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28th September 2009
Building and decorating a bird house is something that parents and kids can do together. It is relatively cheap and can provide hours of entertainment even after the project is completed.
Then there is the posture of a bird. Believe it or not, birds p... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Both now-discarded Lamarckism (the supposed inheritance of acquired characteristics) and Evolution Theory postulate that function determines form. Natural selection rewards those forms best suited to carry out the function of survival ("survival of the fi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Among all the domestic animals, the horse is one of the most majestic and multi-purpose animals. The oldest means of transport, horses have been an integral part of human history. Today, owning a top notch breed of horse is a matter of pride. Thus, having... Read >
Author: peter roddick23rd September 2009
Among all the domestic animals, the horse is one of the most majestic and multi-purpose animals. The oldest means of transport, horses have been an integral part of human history. Today, owning a top notch breed of horse is a matter of pride. Thus, having... Read >
Author: peter roddick17th August 2009
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica is the home of the loudest monkey in the world. The common name is howler but the locals call them “congos.” They often sleep in the trees next to our bed and begin to howl at about 4:30 A.M. To some this might seem like a n... Read >
Author: Evelyn Gallardo30th July 2009
There are a good deal of animals in the world and numerous of them we know and have learned about in school. But what about the other animals that we commonly forget about and overlook? There are still hundreds of animals that we know about - but we rarel... Read >
Author: nlwest2120th July 2009
The corn snake, furthermore referred to as red rat snake, belongs to the genus Elaphe and species guttata guttata. Colour alteration is diverse, and thumbs down two snakes are the same. Corn snakes are standard in the snake hobby since many mutations a... Read >
Author: Ruel09th April 2009
Can you increase your personal IQ by as much as 20 points by the use of image streaming (cf. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_streaming)? This seems to be a proven claim by now.
You might have seen them yourself: there are thousands of web-sites and ... Read >
Author: Franz Rasch27th March 2009
The African grey parrot scientifically known as Psittacus erithacus is originated in Central Africa. here are two types of African Greys - the larger Congo (has bright red tail feathers) and smaller Timneh (darker tail feathers). No one really knows when ... Read >
Author: Julie Souto23rd February 2009
Tilapia has become the third most important fish in aquaculture after carps and salmon, with production reaching 1,505,804 metric tons per year in 2002.Because of their large size, rapid growth, and delicious flavour, a number of tilapia and their various... Read >
Author: Camara Consulting05th January 2009
Great apes, gorillas appear to have evolved from smaller apes virtually twenty million living ago. They are alienated variously into species and subspecies, though four discreet subspecies appear to be rather decided leading: Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla Ber... Read >
Author: Janice Sherwood04th December 2008
The Catfish is a large bony fish named for its large whiskers or "barbels". They are prevalent on every major continent in the world and have a vast number of subspecies.
Catfish are of huge commercial value to aquaculturalists as they breed very easil... Read >
Author: Travis Booth03rd December 2008
The Catfish is a large bony fish named for its large whiskers or "barbels". They are prevalent on every major continent in the world and have a vast number of subspecies.
Catfish are of huge commercial value to aquaculturalists as they breed very easil... Read >
Author: Travis Booth04th November 2008
A Brazilian Rainbow Boa will thrive in captivity as long as you keep it clean, safe and well fed. The typical size of an adult on this variety of snake is from four to seven feet although there have been some that grew to a length of twenty feet. For this... Read >
Author: Ling Tong21st July 2008
As more and more people set up saltwater aquariums, more are also adding coral to the décor. As with any living thing, it is best to understand the creature and how to care for it properly before bringing it home. Coral is no different as it is a live an... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith01st July 2008
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What is UMF Manuka Honey?
Unique Manuka Factor or commonly known as UMF is the only worldwide standard in identifying and measuring the antibacterial strength or quality of some strains of Manuka. It is a guarantee that t... Read >
Author: Ruth Tan27th May 2008
Marble Cat is another cat adept at an arboreal lifestyle. Weighing around ten pounds it is up to three and a half feet long, it's tail nearly comprising half of that. Pardofelis Marmorata, Marbled Cat is believed to be closely related to the Asian Golden ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile27th May 2008
Leopardus Wiedii, Margay is often called Tree Ocelot owing to its unparalleled arboreal skills among cats. Weighing usually in the range of ten to fifteen pounds, it is up to four feet long, inclusive of tail.
Fur is yellowish in base coloration. There... Read >
Author: Ailurophile27th May 2008
Profelis Aurata, the African Golden Cat is believed to be closely related to the Caracal and Serval, though it is often termed as the Leopard's Brother owing to the co-existence of the two cats in certain parts of their range. Body length is usually aroun... Read >
Author: Ailurophile27th May 2008
Prionailurus Rubiginosus, the Rusty Spotted Cat has a grayish coat with rusty red colored spots all over its body, coalescing to form stripes on head. Fur is soft and short. Under surface is white and often spotted as well. Face is marked by dark and whit... Read >
Author: Ailurophile15th May 2008
Bejel also called is endemic syphilis. Bejel is very common in dry, hot climates especially in the countries of the eastern Mediterranean region and in Saharan West Africa. Bejel is an infectious disease that is rare in the United States. Bejel is a chron... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st April 2008
Heath HenTympanuchus cupido cupido The heath hen, a subspecies of the prairie chicken, was once found in the eastern United States. Before the American Revolution, it was common from Maine to Virginia. As the human population increased, the heath hen popu... Read >
Author: www.Taxidermy4cash.com29th March 2008
The Troodos National Forest Park is located at the centre of Cyprus, covers an area of 9337 hectares and hosts invaluable plant and animal habitats. Many villages maintaining local culture, tradition and customs can be found scattered all over the Troodos... Read >
Author: Vicky Cochrane14th March 2008
The largest of all lynx species, the Eurasian Lynx is a secretive and beautiful cat. Bigger and more spotted than its Canadian counterpart, it varies in length from two and a half to four and a half feet and weighs between forty to seventy pounds - with m... Read >
Author: Ailurophile14th March 2008
A medium sized wild cat of the Northern Hemisphere, lynx is a beautiful and elusive feline. Classified into four subspecies in lines of its appearance and distribution, it is seen in a number of countries of Europe, Asia and North America. A large wild ca... Read >
Author: Ailurophile22nd October 2007
It’s a known fact that boating magazines have been responsible for spreading strange afflictions to many unsuspecting NP’s (normal people) many of whom started out in their blighted lives innocently glancing through the pages of one of those aforement... Read >
Author: Terry19th October 2007
The beautiful Ocelot is a wild cat of the Americas. Leopardus Pardalis, it is also known as 'Painted Leopard', 'Manigordo' and 'McKenney's Wild Cat'. Twice as large as a domestic cat, it can be nearly five feet long (including tail) and weigh around twent... Read >
Author: Ailurophile19th October 2007
Leopard Cat is one of the most beautiful felines in nature. It has a wide geographical distribution with marked differences in appearance in various parts of its range, leading many to classify it into a variety of subspecies. Size also varies in accordan... Read >
Author: Ailurophile20th September 2007
As more and more people set up saltwater aquariums, more are also adding coral to the décor. As with any living thing, it is best to understand the creature and how to care for it properly before bringing it home. Coral is no different as it is a live an... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong31st July 2007
Ever since the Internet was invented there have been many attempts to re-invent it or at least to re-shape it, the majority of which have never amounted to anything more than perhaps a fad, more or less annoying. Quite a few of those attempts have been le... Read >
Author: Waldemar Puszkarz, Ph.D.01st July 2007
Pathera Onca, the Jaguar is the only New World Mammal amongst the four big cats of the Panthera genus. Ancestry is shared with the other big cats, with the closest genetic resemblance being to the leopard. Chromosomal analysis suggests the species origina... Read >
Author: Ailurophile01st July 2007
There are many different types of fish which individuals fish for exclusively these days. One variety of fish which is highly sought after by fishermen everywhere is the trout. There are many different subspecies of trout which come in a variety of colors... Read >
Author: Robert Benjamin03rd October 2006
Gentle giants, the rare and endangered Galapagos Tortoises are the largest tortoise species in the world. Spotted by Bishop Tomas de Berlanga, when he discovered the Galapagos Islands by accident in 1535, these islands were named after them. Galapago whic... Read >
Author: Jenelle Gonsalves06th September 2006
I don't think there are a lot of people that don't like a pet in their home. There are very different kinds of animals that you can bring home and with which you can spend your life in a very pleasant way. There are, for example people that like small bir... Read >
Author: Dalvin Rumsey13th July 2006
Western Hognose snakes are a wonderful, small species of snake with lots of character. They have become more and more popular over the years and are now a commonly available species in the pet trade. In the wild they are known to feed on toads, lizard, ... Read >
Author: Chris Jones01st July 2006
Bleh fleas! 'Tis the season are you prepared? It's not just at home where you need to be ready either. Different geographical areas have different climate conditions so the flea season varies depending on where you are keep that in mind whether you ... Read >
Author: Nathan Lynch14th March 2006
The African grey parrot scientifically known as Psittacus erithacus is originated in Central Africa. here are two types of African Greys - the larger Congo (has bright red tail feathers) and smaller Timneh (darker tail feathers). No one really knows when ... Read >
Author: Dalvin Rumsey04th January 2006
Description of Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS :
Jarrow Formulas Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS contains live, friendly yeast and MOS (MannanOligoSaccharide) derived from S. cerevisiae. MOS are oligosaccharides consisting of multiple mannose units. MOS d... Read >
Author: Herb Mark06th December 2005
One of the best places to see animals in Tanzania is in the Selous Game Reserve. This huge reserve has high concentration of animals and a low concentration of tourists. Animals such as lion and leopard and elephant are present in huge concentrations. ... Read >
Author: Ian Williamson04th December 2005
Do you truly see animals at the zoo? A while back, on a visit to the J. Paul Getty Museum in Santa Monica, I overheard a tour guide say the average time spent looking at a work of art in the museum is five to ten seconds per piece. At first this shocked m... Read >
Author: Nola Kelsey
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