Sunrise At Shell Beach In Western Australia – A Memory Never To Forget
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 “fresh” feeling about this area, and what a sight to see only shells, no sand, on a beach! Wow! It is breathtaking. The water was so calm that morning that it was all so picturesque!
I have a handful of seemingly perfectly sun-bleached, white shells in my hands, which is comprised of Cockle shells.
Scientific Classification of Cockles Shells @ Shell Beach, WA:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Veneroida
Superfamily: Cardioidea
Family: Cardiidae
Genera: Fragum
Photo Right: Example of a cockle shell
I can honestly say that I truly miss Western Australia! Absolutely Gorgeous…
I hope you enjoyed today’s installment of Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
Live Exotically,
Kimberly Edwards ;D
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Majestic Animals of the Amazonian Rainforest
February 25, 2008 by Kimberly · 8 Comments
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 of a big ecosystem sustained by an incredible amount of trees and other plants. Almost every inch is covered with vegetation. Amazonia has 427 species of mammals, 1294 species of birds, 378 of reptiles, 427 amphibians, and 3,000 fish. Among the mammals we can find the jaguar, an incredibly agile animal with a powerful bite, giant otters, the pink dolphin, also called “boto” by the natives, which is one of the three species of dolphins on Earth that live on freshwater, sloths (large and slow moving animals), armadillos, the peculiar tamandua, or anteater, tapirs, which are active mostly at night, manatees – the Amazon species is exclusively vegetarian and also one of the three manatee species in the world, etc. However, the majority of mammals are Read more
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Kimberly’s Exotic Animal Refuge
February 18, 2008 by Kimberly · 3 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:
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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.
Apart from shelter, food and protection, these animals will receive Love at this Refuge! I seriously hope to be able to contribute to breeding programs for endangered animals to help conserve amazing species of animal…
No one can spread the word or help if I don’t say something! So, here’s the news…Please Help Me Start this Exotic Animal Refuge by doing what you can…whether that be Contributing Financially by Donating or simply by Spreading the Word by sending people to this page!
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I want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement, and I would like to Thank You in Advance for Making a Difference in the life of an Exotic Animal, or helping to save an Endangered Species…What would this world be like without Animals?
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I hope you enjoyed today’s installment of Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
Live Exotically,
Kimberly Edwards ;D
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I Love You For Valentine’s Day From a Feathered Friend
February 13, 2008 by Kimberly · 3 Comments
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 
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Thinking of Giving a Lovebird To Your Sweetie This Valentine’s Day?
February 8, 2008 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
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 need time and dedication.
This will be a guide if you want know what species you would prefer. Here are the descriptions of selected parrots perfect for sale:
1. LOVEBIRDS – very adorable little small breed from Africa, lovebirds can be tamed like common parrots except for the aggressiveness towards opposite sex, the male rubs the perch as a distinct sexual behavior, which is quite disturbing to some owners. They have to be housed in different cages. Generally, lovebirds are excellent in parenting their siblings and very good in breeding.
2. AFRICAN GREYS – More than vanity, this parrot specie is the best sound imitator from among the species. It doesn’t mean this parrot has to be on high sale just because of the talking qualities. Owners getting disappointed with non-talking African Grey specie often tends to neglect their pets afterwards.
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Caring For Your Guppies
February 7, 2008 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
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 to the fish. The water temperature in an aquarium for guppies should be kept between seventy two and eighty two degrees. The P.H. level should be kept between 7.0 and 8.2. As you can see these specifications are much more forgiving than those for certain tropical or marine fish. Guppies mature quickly and usually only grow to be about one and a half to two inches long. There small bodies and feathery fan like tails add a lot of interest to the tank. They are just fun to watch.
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Care, Protect and Play With Your Adopted Apartment Pet
February 2, 2008 by Kimberly · 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 hanging out, my old dog would sit in his own place and just look around at everyones faces because he thought that’s all we were doing. He thought he was a person too.
People like to have fun, right? So do pets! In fact, I guarantee your pets need more fun. Imagine how boring it must be to sit around the house all day with no company, as you wait for your owner (your best friend mind you) to get home from school or work only to be too tired to show you the attention you’ve been craving all day.
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