Axolotl is a Mexican salamander, or Mexican walking fish. It is closely related to the tiger salamander. They are unusual in that they reach adulthood without going through a metamorphosis. Instead of developing lungs and taking to land, they remain aquatic and gilled. Due to urbanization of Mexico City and pollution, they are Critically Endangered. […]
Kangaroo rats are small rodents of the genus Dipodomys. They are native to western North America. Their common name refers to its bipedal form. They hop in a similar manner as the much…
An alpaca is a domestic species of South American camelid, resembling a small llama. They are kept in herds at level heights of the Andes of southern Peru, northern Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern…
The long-eared jeroba is a nocturnal mouse-like rodent. It has a long tail, long hind legs for jumping and exceptionally large ears. They are found in palearctic ecozones of southernmost…
Polar bears (ursus maritimus) are native to the Arctic Circle. Adult males weigh up to 770-1540 lbs with females weighing about half that much. It is the sister species of the brown bear but has adapted for a much narrower…
The civet is a small carnivorous nocturnal mammal, native to tropical Asia and Africa. This particular species is the African civet. It has been the species from which a highly prized musky scent…
The gerenuk, or Waller’s gazelle, is a long-necked species of antelope found in the dry thorn shrublands and desert in the Horn of Africa and the African Great…
There are about 3,200 species of treehoppers are found on all continents except Antarctica. Some, like this thorn treehopper, grow large…
The pig-nosed turtle, also known as the pitted-shelled turtle or Fly River turtle, is native to northern…
The shoebill, also known as whalehead or shoe-billed stork, is a very large, stork-like bird found in large swamps of east Africa, from the Sudan to Zambia. It’s noted for its…
Our pets become part of the family. “Keo-boy”, my siamese, was just a month shy of 20 yrs old. It was very difficult when I had to put him down. It was so hard that I even had him cremated. Myra surprised me with a picture of him, which sits in my bedroom til this day. “Babe” followed “Keo” & if you know a bit about Maine Coons you know they have long beautiful hair with striking patterns. She surprised me one Xmas with a portrait of the big boy. I can’t believe it is done with only pencil. She captured every detail perfectly. I have known Myra all her life, as I am her auntie. She has always had a knack for drawing. At 4, she even placed her artwork on my white leather chair! I have seen her develop into a fantastic artist. I will treasure my works of art forever.
- E. Naito
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