American Alligator Description The American Alligator has a very thick body and it has amazing strength. Even the tail has more strength behind it than the average adult man. The males are typically about 14 feet long with the females averaging about 10 feet. The largest one in history was just over 19 feet. Like [...]

Grizzly Bear Description The Grizzly Bear seems to be among the most common that people recognize by its appearance. They are very large bears and they often have a coat that is chocolate brown in color. Some of them have a white tip to them though as they get older. They range in size from [...]

Red Kangaroo Description The Red Kangaroo is the largest of all the species out there and the one that most people are familiar with. They have fur that can range from a shade of gray, to brown, to having a reddish tint. The ears are very pointing and they have a wonderful sense of hearing. [...]

American Black Bear Description The American Black Bear can be either brown or black in color. Some of them even have white on them. They have thick layers of fur which keep them warm. They have the external layer that we can see. They also have a layer that is very close to the skin. [...]

Common Chimpanzee Introduction The Common Chimpanzee is the one that most of us are very familiar with. It is no secret that they are very closely related to us in the way of their genetic profile. That is a fascinating aspect of our world that we continue to explore. There are many similarities from humans [...]

In recent years, we’ve seen many disasters wreak havoc in different parts of the world: the tsunami in Thailand, Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, and the earthquake in Haiti, just to name a few. As pet lovers, our hearts do double-duty, going out to both the people involved as well as their displaced pets. Now that [...]

Arctic Fox Description The Arctic Fox is pure white so that it is able to blend into the snowy surroundings. The coat is very thick too because of the cold temperatures. It helps to keep the fox warm and the body temperature regulated. They have fur on the bottoms of their feet too. There is [...]

The Dwarf Pencil Fish, the Green Rivulus and the Hunchbacked Limia could be three freshwater fish in your tank. Find out about their behavior, what they look like, water conditions, how to feed them and how to breed them. Dwarf Pencil Fish – Nannostomus marginatus (Family: Lebiasinidae) Behavior:It is a bit timid and likes its [...]

Blue-Ringed Octopus Description As their name tells us, the Blue-Ringed Octopus is well noted by the fact that they have a bluish ring around their body. This ring can also be black in color. They have skin that is a shade of yellow with those rings around it. The depth of the rings can often [...]

Most pet owners will have to deal with old dog arthritis at some point if they own canines. Just as in humans, joint arthritis is extremely common in older dogs as they age. Most dogs get to some degree, while larger breed dogs and overweight dogs exhibit more significant symptoms then do smaller dogs. When [...]

Freshwater aquarium grass plants are really essential if your aquarium is to look like it should and be a welcome haven for your fish. They will provide both cover and shelter for shy fish and areas for breeding to take place. This article describes a range of grass like plants of varying sizes that you [...]

Three top tropical fish for tanks are described here; Scientific names, preferred conditions, colors description, sex differences and breeding advice are given for the Rosy Barb – Barbus conchonius (Family: Cyprinidae), the Striped Hatchet Fish – Carnegiella strigata strigata (Family: Gasteropelecidae) and the Swordtail – Xiphosphorus helleri (Family: Poeciliidae). Rosy Barb – Barbus conchonius (Family: [...]

If you own a pet, chances are you have had to deal the nuisance of fleas and ticks. There are many treatments available on the market now but consideration must be taken into what treatment to use as every dog is different. Flea and tick shampoos do the trick but can contain harsh chemicals which [...]

In this article you will find out about the behavior of three freshwater fish for tank environments, what they look like, the best water conditions, how to feed them and how to breed them. The Lemon Tetra, the Leopard Corydoras and the Orange Chromide. Lemon Tetra – Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis (Family: Characidae) Behavior:A very popular fish, [...]

Description: The Standard Schnauzer is of medium build and square in appearance. Here we see a smaller version of the Giant Schnauzer. The skull is modestly broad. The head is long and rectangular in shape. Lips, and the large nose, are black in colour. With the teeth meeting in a scissor bite. Eyes are oval [...]