I was looking through my photos from my stint that I lived and traveled in Australia back in 1994-1995.
One of my favorite photos is of me on Shell Beach in Western Australia at Sunrise in January of 1995. Shell beach is a 110 km long stretch of beach along the L’Haridon Bight.
Shell Beach is 1 of 2 beaches in the world made entirely of shells, up to 10 m deep. The salinity of the water allowed Cardiid Cockles to multiply exponentially as their natural predators did not adapt well to the increased salinity of the water.
There is an unbelievable [ ... ]
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I was looking through my photos from my stint that I lived and traveled in Australia back in 1994-1995.
One of my favorite photos is of me on Shell Beach in Western Australia at Sunrise in January of 1995. Shell beach is a 110 km long stretch of beach along the L’Haridon Bight.
Shell Beach is 1 of 2 beaches in the world made entirely of shells, up to 10 m deep. The salinity of the water allowed Cardiid Cockles to multiply exponentially as their natural predators did not adapt well to the increased salinity of the water.
There is an unbelievable [ ... ]
Some of the most amazing animals with vivid coloration and patterns come from the Amazonian Rainforest…
Many of the world’s most endangered animals also hail from the Amazon…
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Amazon Rainforest Animals by Lucien Oliveira
Most of the world’s rainforests are located in Central and South America, West and Central Africa, and Southeast Asia. They are very wet areas near the equator that give true meaning to the expression “world of abundance”, an expression that reflects on the variety of rainforest animals. Brazil holds 30% of all tropical rainforests that remain on Earth, and they are represented by Amazonia.
The Amazon rainforest animals are part [ ... ]
Category: Amphibians, Birds, Carnivore, Cats, Endangered Species, Fish, Herbivore, Insects, Mammals, Reptiles, Rodents, Snakes, South American Animals, Spiders
Tags: animal endangered, endangered animals, geographic national, harpy eagle, jaguar, poison dart frog, rainforest animals, rhinoceros beetle, wildlife portraits 13 Comments
Exotic Animal Newsflash:
Neglected Exotic Animal Finds Home:
Newest refuge to be built will be home to 100s of needy exotic animals…
Check out the entire story Here:
Exotic Animal Refuge News
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That’s Right! I am Announcing my Plan to the World!
I am developing an Exotic Animal Refuge! This refuge will take in exotic animals that have been neglected, or have outgrown an owner’s desire or ability to keep.
Animals in such condition are often unable to be released back into their habitats in the wild, as they have lost many of their basal survival instincts or have tremendous injuries, physical and mental.
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I just wanted to spread some joy with a little feathered friend, named Winston, to say “I Love You” for Valentine’s Day!
Enjoy!
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The actual real name of the so nicknamed “Budgie” is the Budgerigar…
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Subfamily: Psittacinae
Tribe: Platycercini
Genus: Melopsittacus
Species: M. undulatus
Conservation Status:
This is a species of least concern…That means, there is an abundance of budgies! Yeah for our world!!!
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I hope you enjoyed this little video of Winston the budgie on this installment of Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
Live Exotically!
Have a Very Happy Valentine’s Day!
Kimberly Edwards
P.S. Teach your Bird to Talk! [ ... ]
Giving a Lovebird as a pet for Valentine’s Day sounds like a very sweet thing to do…but make sure you know what you are getting into and exactly the right bird for your situation, or your sweetheart’s situation…
Birds are amazing companions when adopted thoughtfully…
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Parrots For Sale by Low Jeremy -
It is clear some people want to have parrot as pet. If you are that person, you may be anxious about getting the finest one for your personal satisfaction, care and business. Parrots are for sale all around, and selling such pet is 100% different from selling home commodities. It will [ ... ]
Okay…you’re all excited that you now have an aquarium and you’ve probably bought yourself some guppies…Now what?
Make sure you know how to care for your fish…Great article!
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Poeciliidae
Genus: Poecilia
Species: P. reticulata
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Aquarium Care for the Freshwater Guppy by Li Ming Wong
Guppies are perhaps the most popular type of freshwater fish to keep in an aquarium. Luckily, they are fairly easy to keep as well. Guppies are hardy fish that can adjust easily to minor fluctuations in water quality. However, don’t allow these fluctuations to become common practice, as they do cause some stress [ ... ]
Category: Fish, Unusual Pets
Tags: aquarium, aquarium care, Fish, fish care, freshwater guppy, guppies, guppy, pets 2 Comments
Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, hedgehog, snake, lizard or hamster…Make sure you realize that they are an integral part of your family! Take care of them and their environment for an ideal relationship and keep them happy!
You have made a vow to care and protect your adopted creature! Live up to it to the absolute best of your ability!
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Pets Are People Too….Wait……..Uh……. by Jeff Swett
Okay, so animals aren’t actually people, but they have feelings like we do. Which makes them like people, doesn’t it? If a group of us were sitting around the living room [ ... ]