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Few creatures can feel as otherworldly as the mantis shrimp. In this article, we will explore the mantis shrimp that inhabit the depths and burrows of the oceans and also read about some interesting, true facts about the Mantis Shrimp. These crustaceans, belonging to subphylum crustacea have roamed the ocean for about 340 million years where they branched from class Malacostraca. These predators are divided into two categories based on their claws, the smashers (have a developed club sued to smash and bludgeon) and the slashers (have sharp claws that are made to stab prey)....

Noripterus, which means ‘lake wing’ coming from Mongolian nuur ‘lake’ and from Greek pteron ‘wing’, is a pterosaur belonging to the Lower Cretaceous Period. The classification of the dinosaur in the genus of dsungaripterid pterodactyloid means that it was a reptile capable of flight. The fossils of the creature were discovered in the Junggar Basin in Western China. A number of skeletons of the species have been found scattered in other places in China....

Saki monkeys, also called Pithecia pithecia, are small primates found in various parts of South America. The male sakis of Brazil have a uniformly dark body with a contrasting pale face. There are also white-faced saki monkeys, with cream-yellow faces or white faces. The female sakis are gray and brown all over. Ironically, it is the female sakis who are called bearded saki monkeys, as their throats are covered in fur....

Among the diverse group of reptiles is this species from the clade of Dinosauria. While the first dinosaur dates back to the Triassic period, a Sinraptor is a genus of dinosaurs from the late Jurassic period. It belongs to the family of the Metriacanthosaurid Theropod dinosaur. While Sinraptor dongi is its type species, Yangchuanosaurus hepingensis or Sinraptor hepingensis is yet another species belonging to the genus. While it is mistakenly considered a raptor or a Dromaeosaurid, it is closely related to the Yangchuanosaurus....

The Skye terrier is purebred (not bred using other breeds) and was founded in Great Britain in one of the core Hebrides (which are a group of islands in Scotland) called the Isle of Skye. This terrier dog breed is a medium-sized dog that is long and low and has an origin that dates back to more than 400 years ago and was acknowledged by the American Kennel Club in 1887....

If your child is inquisitive about the bushy-tailed cute squirrels that pay a visit to your garden every day, then here are some facts about these adorable animals that they will absolutely love.Squirrels refer to the many rodents across 50 genera and 268 species that occupy a spectrum of ecological niches around the world. The word ‘squirrel’ derives from the Greek ‘skiouros’ which means ‘shade tail,’ one of the most eye-catching and recognizable features of these small animals....

If learning about unique species of fishes interests you, you are going to love reading about the tube-snout. The tube-snout is a long slender fish with a long snout and is a resident of North America. It is mainly found living on kelps and in crevices along the Pacific coast. Fishes of this species are closely related to another slender, elongated species, the sticklebacks. Both species share certain characteristics. The tube-snout is also sometimes mistaken for the bay pipefish, even though the two are not related....

The common woodlouse, also known as a sowbug, is a species of the class Malacostraca that is surprisingly closely related to crabs and lobsters. They are oval, flat brown, grey, and reddish color animals who are the only Malacostraca animals that can live both on water and land.These animals are herbivores who only survive by eating plants and fruits. They are tiny animals, not too big, at just 0.1 to 1....

The yellow breasted chat (Icteria virens) is a bird species of North America. It is the largest member of the warbler family. The bird seems like a hybrid of warbler and a mockingbird. Its distribution ranges from the south of Canada to Florida and Mexico. This bird prefers to make its nest in thickets which are placed not more than 8 ft (2.4 m) above the ground. The nest is usually constructed by the female chat and not the male....

James VI Birthday Highlights Birth Name James VI Place Of Birth Edinburgh, Scotland Age 457 years old Birth Date May 19 1566 James VI Facts Child Star? yes Occupation King Education & Qualifications Current Partner Anne Children Prince Henry Parents Mary (Queen of Scots), Henry Stewart (Lord Darnley) About James VI And I King James VI and I was born on June 19, 1566, in Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.King James was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley....

Jim Bob Duggar Birthday Highlights Birth Name James Robert Duggar Place Of Birth Springdale, USA Age 58 years old Birth Date July 17 1965 Jim Bob Duggar Facts Child Star? no Occupation Realtor, Businessman, Investor, Television personality, Author Education & Qualifications Shiloh Christian School Net Worth $3,500,000 Current Partner Michelle Annette Ruark Children Joshua, Jana and John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah and Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn, Josie, Tyler Hutchins (permanent guardianship received for the nephew) Parents James Lee Duggar, Mary Lester Duggar Siblings Deanna Jordan...

David Lynch Birthday Highlights Birth Name David Keith Lynch Place Of Birth Missoula, Montana,, USA Age 77 years old Birth Date January 20 1946 David Lynch Facts Child Star? no Occupation Filmmaker, Painter, Musician, Singer, Sound Designer, Photographer, Actor Education & Qualifications Francis C. Hammond High School Net Worth $70,000,000 Current Partner Emily Stofle Children Jennifer Lynch, Austin Jack Lynch, Riley Lynch, Lula Boginia Lynch Parents Donald Walton Lynch, Edwina Sunny Lynch Siblings John, Martha...

Devin Booker Birthday Highlights Birth Name Devin Armani Booker Place Of Birth Grand rapids, USA Age 27 years old Birth Date October 30 1996 Devin Booker Facts Child Star? no Occupation Basketball Education & Qualifications Grandville High School Net Worth $2,000,000 Parents Melvin Booker, Veronica Gutierrez Siblings Davon Wade, Mya Powell About Devin BookerDevin Booker was born on January 30, 1996, in the Grand Rapids region of Michigan in the United States of America....

Anago is the fancy Japanese word for salt-water eels, which is normally referred to as a sub-species of ma-Anago. They are considered a delicacy in Japan. Eel is consumed in sushi simmered or deep-fried with tempura. Freshwater eels are also consumed, too. They are barbequed with sauce. Anago is more oily and rich in fat in comparison to the freshwater eel known as unagi. Anago meat is softer and sweet tasting texture....

The berylline hummingbird (Amazilia beryllina) is a non-migratory hummingbird that has been regrouped under the monophyletic genus Saucerottia. A further division into five subspecies has been made which include Amazilia beryllina beryllina, Amazilia beryllina viola, Amazilia beryllina devillei, Amazilia beryllina sumichrasti, and Amazilia beryllina lichtensteini.Food plays a vital role in the lives of all hummingbird species. This species displays aggressive behavior and territorial instincts. Dominance and hierarchy are perceived around nectar-bearing flowers and feeders....

The blunt-nosed viper (Macrovipera lebetina) is a snake whose venom is one of the deadliest in the world. It is considered an animal of major medical importance that stays calm and peaceful during the day and becomes highly active at night. The snake is found in the natural hilly habitats of Cyprus and North Africa among other places. You will find the maximum population of the snake in Middle East where conservation activities are being held....

The Cassin’s vireo (Vireo cassinii) is a North American songbird featuring an olive-green body with a gray head and white specks. The species is insectivorous by nature and forages for invertebrates such as spiders, caterpillars, grasshoppers, and more during summer. They also feast on berries and fruits during winter when it becomes impossible to glean through forest foliage for insects. The species is a native resident of North America but it has a rather wide-spread range....

The search for the most venomous Australian snake will land you right in front of the Common death adder. Are you wondering where to find them? Their habitat range covers Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. These Australian death adders are hard to find in Northern Territory and Western Australia. They fall under the Reptilia class, order Squamata and genus Acanthophis. Having the longest fangs of any Australian species of snakes makes them unique....

Common wombats (Vombatus ursinus), also known as the bare-nosed or coarse-haired wombat, is the only marsupial in the genus vombatus from the three extant species of wombats. Wombats are one of the largest known burrowing animals currently recorded in the world. They are gifted with short, broad feet, powerful limbs, and flattened claws that help them dig up the soil for their burrows. Wombats spend their entire lives living in the same burrows....

The pink corydoras are also known as the cory axelrod’s. Its binomial nomenclature is Corydoras axelrodi. They are also called Axelrod’s cory. They are small tank fishes that grow to a long range of around 1.7 in (4.2 cm). These small fishes are bottom dwellers who feed on foods present at the bottom of the tank. They are omnivorous fishes that eat both insects, larvae, and plant particles. Some of their most favorite food is blood worms and brine shrimp....