Robo Fish Toys Look Cool!

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February 10, 2013 at 12:11 pmCategory:Miscellaneous Fun

(snapshot from the video, see below)

Okay, I know my blog is about real, alive animals, but I flat-out cannot resist making this one little slightly off-topic post… These little robo fish toys look pretty awesome!

I don’t know about others, but I always get excited when I see how our science and technology can be applied to everything, even something like creating easy-to-care-for “pets.” I’m especially excited because robot pets seem to be getting more and more lifelike. Read More…

Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets!

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January 16, 2013 at 4:27 pmCategory:Cats & Dogs | Pet Care

Do you know that, in order for every cat and dog currently living in the United States to have a home, every single person (NOT every household … EVERY PERSON) would have to adopt seven dogs and 45 cats?

45 cats and seven dogs … That’s a huge family!

There are just too many animals out there already looking for homes! Consider adopting a dog or cat from a rescue facility or shelter before you buy a puppy from a pet store. And pretty please have your pets fixed?

note: cat and dog photos from wikimedia commons

Pacman Frog (Horned Frog) Caresheet

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January 14, 2013 at 11:09 pmCategory:Caresheets | Pet Care

INTRODUCTION

Pacman frogs, also called ornate horned frogs, are beautifully-colored frogs that grow large in size (five to six inches in diameter). In the wild these animals are found in rainforesty areas of South America.

In the pet trade, there are actually several species being sold as “pacman frogs” and “horned frogs.” Coming soon is a section to this caresheet helping you to identify which species you have!

These frogs have voracious appetites and are well-known for their eating, and eating, and eating … and eating. They come in all sorts of colors: bright green, brown, albino, etc. They can live 10 to 15 years in captivity if properly cared for.

Pacman frogs are good for beginners because their requirements are relatively simple compared to other frogs. However, they can also be bad for beginners for several reasons. Read More…

A Cure for the Most Lethal Sting in the World

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December 15, 2012 at 3:11 pmCategory:Learn More!

© TydeNet via Wikimedia Commons

Venom from the stings of a few species of box jellyfish has been considered the most lethal venom in the world for quite some time. Depending on the circumstances, a person may go into cardiac arrest only a few minutes after being stung! In fact, according to a Live Science article, one individual box jellyfish can have enough venom to kill 60 people. Yikes. Read More…

No Hair Gel Needed!

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December 13, 2012 at 5:57 pmCategory:Animal Fact Files | Birds

©snowmanradio via Wikimedia Commons

Common Name: Ornate Hawk-Eagle

Scientific Name: Spizaetus ornatus

Conservation Status: Near Threatened

The ornate hawk-eagle is known  for its beautiful, colorful plumage and its long, black-feathered crest (a characteristic of most species of hawk-eagle). Males, females, and immature (young) birds of this species all have a crest. What a hairstyle! Read More…