Adult Description Often described as Large dabbling ducks Males have an iridescent green or blue head, a rusty/chestnut chest and a mostly gray body. Female’s are less impressive and are a mottled speckled brown.
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Understanding Iguana Diet
In order to ensure that we provide our pet Iguanas with the best diet we possibly can, we need to first understand what foods are best for Iguanas and also learn about the way in which Iguanas absorb nutrients from the food they eat. A healthy diet will give our pet Iguanas the best chance of having a long, healthy…
Polar Bears and Global Warming
What is global warming? It is the rise in earth’s temperature due to the increasing amount of harmful pollutants in the atmosphere. Global warming has led to many problems for mankind. It has increased the earth’s temperature; changes in the climate cycle, melting of arctic ice, extinction of many species etc. Polar bears are one of those species which are…
Italian Greyhound Facts You Should Know
The popularity of Italian greyhounds as a household companion is on the increase. These diminutive dogs with their fragile features are the smallest species of the group of sight hounds. Sight hounds are dogs that used their vision in the past to hunt for prey. Although the need to hunt for their meals is no longer a necessity they still…
Shih Tzu health problems
Like all breeds of dogs, Shih Tzus have their own share of unique and hereditary health conditions. Before you delve into the wonderful world of the shih tzu it is important that you understand common health problems so that you know what to look for should your dog fall ill. The cute squashed face look that we love about the…
Common mistakes made with pet birds and The proper diet for a pet bird
Common mistakes made with pet birds You might like to think that you always have your bird’s best interest at heart but there may be some very common mistakes that you’re making that can harm your feathered friend.
5 tips for owning a cockatiel
Cockatiels are such wonderful creatures and if you are smart about the way you set up your aviary/bird area they can be very easy to look after too! It is no secret that if you have a pet bird it can be a real burden to clean up all those feathers, droppings, seeds and dandruff! Luckily for us not only…
Bacon Flavored Dog Biscuit Recipe
Bacon fat can take almost any good recipe to something great. The extra fat left over from your breakfast crispies can add a mouth watering flavor to both savory and sweet concoctions. Today I have another great use for your precious bacon fat, doggie treats anyone? Save up your fat over the course of 3-4 bacon breakfasts and you’ll have…
Mallard duck introduction
The mallard is a very popular form of duck! Not everyone may realize it but for the majority of people if they picture a duck in their head they are actually picturing a Mallard Duck! Mallards, or “Wild Ducks” as they are also known are dabbling ducks (meaning they feed off the surface of the water rather than diving) and…
Basic Iguana Information You Should Know
Although owning and keeping a pet Iguana can be a very rewarding and fulfilling experience, Iguanas are not really the low maintenance, easy care pets that they are sometimes made out to be. Before looking for reptiles for sale or iguanas for sale you really need to ask yourself a few questions to see if you really want to keep…