Animals 2024, September

The mink is small in size. The animal has a flexible elongated body, short tail and limbs. The life of a mink, as a rule, takes place near reservoirs with steep and steep banks, overgrown with reeds. Sometimes mink can be found in swamps. It is necessary trap, bait, birch bark, grass, moss, branches Instructions Step 1 Use plate traps to catch minks

When buying a horse, it is very important to correctly determine its age, since in many respects its performance depends on this. An animal that is too old or too young will not be able to work effectively, and you still have to feed and care for it

Since the Yorkshire Terrier always lives in the house and is a tame pet, its coat must be kept clean. The main thing is not to overdo it, as too frequent washing removes the protective "sheath" of the hair, consisting of sebum, and does not allow it to recover

A well-groomed mane is not only an indicator of a horse's beauty, but also a guarantee of its excellent well-being. After all, tangled tangles give the animal unpleasant sensations: the horse itches, itching and irritation appears on the skin

Shoeing a horse is very hard work, requiring certain knowledge, strength and skills from the farrier. Not every farmer will be able to shoe a horse correctly. Here you need to take into account the structure of the horse's hoof, the features of the road surface at different times of the year, and many other factors

Today the phrase "broiler chickens" is quite common. This type of meat is very popular, but some buyers are distrustful of broiler chickens, because they do not know what this terminology means. What are "broilers"

Puppies grow very quickly. And if there is a discrepancy between the articles of the dog, then the owner has to seriously think about whether he feeds and maintains his pet correctly? After all, the proportionality of the articles is decisive in the purity of the breed

The need to know the age of the dog arises in situations when the animal comes to your house from the street or the previous owners of the animal do not know the exact date of birth of their pet. It is necessary -examination of the dog's mouth

Iguana is a reptile and when buying an animal, you should clearly understand that this is far from a dog and it will not happily wag its tail. It has a natural habitat, not a cramped terrarium. If she nevertheless appeared in your house, but does not crave communication, you need to establish contact with her

If you have a land turtle in your home, you should be aware that it needs to hibernate during the winter. Of course, in the conditions of Russian apartments, when the central heating is turned on, it is not very easy to arrange suitable conditions for the turtle for wintering

If you are considering adopting a turtle, you must know how to care for it. This animal requires special care, you will have to carefully monitor its housing, nutrition and hygiene. Dwelling First of all, find a home for your pet

Unfortunately, the age of animals, especially cats and dogs traditional for our latitudes, is much shorter than the human age - on average, 11-12 years. And then they die, leaving their masters alone. And, probably, the most difficult thing is to survive the first few days after the death of a pet

Pregnancy of a dog is a period when you need to take care not only of its nutrition, but also of the full development of future offspring. The dog's diet must be enriched with vitamins and microelements as much as possible. Instructions Step 1 Vitamin substances are considered important substances not only for humans, but also for all living organisms

Some people think that they know the answers to all questions, but over the simplest and most obvious childish question about the color of the grass, the sky or the salty taste of the water in the sea, they can sit in complete prostration for a very long time

When contacting a pet store for the first time to acquire a fluffy little rabbit, many do not think about what gender the baby has. And by asking a store employee, you will not get an intelligible and correct answer. Indeed, even those who are familiar with determining the sex of rabbits often make mistakes, since it is possible to determine with 100 percent probability only in adults

Penguins are amazing representatives of birds. These unique individuals are striking in their beauty and uniqueness. Some people mistakenly believe that only Antarctica is the habitat of penguins. In fact, this is not the case, because penguins can be found in areas where there are absolutely no ice rocks

For short-term and small operations in veterinary medicine, non-inhalation anesthesia is used. When it is carried out, an anesthetic drug is injected intravenously to the animal. If the operation requires long-term surgical intervention, inhalation anesthesia is used

The adage that a small dog will be a puppy until old age is also true because small dogs live longer on average. Lapdogs are recognized long-livers. Instructions Step 1 Lapdogs are called dogs of various breeds, which can be attributed to the same group with the same characteristics

Small predators and birds feed on lizards, so these reptiles have to look for a variety of ways to protect themselves. If it fails to hide or escape, the lizard sacrifices its tail to save itself. How does a lizard's tail come off?

Despite their name, animals such as guinea pigs absolutely do not know how to swim, for this reason they should not be bathed in a bathtub filled with water, and even more so in an open body of water. Guinea pigs are washed only when necessary

Syrian hamsters are one of the most calm and beautiful representatives of rodents. They have a variety of colors, the most famous of which is gold. Caring for these animals is quite simple. Cell In the wild, hamsters can have a wide area of residence, so when choosing a cage for them, focus only on large enough ones

The tiger is a mammal that belongs to the cat family and is the main member of the Panthera genus. From the ancient Greek language, the word "tiger" is translated as "sharp, fast." In size, this beautiful predator is second only to brown and polar bears

Recently, rabbits are in great demand. More and more people are striving to acquire this fluffy and cute animal, which has a docile disposition, gets along well with children and does not require complicated care. It is necessary - cell

Quite often, snakes cause fear and horror and are associated with danger. People are afraid of being bitten by snakes, considering their venom deadly poisonous. There are many "serpentine" myths that are only the fruit of human fantasy and do not have a scientific basis

One of the few venomous representatives of the fauna found in Russia is the common viper (Vipera berus) - a beautiful and at the same time rather dangerous snake. Her poison is not as strong as, for example, that of a gyurza or a cobra. However, the bite of this reptile in some cases can even cause the death of the victim

The health status of rabbits is largely determined by the conditions in which they are kept. In addition to creating optimal humidity, good lighting and ventilation of the room, timely sanitization of cells and equipment plays an important role in avoiding many diseases

Cats, constantly living at home, do not have the opportunity to fully grind their claws on various surfaces and get rid of excess keratinized particles. The animal needs help with the "manicure", otherwise its claws will begin to break, bend and damage the paw pads

A camel is an amazing animal, one of the most unusual on Earth. He lives only in deserts, so his body can retain water for a long time. The camel feeds on a plant named after him - a camel thorn. Camel - ship of the desert In nature, there are two types of camels:

Favorite habitats for the raccoon dog are river valleys, copses, boggy meadows, the area next to small bodies of water. Animals are nocturnal. Natural habitat for the raccoon dog The raccoon dog is native to East Asia, and originally lived in northeastern Indochina, China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam

Hedgehogs are amazing creatures. Due to their calm disposition, interesting appearance and funny "snorting", hedgehogs often become heroes of fairy tales, cartoons, while, as a rule, they always act as positive characters. Some dare to have this wild animal at home

Today, keeping a chinchilla in a house is no longer as rare as it was a decade ago. This funny fluffy animal, similar to a squirrel and a rabbit at the same time, came to Russian apartments from South America, where it lives in nature, and won the warm sympathy of animal lovers

An amazing feature of newborn chinchillas is that only when they are born, they are already capable of independent life. These wonderful animals are born already sighted, with teeth that begin to erupt, their body is already covered with a small hairline

It often happens that, having one dog in the house, you want to have a second dog. Sometimes the reason for the appearance of a second dog is an accident, for example, the death of the previous owner, sometimes you bring a "loss" into the house

After you've bought your rabbit, give it time to look around at its new location. After that, the most crucial period begins for you: the upbringing and taming of your new family member. Due to the fact that rabbits are by nature extremely shy, your main task is to accustom the rabbit to your presence so that it does not fear and does not run away from you

Hamsters are one of the cleanest pets. However, the strong urine smell of these cute creatures is a big problem. But you can train your hamster to use the toilet. Instructions Step 1 First you need to observe the behavior of the hamster

Diarrhea (diarrhea) in cats is a disorder of the digestive tract. It is a mistake to consider it as the cause of the disease - it can only be a consequence. With diarrhea in a cat, not only the acts of defecation become more frequent, but also the amount of feces increases

One of the most pressing concerns of most aquarists is the removal of unwanted algae from the aquarium. Very often all attempts to do this in the shortest possible time turn out to be ineffectual. Every aquarist should be aware that different types of algae should be removed from the aquarium in different ways

Domestic cats and cats are the cleanest animals, but they also require constant care. Every breeder faces the problem of how to potty train a cat. When purchasing a kitten in the cattery, you do not have to worry about it, as a rule, it is enough to find out what kind of filler the pet is used to

People visit zoos because they can see wild animals that are atypical for a certain area of residence. However, not every person thinks about the conditions of keeping these animals, the length of their life in a cage and the psychological state, which cannot but be affected by life imprisonment

Hippos (or hippos) are the heaviest animals on earth after elephants. The body weight of a hippopotamus can reach 4.5 tons. Currently, these heavyweights only inhabit the African continent. Instructions Step 1 Since ancient times, hippos were found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, as well as along the banks of the Nile River and in Mesopotamia