Sugar Gliders are an exotic animal about the size of a gerbil. What makes them different is that they are really marsupials. They keep their babies in a pouch and have a membrane that gives them the ability to glide. Because they can be illegal in some states, you will need to check with your local laws before you consider getting one as a pet.
There are also a couple of other things you need to consider before purchasing one. They will not do well with young kids in the household who are rough in their handling. They are also
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Keeping Mice as Pets
by T Akery November 17th, 2011 | Mammals, Various Pets
Mice are a pet that kids can easily take care of as a starting pet. They are small. They require less care than a dog or cat. They are also animals that like to play. There are a few things you should know when picking out mice.
The first question you need to ask is about the gender of the mice. Female mice are the ones to buy. They are generally calmer and do not fight when placed with another female. The males are a lot more aggressive, especially towards other males.
You do not want to buy your mice in
The first question you need to ask is about the gender of the mice. Female mice are the ones to buy. They are generally calmer and do not fight when placed with another female. The males are a lot more aggressive, especially towards other males.
You do not want to buy your mice in
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by Jacob P. October 11th, 2011 | Animal Health, Dogs, Mammals
This weekend, I was at my dad's house (I have divorced parents), where I got to visit with our puppy, Harry. He is an 8-month-old purebred Shi Tzu. While I was playing with him, I began to think about how much exercise dogs need and how people can make sure they can get their dog to be healthy and not a coiled spring of energy. So, I though I would share my insight on different ways you can exercise your dog.
- Play fetch. Throwing a ball or stick around is the simplest way to get your dog moving. I have
Ready for Deer Hunting?
by Lori S. September 13th, 2011 | Mammals
Deer hunting…this annual event overtakes my home state of Wisconsin during the fall. People wearing blaze orange blanket fields and woods, as men and women hunt for sport and/or for food. Basically, deer hunting brings business to our Midwestern economy. (There are even "Deer Hunter Widow" nights at local bars!)
I’ll admit - deer seem plentiful in the Dairy State. For example, several deer visit my yard throughout the summer months, plus during the early spring, car/deer collisions happen quite regularly.
Yet, I can’t shake the Bambi complex. I could never kill a deer…or a duck…or a pheasant…or any type of
I’ll admit - deer seem plentiful in the Dairy State. For example, several deer visit my yard throughout the summer months, plus during the early spring, car/deer collisions happen quite regularly.
Yet, I can’t shake the Bambi complex. I could never kill a deer…or a duck…or a pheasant…or any type of
Memories of White Squirrels
by Lori S. August 25th, 2011 | Mammals
Imagine this…a young twenty-something student moves into a second story apartment in Bowling Green, Ohio. This student, a creative writing major, often gazes out her office window, hoping for inspiration for a story or poem. One fall afternoon, when most of the leaves have fallen from the trees, she spots a white fluff ball. It is then she discovers them – a family of white squirrels. What a glorious surprise! Having never seen a white squirrel before, the woman calls a friend - who then patiently explains that this color variation is actually quite common in the area.
Would you
Would you
