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The spitting spider (Scytodes thoracica) is a tropical and subtropical spider species that is found mainly in North America, Japan, Britain, Sweden, and Argentina. This species is adapted to live in all types of houses and buildings. Spitting spiders have poor eyesight but are very fast in hunting their prey with the help of their long legs.

These spiders also contribute to the disposal of pests. They help in controlling the pest population. They are venomous and can be a household pest itself.

Spitting spiders are some of the strangest hunters in the wild. Here are some of the most interesting facts about the Spitting Spider (Scytodes thoracica). Afterward, do check our other articles on darkling beetle facts and puss moth facts as well.

Are you enthusiastic about learning more about dogs? If yes, then you must know about one ancient breed, the Sloughi.

This breed originates in North Africa and is especially found in Morocco. In history, dogs were first known for hunting, and it is still being used for hunting in North Africa. This medium-sized dog breed is classified as a part of the sighthound group.

It is also known as the Arabian hound. These short-haired dogs have a slender look.

It is one of the dog breeds, with high energy and loves to take part in all kinds of exercise. While training, these dogs respond well to positive reinforcement, and it loves treats.

When we look at the dog's temperament, it can seem aloof and a little stubborn, but the dogs are quite loyal to their master and other family members. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized this dog breed in 2016 as their 190th dog breed. Do you want to know more about this elegant dog breed?

Keep reading to learn interesting Sloughi facts. Also, check out the articles on the miniature German Shepherd and Dorkie.

Sea turtles are antisocial creatures who love to spend most of their time alone in the sea. Sea turtles are reptiles from the Cheloniidae family.

They are found worldwide and originated from the northern coast of Australia and are spotted around tropical and subtropical beaches. There exist seven species of sea turtles: loggerhead, green sea turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp's Ridley, Olive Ridley, and flatback.

All species of sea turtles are found in different oceans. For instance, flatback sea turtles are generally found in the Australian oceans, whereas Kemp's Ridley is spotted in the Gulf of Mexico and Eastern parts of the United States. All seven species of marine turtles belong to the Dermochelyidae order.

Sea turtles first appeared on Earth approximately 200 million years ago, and their population is still declining. Sea turtles migrate from their feeding ground to nesting places covering miles.

Sea turtles are marine animals known to be great swimmers. They have limbs and flappers appropriate for swimming but don't work well on land. The sea turtle has sleek heads and stems that cannot pull inside its shell-like other turtles.

The nesting season takes place between March and October, depending on the sea turtle species. The male sea turtle migrates miles to come to nesting beaches during mating season.

Female turtles lay eggs in bunches of 100-200 during the night. They usually use lower mounds to lay their eggs, followed by 40-60 days of incubation. The baby sea turtles (sea turtle hatchlings) become independent soon after they come out of the eggs and try to reach the sea as quickly as possible.

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Endemic members of the United States, Gunnison grouse or Gunnison sage grouse is a group of heavy-bodied birds with a thick plumaged mane. Scientifically these grouse are recognized by the designation Centrocercus minimus.

These ground-feeding birds exhibit only a few differences, such as smaller size and heavy plume, in comparison to the Centrocercus urophasianus. Until their specific identification in the 2000s, the Gunnison grouse were considered under the same species as the greater sage grouse.

Due to variations in the genetic constitution, the differences between the two closely related species were observed. And hence it was the molecular studies of genetics that lead to the famous designation of Gunnison Sage Grouse as the first species of avifauna to be recognized and recorded from the USA after the 19th century.

In case of piqued interest read ahead to discover some interesting facts about the sage hen. Afterward, do check our other articles on ring-necked duck facts and prairie falcon facts as well.