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ALL Tiger species 1. Sumatran Tiger The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) is a tiger population that lives in the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It was listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List in 2008, as the population was estimated at 441 to 679 individuals, with no subpopulation larger than 50 individuals and… read more »
Facts about Dolphins Fact Number 1 Dolphins have the longest memory in the entire animal kingdom Fact Number 2 Just one-half of a dolphin’s brain goes to sleep at a time. Fact Number 3 A dolphin’s inbuilt natural sonar or echolocation is rare in nature and is far superior to either the bat’s sonar or… read more »
How do birds fly? Almost every part of a bird’s anatomy has evolved in some part to enhance flight. So How do birds fly Birds must be lightweight to fly, so have evolved very lightweight hollow bones. The structure of their bones resembles honeycomb, making them very strong but also very light. Birds maintain higher… read more »
The most dangerous spider on Earth There are 35 species of funnel web, a number of which are found along Australia’s eastern coast, from New South Wales to Queensland – however, only one holds the title of world’s deadliest spider. The Sydney funnel-web (Atrax robustus) is generally found in both suburbia and bushland in an… read more »
Types of PRIZE Fish in Australia Salt Water fishing information Barramundi PRIZE Fish in Australia These giant perch live in both fresh and saltwater in our tropical north including the Kimberley region in Western Australia, across the Northern Territory and northern Queensland. They can grow to lengths of 1.4 meters (over 55 inches) and weigh more… read more »
Pig Breeds In The World Information about “A Pigs” Aksai Black Pied Pig The Aksai Black Pied is a distinctively black and white spotted pig breed from Kazakhstan. The breed was developed starting in 1952 at the Kasalenki state breeding and the Aksai experimental and training farms as a meat production pig. Native pigs were… read more »
Water Bears They may look like chubby microscopic caterpillars, but water bears are no joke. These creatures will probably live long after humans are gone. Water bears might end up being the last animals on Earth. Also known as tardigrades, these microscopic creatures are tough. A new study concludes that they could survive until everal… read more »
Pigs as Pets Pigs can make great pets. They have a gregarious, inquisitive nature and are responsive to training. However there are some important things to consider for responsible pig ownership. Do your homework before making Pigs as Pets There are no true breeds of miniature pigs in Australia. Small pig size is the result… read more »
Chicken eggs – Learn about Chicken eggs Learning about Chicken eggs, Eggs are laid by female animals of many different species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and have been eaten by humans for thousands of years. Bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk), contained within… read more »
Livestock information Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber, and labor. The term is often used to refer solely to those raised for food, and sometimes only farmed ruminants, such as cattle and goats. In recent years, some organizations have also raised livestock to promote the… read more »
Tigers – Information about Tiger Cats The largest of all the Asian big cats, tigers rely primarily on sight and sound rather than smell. They typically hunt alone and stalk prey. A tiger can consume up to 88 pounds of meat at one time. On average, tigers give birth to two or three cubs every… read more »
Dragon talk dragon information A dragon is a legendary creature, typically scaled or fire-spewing and with serpentine, reptilian or avian traits, that features in the myths of many cultures around world. The two most well-known cultural traditions of dragons are The European, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Balkans and Western Asian… read more »
Schleich Horse Club Horse Riding toy One of the new models in the Schleich Farm Life range is the Riding Centre With Rider & Horses. All Schleich model animals are beautifully hand painted to give wonderful role play to children and are also great collectors items for the wildlife enthusiast. These attractive horse toy models… read more »
GRAY WOLVES Gray wolves Eat Gray wolves eat ungulates, or large hoofed mammals, like elk, deer, moose and caribou, as well as beaver, rabbits and other small prey. Wolves are also scavengers and often eat animals that have died due to other causes. Gray wolves range in color from grizzled gray or black to all-white…. read more »
The origin of the domestic dog The origin of the domestic dog is not certain. The domestic dog is a member of genus canines that forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant carnivore. The closest living relative of the dog is the gray wolf and there is no evidence of… read more »