Author name: Neel

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Mammals

Fascinating Cat Puma

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Fascinating Cat Puma Pumas: The Unique Cats of North and South America. Pumas are a fascinating cat species. These big cats possess many hunting skills and techniques. They live in different parts of the Americas, from the Yukon of Canada to the Southern Andes of South America. Pumas are the most spread out cat species in the Western Hemisphere. Characteristics of the Puma. Pumas are from the small cat’s family and do not get classified as big cats, even though some Pumas can match the size of the leopard. In terms of heaviness, the Puma is the fourth heaviest cat after the leopard, jaguar, and the tiger. The average weight of an adult Puma ranges from 50-82kg for males and 29-64kg for females. They are slender and agile and are 2.4m in height. Adult Pumas are slender and agile. Pumas have a round head, erect ears, five claws on each forepaw and four claws on each hind pawThe Puma has a spherical head and erect ears Pumas are apex predators, but they have threats. These threats are humans, bears, jaguars, and wolf packs. Threats occur when Pumas fight for the same food as other predators. Humans are threats to Pumas as they hunt Pumas for different reasons such as clothing and protecting farm animals.   The behavior of Pumas and Preying Techniques: Pumas are territorial and like to live on their own. Females mark the areas with feces or urine. Area-wise, the community ranges from 150 to 1500 sq. km, i.e., 58-386 sq. miles. For prey, the Pumas stalk their prey before leaping onto their prey and give them a suffocating neck bite. What further assists the Pumas while preying, is their adjustable spine that helps them get through different hunting experiences. Pumas are vocal animals and use various vocal calls. These include low pitched hisses, growls, purrs, and screams. Pumas show incredible strength in dragging prey that is several times their weight. Pumas are sole hunters. They require room to hunt and wherever there is a sufficient food supply; they stay in that place.   Other features of Pumas: The Pumas are such fascinating creatures. One article cannot cover the awe associated with the Puma. Pumas can run at speeds of 40-50 MP/hr, i.e., 64-80 km/hr, and they can jump as high as 15 feet (4.6m). However, they prefer running in short sprints rather than long chases. Not only can they run at a searing speed, Pumas are athletic animals that also can swim and climb. Pumas can be pests for ranchers and farmers, but they have an important role in the environment. Pumas keep the populations of animals lower on the food chain in checks, such as rabbits and mules. If animals that are lower on the food chain have population growths and are unchecked, then the farmer’s crops may get overrun leading to numerous problems and the environment.

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Mammals

The Otter-Facts That Prove They’re The World’s Best Animal

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The Otter-Facts That Prove They’re The World’s Best Animal Facts about the Otter- Otters are playful animal animals. They belong to the Weasel family and live near freshwater and marine ecosystems. We can find otters on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. Characteristics of the Otter. The average weight of the Otter ranges from 3kg to -45kg. Otters have fur color that is brown and they have lighter underparts. The shades of brown vary from dark to cinnamon brown on the otters. Otter’s fur is fine, dense and velvety. There are two types of fur that otters have. One type of fur is long, with stout guars hairs. The other type is a more dense arrangement of short with fine under hairs. The fur of otters varies differs with the species and Sea Otters, which have the longest fur out of all the species of otters.   Otters like to keep their coats clean and they have valid reasons to do so. The Otter’s furry coat helps them remain waterproof and insulated against the cold. Otter’s coats help them keep buoyancy and provide their fur with thick insulation. The thick fur helps protect the otters from the chilly waters and cold weather. In addition, their webbed feet and large lungs assist them in floating on water. Otters do not have blubber, unlike other mammals. They can hold their breath underwater for 5-8 minutes. Otters give birth in the water and the mothers look after their young when they float on their backs. Pups depend on their mothers for 6-8 months before they become independent and within that period, they learn how to swim. Newborn pups require lots of attention and they stay close to their mum before they become confident enough to venture alone. The Pup’s fur is too dense, which means it cannot swim underwater. So, that’s why the mother leaves the pup floating, while she goes searching for food until the pup develops adult fur.   Food, diet, habitat, and predators. An Otter’s diet includes fish, crayfish, crabs, mussels, frogs, clams, octopus, and sea urchins. Otters also eat snails, fat innkeeper worms and crustaceans. Otter predation on the herbivorous urchins enables helps keep the ecosystem stable. Fish and forest systems flourish because of Otters. Habitat-wise, Otters live in coastal habitats within range of the shoreline, barrier reefs. Predators include sharks, killer whales, and crocodiles and alligators. Other features. Otters, in particular, Sea Otters are a keystone species. Keystone species are those species of animals that are so valuable to the ecosystem, that if they become extinct or go close to extinction, the ecosystem most likely collapses. That is why the otters play a key role in maintaining environmental health. Otters maintain the balance of ecosystems wherever they live. Sea urchins would devour the Kelp Forests if there were no otters to keep the Sea Urchins population in check. The kelp forests off the coast give many marine species sources of food. Wipe out the Kelp Forests, and most marine species living near Kelp forests would disappear. Hence, why the Otters are so valuable to the ecosystems.      

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Sports

Jaguares vs Hurricanes -Super Rugby Match of the Weekend

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Jaguares vs Hurricanes -Rugby of The weekend-11 points down heading into the final 10 minutes, The Hurricanes looked like they were on the verge of losing their 2nd game of the season. However, a 77th minute try saved the Hurricanes from defeat. The Hurricanes heading into the game, had won the last two meetings between the two sides at Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires. The Canes were the first to score. Repeated penalties resulted led to the Canes going up 3-0. Jordie Barrett, nailed a monster penalty kick from 60m out in the 5th minute of the game. Repeated infringements from the Hurricanes resulted in Domingo Miotti levelling the scores for the Jaguares in the 15th minute of the game. The Jaguares were the first team to score a try in the game with Marcos Kremer going over the chalk in the 22nd minute. A lovely pass from Tomas Cubelli and short pass from the impressive Domingo Miotti put Kremer over the try line. Miotti converted the try. The Jaguares led 10-3. Jordie Barrett converted another penalty to reduce the lead to 4 points in the 26th minute. After the Jaguares conceded a turnover and gave away a penalty, Jordie Barrett made it 3/3 with the penalties. The score read 10-9 in the 33rd minute. Jaguares vs Hurricanes Domingo Miotti missed the chance to make the score 13-9 heading into half-time. He missed the drop goal opportunity, and the score was 10-9 at the halftime hooter in favour of the Jaguares. Both sides applied solid pressure, resulting in decent attacking and defensive periods of play. The Jaguares increased the lead to 4 points thanks to Domingo Miotti penalty in the 44th minute. Jordie Barrett again pegged it back for the Hurricanes, making the score 13-12 in favour of the Jaguares in the 48th minute. Again, the Hurricanes gave away a penalty, this time for a late tackle off the ball. Miotti slotted his 3rd penalty for the game in the 53rd minute. Jaguares led 16-12 at this stage of the game. Jordie Barrett saved a try in the 58th minute by grabbing Boffeli’s foot and ensuring that Boffelli’s foot touched the touchline before he grounded the ball over the try line. The referee awarded a penalty to the Jaguares as the Hurricanes were offside. The Jaguares then scored a try of a strong driving maul. Argentine veteran, Agustin Creevy scored the try for the Jaguares in the 62nd minute and Domingo Miotti slotted the conversion. Score, 23-12. With the team 11 points down heading into the final 15 minutes, the Hurricanes needed to score sooner rather than later. Alex Fidow scored a vital try at a crucial stage of the game in the 71st minute. Jackson Garden-Bachop converted the try with the score reading 23-19. 3 minutes away from full-time, Jamie Booth scored the match-winning try. The Canes made a clean break and Ngani Laumape assisted Booth for the match-winning try. Hurricanes ended up with their first victory of the season. This was the Hurricanes third straight victory against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires. For the Hurricanes, Wes Goosen made 8 carries for 79 metres, beat 2 defenders, made 1 clean break and 2 passes and 3 tackles. Isaia Walker-Leawere made 8 carries for 10 metres, beat 2 defenders, made 5 passes, 2 offloads and 15 tackles. Ngani Laumape made 8 carries for 65 metres, beat 8 defenders, made 4 clean breaks, 8 passes, 2 offloads and 2 tackles. For the Jaguares, Emiliano Boffelli made 16 carries for 123 metres, beat 3 defenders, made 7 clean breaks, 4 passes, 1 offload and 6 tackles. Marcos Kremer scored 1 try, made 16 carries for 36 metres, beat 2 defenders, made 1 clean break, 2 passes and 18 tackles for the game. Domingo Miotti made 9 carries for 57 metres, beat 2 defenders, 25 passes and 8 tackles. Next week, the Hurricanes play the Sharks at Sky Stadium, Wellington, which will be their first home game for the year. The Jaguares play the Queensland Reds next week at the Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires. Jaguares vs Hurricanes By Author Neel

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Sports

The Rugby season opener produces-Blues Thriller

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The Rugby season opener produces-  Match of the round: The season opener produces a Chiefs- Blues Thriller. The 25th Super Rugby Season began on Friday night at Eden Park, Auckland. The two Bombays, the Blues, and the Chiefs were looking to start their season on a high. Every time the Blues looked like they were running away with the game, the Chiefs kept coming back, held their nerve, and got the desired result. However, the Chiefs were trailing for most of the game. The Blues got off to an absolute flyer and dominated the opening 25 minutes. Leon MacDonald’s side was relentless and enjoyed over 90% of the possession and territory for the first 10 minutes of the game. The constant attack pressured the Chiefs defense as Warren Gatland’s side made 47 tackles in 10 minutes. Stephen Perofeta missed a penalty. However, moments later, Tony Lamborn scored the first try of the Super Rugby season. Thomas Faiane started the line break, which led to the Lamborn’s try in the 16th minute. Eleven minutes later, All Blacks winger, Rieko Ioane, scored the first of his two 1st half tries. The winger collected an inside pass from Jonathan Ruru and went straight through the gap between two defenders off an attacking Blues scrum. Steven Perofeta converted the try to take the lead to 12-0. Samisoni Taukei’aho scored the Chief’s first try for the season in the 35th minute.   Ioane scored his 2nd try of the half combining with Faiane and Ruru to go over the chalk after the half-time siren. Steven Perofeta converted the try. In the 45th minute, Samisoni Taukei’aho scored his 2nd try of the match after the Chiefs set up a maul and powered their way over the try line. Aaron Cruden, who played his first game for the chiefs since 2017, converted the try. New Chiefs coach and former Welsh coach, Warren Gatland, brought Cruden on after half-time, which proved to be a masterstroke for the Hamilton-based squad. Pita Sowakula crashed over from the short-range to score a try in the 50th minute. Cruden again converted the try. The scores were level for the first time in the game at 19-all. Blues prop Karl Tu’inukuafe scored the Blues 4th try to help them regain the lead in the 56th minute. Steven Perofeta converted the try. Aiden Ross scored the Chiefs 4th try to help them level the scores again in the 64th minute. Cruden converted the try back. The Chiefs took the lead in the 68th minute when Solomon Alaimalo crossed over for the visitors. Cruden converted the try. Six minutes later, Aaron Cruden slotted a vital drop goal for the Chiefs. Harry Plummer converted a penalty in the 77th minute, but it was too late for the Blues. Cruden converted a penalty in the 80th minute to give the Chiefs the win. No.8. Hoskins Sotutu played well, making 12 carries for 97 meters. Sotutu also beat five defenders, made two clean breaks, ten passes, three offloads, and seven tackles for the game. Another star performer for the Blues was the left-winger, Rieko Ioane. The All Blacks star scored two tries, made seven carries for 32 meters, beat six defenders, and made two clean breaks. He also made four passes and one tackle for the game. For the Chiefs, Solomon Alaimalo scored one try, made eight carries for 70 meters, beat two defenders, and made two clean breaks and two passes. He made two offloads and five tackles. The returning Aaron Cruden. Made eight carries for 50 meters, beat two defenders, made two clean breaks, four passes, one offload, and five tackles for the game. Cruden was excellent with the boot, and he slotted three conversions, one long-range penalty, and a drop goal. Cruden did this while coming from the bench after half-time. All Black center, Anton Lienert-Brown made eight carries for 50 meters, beat two defenders, made two clean breaks four passes, an offload, and six tackles for the game. The Chiefs play the Crusaders at home next week at FMG Stadium Waikato, while the Blues play the Waratahs away at McDonald Jones Stadium. Those two encounters should be interesting.

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Birds

Bold Facts About Bald Eagles

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Bold Facts About Bald Eagles The Bald Eagles  Bald Eagles are the national animal and bird of the United States of America. They live throughout North America and parts of Mexico. The birds are fascinating creatures and are well-known birds of prey. The Bald Eagle has 7 close relatives throughout certain parts of the world. Characteristics of the Bald Eagle: The Bald Eagle’s vision is sharp. Their see-through eyelids, a. k. a., the nictitating membrane has two purposes. One purpose is that they help the eagles protect their main eyelids even when their main eyelids remain open. The other purpose is to help moisten and cleanse their eyes. Their vision range is wide and they can also see through UV (Ultraviolet) light. Their powerful claws that comprise extra sharp talons aid the Bald Eagle in capturing prey like deer and smaller prey like mice and rabbits. Also, on average the birds weigh 10lb. In colour, they have a white head and the rest of their body is brown. Female Bald Eagles weigh about 25% more than male Bald Eagles. Both sexes have the same plumage patterns, so if one were to identify which one was a female or male, size might help in detecting which one is which. The Bald Eagles have a massive wingspan ranging from 6ft to 7 ½ ft. Its wingspan aids the Bald Eagle in taking down animals like mule deer’s that weigh much more than them. The wingspan also aids them in traveling at rapid speeds from 35 to 45 miles per hour. Bald Eagles can reach maximum speeds of 100 miles per hour in a dive. In the animal kingdom, the Bald Eagles rank high in terms of speed.   Bold Facts About Bald Eagles –Food and diet: The diet of the Bald Eagle depends on their location. However, the main source of Bald Eagle’s diet is fish. Fish makes up for over 50% of the Eagle’s diet. In certain parts of North America, fish comprise 90% of the bird’s diet. The Bald Eagle also preys on small mammals such as mice, rabbits and sometimes, a large deer. They also feast on gulls, ducks, rabbits, crabs, and amphibians. Eagles scavenge on dead animals, fish and even in dumpsters.   Bold Facts About Bald Eagles – Nests and migration: The Bald Eagles nests, on average, are 2-4 feet deep and 4-5 wide. Sometimes, the nests can measure 13ft deep, 8 ft. wide or when living in more exposed areas, they can have nests as high as 125 ft. above the ground. Weight-wise, the nests can weigh up to 1 ton. The Bald Eagles build the largest nests of any bird that constructs a nest in the tree. Bald Eagles are very particular about where they build their nests. There are many factors that come into play. These factors include food availability and type of environment. Also, the Eagles want to have their chicks in safe places where they can protect them from predators including other birds of prey.

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Sports

The best camping gear: Everything you need for camping

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The best camping gear, For your next trip Are you making plans to take a camping journey? if you are, have you ever been camping earlier than? If this is your first time taking a prolonged camping vacation? You may be doubtful as to what you should carry along with you. If this is the case, you are definitely not solitary. Although your vacation can be amusing and thrilling, it can sometimes be traumatic to plan. It is able to on occasion be annoying to plot. If you would really like assistance with planning your subsequent tenting holiday, you’ll want to continue reading on. With regard to adventure, you will find that you need to bring multiple items with you. these gadgets often consist of gadgets which might be called camping supplies after which gadgets can be called tenting equipment. In most instances, you will discover that camping equipment is used to describe pieces of equipment. Whereas camping components are regularly used to illuminate food, fitness and beauty products, and so forth.   In terms of camp resources, like apparel and food, there are many individuals who instinctively understand what they want to bring. on the other hand, when it comes to camping equipment or system. There are numerous those who are unsure as to what they really want to convey with them. Just a few of the camping gear or equipment that you may want to carry with you on your next camping exploit are outlined below. One of the maximum commonplace pieces of camping gear that you’ll want to carry with you in your subsequent camping excursion is a tent. Depending on who you’re going adventure with, you can even need to bring more than one tent with you. If you have yet to purchase a camping tent, you will want to try and make sure that you purchase a tent or tents that are strong, sturdy, reliable, and waterproof. A dozing bag is any other piece of equipment that you will want to make certain which you deliver at the side of you. in case you are tenting together with your own family or your romantic partner. You will want to ensure which you have sufficient drowsing luggage to go round. Although you can count on that a mild slumbering bag is good in the summertime, you could nevertheless want to reflect on consideration on brining alongside a heavy style slumbering bag. these types of sleeping bags are properly in case the climate all of the sudden turns cold. Similarly to bringing a traditional sleeping bag with you. You may additionally want to reflect on the consideration of bringing alongside a drowsing pad or an air bed. If you will be camping in a traditional tent, you can find it incredibly uncomfortable. Even as many campsites have a level floor, now not all do. In case you are worried about how you will be able to sleep on your next camping adventure. You can want to buy a sleeping pad or an air bed alongside you, simply to be at the secure facet. With these items being fantastically low-cost, you surely have nothing to lose by way of doing so. The above-stated tour equipment pieces are just a few of the numerous tools pieces that you can want to consider bringing in conjunction with you to your subsequent camping journey.

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Sports

Incredible ICC World Cup 2019

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ICC World Cup: New Zealand stun India to reach the World Final The 2019 World Cup semi-final featured two teams with contrasting form heading into the fixture. India topped the group stages with one loss. New Zealand finished fourth after losing their last three league games on the trot to Pakistan, Australia, and England. India were overwhelming favorites for the fixture and rightly so. Form batsmen, form bowlers, and the support of a billion people were all in their favor. However, their campaign came to a dramatic end at the hands of Kane Williamson’s men.   The game went for 2 days because of the wet weather that Manchester offered. New Zealand finished the 1st day of the semi on 5/211. Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson stitched, what turned out to be a match-winning partnership with a 65-run stand for the third wicket. Although the partnership came off 102 balls, the partnership helped keep the Blackcaps in the hunt. The pitch was quite a tricky pitch to bat on and life was difficult for new batsmen at the crease. India bowled well with each of the bowlers picking up one wicket apiece. The play would resume on the reserve day, which was Wednesday 10th of June 2019, adding a further 28 runs. They lost 3 more wickets from their remaining 3.5 overs and ended their innings on 239/8 from 50 overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up 3/43. Ravindra Jadeja had a splendid time in the field snaring figures of 1/34 of his 10 overs with 1 maiden. He also took two catches and pulled off a stunning run out from the deep. For New Zealand, Taylor and Williamson both scored gritty half-centuries to get New Zealand to a competitive score on a tough pitch.   India had to chase 240 off 50 overs to reach their 4th World Cup final. They got off to a horrible start. They were 5/3 after 6 overs and were 24/4 after 10 overs. Jimmy Neesham took a one-handed ripper to get rid of Dinesh Karthik for 8. Matt Henry removed the Indian top three. However, it was Kiwi spearhead, Trent Boult, who picked up the big wicket of Virat Kohli for one. Kohli has scores of 9, 1, and 1 in the three World Cup semi-final appearances until date. The ball struck Kohli LBW for 1. He reviewed the decision and an umpire’s call gave New Zealand the big wicket of Kohli. The top three batsmen of India all went for one. Although Neesham dropped a sitter off Rishabh Pant, New Zealand was still in control of the game. Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya both fell to the guile of left-arm spinner, Mitchell Santner when the score was 71 and 92. After 30.3 overs, New Zealand had India reeling at 92/6 off 30.3 overs. Then, ensued a brilliant 116-run partnership between all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja and Indian great, MS Dhoni off 104 balls. Jadeja played a blinder of 77 runs off 59 balls with 4 fours and sixes. MS Dhoni played well for his 50 off 72 balls. New Zealand was desperate for a wicket and Trent Boult delivered for New Zealand. Trent Boult picked up Jadeja. The game changed from there. One could sense the shift in momentum to New Zealand when Jadeja departed in the 47th over. Then came the penultimate over. Dhoni smashed the first ball for six. Then Martin Guptill ran Dhoni out of the next ball. Guptill ran in from the boundary and hit the stumps. It was an excellent display of fielding from the New Zealand opening batsman. Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith had great moments in the commentary box. His commentary was full of passion. Smith’s words of “is this the World Cup?” will resonate with Kiwi cricket fans and many cricket fans for a long time. Ferguson then cleaned up Bhuvaneshwar with a slower delivery, and Jimmy Neesham removed Chahal in the final over to give New Zealand a major victory. Tom Latham took the catch and New Zealand on the match by 18 runs. The Blackcaps reached their second consecutive World Cup final. India, well another ICC tournament knockout phase departure. That also to go along with two final defeats to sub-continent neighbors, Sri Lanka in the 2014 ICC World T20 and Pakistan in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. The times ahead for the two nations will be interesting. Both teams will fancy their chances at this year’s T20 World Cup and also the Test Championship.  

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