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Animal-World Newsletter 6 new articles in "Dr. Jungle's Pets and Animal Speak"
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6 new articles in "Dr. Jungle's Pets and Animal Speak" What Type of Fish is Right for Your Lifestyle?
Choosing fish as a pet for your home may appear to be an easy choice, but choosing what type of fish is right for your lifestyle may need a little more knowledge and investigation. After deciding that pet fish would make the best choice to suit your lifestyle, you need to begin researching how much time and effort you have to put into this endeavor. Variety – Varieties of aquariums can fall under the categories of freshwater, marine, reef, and even pond. Type of fish – Once you have decided on what size tank you wish to care for, you need to gain knowledge regarding what type of fish can thrive it that size tank. Some fish require larger spaces if they are a dominating species of fish. Others may be too small for a larger tank, and be preyed upon by larger fish. Compatibility is a factor as some species of fish can be aggressive, nipping at fins of other fish. Style – The style of the fish tank or aquarium depends upon your reasoning for owning one. If you were considering fish as a family pet, then a small to medium size (perhaps 10 gallon) tank would suit your needs. On the other hand, if you are dressing to impress, there are choices from custom made, wall-to-wall, and even floor-to-ceiling aquariums. Whatever choice you make, be sure it is a choice that you are comfortable in making. Obtaining knowledge as to what is involved regarding cost, upkeep and maintenance, but mostly the care for your fish will assist you in deciding swimmingly on what type of fish is right for your lifestyle.  Animal World's Pet of The Week – The Friesian Horse
The Animal World Featured Pet for this week is: The Friesian Horse! When thinking of a Friesian Horse, most people immediately think of a beautiful and elegant black horse with manes and tails that are long, thick and flowing. Indeed, these horses are very beautiful and they actually are used as dressage and carriage horses in many places! Historically, these horses came from Friesland (hence its name), and is thought to have come from the old Forest Horse. Very interestingly, both German and Friesian knights rode these horses during the crusades! Also pretty neat are the other horse breeds that were influenced from the Friesian – such as the Shire horse, the Oldenburger, and the Fell and Dale ponies.  I, of course, have a love for horses. Growing up I had two horses. One was an Arabian named Orion who I had when I was younger and the other was an all-black horse named Leo. Leo was not a Friesian, but he was a wonderful horse all the same and I rode him at the end of my high school years and through most of college. I think that Leo was the horse who really gave me an awe of Friesians, just because he was all-black. In general, Friesians have the reputation of being very gentle, willing to train, and pretty much wonderful horses. They are considered a light horse breed, which means that they usually weigh under 1500 pounds and are good horses for leisure riding, showing, and some light ranch work. They have long hair on their lower legs which is usually not trimmed and looks like "feathering." They stand on average 15 hands high and are muscular and compact. Because of their thick manes and tails and the hair on their lower legs, they need quite a bit of regular grooming to keep them looking nice. Recently Friesians have become more and more popular in the film industry. They became "famous" from the popular stallion Othello who first aired in the film Ladyhawke in 1985. More recently Friesians have been used in the moves The Mask of Zorro, 300 and Eragon. In other forms of entertainment, they are often shown off at horse shows and used in circus acts. If you are looking into obtaining a Friesian, they are available pretty readily in both Europe and the United States. They can be quite expensive if they are trained, however you can purchase them for cheaper if you are willing and able to get them younger and train them yourself. One disease you will want to keep an eye out for in your young and rapidly growing Friesian is a disease called Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). This can occur in horses that will mature to be over 15 hands and is basically occurs when cartilage at the end of growing bones breaks down rather than turning into bone. These pieces that break off can turn into painful bone cysts which will cause pain and inflammation in any joint that this occurs at. Treatments that can work to either fix or reduce symptoms include surgery, rest, and joint injections. Another infection that Friesians can be prone to is a disease called Scratches. This is basically scabbing that occurs due to excess moisture in certain areas that don’t always get a chance to dry such as the pastern and fetlocks (around the horses hooves). The best solutions are to just dry out the area and possibly scrub the area with an iodine scrub for a few days if needed. If you would like to learn more about the fascinating Friesians, their history and just general horse care, check out theFriesian page! Jasmine is a team member at Animal-World and has contributed many articles and write-ups. Parakeets – Bird Guides
Parakeets make great pets – they are small, friendly, playful, and outgoing!Parakeets are members of the parrot family. Their name actually means “long tail.” They are more on the small to medium size for parrots, with long and tapered tails, unlike other parrots who are stockier with more squared tails. These birds have a lot of energy, and come in a variety of colors. They are naturally flock birds and therefore like to socialize with other birds as well as with people. Because of this and their love for attention, they make great pets and are a very popular bird. There are several types of parakeets available… Read More
How to Build a Hutch for your Pet Rabbit
Rabbits, as fuzzy and cuddly as they are, are not meant to roam freely around your home. Trust me, I've seen people who allow this and the results are awful. Chewed cords, chewed walls, and chewed shoes – not to mention the fact that it's downright dangerous for the little guy. Instead, why not build your rabbit a home it can call its own? Build your own rabbit hutch. Whether your rabbit is going to live outdoors or indoors the process of building a hutch is essentially the same. Your materials may differ slightly but the process of building it is the same. In general you want to make sure that your lovely rabbit has room to move around. Now of course some rabbits are much larger than others so the dimensions can vary. The size of your hutch will also likely depend on where you're going to keep your rabbit. If you're building a hutch for a dwarf rabbit consider building a nice 24" by 24" cage. For larger rabbits consider starting with a 36" by 36" and at least 18" tall. The Second Step – Your Materials The next step is to decide what you're going to build your hutch out of. You'll need: 1. Mesh or chicken wire. Make sure the mesh is small enough that the rabbit's foot cannot slide through and get stuck. You'll use the mesh for the floor and for the door of the larger non-sleeping room so make sure to measure enough to cover the entire floor and to create a door. 2. Wood. Six pieces – to include the roof, four walls and center dividing wall for a two room hutch. You can use plywood, hardwoods or MDF. 3. Hinges for two doors and two door catches. (Note: you can make a hutch with one door if you're making a large one room hutch. If you're offering a separate, windowless room for sleeping, you'll probably want a door on that side also in case you need to extract your rabbit when they're in that space. 4. Tools The Third Step – Assembly If you're making a two room hutch you'll need to cut a passageway into the room divider. This makes it possible for the rabbit to enter the sleeping area. Cut the wood to size depending on your desired dimensions. Fasten wood together, leaving the roof for last. You'll want to make sure your screws do not pop through the wood and leave sharp points. Before placing the rooftop on attach the mesh floor. Bend the mesh into shape and staple it to the outside of the hutch. This will ensure there are no sharp points. Attach the roof. Cut out the center of your larger room's door so you have a frame. Staple the mesh to the frame on the outside. Add the hinges to the door and attach to your hutch. Voila! You're done. Your rabbit now has a happy home where it can rest, get plenty of fresh air and stay safe from household hazards. You can also place food and bedding in the hutch to ensure ultimate comfort. To read more on rabbit care, take a look at the Rabbits as Pets page! The Purple Sea Blade
The Purple Sea Blade can grow very tall and spread out it’s purple color to beautifyyour aquarium! The Purple Sea Blade Pterogorgia anceps, is quite often a darkish purple, making it true to its name. They can reach almost 3 feet (1 meter) in height, and of the Pterogorgia genus they are the largest. When you look at a cross section of the Purple Sea Blade, you will see 3 to 4 flat and flanged branches that look like and “X” or a “Y”, which helps give them the other names they are known by: The Angular Sea Whip and the Purple Ribbon… Read More
South American Cichlids
South American Cichlids have a lot of personality and have a variety of colors, sizesand shapes! South American Cichlids usually durable fish and are active and attractive. Their colors vary quite a bit, which makes for some beautiful fish in a range of sizes. Many of these fish get to “know” their owners and will interact with them through the glass. This behavior makes them a favorite fish to keep for many people… Read More
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