Archive for the ‘Mammals’ Category
Facts About Walruses
October 29, 2009 — by Anna P.General Animals, Mammals
Walruses are extraordinary sea creatures that live primarily in the cold, north Arctic region. What is known about walruses is that they are close to becoming extinct due to the fact that many people hunt them for various reasons. Fortunately more people are becoming aware of the walrus and are working together to save them from the verge of extinction. Here are even more facts for those who want to know more about the walrus.
A single walrus tusk can weight up to 3 pounds.
A walrus can have anywhere from 400 to 700 whiskers.
Their blubber skin really is just about five...
Pepe Le Pew…
October 22, 2009 — by Jacob P.Baby Animals, Chickens, Mammals
In New Hampshire, one of the biggest pest problems is skunks. They tend to roam around, digging up gardens and harassing people and pets. So, I have dealt with my fair share of the little buggers.
In the cities, the skunks are definitely worse. My dad lives in one of the cities of New Hampshire, and at his house, the skunks are more obvious and populous than anywhere else I've been. They just wander into yards, eating grubs and trash, while occasionally spraying things.
Our biggest problem is the fact that they love to live under our shed. The skunks would build...
Does your pet really want a Halloween costume?
October 19, 2009 — by Jane WangerskyCats, Mammals
Though the Internet, this time of year, seems full of photos of dogs dressed as geishas and cats in hats, dressing up your pets for Halloween is a fad that’s not exactly sweeping the continent. In fact, according to Newsday.com:
An Associated Press-Petside.com poll showed that only 8 percent of pet owners plan to dress their animals for Halloween.The reasons the non-participating pet owners give are pretty much what you’d expect: The animals, cats especially, just won’t stand for it; the owners think it’s demeaning; nobody would see the costumes anyway. (That one is certainly true in my...
Fascinating Facts About Horses
October 15, 2009 — by Anna P.Horses, Mammals
Throughout time, horses never have ceased to amaze us with their beauty and mystique. As a member of the equus (equine) family, horses are related to zebras and donkeys. A long time ago, they would run wild and often were hunted for their meat and skin. It wasn’t until after the year 3000 BC, that horses were tamed and soon used as a method of transportation. In modern times, many people take care of horses and often ride them for recreational purposes. Whether you’re fascinated by horses, or would like to take care of one (ore more), here are some...
Chinchillas as Pets
October 8, 2009 — by BeaMammals
Pets definitely are not allowed to inhabit the place where I live, but after my friend offered me a kitten for $30 that was medicated and came with food, litter, and a litter box, my roommate and I started to think about how we could house a cat in our 8 person suite. Well, all of our hopes and dreams came crashing down when one of the suitemates told us that she was allergic to cats, but that we could get a dog. Yeah, let us hide a Golden Retriever. The next animal we looked into getting was a chinchilla. This...