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Leaping Lizards
Just like sunbathers on beaches all over the world lizards love to lie in the sun all day. At night they hide near rocks and other vegetation. They are reptiles with characteristic traits of snakes forked tongues and scales. Lizards have claws to help them climb, dig and defend themselves. Often their tails are longer than their bodies and they use them to balance, climb, and for protection. There are 4,675 species of lizard and they can live up to 50 years.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Petlife
Daisy and Beanie
Daisy’s POV Today is the day we say goodbye to Fat Brother and Pretzel. We’re all going to our new homes, so we wake up early to the call of our current owners and they prep us for what they refer to as “go home day”. We watch them pack bags with all our stuff. “Pink fish” and “blue fish” stay on the ground, but in goes “blanket” and “rose toy”— they’re coming along for “go home day”, too!
By Krystal Katz4 years ago in Petlife
TOP 10 MOST DANGEROUS DOGS IN THE WORLD
American Pit Bull Terrier Assuming you ask a dependable Pit Bull proprietor whether their canine is risky, they will let you know that it is a misinterpretation and that Pit Bulls are the best canines on the planet. In any case, most Pit Bull guardians fail to remember that appropriate socialization shaped their dog into a delicate soul.
By RONO SARKAR4 years ago in Petlife
About A Pig
While many farms worldwide have one to thousands of pigs, not many people know a lot about these animals. I grew up on a pig farm and during the first 18 years of my life, I interacted with them on a daily basis. I learned what they liked and what they didn’t like. I learned their habits and how they communicated. On graduating from high-school, I left the farm briefly to attend the University of Saskatchewan. After becoming disenchanted with university life, I returned to the farm and became involved with the business of raising pigs. Our hog operation was a ‘Farrow to Finish’ business. We kept approximately 40 to 50 breeding sows throughout the year with about one third of them nursing at any one time. We sold anywhere from 300 to 600 market hogs per year and the returns on those sales provided a cash flow that allowed me to do most of the things I ever wanted to do in my life. On our farm, the care of the pigs was largely manual and very labor intensive for most of the years I partnered in the business. A summer tornado in 1976, destroyed parts of the various barns. We were forced to rebuild, so segments of the operation did become automated at that point, but we were still able to maintain a fairly close relationship with our animals even though some of the manual aspects were reduced. During all of my many years working with pigs I collected many interesting and perhaps trivial facts about pigs that I learned through experience or that I read about or that other hog farmers shared with me at countless auction sales and agricultural symposiums. Below, I have compiled 30 of those points about pigs that will get you up to date on everything that you should know about them.
By John Oliver Smith4 years ago in Petlife
What You Need to Know About Your Cat's Vaccines
Most people don't want to take their cat to the veterinarian, yet it is an important way to keep your cat as healthy as possible. Not only will your veterinarian take a good look at your cat, he or she will also make sure that your cat is fully protected with vaccines.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
My top 10 dangerous snakes
This article is about my list of the top 20 most dangerous snakes in the world. Snake number one on my list is the Black Mamba of Africa. The Black Mamba is actually more of a grey or brown not really black it gets its name from its black mouth, which is black. The Black Mamba is feared because it is large and fast, it also has a very potent venom that kills most of its human victims. Snake number two is the Fer-De-Lance viper from Central America. Their venom is necrotizing and very painful more times than not it ends in death. The Fer-De-Lance injects about 105mg of venom in one bite although they have been recorded of a venom yield of 310mg when being milked for venom. These snakes can range from a dark brown to like a coppery brown. They have like a triangular pattern going down their backs. Snake number three is the saw-scaled viper. The saw-scaled viper is said to be one of the deadliest snakes scientists believe them to be responsible for most of human deaths. The saw-scaled viper typically is are colored to match their surroundings so they are grey, reddish, olive, and pale brown. They have a saw-like scale pattern on their backs which is where they get the name saw-scaled viper. Moving right on along to snake number four the Banded Krait. The Banded Krait is one of the most venomous snakes related to Cobra. Their venom is a neurotoxin and induces paralysis. The Banded Krait is typically either black and yellow striped or black and white striped. Snake number five is the Gaboon viper. The Gaboon viper is from the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. They have the longest fangs of all venomous snakes, their fangs are 2 inches or 5 centimeters. They also have the highest venom yield of all the venomous snakes. Their coloration is a combination of light and dark brown, pink and purple arranged in diamonds and stripes along its back. Light and dark lines radiate from around its small eyes. It has a short tail, and its broad head mimics a fallen leaf, right down to the central vein. Snake number six is the King Cobra the are from the jungles in Southern and Southeast Asia. they are distinguishable from other cobras, their neck pattern and size are the biggest difference. They are the world's longest venomous snakes. Their coloration varies from black with white stripes to unbroken brownish grey. The king cobra is one of the only snakes that feed on other snakes including smaller king cobras, it is very rare for them to hunt other animals such as rodents and lizards. Snake number seven is the Inland Taipan. Their venom is a complex mix of neurotoxins, procoagulants, and mycotoxins. The Inland Taipan’s coloring is normally a dark tan ranging from a rich dark hue to a brown greenish color. Snake number eight is the eastern tiger snake. The eastern tiger snake inhabits the southern ridge of Australia. When striking they flatten their heads similar to that of the cobras. Their venom is a blood clotting and nerve paralyzer which is possibly fatal to humans. Their coloring is typically brown, or green, and can even be olive sometimes. Snake number nine is the boomslang. This is one of few snakes that have rear fangs so it has to chew on its prey to inject its venom. The boomslangs male coloring ranges from a solid bright green to rust-red or a combination of black and yellow. Where for females typically have a dull olive-brown or grey color. And juveniles are quite spectacular with bright emerald eyes, white throat, and cryptic, twig-colored bodies. Snake number ten and the final snake on my list is the cat snake. This is another rear-fanged snake which means it too has to chew its food to inject its venom. They mostly eat frogs but also sometimes eat lizards. The coloring is typically light brown in color with dark brown spots or blotches on the back but the most famous color is black with a yellow belly.
By Maria Johnson4 years ago in Petlife
Is CBD Good for Cats? The Facts, Benefits, and Your Questions Answered
What is CBD? Cannabis use by humans dates all the way back to 1500 BC. For centuries humans have consumed this plant to support both body and soul. Back in 1964, the Israeli chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam’s research group was the first to isolate one of the main cannabinoids in the plant—cannabidiol (CBD).
By Gaia Provides4 years ago in Petlife
Dog Park Etiquete
Many people love to take their dogs places. They love showing them off, as well as give them plenty of opportunities to run and play (like dogs)! For this reason, dog parks are becoming more popular. They are popping up all over the United States.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
