. The purple swamphens classify into western swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio), African swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis), gray-headed swamphen (Porphyrio poliocephalus), black-headed swamphen (Porphyrio indicus), Philippine swamphen (Porphyrio pulverulentus), and Australasian swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus)....

With an elongated body, silver-tone, and deeply compressed body. The Lates calcarifer or Barramundi is a magnificent group of fish to behold. This highly valued species, both in recreational fishing as well as the commercial food sectors, are widely distributed over a vast range of geographical regions. The name barramundi (scientific common name Barramundi perch), meaning large-scaled river fish, emerges from the dialects of the aboriginal natives of Australia. Barramundi fish is consumed all over the world and is considered as a seafood delicacy due to its buttery flavor....

The black swallower (Chiasmodon niger), sometimes referred to as the ‘Ocean Monster’, is a deep ocean fish found mostly in the Atlantic ocean. The black swallower fish-eating prey 10 times its mass is what they are most known for. Using its large mouth and very sharp teeth, the swallower is believed to seize its prey by its tail and then walk its jaws over the prey until the prey is totally coiled inside the swallower’s stomach....

A blacktip reef shark is a type of requiem shark (the migratory sharks that live in warm seas) that has always fascinated animal enthusiasts with its look. The scientific name of blacktip reef shark is Carcharhinus and its appearance is marked by the notable black tips on its dorsal and caudal fins. Having a small-medium size, this species of shark prefers shallow waters of coral reefs, making them a striking aquatic animal for divers to witness....

There are different species of box turtles in the world and these species, in turn, have several subspecies. The American box turtles are found mainly in the central, southwestern, and eastern United States. Their large family is Emydidea and this is again sub-divided by genus. The American turtle belongs to Terrapene which is again sub-divided into more species and subspecies. There are common box turtles whose subspecies are the Florida box turtle, the eastern box turtle terrapene, the ornate or western box turtle, and the Mexican box turtle....

The bushveld rain frog is a short, grumpy-looking frog species which is native to southern Africa. This frog is characterized by its disgust towards light and warm weather. It spends most of its time underground and only comes up when the soil is moist with fresh rain.The breeding season typically starts in spring, when temperatures are low and rain moistens the otherwise hard ground. At the beginning of the breeding season, the male frog croaks from its burrow in order to attract a female....

The butter hamlet (Hypoplectrus unicolor) belonging to the animal kingdom of class Actinopterygii, family Serranidae, and genus Hypoplectrus, is a type of fish. It is one of the 18 marine species of ray-finned fish, a type of sea bass, most of which are found in the Atlantic and Caribbean waters.A favorite in the aquarium trade, the butter hamlet (Hypoplectrus unicolor) is widely distributed across the western Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico....

The Cape spurfowl (Pternistis capensis or Francolinus capensis) also known as Cape francolin is from the family Phasianidae. Their population distribution range consists of the western Cape part in South Africa and it is also found in southern Namibia. It is endemic to South Africa. The habitat of this bird consists of scrubby areas with the adequate availability of running water. This bird can be commonly found in the fynbos scrubs and bushes....

The dentex fish is a fascinating creature that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. It is one of the most intelligent animals on Earth. These amazing creatures are not only interesting to watch, but they also have some very incredible traits such as their ability to camouflage among rocky beds or grow new teeth when needed.The dentex fish has been an exceptional subject for many documentaries in recent years, thanks to its intelligent, inquisitive nature, and appealing appearance....

The English setter dog breed is a gun dog used before the invention of shotguns on hunts by smelling the prey’s scent. It is one of the oldest gun dogs. This breed is known as ‘setting spaniel’ because its forerunners belong to the Spanish pointer, French pointer, and various Spaniels. This beautiful and obedient dog was developed in England in the 14th century. This breed belongs to the ‘setter’ group. English setter hunting skills exhibit versatile setting posture; due to this reason, they are called setter dogs....

Is there a fish called flying fish? Are they real? Do they actually fly? These are some of the common questions circling about this fish. Yes, flying fish exists. A flying fish is a marine ray-finned fish that belongs to the Exocoetidae family. They are mostly seen in the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic, and the Indian Ocean. Contrary to their name, they do not have a powerful flight. They use their wing-shaped pectoral fins to gather speed and propel out of water in order to escape from the underwater predators and glide in the air using their wings and the forked tail....

Are you interested to know about one of the most common aquarium fishes? The giant gourami (Osphronemus goramy) is native to different areas of southeast Asia, but they have made it to human homes as a pet. The giant gourami has a similar flattened look like other gourami fishes, except for its large size. Like other gouramis, this fish also has a labyrinth organ that allows it to directly take oxygen from the air by swimming above the water surface....

The green figbird, one of the most beautiful birds of the world, is a resident of Indonesia and Timor, while its close relatives reside in Australia. The birds go by the common name of Timor figbirds as well and the distribution includes the islands of Timor and Rote. The males and the females have separate identifications. The males have a yellow-olive chest and red patch around the eyes, while the females have a brown and yellowish touch all around the plumage and chest....

The Indo-Pacific sailfish is known by many names across the world, such as the Atlantic sailfish. It is a type of billfish. Native to the Pacific and Indian oceans and it has a large silvery-blue body. These fish are incredible predators and have many unique abilities. In fact, they are the world’s fastest swimming fish! They have an intricate dorsal fin, which resembles a sail and helps them reach those top speeds....

Japanese spider crabs, as the name suggests, are a species of crab that resemble enormous spiders. These arthropods are found near the Pacific shores of Japan. They are considered to be one of the largest arthropods. But even though they grow to an enormous size (bigger than an average human), they are quite docile in nature. They are in fact a little lazy as well. They are not known for their predatory skills and survive instead as a scavenger....