Wild Animals 2024, November

The birth of a new life is always extremely pleasant. But taking part in childbirth is a responsible and rather difficult business. For such an event, one must be prepared not only physically, but also mentally. It is necessary clean rags, scissors, small boxes, soft rags, heating pad or lamp (heat source)

How good it is, after returning home after a hard day, to sit in front of the aquarium and watch the aquatic inhabitants with affection. But there is not always a lot of time to ensure proper care of the pets, so many try not to have thoroughbred fish, but limit themselves to unpretentious, but bright, colorful, with gorgeous guppy tails

The cockerel fish is one of the most spectacular species that pleases aquarists not only with its bright color, lush tail and fins, but also with fighting enthusiasm. However, the breeding of cockerels requires special care, because the male will look after the caviar, and the fish become especially aggressive during this period

Rooster fish are suitable for those who love beautiful and unusual aquarium fish. All the colors of the rainbow are present in the bizarre coloration of the cockerels. In addition, these fish are very graceful, they have large beautiful fins

Mollies are aquarium fish of the Peciliaceae family. In the wild, various types of mollies live in the waters of Mexico, Colombia, America, Mexico. Male and female mollies are distinguished by the shape of the anal fin. Females have a rounder body shape and are viviparous, i

The life of any living organism is closely related to light. In an aquarium, an excess of light can provoke the growth of the simplest algae and lead to many other troubles. However, if there is not enough light, your plants will not grow properly or even die

The question of the need for sterilization of dogs is decided by everyone, based on his ideas about the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure. However, if you decide that your pet needs sterilization, it is important to ensure that the operation is performed correctly and as painlessly and safely as possible for the animal

Goldfish or Carassius auratus are part of the carp family. These beauties, beloved by all aquarists, came to us from China, where they were bred 1500 years ago. But those goldfish were different from those of today, which were bred by breeders in the X-XI centuries

Goldfish are a subspecies of goldfish. Despite the name, these fish can vary in color. Often in nature, there are red, white, black individuals. In addition, goldfish are capable of changing color throughout their life. Basically, the change occurs in the first year of life, however, in some cases, the fish can change the shade of the scales even after puberty

Hares are cute animals of the rodent family. On the territory of Russia, you can see four types of hares, and the most common are the hare and the white hare, outwardly very similar and possessing similar habits. Instructions Step 1 White hares are mostly forest dwellers, the European hare prefers open spaces

Urolithiasis is a serious disease that often affects cats of all breeds. It is expressed in metabolic disorders in the animal's body and is accompanied by inflammation of the genitourinary system, the formation of kidney stones and urethra. In the absence of proper treatment, it can be fatal

Sea turtles are very empathetic creatures that can become very attached to their owners. They need not only the love of the owner, but also care and special attention. Improper care can lead to illness or even early death of the turtle. Instructions Step 1 Buy a spacious aquarium for your sea turtle and arrange it properly

Of the marine life, giants whales are among the closest to humans in terms of body structure. In 1982, on July 23, the International Whaling Commission voted to completely ban commercial whale hunting, and this day became known as World Whale and Dolphin Day

The Heteropneustes fossilis family includes only one species called the sack-gill catfish. The role of the lung in these fish is performed by 2 sacs, located from the operculum to the very tail, hence the name of the species. Feeding and neighbors The habitats of these fish are fresh waters of Southeast Asia, India, Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka

Keeping aquarium fish is a very exciting activity, a source of pleasure and interesting observations. There are many types of fish, but unpretentious pets such as guppies and telescopes are best suited for novice aquarists. Guppies are viviparous freshwater fish

The character of the dachshund is quite balanced. This is a good friend, companion, sensitive to the mood of the owner. The dog is well-mannered and clean, selfish within reason. Dachshund - a sausage dog, a bench dog, a dog sold by the yard, etc

Today, the Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most common and quite expensive decorative dog breeds. The character of a Yorkie is very difficult, and sometimes this small, fragile creature with delicate fur can behave quite unpredictably and aggressively

Koi carp, otherwise called brocade carp, refers to the decorative variety of the common carp. More than 2500 years ago, these fish were brought to China from the territories located near the Caspian Sea. The first mentions of carp in Japan can be found in the XIV-XV centuries A

Many, even if they did not buy, they probably saw a medium-sized fish with silvery scales and red fins on the belly on the market. This is the roach - the most numerous unpretentious freshwater fish from the carp family. True, in some regions it is called a chebak, a sorogo or a taranka

Aquarists who do not have experience in breeding guppies often ask the question, how should a healthy individual behave? If you purchased a fish no more than 2 weeks ago, do not be surprised that it will get scared and hide, you can see that it moves in jerks, then freezes in place

Increasingly, people, instead of ordinary pets such as dogs, cats, hamsters, birds and the like, prefer to keep exotic things in their apartments. And frogs are no exception. And even such an exotic "beast" wants to give a name. And in order not to be mistaken with the choice of the name, you need to determine the gender of your frog

Mollies are very interesting viviparous fish. It is very pleasant to breed them in an aquarium, because these fish are both beautiful and interesting. When deciding to start breeding, first of all determine which type of mollies you like best

Bloodworms are the larvae of dipterans of the Chironomid order that live in stagnant waters. These red "worms" are one of the most valuable food for aquarium fish. Instructions Step 1 Bloodworms are excellent for feeding all types of adult aquarium fish, as well as growing fry

The hedgehog is one of the most common animals. It lives in Europe, Siberia, Asia Minor, Kazakhstan and China. Hedgehogs eat a wide variety of foods. The diet of animals directly depends on the area of their residence. Eating a hedgehog in the wild The hedgehog does not have problems with finding food in wildlife

If you show patience and carefully observe a pregnant cat, you can find out that labor is approaching a week or two before it starts. It is important to notice in time that the pet will soon become a mother in order to prepare everything necessary for the kittens, to provide assistance during childbirth, and not to miss possible complications

Newly appeared chicks from a hen must be divided into cockerels and chickens. They should be kept separately, since the mode and quality of feeding for them will be different. The females will be left to lay eggs, and the males will be kept for light lean meat

Parrot fish belong to the cichlid family. Quite often, this type of fish can be found in our aquariums. West Africa is home to the aquarium fish parrots. The male at home reaches a length of no more than seven centimeters, the female grows up to five centimeters

Observing the underwater inhabitants calms the nerves, and if your aquarium is inhabited by the most beautiful fish, this suits your aesthetic taste, arouses a sense of pride and decorates the room. The most beautiful aquarium fish are not necessarily the most demanding to keep

A beautiful aquarium is a real decoration for any home. But arranging an aquarium is a rather complicated matter, in which there are no trifles - any wrong action can lead to the death of fish and plants. One of the most important steps in preparing an aquarium is the selection of the substrate and its installation

Breeding red-eared turtles is not an easy task for a beginner. To breed offspring, you need to have a male and female purchased from an experienced terrarium keeper, and not in a regular pet store. And the most important thing is not just to achieve mating, but to grow small turtles from the laid eggs that can reproduce in subsequent generations

If you decide to get some fish, you first need to buy an aquarium and other accessories. Then fill it with water. In this case, it is necessary to perform some actions so that the aquatic environment is suitable and comfortable for its future inhabitants

Carp is an interesting enough fish to study. It is known that among this species of fish there are infertile individuals; there are frequent cases of finding hermaphrodite carps, which showed signs of both a male and a female. However, if the carp has reached sexual maturity, it can be distinguished by some characteristics of a male or female

The ancestors of the angelfish, or as it is also called, angel fish, got into aquariums from the slow-flowing reservoirs of the Amazon. Having a calm, peaceful disposition, this fish gets along in a common aquarium with almost all other types of non-aggressive fish and has earned the popularity of many aquarists

One of the most popular types of aquarium fish is gold. Among them, any aquarist will choose the breed according to his preference, since goldfish are very diverse. They can be small or large, colorful or discreet colors. Among this species, fish of the Riukin breed are especially fond of

Despite the fact that dog handlers do not approve of the now fashionable hobby of dog owners for clothes for animals, on the streets you can more and more often meet ladies walking with a cute dog dressed in a flirty jumpsuit or coat. Some are addicted to this so much that they sew outfits for their pets on their own

Quails are small, nondescript birds, whose meat is amazingly tasty, and small spotted eggs are healthier than all eggs in existence. In addition, quail eggs are hypoallergenic. They are used by people with egg white intolerance and small children

Beginner hobbyists make a lot of mistakes. The main one is the desire to buy almost every fish you like. The result is overpopulation of the aquarium or most of its inhabitants cannot live peacefully with each other, fight and even eat the weak

Not all residents of modern apartments can afford the maintenance and installation of a large aquarium, so most often a small aquarium is purchased. When choosing residents for such a small artificial reservoir, several rules must be followed

Aquarium goldfish are omnivorous. Their diet includes not only dry food but also live food (bloodworms, maggot, etc.). Also, this type of fish loves to eat live algae. Feeding goldfish is not difficult because they eat once a day and easily endure a hunger strike for up to a week

Snails, or, as they are also called, gastropods, belong to the class of shell molluscs. This class includes approximately 100,000 species of invertebrates. The body of snails is asymmetric, it consists of a head, torso and legs with a special crawling sole