I just saw a little ladybug in my kitchen…in the middle of winter…
So, I was so inspired to bring you an article on them…
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Superfamily: Cucujoidea
Family: Coccinellidae
Subfamilies:
1. Chilocorinae
2. Coccidulinae
3. Coccinellinae
4. Epilachninae
5. Scymininae
6. Sticholotidinae
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Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden
By Lesley Dietschy
Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a gardener’s best friend. The ladybug’s bright coloring brings welcomed cheer to the garden, as well as helping with pest control. Since medieval times, ladybugs have been valued by farmers all over the world. Many believe that the ladybug was divinely sent to free crops of insect pests. [ ... ]
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I just saw a little ladybug in my kitchen…in the middle of winter…
So, I was so inspired to bring you an article on them…
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Superfamily: Cucujoidea
Family: Coccinellidae
Subfamilies:
1. Chilocorinae
2. Coccidulinae
3. Coccinellinae
4. Epilachninae
5. Scymininae
6. Sticholotidinae
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Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Come to My Garden
By Lesley Dietschy
Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a gardener’s best friend. The ladybug’s bright coloring brings welcomed cheer to the garden, as well as helping with pest control. Since medieval times, ladybugs have been valued by farmers all over the world. Many believe that the ladybug was divinely sent to free crops of insect pests. [ ... ]
My mother wrote this article for you to share her enjoyment of feeding little feathered friends in the winter! Enjoy!
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Oh, what joy to look out into your yard on a cold winter’s day and see hungry little birds enjoying the bounty you have provided. Not only have you given them a valuable food source but you have the benefit of watching them forage through the menu of the day while listening to their songs, chirping and chatter of their delightful, private birdie conversations.
How to get started:
Well, remember that once you start to feed, it is imperative [ ... ]
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Subfamily: Caprinae
Genus: Ovis
Species: O. aries
Conservation Status:
Sheep are a domesticated, farm animal the world over…
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Sheep Rule – Tales From The Roads Of Ireland
By Miriam Susong
“There are sheep in the road!” she screamed. “What?” I replied. With her voice ten octaves higher, my daughter Sarah yelled, “There are sheep on the road!” Calmly, I retorted, “I don’t see any shee . . .p!” “Wow, that was a close one,” I exclaimed as I slammed on the brakes. Sure as anything, there were sheep in the road. They were really on [ ... ]
Category: Animal Tips & Tricks, European Animals, Farm Animals, Herbivore, Mammals
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This photo was too beautiful not to share with you! Camels transported the wise men to see the Baby Jesus on Christmas!
Photo courtesy of:
http://www.es.com/products/digital_theater/shows/christmasstar/resources/christmas_still2.jpg
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Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Camelidae
Genus: Camelus
Species:
Camelus bactrianus
Camelus dromedarius
Camelus gigas (fossil)
Camelus hesternus (fossil)
Camelus sivalensis (fossil)
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I hope you enjoyed today’s gorgeous photo on Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
Live Exotically…And, Don’t Forget the Reason For the Season!
Kimberly Edwards
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Category: African Animals, Asian Animals, Herbivore, Mammals
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Beavers are animals traditionally spoke about in the cliche, being “Busy as a Beaver”…
Find out why…
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Castoridae
Genus: Castor
Species:
1. C. canadensis
2. C. fiber
3. C. californicus
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Busy Beavers Build Piles Of Sticks
By Steven Gillman
“Well, you’re just a busy beaver, aren’t you?” You’ve either heard or used this cliche, but what do you know about beavers? Let me tell you about something I learned.
One night on the Discovery Channel, I watched a scientist determine how beavers knew where to put the sticks to build their dams. It’s by
Yup, that's right! I have always wanted to start an animal [ ... ]
I see all of the beautiful, little birds outside and feel so badly for them that it is so bone-chilling cold out! Canada can be a very cold winter, as it is proving to be this winter!
If you are a bird lover, help out your little feathered friends and FEED them!
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Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Aves
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Bird Feeding in Winter – The Triple Play
By Michael Rasco
Wild bird feeding is a very engaging and entertaining winter pastime. It also is very beneficial for the birds’ health. The cold weather months make it difficult for wild birds to find food. [ ... ]
Moose are a very “Canadian” animal, when I asked my husband to tell me the first winter animal off the top of his head, he said, “Moose”. So…Ok…Here goes…
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Cervidae
Subfamily: Capreolinae
Genus: Alces
Species: A. alces
Conservation Status:
I am ecstatic to announce to you that the Moose is a species of Least Concern. Great job!
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Don’t Mess with a Moose
By James Hyde
When you’re hiking and happen upon a moose, they can appear laid back and they can even be approached and fed depending on what season it is, but neither is ever a good idea. If [ ... ]
Category: Animal Tips & Tricks, Arctic Animals, Canadian Animals, Endangered Species, European Animals, Herbivore, Mammals, North American Animals
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This is one of the neatest widgets and websites I have seen…
Check it out and/or get your own!
Make sure you hover over the tree, and you can control the shark with your cursor…Super neat!
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Click here to get more mini-SharkBreak widgets – www.SharkBreak.com
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I hope you enjoyed today’s installment of Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
Live Exotically,
Kimberly Edwards
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Category: Carnivore, Endangered Species, Fish, Great Animal Products, Marine Animals, Sharks
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The Snow Leopard…Look at those amazing paws! What a beautiful animal!
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Subfamily: Pantherinae
Genus: Panthera
Species: P. uncia
Conservation Status:
The Snow Leopard is considered Endangered! Help educate and save these amazing cats!
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Snow Leopard
By Omer Ashraf
Perhaps the most beautiful of all big cats, the Snow Leopard is an amazing animal. Living at altitudes higher than those of most predators, the Snow Leopard creates a niche for itself in some of the most difficult terrains and hostile climates in the world.
Panthera Uncia, the Snow Leopard, is frequently grouped in small cats owing to its inability to
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Category: Asian Animals, Carnivore, Cats, Endangered Species, European Animals, Mammals
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Well, how could I not cover Caribou or Reindeer at Christmastime?
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Cervidae
Subfamily: Odocoileinae
Genus: Rangifer
Species: R. tarandus
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Conservation Status:
This is a species of least concern! Congratulations on this one, Planet Earth!
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Caribou/Reindeer in Alaska
By Michael Russell
Reindeer are domesticated caribou in North America and are mainly bred for meat production. Although there are seven subspecies of caribou, Alaska only has the Barren ground subspecies. Wild caribou are called reindeer in Europe; they are the same species as normal caribou; however, there are some differences between the two of them. Reindeer or caribou have heavier bodies [ ... ]