Piglet Survives Toilet Roll Ordeal As A Stowaway
November 25, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Exotic Animal Newflash:
Did you see the news article about the stowaway piglet, nicknamed Andrex, that survived being stuck in a toilet roll delivery truck in Ilkestone, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom? He is too cute!
Check out the article here:
Stowaway piglet survives toilet roll ordeal
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Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Suidae
Genus: Sus
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There are 14 species of pig:
1. Sus barbatus
2. Sus bucculentus
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Let’s Talk Turkey!
November 22, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
First of all…
Happy American Thanksgiving!
Are you a turkey expert?
Did you know that turkeys are one of two birds native to North America?
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The 2 birds are the:
1. North American Wild Turkey
2. Central American Ocellated Turkey
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Galliformes
Family: Phasianidae
Subfamily: Meleagridinae
Genus: Meleagris
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Let’s Talk Turkey Trivia
By Asante Riviera
The turkey remains a rather misunderstood animal. To most people, it is merely a lumbering bird that waddles through the forest without a care in the world. It is, by most accounts, a fairly dumb animal. This, of course, is far from accurate as a turkey is a
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The Majestic Mute Swan
November 16, 2007 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Mute Swans are so beautiful and majestic! I just love them, and I hope you enjoy this great article I found about them!
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Cygnus
Species: C. olor
Conservation Status:
The Mute Swan is a species of least concern…Great stuff!
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What You Need to Know About Mute Swans
By Andrew Grey
The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck and an orange bill with black at the base of it. Flies with its neck extended and regular slow wing beats. Mute swans breed in the British Isles, north central Europe and north central Asia. Although strikingly elegant, mute swans (Cygnus olor) are one of the bay’s most harmful species, edging out native waterfowl and destroying aquatic vegetation. This article will explore the many exciting aspects of the mute swans species from their population, behavior to their physical appearance.
The population trend for this species in the United States, as judged by the Breeding Bird Survey, has been steadily upward. Population growth and range expansion of this species has increased the number of swan-related problems for people and native wildlife. Often, people mistake a large number of swans seen together as indication of a rapid increase in population. Owing to this assertive behavior, mute swans are also able to establish populations in new areas fairly quickly.
Mute swans can be distinguished by Read more
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4 Tips To Photographing Animals
November 10, 2007 by Kimberly · 3 Comments
Why do we love Exotic Animals? Well, one main reason is that they are so beautiful!
If you are reading this blog, then I know that every time you go to a zoo, or wildlife park, you take countless photos of the amazingly gorgeous animals there…Maybe for their sheer size, their technicolour colorations, or for their athletic physiques…
…Either way, if you are an amateur, I’m sure you have looked at those photos and wished they really captured the wonder you saw from behind the camera and with the naked eye…
I thought I’d bring you some expertise on this subject for your next outing. Maybe you’ll plan an adventure just to take some breathtaking photos of the wildlife!
Photo Above: taken by me, Kimberly Edwards 
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Tips for Photographing Animals
By Debbie Jensen
You can’t pose undomesticated animals per say, but you can capture the moment?even if it looks like you posed them. Much of the same principles apply towards photographing animals as it does towards humans. Keep these basic principles in mind as you photograph animals:
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Adopting A Chipmunk As A Pet
November 5, 2007 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
Chipmunks can be great “exotic” pets…They are adorable and an unusual find as a pet!
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Tribe: Marmotini
Genus: Tamias
Conservation Status:
Chipmunks are a genus of least concern in regards to conservation! Awesome!
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Chipmunks as Pets
By Tonia Jordan
As I was walking around a local pet store recently, I happened to see a Siberian Chipmunk racing around its cage, performing acrobatics that entertained a growing crowd gathered around its cage. It got me to wondering – do chipmunks make good pets? How would I choose one? What involves taking care of one?
Purchasing a chipmunk
First and most importantly, find a reliable and reputable breeder or pet retailer. A local veterinarian may be able to help you locate one. When you do find one that offers chipmunks, be sure to select an Read more
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