About half of the mammal species are marsupials and the remaining halves are either monotremes or placental mammals. Some of the best known animal populations of Australia include: kangaroo, dingo, koala, platypus, echidna, wombat and wallaby. Australia is the home for about 140 species of marsupials, which includes wallabies, kangaroos, wombats, koalas, and the Tasmanian devil, which is one of the endangered animals. Here you can...more
Any dog owner will say how much they love their dog but they will usually agree that picking up their poop is not what they'd refer to as a perk. Most dog owners, therefore, will invest in pet scoopers. The issue that they end up having with scoopers, though, is the fact that the poop then has to be picked up or scraped up which can end up leaving a smelly mess behind. For those who are interested in finding an alternative to this issue, the dog...more
Here you can find many varieties of birds which are very beautiful, attractive and humming sounds all over the rainforest. Australia holds nearly800 species of bird and the size of these birds range from tiny Weebill to the flightless Emu which is the biggest bird. Many species of the birds are very attractive with beautiful and soft feathers. Basically, Australian birds are grouped into six main categories and they areOld endemics: These birds are non-passeriform bird that holds Gondwanan origin, such as emus, cassowaries and parrots that are huge in size.Corvid radiation: Preaching birds which are peculiar to this continent and it is from the corvid family, like wrens, magpies, robins, and pardalotes.Eurasian colonists: These birds are from Eurasia, some examples are plovers, swallows, sunbirds and some raptorsRecent introductions: The birds which are named recently, such as Blackbird, Common Starling, the Common Myna and House and Tree Sparrows.Migratory shorebirds: Scolopacidae and Charadriidae family birds that visit Australia during non-breeding season Seabirds: birds that breed on islands or in Territory, such as group of petrels, albatrosses, sulids, and...more
If you want your pet bird to be happy and healthy, you have to get a bird cage stand for him. It will provide your pet with a place to climb and play. It will help him experience freedom and allow him to stretch and spread his wings which he cannot do while being confined to his cage. It will give your bird a chance to interact with the people...more
Does your dog frequently get lost when you take him for a walk? It is indeed a trying task to search for a pet that is running about here and there or has retreated to some corner of the park. The ideal solution for this problem would be to opt for a lighted dog collar that can help you to keep track of your pet without any hassle.If...more
Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, is a fine example of natures bounty, with great scenic appeal, rich bio diversity and providing regular visitor satisfaction. Sprawling over an area of 777 Sq. Km. (core area is 350 Sq. Km.); Periyar is the best-known wildlife sanctuary in Kerala and also one of the 27 great tiger reserves in India. This zealously guarded and efficiently managed wildlife reserve is a repository of endemic, rare and endangered flora & fauna and forms the major drainage area of two most important rivers of Kerala, the Periyar and the Pamba.Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is rated as one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India for wildlife photography, elephant herds, bird watching and tiger watching. It is famous for its 100-year-old artificial lake. Boat cruises make the best option to check out the wild animals of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, as this lake presents an excellent boating option. Set at the backdrop of beautiful thickly forested Western Ghats, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala consists of tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests. Results indicate that Periyar has 49 species of mammals, 246 species of birds, 28 species of reptiles, 8...more
Cousin Woodie and the adventures of Trousersnake My cousin Woodie was an overweight dropout in his early 40's who lived on a trailer park in the USA. He never married and was often unemployed. He was quite a clever guy but somewhat...more
Cat Care 101: Keeping Your Cat Healthy and Your Home CleanThere's no question that our cats are full-fledged family members. Their loyalty, their love, and their ability to comfort us are unparalleled. Sometimes, though, their hair or odors can leave...more
The carriers that are designed to be used by dogs are able to offer them a secure place. Dog carrier is not only an easy way to carry your pet as it can also act as a shelter. These carriers are designed using the finest of materials and this means...more
Dogs are the most obedient and cutest pet one can ever have in their life time. Just like humans, dogs are also having their own character and personality. It is possible to shape their character just like shaping a human child character. You can...more
Over the centuries the dog has become ‘Man's best friend' and an increasing number of people own dogs for companionship. Most of today's breeds evolved as working dogs with specific functions from their common ancestor - the...more
Not everyone wants the hard work and problems associated with rearing a puppy, and may prefer an adult or a rescue dog. A network of breed rescue organizations exists to help you, and a call to the Kennel Club will provide the...more