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The Bonin flying fox is a species group of megabats, or fruit bats, described by George Tradescant Lay, a British naturalist, in 1829. He named the species because of their unique feature, ‘in the daytime, the habit of feeling rather than having its way’. The type species name, Pselaphon, is a new Latin word taken from the ancient Greek word Psēlaphan which means to ‘grope about’.These flying foxes live in colonies during winter and also breed during the same time....

This small shark species, the daggernose shark (Isogomphodon oxyrhynchus) named after a dagger, also goes by the names pato and quati in Brazil and demoiselle and bécune in French Guyane. During the drier months of June to November, they tend to move inshore whereas they can be found in offshore waters in the wetter months of December to May.This shark species from South America is a victim of fishing mortality. Although the meat of these endangered sharks is of low quality, subsistence fishers across Trinidad, French Guiana, Suriname, and Guyana continue extracting these sharks as bycatch....

The green-breasted mango (Anthracothorax prevostii) belongs to the phylum Chordata, order Apodiformes, and family Anthracotharax. These birds are also known as the Prevost’s mango. They are large-sized hummingbirds and are endemic to tropical America. The adult male of this species is glittery green in color and has a black curved bill with a purple chin. Their purple tail has two bronze-green central tail feathers which make their identification easy. The female bird of this species has a black chin and a green central stripe bordered with white color running down the breasts and has white-tipped tail feathers....

A member of the grebe family, the hoary-headed grebe is a medium-sized bird found in all parts of Australia, except for its central dry regions. The bird is well known for its silver streak appearance and nesting habits. They feed on aquatic arthropods such as arachnids, insects, crustaceans, and mollusks.Although the bird is mostly seen in flocks, sometimes they are known to be alone in pairs. The hoary-headed grebe is a common sight in Australia as compared to New Zealand where it has a stable population count with no global threat to its existence....

A filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) is one of the most intriguing fish that are found in our seas. This species is closely related to triggerfish and comes from the family Monacanthidae. A blacksaddle filefish (Canthigaster valentine) is a species of very friendly and calm, fishes, they can easily be frightened and often do not show much predatory behavior. Many researchers also believe that these species of fish can even show false puffer behavior, although this filefish, Paraluteres prionurus, is often found in small schools and pairs in their natural habitat....

The nervous shark (Carcharhinus cautus) is from the family Carcharhinidae and genus Carcharhinus and is found in northern Australia, Shark Bay, Moreton Bay, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea range. The habitat of this species consists of insular and continental shelves and tends to inhabit inshore waters and is found at the depth of around 148 ft (45 m). The reproduction of this requiem shark is just like other requiem sharks, that is, viviparous....

The Genshin Impact Yaoyao banner has arrived with the Genshin Impact 3.4 update. Yaoyao used to train under Madame Ping alongside Xiangling, which might be why she uses a polearm as her primary weapon. After Yaoyao finished her training with Madame Ping, she became Ganyu’s assistant. Yaoyao’s abilities mean she works well as a healer, especially in teams that can supply her with energy. Yaoyao is a four-star Genshin Impact character with a Dendro element and a protective adepti by her side....

Image © pressfoto, under a Creative Commons license.Take your birthday cakes to new heights with this airplane cake recipe.If you’ve been tasked with hosting a airplane theme party, then a jet plane cake should be the centre of your celebrations. This airplane cake is shaped from just one cake and the fondant topping can disguise all manner of bumps so it’s hard to get this one wrong.This airplane cake can be made from a regular sponge if you wish, but for our recipe below, we’ve gone for a caramel mud cake....

If you’re new to the world of videogames on PC then it can seem like a very daunting place to start out. CD-ROMS are no longer, replaced by game codes and digital downloads, and there are now several different digital storefronts to download them from. But all of this change has also opened up gaming to more people than ever before. The past decade has seen huge improvements to accessibility and the sheer range of experiences on offer, ensuring that there’s a game for you, no matter what your budget or skill level is....

Telling people you’re pregnant or that your family is growing is almost as exciting as finding out for yourself!Yes, you could just pick up the phone to tell people or post it on Facebook, but where’s the fun in that? Why not get creative instead with one of these fun pregnancy announcement ideas.When To Share Your Pregnancy NewsWhen to announce a pregnancy is a totally personal decision, and it usually also depends on who you’re telling....

Take every day as it comes. That’s our lockdown mantra. To make this as easy as possible for you and your family we’re launching #kidadldaily, where we’ll be sharing one fun-packed idea a day to keep you inspired during lockdown, using only household basics or just your fine selves!Follow #kidadldaily on social media so you don’t miss our daily dose of inspiration, and share your pictures and videos when you get stuck in using the #kidadldaily hashtag which we will share across our platforms!...

Want to know the Rainbow Six Extraction release times? Previously known as Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Quarantine, Ubisoft puts cooperative play first in this PvE shooter. In teams of three, Extraction pits players against a deadly parasite that takes the form of a sticky black mould. This parasite is known as the Sprawl – if left unchecked, it can infect and kill humans. Extraction borrows a number of core elements from Rainbow Six Siege, including the operators Ela and Vigil, who appeared in the first trailer back in 2019....

Jett is Valorant’s resident rusher. With the ability to quickly smoke off areas with her Cloudburst ability, dart into the fray with Tailwind, and leap up to a powerful new position with Updraft, none of the Valorant characters can match Jett for mobility. If you learn the right routes you can seamlessly traverse high positions with her hover ability, and if you need to deal damage then her ult – Blade Storm – is a round winner in the right hands....

Who are the best Watch Dogs Legion recruits? By now you’re probably aware you can recruit just about anyone on the streets of London in Watch Dogs Legion. You may also be aware that you shouldn’t recruit just anyone, as your pool of recruits soon starts to add up and you may need to trim the fat off your organisation, DedSec, in order to have the best operatives. An Operative who’s able to fart loudly might seem like a fun idea, but they’re not exactly the best candidate for the job....

Your newborn baby is already three weeks old!Time is likely to be slipping by in a haze of adoration and (seemingly constant!) feeds, day and night. And you might now start to find yourself wondering if your newborn’s development is on track.There’s so much to think about in that first year: weight gain, feeding, sleeping, physical and emotional development… It’s easy to get lost down the rabbit hole of development research and health anxieties....

The Wolverine State (which isn’t actually home to any wolverines) is a unique part of the United States with a cool history.We’ve put together some cool Michigan facts and trivia, as well as some totally weird facts about Michigan too so that you can find out all you need to know about the very watery state. There are loads of interesting facts about Michigan that make it a one of a kind place to visit....

Want to know how to complete all of the Fortnite punchcard challenges? For those who weren’t around when punchcards last appeared in Fortnite, they provide a series of challenges to be tackled in a particular order. Fortnite punchcards fall into two different categories: daily and weekly punchcards, and character punchcards. Each character punchcard has five challenges for you to complete, with each one appearing straight after the first one is complete....

Bernard Hopkins Birthday Highlights Birth Name Bernard Hopkins Jr. Place Of Birth Philadelphia, America Age 58 years old Birth Date January 15 1965 Bernard Hopkins Facts Child Star? no Occupation Professional boxer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $4,000,000 Current Partner Jeanette Hopkins Children Latrice Hopkins Parents Sue Hopkins , Bernard Hopkins Sr. About Bernard HopkinsBernard Humphrey Hopkins Jr. is a former American professional boxer.He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 15, 1965....

Brooklyn Sittner Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth Billings, USA Age 17 years old Birth Date February 14 2006 Brooklyn Sittner Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Weightlifter, Instagram Influencer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $1,500,000 Parents Cory Sitter, Shanae Anthony About Brooklyn SittnerBrooklyn Sittner, a notable young weight lifter and Instagram influencer, was born on February 14, 2006, to Cory Sittner and his wife Shanae Anthony in the Billings region of Montana state....

Cathy Moriarty Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth The Bronx, New York, USA Age 63 years old Birth Date November 29 1960 Cathy Moriarty Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress, Singer, Voice Over Artist Education & Qualifications Net Worth $1,500,000 Current Partner Carmine D’Anna Parents Catherine Moriarty, John Moriarty Siblings Tom Moriarty, Mary Moriarty About Cathy MoriartyCathy Moriarity was born on November 29, 1960, in the Bronx, New York.Born to Irish Catholic immigrants, John Moriarty, a warehouse worker, and Catherine Moriarty, a housewife, Cathy has neither the background nor the financial condition to support her in her attempt to make a name for herself in the industry....