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Painted Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis)

The Painted Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) is a brilliantly patterned bird with wings that are marked like the wings of a huge butterfly. It is rarely seen and is often...

The Bagworm Moth Caterpillar builds Log House like Cocoon

This article talks about the bagworm moth caterpillar, which builds a cocoon around itself that looks like a...

Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa)

Diet: Rarely seen Rufous Owls (Ninox rufa) feed mainly on birds and arboreal mammals, such as Sugar Gliders...

The Sociable Red-fronted serin

INTRODUCTION Serinus (canaries) is a genus of finches belonging to the Fringillidae family of birds. That includes several sparrows,...

Polaskia chichipe: Elegant cactus that resembles a columnar tree

Habitat: The Polaskia chichipe succulent cactus grows in xerophytic shrubland. Plants are treelike, branching more or less terminally...

Why Do Rain Sounds Make Us Sleep Better?

Why do Rain Sounds Make Us Sleep Better? We all know that rain makes us feel better. In fact, many people report that the...