Horseshoe crabs are marine and brackish water arthropods of the family Limulidae and the only living members of the order Xiphosura.[2][3] Despite their name, they are not true crabs or crustaceans: they are chelicerates, most closely related to arachnids such as spiders, ticks, … [Read more...] about Horseshoe crab
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Inca tern
The Inca tern (Larosterna inca) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Sterninae of the family Laridae, the gulls, terns, and skimmers.[2][1] It is found in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru[3] and has wandered to Central America and Hawaii.[4] Taxonomy and systematics The Inca tern is the only member of genus Larosterna and has no … [Read more...] about Inca tern
Momma dog found tied up in sack on abandoned road, when vet looks closer the dark truth is revealed
People never fail to leave me speechless. Some people are so unbelievably cruel to animals that I just can’t imagine what goes through their minds. Do they even have a heart? Luckily, this story has a happy ending, which is why I wanted to share it with you. I promise you’ll have a smile on your face by the time you finish reading. It all began with Josiane Almeida, a … [Read more...] about Momma dog found tied up in sack on abandoned road, when vet looks closer the dark truth is revealed
Pit bull found dragging the baby across the floor by her diaper – seconds later everyone is hailing her a hero
Having a dog around a small helpless baby is a situation that can cause concern for some people, especially when it comes to certain dog breeds with a reputation for being “aggressive”. Probably top of this category is pit bull dogs as they are often viewed as unpredictable and sometimes dangerous. But one California mom has her pet pit bull to thank for saving her and … [Read more...] about Pit bull found dragging the baby across the floor by her diaper – seconds later everyone is hailing her a hero
Blue-footed booby
The blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) is a marine bird native to subtropical and tropical regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is one of six species of the genus Sula – known as boobies. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive bright blue feet, which is a sexually selected trait and a product of their diet. Males display … [Read more...] about Blue-footed booby