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Common wasp (scientific name vespula vulgaris) is commonly known as the common yellow jacket wasp or common paper wasp, owing to the black and yellow stripes that they have. The vespula germanica and vespula vulgaris are both known as the European wasp or the German wasp. Their sociable behavior allows them to survive in multiple habitats. Common wasp (vespula vulgaris) build a tan paper nest wherever the nests could hold. The queen wasps search for a depression wherein she can build her nest....

The daniff dog from the family Canidae is a designer breed that was created by allowing the mating between a Great Dane and a Mastiff. Much like Great Danes, the daniff is a laid-back dog, which is extremely sociable with humans and has a medium energy level that improves its trainability and friendliness. However, the good-natured demeanor of a daniff dog does not mean that the Daniff will not protect its family or owner ferociously when the time or need arises....

The desert hare is an adorable creature and a type of rabbit that can be found in a desert all around the world. It is the perfect example of a hearty creature that lives in some of Earth’s harshest conditions. To cope with these changes, it makes use of an array of clever adaptations to make life easier and more comfortable: long ears for cooling off by releasing heat from their body or fur to keep warm during cold nights; keen hearing as they are most active between sunrise and sunset when it’s cooler outside than at night time hours!...

Belonging to the genus Dolichosuchus and family Coelophysoid , the Dolichosuchus inhabited the earth during the Triassic period, approximately 250-200 million years ago. The term ‘Dolichosuchus’ that translates to ’long crocodile’ was assigned to it as the scientists believed that they resembled crocodilians.Fossil remains of this creature were discovered at the Stubensandstein formation in Germany. It was impossible for paleontologists to create a complete image of this dinosaur as only a single leg bone, the tibia, could be recovered....

Do dinosaurs fascinate you? Then here we have all the information on Dollodon. Dollodon bampingi was a species of iguanodontian dinosaur that lived during the lower Cretaceous period. They were large in size with quadrupedal at times. Read on to know more about Dollodon. Fun Dollodon Facts For Kids What did they prey on? Unknown What did they eat? Herbivore Average litter size? Unknown How much did they weigh? 1653.5 lb (750 kg)...

The term ‘Grosbeak’ comes from the French word ‘Gros-bec,’ which means ‘big beak.’ It got its name from the fact that it was believed to sing only at dusk when it was first discovered. Evening Grosbeaks are a small finch with a tiny head, a short, powerful conical bill with long wings, and a short tail. During the winter, they travel in large flocks around suburban areas, searching for bird feeders and other resources, but once the breeding season arrives, they split into small groups or pairs....

The filmy dome spider (Neriene radiata) is a very small spider that is also called a sheet weaver. These spiders are categorized as dome spiders because they build an upside-down dome structure web with the help of spider silk, where they live and lay their eggs.The special feature about the Neriene radiata is that they mature faster than the other species of dome spiders. The filmy dome spider (Neriene radiata) completes its life cycle in less than a year, where it goes through all the stages and dies after laying eggs during the winter....

The four-toothed mason wasp (Monobia quadridens) is a member of the subfamily Eumeninae and is found throughout North America in the backyards of homes, dawdling near flowers. They belong to a species of solitary wasps that mostly function independently, and are known to be the look-alikes of the bald-faced hornet. Since adult mason wasps rely on nectar, they look for places with abundant sweet flowers, usually gardens and meadows with an abandoned nest created by a carpenter bee or tunnels made by a mud dauber....

If you thought that dinosaurs could only be large and monstrous, then you have surely not heard of the tiny little dinosaur species Fruitadens haagarorum!One of the smallest dinosaur species ever discovered, Fruitadens haagarorum roamed the Earth approximately 150 million years ago and are believed to have last existed in the Tithonian age of the Late/Upper Jurassic Period. It is the smallest known species of Ornithischian dinosaur of the family Heterodontosauridae and order Ornithischia....

The German shepherd boxer mix is simply a hybrid derived by crossing a purebred German shepherd and a purebred boxer. These hybrid dogs are known to be very loyal, energetic, smart, and athletic, making them the ideal family pets. These dog breeds are known to eat a lot of simple foods like carrots, bread, and eggs, as well as dog food or kibbles. They are not expensive, are low maintenance, and shed only during the summer....

Giant anteaters have a long nose with a 24 in (2 ft) long tongue and no teeth. They have reduced hearing and sight, yet they have an exceptionally evolved feeling of smell.These giant anteaters come in different shades of brown, with wide black stripes running from their upper front legs to their spine. The front part of their legs are white, and they have a bushy tail. They have no undercoat to give them warmth, rather they have short hair on their shoulders and longer hair on their tail and legs, which resembles a horse mane....

The golden pheasant is known as the Chinese pheasant, as well as red golden pheasant. The golden pheasant is native to mountainous areas of western China. The discovery of the golden pheasant can be traced back to the United Kingdom about 100 years ago. The Chinese pheasant along with Lady Amherst Pheasant is known for its ruff, which spreads around its face and neck during the mating season. The golden pheasant is known as a timid bird....

Popularly called by the names’ ket-ketm’, ‘kñm’, and ‘madaw’ in Kalam by the natives of Papua New Guinea, the ground cuscus (Phalanger gymnotis) is a nocturnal marsupial belonging to the Phalangeridae family. Normally, a cuscus is arboreal, dwelling and foraging among trees within dense forest covers. However, the ground cuscus has a unique adaptation as it is at ease both on the ground level and in trees. The length of the tail is almost as much as the length of the body acting as a hand....

Are you fascinated by finches? Then here we have all the information on the Indian silverbills. The Indian silverbill (Lonchura malabarica) is a species of finch bird, which is also known as the white-throated munia. The Indian silverbill appearance is quite plain and simple. These munias have brownish-buff flanks along with the dorsal side and a white ventral side. Their tail is black and wings are dark which sets a nice contrast of colors with their white rump....

Kunmingosaurus wudingensis was a primitive sauropod of the Early Jurassic Period that existed about 200 million years ago. Their fossils were excavated in the year 1992 from the Yunnan Province of the People’s Republic of China. Just like other sauropods, these dinosaurs were extremely bulky with large necks and thick legs. They led a herbivorous diet and foraged on all kinds of plants.In a manner akin to other reptiles, they were egg-laying animals and territorial in nature and protected their eggs....

The little bustard (Tetrax tetrax) is the only species of the genus and are known to live in grasslands. These birds are mainly resident of south of Europe, western and Central Asia, and North Africa and the populations of this species are declining due to habitat degradation. They can sometimes be spotted breeding in France.The two sexes of these birds have distinctive features. Breeding males have a bluish-gray body and black neck band which then progresses into a white collar....

A little crow (Corvus bennetti), like the name suggests, is a small member of the crow family. They are named after Kenric Harold Bennett, an ornithologist and a collector of natural history specimens from New South Wales. Little crow belongs to the order Passeriformes. This little black crow has white bases on its head and neck feathers. They can be found in or near any dry, arid, or semi-arid region of the continent....

The little ringed plover (Charadrius dubius) bird species is one of the most beautiful and regal-looking ones in the world. These birds are characterized by their dark neck bands, large wingspan, rapid wing flaps, and beautiful flight during the breeding season and the sweet sound that they communicate through. The length and range of the population distribution is spread over Europe and South-east Asia with minor differences in the subspecies.Usually found in pairs, this species of the Charadriidae family forms small groups for migration after spending the summer season in places such as Europe....

Mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) belong to the goat antelope tribe known as Rupicaprini of the Bovidae family. They may not look like real goats, but they are close relatives of sheep and goats. They are known to climb steep mountainsides and cliffs with ease due to their muscular legs and broad hooves. Mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) can climb on snow-covered mountainous terrain or cliffs towards icy peaks comfortably to protect themselves from predators....

There are many species of marine animals that are rarely known to the masses. One such very beautiful fish native to the Indian and the Pacific Ocean waters is a raccoon butterflyfish. The name gives us some idea about the appearance of this fish. These marine fishes are species of the ray finned family of fishes and measure around 8 in (20.3 cm) in length. Butterflyfishes have an oval body outline and also have yellow and black banding patterns on their body and white bands on their face just like a raccoon animal....