Exotic Animals
White Koi
By David Maguire · 13 years ago
During the initial period of koi breeding carp mutations, Japanese koi hobbyists could only produce varieties with one or two colors. Over the years as this practice has grown popular, the assortment of colors on ...
Liger + Tiger + Lion = BIG CAT RESCUE!
By Doug Smith · 13 years ago
Do you see yourself looking over the vast Serengeti plains, searching the horizon for a glimpse of a pride of Lions, or a Leopard lounging in the trees? Do you imagine yourself in India, riding ...
Ochiba Koi
By David Maguire · 13 years ago
Ochiba koi, or more commonly known as ochiba shigure, is another variety of the brocaded Japanese carp. Its name ochiba shigure is literally translated as "autumn leaves on water" which perfectly describes their glowing reticulated ...
Types Of Koi
By David Maguire · 13 years ago
What is commonly referred to as "koi" is a short term for the Japanese word nishikigoi, that literally means brocaded (or adorned) carp. A domesticated version of the common carp, koi fish is usually seen ...
A Special Name For Your Chinchilla
By Don Hill · 13 years ago
A Special Name For Your Chinchilla
Giving name to a pet is really convivial and rejoicing for few, and labyrinth for some; so, it comes with its own problems. Chinchilla-what can be the best name? ...
Secrets To What Hermit Crabs Eat
By Don Hill · 13 years ago
Secrets To What Hermit Crabs Eat
Feeding your hermit crab to keep him healthy is one of your most important roles when it comes to hermit crab care. The good news is that this job ...
Secrets To Choosing A Chinchilla Cage
By Don Hill · 13 years ago
Secrets To Choosing A Chinchilla Cage
Chinchillas love to leap and climb up to 6ft. We have to contemplate the type of cage, which is cozy for them. Wider and higher cages are best choices ...
Secrets of hermit crabs in the wild
By Don Hill · 13 years ago
Secrets of hermit crabs in the wild
Hermit crabs are indeed very cute creatures. When you look at them and see how delicate they are, it is sometimes hard to believe that they can survive ...
Secret Chinchilla Facts
By Don Hill · 13 years ago
Chinchilla Facts
The Andes mountains of South America are the native home of chinchillas. Their draping thick fur coats help them in wild. Generally, a chinchilla's life span is between 10-15 years. In captivity, they ...
The Chinchillas History
By Don Hill · 13 years ago
The History of the Chinchilla
This exotic animal was named after the Chincha people of the Andes region. The Andes Mountains in South America. Chinchilla actually means "little Chincha". Back around the close of the ...
Hermit Crabs :Breeding Them
By Don Hill · 13 years ago
Breeding Not for the Faint of Heart
You probably love your cute creatures and you don't mind having them in your house. Maybe, you even know one or two things about their lives in the ...
Dust Baths for Your Chinchillas
By Donald Hill · 13 years ago
Dust Baths for Your Chinchillas
A dust bath is a natural behavior for chinchillas. They never go into water. To remove the moisture and other dust particles in their fur they need an absorbent. Taking ...
Begin to care for your hermit crab.
By Donald Hill · 13 years ago
Begin to care for your hermit crab.
Okay! I know! I know! I was that way too. Your children got you into the hermit crab thing. So now your house has a new guest that ...
Different Varieties of Guinea Pig Breeds
By Robert Prior · 13 years ago
'Guinea Pig Breeds?' You may think 'Is there more than one types of guinea pig?', well yes of course! In fact there are thirteen different breeds of guinea pigs! But that is not all... nope, ...
White Koi
By Ted Sikkink · 13 years ago
Initially, when the Japanese started breeding the Koi from other fish mutations, there were only one or 2 colors. The Koi grew more and more popular and over the years people started to breed them ...
Koi Pond Supplies
By Ted Sikkink · 13 years ago
Koi ponds are used to enhance the landscape of your yard and for the enjoyment of those that own them. The sound of the running water brings with it tranquility and relaxation to the landscape. ...
Koi Fish Information
By Ted Sikkink · 13 years ago
If you know the common carp, Koi fish are their domesticated version. The name itself comes from the Japanese word "carp". The Japanese started breeding Koi fish a long time ago - in the 1820's ...
Koi Colors
By Ted Sikkink · 13 years ago
It is clear that the Japanese took a lot of pride in selectively breeding koi fish to produce the different gorgeous color patterns we see today. Their spectacular colors and patterns are part of the ...
ANGELICA the BOBCAT
By Doug Smith · 13 years ago
There is NO reason to breed tigers (or any other big cat) for lives of confinement and deprivation. The only sanctioned international breeding plans for exotic cats are called Species Survival Plans (SSP) and they ...
The Praying Mantis, A Delicate Life Cycle
By Dino Ilao · 13 years ago
Despite their menacing looks and efficient predatory skills, the life cycle of the praying mantis is a delicate one. As with all predatory creatures, these brooding solitary wonders are still subject to the fine balance ...