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Exotic Animal Newsflash:

If you haven’t already heard, there is a brand spankin’ new Bigfoot sighting!

Two Georgia trackers claim they found the corpse of the notoriously mysterious Bigfoot in the northern woods and brought it home to stash it in a freezer for the past month.

They have provided a photo of the beast in their freezer and apparently, have turned over DNA to researchers to prove that it is indeed the real bigfoot!

As of yet, the trackers have not revealed much, except the photo and 3 DNA samples. So far, one sample was clearly human, one was of an opossum, and one could not be identified due to technical difficulties. More tests will be underway immediately.

With all of the justified skepticism, the pair of men have changed their story significantly 3 times, apparently, but they still stick to the story that Bigfoot is in their freezer.

These newly titled Bigfoot trackers have started offering weekend Bigfoot search expeditions in the Northern Woods of Georgia for $499.00.

Check out the original articles I saw if you like here: Georgia men claim hairy, frozen corpse is Bigfoot, All A-Buzz About Bigfoot

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I hope you enjoyed this Unidentified Mysterious Animal post from Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…

Live Exotically,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Check out this amazing DVD from A&E on Bigfoot:

Ancient Mysteries Bigfoot DVD Ancient Mysteries Bigfoot This AE documentary uncovers hidden facts and reveals possible explanations for the controversial ape-like legend known as Bigfoot. Listen to experts who have researched the beast the American Indians called Sasquatch and who have found new perspectives on this centuries-old mystery. With all of the supposed sightings of this creature and of the commercialization of keeping the mystery alive, it is hard to tell what is fact and what is fiction. This documentary, narrated by Leonard Nimoy, sets out to find the truth through the use of archival footage, eyewitness videotape, and computer analysis, which has made it possible to learn more about this legend than ever before. Cecilia Cygnar, All Movie Guide Cast Leonard Nimoy Studio AE Home Video Format DVD $24.95

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Exotic Animal Newsflash:

I watched on TV tonight that the deadly “Red Tide” algae is toxic and killing animals of all sorts in the St. Lawrence River system in Canada.

Belugas, birds, porpoises, fish, mollusks…you name it, it’s affected.

It moves up the food chain, and in the case of whales, like belugas, they feel it affects their brain and makes them slower and confused, making them more likely to collide with boats.

The red tide algae are common in this area, but usually wash away by this point of the year, whereas this year, it is lingering too long!

Why?

Well, it is believed that it’s lingering due to the serious rain we’ve been having in this region.

What’s Being Done?

Researchers are being diligent to figure out all of the particulars, and there has been a ban on all fishing of mollusks for consumption by humans to ensure local residents are not affected by the red tide toxicity!

Sheesh! What a shame!

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I hope you found this Exotic Animal Newsflash interesting from Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…

Live Exotically,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. If you are a whale lover, like I am, check out this great spot for amazing nature gifts:

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With so many supplements out on the market, it’s hard to decipher which are good, which are bad, and which ones even make any difference at all.

Colloidal silver is a supplement that I’ve been taking for years, since university in fact. I am unsure if this is what keeps me healthy, or if it’s a combination of the all the healthy things I do with my lifestyle, but I am very very rarely ever sick.

Colloidal silver touts itself to relieve spinal pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, nerves & stress, blood circulatory cleanser, eyes, conjunctivitis, ears (wash ear twice/day), canker, sinus, muscle & joints, bones & ligaments, colds, allergens, pollution, and skin problems.

It will also kill off all germs, viruses, bacteria, allergens & pathogens. By putting it in your pets water bowl, the silver ions will hunt down the invaders and deprive them of oxygen, killing them. Dose 1 teaspoon per cup of water daily for 10 days.

Colloidal silver can be administered orally, in the eyes (for eye allergies, conjunctivitis, keratitis, etc. - Spray or drop 3 times daily in affected eye. Give orally as well 3 times daily for a minimum of 3 days or longer until condition has cleared up.), in the nose (for sinusitis), sprayed on wounds, it doesn’t sting or burn, via IV, Subcue, in the ears, and nebulized into the lungs.

To nebulize, put into a nebulizer cup. Use an ultrasonic or micro air nebulizer and nebulize pet, person, or animal a minimum of 3 times daily for at least 15 to 20 minutes each time, longer if possible for active asthma, bronchial, pneumonia, or respiratory anthrax symptoms. Give orally 4 times daily as well.

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I was unaware of the intense problems that occur when hybridizing lions and tigers.

I have heard of ligers and tigons and even seen photos, and everything looks hunky dory, but behind the scenes we need to know what is going on with these albeit beautiful animals.

Check out this video to find out to get informed:

If we don’t speak up and spread the word, who will? These animals cannot speak for themselves, except through their suffering! That’s not fair and the entire thing is unnatural.

Spread the word, this post and the video above to others to educate them about this issue too!

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I hope you found this Mammal post on Exotic Animal Lover informative! Until next time…

Live Exotically,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Let us know what your feelings are by Commenting in the Comment Box Below!

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Are you the happy owner of a male albino African pygmy hedgehog, or an apricot colored hog?

If you are, or are expecting a brood of them, please contact me by Commenting in the Comment Box Below!

I am thinking of breeding my 1 yr old female albino African pygmy hedgehog and would love to have the opportunity for them to create some great albinos or apricot hogs…

Please contact me, especially if you are close to the Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada.

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I hope you will contact me about this fascinating African Animal on Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…

Live Exotically,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Be sure to let us know if you are the proud owner of a male albino by Commenting in the Comment Box Below!

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I am floored at how many toys and accessories I see at pet stores and online from pet suppliers. The possibilities are endless!

However, I completely understand how an exotic pet owner likes to spoil their special adopted friend! My hedgehog doesn’t even really play with toys, but I have a ton of them for her anyway, just in case…LOL…

But, I know from experience that exotic birds and parrots are very playful, intelligent and need constant mental stimulation.

When you get an exotic bird for a pet, these are the things you must think about purchasing.

I “stumbled upon” a great site today, WindyCityParrot.com, that has everything you could possibly want or need for your fine, feathered friend…

Firstly, you need a great bird cage for your exotic bird. Please allow for ample space for your bird to move around in, especially if they are still capable of flying…They are birds!!!

Next on the list is a great parrot food and parrot treats…Exotic birds actually seem to have a lot of fun with their food. They play with it, hold it with their feet, sift through it to see exactly what they want…Too cute! However, a wide variety of food that they natively eat is ideal. Fruits, berries, nuts, seeds are all included…

What’s next, other than enhancements for their living space like perches and stands, etc.? Well, Parrot Toys of course!

These babies are what will keep your baby busy! They will keep them alert, interested, happy, playful and out of the business of making messes and partaking in destructive behavior around your home.

Birds see in color, so get them something lively with different textures, noises and other things to do. They like to climb on their toys…My budgies LOVED mirrors! They would sit for hours in front of the mirror wondering if the bird they saw was playing a trick on them by imitating everything they did.

If that’s not enough fun stuff to peruse, you can even check out the travel cages…These are really cool. I never thought of traveling with my bird before, but this would make it much simpler and safer than other methods I’ve seen. I suppose these cages would be ideal for moves with your parrot.

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I hope you enjoyed this post on Birds from Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…

Live Exotically,

Kimberly Edwards

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Exotic Animal Newsflash:

Yikes…How gross is that? Right?

Well, I was on a friend’s blog today, SunEGrl Loves To Shop, and she was talking about a rise of incidents in Hotels and on Cruise Ships since 2004.

I guess, it doesn’t matter if you’re staying at a 2-star hotel or a 5-star hotel, it is just as likely that you could be staying in an infested place!

Yuk! I bet you thought that Bed Bugs feed off filthy, dead skin or human waste, right? Wrong!

Oh, No!!! What attracts them then?

Well, they like exhaled carbon dioxide…And as we all know, we can’t change what we exhale. So, they like where we, humans, are!

Is that it? What do they eat then? Well, contrary to popular belief, they feed on our blood, not on waste, dead skin cells, or dirt.

Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Cimicidae

Now, bed bugs are a nocturnal insect, meaning they come “out” at night, or are more active at night-time.

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If you have never been bit by a fire ant…You don’t want to…

I was in Dallas a few weeks ago, and I still have a little bump from where I was bit by a single fire ant, also called red ants, by the pool.

I am not kidding!

They call them fire ants because it burns when you are bit by them. They pack a wallop! Problem is, you usually don’t get hit by just one. You probably stepped in an ant mound without even knowing it!

They are super quick, and all swarm up your legs, or whatever body part is touching the ground, and bite you. It feels like fire all over.

When I played softball at Texas A&M, and at McNeese State University, we came across the same problems, sometimes even on the field.

Our dog, Kaptain, when he was a puppy, stepped in a fire ant while he was outside, and we happened to be watching him closely and ran over to grab him. Before we could pick him up, in about 1 second, they were all the way up his legs. We quickly brushed them off without one getting to his skin to bite him. This just goes to show how quick they are!

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To All of My Fellow Canadians:

Have a Safe and Super Canada Day!

Just wanted to keep those Canadian animals in the forefront of your mind today too…Check them out by clicking on that link!

I hope everyone will get to enjoy some R&R and the Fireworks tonight! Maybe some of you have hit up your local carnivals…If you’re from my area, you’ll no doubt be in Port Dalhousie tonight!

Either way…Have fun!!!

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Did you know that Canada Day was originally named Dominion Day? I bet you didn’t…LOL…

I hope you enjoyed this Canadian Animal post from Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…

Live Exotically,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Let us know what you do for Canada Day? What are your Canadian traditions? Or…just let me know what your favorite Canadian Animal is! Inform us in the Comment Box Below!

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It is so amazing to me that of any animal that is living, or has ever lived on earth before, we are still graced with it’s presence in our lifetime!

The Blue Whale is the largest animal EVER! It is even larger than any of the dinosaurs…That’s amazing!

Check out this amazing short video of the Blue Whale:

Wow…What a fantastic creature! Truly wonderful to have them on the planet with us!

Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Cetacea
Suborder: Mysticeti
Family: Balaenopteridae
Genus: Balaenoptera
Species: B. musculus

There are 3 known subspecies:
1. B. m. musculus of the north Atlantic and north Pacific
2. B. m. intermedia of the Southern Ocean
3. B. m. brevicauda of the Indian Ocean & South Pacific

A possible, but no confirmed subspecies is the B. m. indica found in the Indian Ocean.

Conservation Status:
The blue whale is considered to be Endangered!

Do all you can to reduce pollution, save energy and give to organizations that aid in the preservation of this amazing species!

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I hope you enjoyed this Whale post on Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…

Live Exotically,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Don’t you just love those shots of the whale tails out of the water? I do…Check out this gorgeous print:

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