Extinct Animal Becomes Alive Once More in a Mouse
May 31, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Researchers in Australia have actually extracted DNA from the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, otherwise known as the Thylacine, and brought them back to life in a mouse’s genetic code.
The Result:
The DNA actually showed biological function in the mouse and sparks hopes that the Tasmanian tiger could one day be successfully cloned.
One of the Tasmanian tiger’s genes is similar to that of the mouse’s genes for developing bones and cartilage.
This study shows that an extinct animal’s genetic biodiversity may not be completely lost.
Although they are not close to a total clone of the Tazzy tiger, it is a giant step towards this goal, and they are confident that one day it is highly probable.
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Animals Have Feelings – You Can Be Sure of That!
To all of those “experts”, who say that animals don’t have feelings…I turn my nose up at you!
You really need to see this video before you make any more judgments!
(My good stumble friend, kelliannie, shared this video with me, and it brought tears to my eyes!)
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A little background:
I realize this video has no sound, but it is certainly not even needed! This video is of a lion named Christian. Apparently, he was rescued by these two men, and then set free back into the wild. This is a reunion 1 year after his release.
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This reunion is so touching, and truly goes to show that animals have feelings, memories and express love and thanksgiving!
I hope you truly enjoyed this post on Animal Behavior on Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
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Kimberly Edwards 
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Out of Hedgehog Food at the Pet Stores
May 29, 2008 by Kimberly · 2 Comments
This is a first…Anytime I have ever gone for hedgie food at the store, my hedgehog’s staple food, I have never ever had a problem finding it.
No word of a lie…I went to 5 pet stores in our area, and every single one of them was out of hedgehog food. A conspiracy? Maybe…LOL…
Not really…but now what?
Well, I went online immediately and thought I’d try a new shopping search engine for pets, ShopWiki.com/wiki/Pets, that I’ve been wanting to use for a while.
It worked out very well…I figured it would since it’s a wiki site.
I looked up hedgehog food and it spit out 59 results of different products, but it also shows you everywhere it’s available online, and for what price…Really neat!
I’ve been limited to 2 different brands of hedgie food, Sun Seed and Brown’s, when shopping locally, but online I saw brands I used to buy for my previous hedgehog years ago that I, and she, was especially fond of.
So, now I have ordered the Vitakraft Hedgehog Food to spice up Kokonut’s diet! I remembered, it looks like human trail mix, it even has little dried shrimp in it from what I remember. You can just tell it is healthier, more fresh and natural than the little pellets you can get for them.
What I thought was the coolest thing on the search engine was:
You know when you go to the store, and forget the brand name of the product you want to buy, but remember it was in a blue box or a pink bag? You can Read more
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Most Endangered Large Mammal on Planet Amazingly Caught on Camera
May 29, 2008 by Kimberly · 4 Comments
Exotic Animal Newsflash:
Remote infra-red wildlife camera traps caught footage of the world’s most rare rhinoceros in the Ujung Kulon National Park in the jungles of Java Island in Indonesia.
The first of any footage collected in 5 years of the Javan rhinoceros, a mother and her calf were caught unawares by this “eye in the jungle”, but the mother did not like the looks of the camera and charged it, and head-butted the camera, knocking it down causing any more footage to disappear.
However, the camera was retrieved with the great night-time footage that ensued prior to the “TKO”, which will be used by researchers to delve into the secret lives of these rhino, of which there is not much information, especially about breeding habits, and rearing of young.
Check out the video here:
The estimates of population of the Javan rhinoceros in the wild comes back around Read more
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Looking for the Best Vacuums for Pet Hair
Our vacuum has been “on the fritz” as of late, and one of the puppies has been chewing at the end that attaches to the wand…That’s right, it’s time to give up the Filter Queen…Time to get into the “New”…
…But we need something that is going to work wonders on pet hair…Although our miniature schnauzers don’t shed, our Westie-Poo seems to have some hair loss, and she is white…so…
During my research, I thought I’d share some of my thoughts with you, especially those of you that have pets that do shed, whatever type of pet you may have…LOL…
The first vacuum that came to mind was the Dyson with it’s “continuous sucking action” that you hear about on those neat commercials…
I “stumbled” a website the other day that gives you a list of the top vacuums for pet hair, rated by consumers by voting! That’s really all that matters…How the consumers feel about the product…
The Dyson vacuums hit the top 3 spots on Wize.com on their list for best vacuums for pet hair.
1. Dyson DC07 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic
2. Dyson DC14 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic
3. Dyson DC14 All Floors Bagless Upright Cyclonic
This is followed by Eureka, Bissel and the Roomba…
Feel free to suggest great vacuums for pet hair before we go out and buy one we won’t be happy with by Commenting in the comment box below!
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Kimberly Edwards
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A New Endangered Species Listing for Yet Another Australian Animal
May 26, 2008 by Kimberly · 6 Comments
Exotic Animal Newsflash:
For those of you that have not yet heard, the Tasmanian Devil was put on the endangered species list last week due to an outbreak of cancer that is both deadly and disfiguring to the animals.
This particular cancer starts as a brain tumor and grows so large, encompassing the Tasmanian Devil’s face and mouth until it can no longer eat.
These animals seem to only last a few months, and the wild population has decreased by 60%. The Tasmanian Devil only lives in the southern island state of Tasmania in Australia.
By listing this creature as endangered, the Australian government should be able to Read more
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Have You Lost a Pet? Here’s a Site to Help You Find Them
May 20, 2008 by Kimberly · 9 Comments
If you have ever lost a pet, or had someone steal your pet, you know the sheer panic that ensues…
If you don’t find them that day, you try thinking of any way possible to get the word out to find your beloved pet…Putting up posters, going door-to-door, calling shelters…then what?
All of these options take a lot of time…crucial time! In fact, by the time you organize and print fliers, your pet could be miles away or long gone.
I was “stumbling” online the other day and came across a really neat site that helps you find your lost pets. It is a proactive service that helps spread the word about your pet being lost, or if you have found a pet.
You pay for a package, which makes sense for what kind of area you lost your pet in, from rural farmland all the way up to a large city, and depending upon the package, FindToto.com will actually phone your neighbors and notify them of your lost pet with descriptions and your contact information all within 1 hr of purchasing the package.
It is not just a database where your listing collects dust. It is truly a proactive approach, like an Amber Alert, for missing pets. It’s like an APB for pets.
Of course, most people have a lost dog or cat, but some of us pet owners have quite interesting and unique animals to report if they went missing…LOL…
What a fantastic idea. Their service is classified and registered by The National Do Not Call Registry as an exempt organization, so you can guarantee that your neighbors will get the call 7 days a week! The service will call between 9am – 7 pm Mon-Fri, and 10am-6pm Sat & Sun.
The service will even leave a message with all of the details on answering machines and voice mail to ensure that everyone gets the call. Their support line phone # is
877-738-8686
If you have a found dog, or other pet for that matter, you are also able to report it at FindToto.com. I was so impressed by this service that I had to share it with you…It’s crucial to a pet owner to Read more
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What in the World is a Pangolin?
May 19, 2008 by Kimberly · 10 Comments
I had never even heard of a Pangolin until this post was requested by one of our readers, Kenney…Thanks!
Well, it’s a mammal and is often called a scaly anteater with hardened plates made of keratin that look like scales, and are razor sharp for an extra armored effect. They come from Africa and Asia.
Photo left: A pangolin invading a termite mound for food
They are nocturnal and use their amazing sense of smell to find insects to eat. Their tongues are elongated and also extend into their stomach so they can snag insects from tight places. They don’t have teeth and cannot chew, so this internal structure serves them well.
Pangolins will curl up when confronted or feel threatened, much like an armadillo or hedgehog would. For an extra defensive mechanism, they will Read more
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Learn How To Grow Your Exotic Animal Practice
May 13, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
I was “stumbling” around the net the other day and happened upon this website that caters specifically to the Toronto Veterinarian, and helping them grow their practice.
They say that they help attract more patients, generate word-of-mouth referrals, and improve your patient retention and loyalty. 
Neat…I knew that there were companies out there that provide help with marketing your business, but I didn’t know they had them that specific as to focus on your Toronto Animal Hospital.
Actually, it’s not just for animal hospitals, they’ll help you grow your practice, whether it is veterinary, animal hospital, or an animal clinic of any kind to increase your Ontario client base, especially if you are in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
They say they are the premier promotional consulting agency for animal clinics in the GTA to help maintain and grow the practice! That’s pretty niche and I was impressed with that! So, if you’re a Toronto Vet (and if you’re on this blog, you probably specialize in exotic animals), it might be worth a look or a consult…
I know in the Niagara Region, it has been somewhat of a challenge to find an exotic animal vet in the area, so it is important to let us exotic animal lovers know where you are and what you offer for our pets.
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I Take Requests
May 13, 2008 by Kimberly · 3 Comments
If you have a request for a topic or subject you would like me to cover, just let me know…
You are able to leave a comment below to give your suggestion!
I love to hear from you, so chat away!!!
Thanks for following this blog and making it GROW!!! You all ROCK!
Until next time…
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