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So Many Choices – Toys & Accessories for Exotic Parrots

I am floored at how many toys and accessories I see at pet stores and online from pet suppliers. The possibilities are endless! However, I completely understand how an exotic pet owner likes to spoil their special adopted friend! My hedgehog doesn’t even really play with toys, but I have a ton of them for her anyway, just in case…LOL… But, I know from experience that exotic birds and parrots are very playful, intelligent and need constant mental stimulation. When you get an exotic bird for a pet, these are the things you must think about purchasing. I “stumbled upon” a great site today, [ ... ]

Ontario Wildlife I Came Across on Vacation

Well, as I said yesterday, I went on vacation “Up North” in Ontario. I was not prepared enough for these random sightings, but I will tell you exactly what I saw. Firstly, where our cottage is, is between a marsh about 2 blocks away and the beach about 1 block away. This provides great chances of sighting interesting animals any time of year. It’s spring time, so the Canada Geese are nesting in pairs…They stopped all traffic on the streets next to the marsh, as they believe it’s their “right of way”…LOL…They even frequent the lawns of the neighbors and just “hang out” [ ... ]

Majestic Animals of the Amazonian Rainforest

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… *** 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 [ ... ]

I Love You For Valentine’s Day From a Feathered Friend

I just wanted to spread some joy with a little feathered friend, named Winston, to say “I Love You” for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy! *** 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!!! *** 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! [ ... ]

Thinking of Giving a Lovebird To Your Sweetie This Valentine’s Day?

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… *** 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 [ ... ]

Care, Protect and Play With Your Adopted Apartment Pet

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! *** 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 [ ... ]

Peregrine Falcons – Making A Comeback

The Peregrine Falcon is a bird that is close to the heart of many Niagarans… At Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, they have been running a breeding program for this dangerously endangered bird in this area… Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Falconiformes Family: Falconidae Genus: Falco Species: F. peregrinus Conservation Status: On a whole, the Peregrine Falcon is a species of least concern…However, in this area, their numbers have been slowly growing from an endangered state. *** Birds – The Peregrine Falcon by Michael Russell The peregrine falcon is the best known falcon and most widespread in the world. However if you travel to North Dakota, you won’t [ ... ]

Are Animals Getting Smarter?

By Tracey Wilson Are animals getting smarter? Not long ago on Utube, I watched some amazing animal videos. In these videos you could see proof of the animal using cause and effect. In one video, a raccoon was captured in a concrete cage, outside. The top of the cage was opened, but he was enclosed on all four sides. The raccoon, with a lot of effort, was able to lean a broken tree limb, which was lying in the bottom of his cage, in one of the corners of the cage. He then used the broken limb as a ladder and climbed [ ... ]

Enjoying The Pleasure Of Bird Feeding In Winter

My mother wrote this article for you to share her enjoyment of feeding little feathered friends in the winter! Enjoy! *** 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 [ ... ]

The Triple Play of Bird Feeding in Winter

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! . Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Aves *** 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. [ ... ]