Pesquet’s parrot has been given the alternative name of “Dracula Parrot” due to its black and red plumage (which resembles the cloak worn by the fictional vampire), large size, featherless face and long bill. The distinctive parrot’s bill and bald face give it a vulture-like appearance,...
Tree Cholla (Cylindropuntia imbricata) is one of the native species of Arizona and Northern Mexico. Tree Chollas also bear different other names, depending on their regions. In Mexico, this species is also known as the Devil’s Rope Cactus. Rich in fruit, this cactus provides food for local...
The Bengal Fox is a small wild dog found only on the Indian subcontinent. It has a pale coat and the typical bushy tail of true foxes of genusVulpes. Its tail is at least half the length of its combined head and body length, and has a distinctive black tip. The species weighs between...
nodding, white pendant blossoms can be single or double-flowered. ‘Flore Pleno’ has double flowers and naturalizes well. ‘Sam Arnott’ has large, fragrant, single blossoms. They are not bothered by rabbits, deer, or rodents.
Dealing its chasing instincts: Silky Poos often chase cats, squirrels, or other rodents for fun. The desire to chase small moving objects can come from a lot of reasons including boredom and lack of exercise. If your Silky Poo has high prey drive, let your dog play with balls, Frisbees,...
Other Names Korean Jindo Jindo Dog Pronunciation -- Description The coat of the Jindo comes in white, yellow, red, red and white, tan, tan and white, black, black and tan, and brindle. Temperament The Jindo is a medium-sized spitz-type dog that originated from the Jindo Island in Korea...
Because of their prey drive, allowing them around smaller pets and rodents isn’t the best idea. You may have a cat who will love the house bunny or hamster, but it’s rare and probably not worth the risk. Since cats are carnivores, the wrong move by a small mammal could trigger unwa...
She is an English cream piebald dapple Dachshund and is the epitome of the breed. She loves to hunt, dig and bark and her favorite pastime is chasing birds and rodents in the yard. Though she may seem like a "prissy dog," she definitely knows how to get dirty! She is a stubborn ...
The short-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla brevicaudata) (which is also called various other names such as the Bolivian Chinchilla, the Peruvian Chinchilla or the Royal Chinchilla) is a species of rodent that can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America. The short tailed chinchilla's range...
Be sure to watch the video of a confrontation between a cat and a lemming. Which animal do you think runs away? Lemming Facts: Introducing The Lemming Lemmings are small rodents that live in the Arctic tundra. There are around 20 species of lemming, and they are close relatives of voles ...