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1. Dracorex's full name means"Dragon king of Hogwarts" Dracorex was a species of Pachycephalosaurid dinosaur which lived in Asia and North America during the late Cretaceous period.During 2006, Dr. Bakker name it Dracorexis Hogwartsia, meaning "Dragon king of Hogwarts" as a tribute to J. k.rowlings, the author of Harry Potter novels and because of its resemblance to fairytale dragons.     Here are some amazing facts about Dracorex Hogwartsia: 1 . Dracorex's full name means" Dragon king of Hogwarts " Dracorex was a species of  Pachycephalosaurid dinosaur which lived in Asia and North America during the late Cretaceous period.During 2006, Dr. Bakker name it Dracorexis Hogwartsia , meaning " Dragon king of Hogwarts " as a tribute to J. k.rowlings , the author of Harry Potter novels and because of its resemblance to fairytale dragons. Source ↗️ 2 . Dracorex stood as tall as an Emperor penguin Dracorex was roughly the ...

Simosuchus clarki is a small genus of notosuchian crocodylomorphs,which lived during the late Cretaceous period in Madagascar and india. It was termed simosuchus ,meaning "pug-nosed crocodile" because of its notably short skull which resembles that of a pug. Its unusual short snout and maple shaped teeth showed that it was clearly not a carnivorous rather the animal was most likely a herbivore. S imosuchus clarki image by Haris Javed Name: Simosuchus clarki. Pronunciation: Sae-mo-suk-us clar-key. Named by:  Buckley et al. Diet:  Herbivore. Locomotion: Quadrupedal. Estimated size and weight:  2.5 feet and 25 kg . Time period: Late Cretaceous. Species : Simosuchus clarki (type). Scientific Classification   Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Clade: Ziphosuchia Genus: Simosuchus Buckley et al.,2000 Simosuchus clarki is a small genus of notosuchian crocodylomorphs,which lived during the late Cretaceous period in Madagascar a...

The king cheetah is a super rare variety of cheetah with a rare mutation in the gene transmembrane aminopeptidase Q (Taqpep),the same gene responsible for the blotchy pattern in the tabby cats.   King  cheetah Image source:Imgur.com Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus Diet:  Carnivore Size:  It typically grows to a shoulder length of 67 - 94 cm (26 - 37 inches) and a head-and-body length of of 1.1–1.5 m. (3.6 and 4.9 ft) Weight : 20 - 65 kg Lifespan:  8 - 12 years Locomotion:  Quadrupedal Geographical distribution:  Quadrupedal South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and northern Transvaal Scientific Classification  Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Feliformia Family: Felidae Subfamily: Felinae Genus: Acinonyx Species: A.jubatus The king cheetah is a super rare variety of cheetah with a rare mutation in the gene transmembrane aminopeptidase Q (Taqpep),the same gene responsible for the bl...

Ailuropoda microta aka the pygmy giant panda, is an extinct species of giant panda (ailuropoda) that lived in the tropical Forests of southern China during the late Pliocene and early Pliestocene periods.It is the earliest known ancestor of the modern-giant panda. Ailuropoda microta image by Haris Javed Name:  Ailuropoda microta Pronunciation:  Ai-lur- o-poda-mic-ro-ta Named by:  Pei wenzhong,1962 Diet:  Herbivore Estimated size and weight: 1.1m and 45kg Time period: Late Pliocene - Early Pliestocene Scientific Classification  Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Ursidae Genus: Ailuropoda Species: Ailuropoda microta Ailuropoda microta aka the pygmy giant panda, is an extinct species of giant panda (ailuropoda) that lived in the tropical Forests of southern China during the late Pliocene and early Pliestocene periods.It is the earliest known ancestor of the modern-giant panda. The first s...

The Mwanza flat-headed rock agama, also known as the Spider-Man agama, is a species of dragon lizard(agamidae)found in semi-deserts of Tanzania,Rwanda and Kenya. The species has become a popular pet among the reptile enthusiasts due to ... Mwanza flat -headed rock   agama Scientific name: Agama Mwanzae Discovered by: Arthur Loveridge,1923 Diet: Insectivore Average lenght: 6-9 inches Lifespan: 15 years (captivity) Locomotion:  Quadrupedal(can run on two legs if necessary) Pronunciation: here Scientific Classification  Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamaty Suborder: Iguania Family: Agamidae Genus: Agama Species: A.mwanzae   The  Mwanza flat-headed rock  agama, also known as the Spider-Man  agama, is a species of dragon lizard( agamidae )found in semi-deserts of Tanzania,Rwanda and Kenya. The species has become a popular pet among the reptile enthusiasts due to its colouration,which resembles a f...

Approximately thousands of new species are estimated to be discovered each year. After learning this, you might be curious about how many species were unveiled in the notorious year of 2020. Researchers at London's Natural History Museum identified 503 new species last year. Among these were an endangered Langur, a snake named after a character from Harry Potter, a spider reminiscent of DC's Joker, and numerous other newly discovered species in 2020 .  Here they are - 1 .  Popa langur  Image Source - Google | image by Natural History Museum Popa langur is an endangered species of primate discovered recently in the forests of central Myanmar.It is estimated that individual between 200-260 are left in the wild. Researchers named the Popa langur after the sacred extinct volcano Mt.Popa. Popa langurs can be identified by thier crest of fur,white rings around its eyes and cute face .  2 .  Salazar's Pit Viper (Trimeresurus salazar) Image Source - Google | image by...