Wild Animals
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A fabulous aquatic world with cute fish and attractive plants brings an extraordinary soothing atmosphere to your home. Today, the stores offer a wide range of aquariums of all shapes and sizes, so anyone can equip a living corner. In order not to get lost in the variety of pretty glass houses, listen to the helpful tips below
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If you see fish lying at the bottom of the aquarium, do not rush to get upset. The presence of diseases in this case is not at all necessary. This behavior can be attributed to a variety of factors. Normal behavior Each breed of aquarium fish has its own individual habits and behavior
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Often, aquarium owners notice that one of the fish has a swollen and cloudy eye. First of all, they begin to suspect injury or infection, while bloating and cloudy eyes in fish are most often a symptom of exophthalmia. What is this disease? Ophthalmic eye In the presence of bulging eyes, clouding of the eye and the appearance of blood in it, the fish can be safely diagnosed with exophthalmia - a disease that is a sign of internal pathology, which is caused by t
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Distinguishing fish by sex is not easy. This can be done only visually, but, in this case, the result may be unreliable. It is much easier to ask the seller right away when buying. But even a person who sells fish does not always know who is male and who is female
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Freshwater ampullaria are very popular among lovers of home aquariums. They not only decorate the living area with their exotic appearance, but also clean the walls of the artificial reservoir of excess algae. Feeding aquarium snails is usually straightforward, but there are special rules to follow
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Most of the aquarium fish are tropical inhabitants. Room temperature water is not suitable for them. The aquarium needs to be heated. This can be done in several ways. It is necessary - an aquarium; - water thermometer; - thermostat
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It is almost impossible to create an ideal environment in a home artificial pond in which the aquarium does not have to be washed and cleaned at all. Of course, snails and some other inhabitants partially cope with the resulting pollution, but a moment comes when you cannot do without the help of the owner
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Mollies are popular aquarium fish, interesting and unpretentious pets. The most common species for aquarists are Mollienesia sphenops and Mollienesia velifera. If you decide to start breeding mollies, you need to purchase a male and a female, and for this you need to be able to distinguish between their sex
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Many lovers of aquarium fish are wondering why they should clean the bottom of the aquarium at all, because in natural reservoirs no one specially cleans the bottom, the plants grow well and the fish swim merrily. The fact is that aquariums have a small volume compared to natural reservoirs, fish secrete feces, and the remnants of food they have not eaten fall to the bottom and begin to rot, spoiling the water and giving green light for the development of pathogenic microbes th
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Ornamental snails are quite common inhabitants of the aquarium. They decorate it well and help to relax after a hard day: their elegant slowness fascinates many. In addition to aesthetics and beauty, these molluscs also have a practical function
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The sticky catfish is often called the sucker catfish. Its real name is "ancistrus". The main distinguishing feature of this fish is the way of movement. Catfish sticks to the walls of the aquarium in the literal sense of the word and crawls to change its location
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Many modern people choose not fluffy cats or faithful dogs or even bright parrots as pets, but real land turtles. With proper and careful care, these extraordinary reptiles can live at home for up to 50 years. Most often, land turtles fall into the caring hands of their owners when they are adults
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If a charming pet with a beautiful shell on the back has got in the house, you should immediately come up with a name for him. To make it original and sonorous, you need to show imagination and watch the animal. Instructions Step 1 Turtles with royal or simply graceful in your opinion habits can be called in accordance with literary or cinematic prototypes:
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In recent years, it has become fashionable to keep at home not only cats, dogs and hamsters, but also exotic animals that can amaze guests. So, from snails, not only ampullia and melania, which have long been known to aquarists, have become popular, but also the giant African Achatina snails
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If you are going to breed chickens, then you know that you need to maintain the correct sex ratio. For one cockerel in a hen house there can be about 8 -12 chickens, but not more. That is why it is extremely important to diagnose the sex of the bird from the first days after hatching
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Domestic rabbits are one of the most popular pets. These animals are quickly tamed, become affectionate and cause affection for the owners and guests. In the warm season, many people prefer to walk their pets outside. If you plan to take your rabbit out for walks, you will need a harness
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Guinea pigs are one of the few mammal species that can be kept at home. They are easy to care for and do not require much attention. Guinea pigs are good-natured, calm animals that do not cause any disturbance or harm to their owners. Veterinarians advise buying them at the age of about five weeks, when the animals are able to start an independent life
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At first glance, it may seem that a duck is no different from a drake. But this is an erroneous judgment. If you look closely, the difference between birds of different sexes is clear. Instructions Step 1 A duck differs from a drake in plumage
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Red-eared turtles are such pets whose behavior is of great interest when they live in a group of 3-4 individuals. At the same time, in many ways, the behavior of an individual of a red-eared turtle depends on its gender. To distinguish between a female and a male, use our tips
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In recent years, snails have become popular pets. In addition to the well-known ampularia that live with enthusiastic aquarists, many now keep giant African Achatina - huge land snails. Of course, you will need a male and a female to successfully breed your pets, so it is important to know the sex of the snails
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When geese are kept commercially, it is very important to determine the sex of the birds in time. In the breeding core, one gander remains for three or four geese. The surplus of young gander is put on fattening for subsequent slaughter. Instructions Step 1 The surest way to determine the sex of a goose is by the presence of a penis in the cloaca
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Those who plan to purchase rabbits should learn in advance how to correctly determine the sex of these animals. Unfortunately, it happens that after the purchase, the female turns out to be a male or vice versa. To avoid this kind of frustration, learn to gender your rabbits yourself without relying on the seller's honesty
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There are legends that the turtle is almost the longest-living animal in captivity. In fact, this is not the case. If you're wondering how old your turtle is, take a closer look at it. Although for the uninitiated, one turtle is like another, like two peas in a pod, even a layman can determine both sex and age
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Choosing a guinea pig takes a long time and meticulously. And the point here is not even that you should like her and be physically healthy. Since the lifespan of these animals is not very long, it is best to buy young pigs so that the joy of communication with them can last much longer
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Dwarf rabbits are very common pets. They are very small - they weigh no more than one and a half kilograms, they are distinguished by short muzzles, large eyes and small ears. The diet of dwarf rabbits is almost the same as that of ordinary rabbits
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A pleasant and cute animal chinchilla may well become the same domestic animal as cats or birds that are familiar to us. When choosing a name for a chinchilla, there are no clear and definite rules - it all depends on the owner's imagination, desires and sense of humor
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Hedgehogs in Russia are quite widespread. Even in the city you can find these prickly kids. If you want to find a hedgehog and take it home, do not forget that the animal is wild and can carry disease. Therefore, it is better to buy animals in pet stores or, in extreme cases, show the foundling to a veterinarian
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Fluffy plush decorative rabbits are very popular with children. Buying this animal as a gift for your child is a great idea. Of course, when buying an animal, one of the questions that interests the future owner is the sex of the pet. But the rabbit is one of the most mysterious creatures in this regard
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More than two hundred different breeds of rabbits are currently known. More than sixty of them are grown in Russia. Of the entire list of rabbit breeds, most of them are decorative. To determine which breed a rabbit belongs to, you need to pay attention to features such as the size and shape of the ears, color, coat, weight and height of the pet
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One of the most popular pets is the Dzungarian hamster. This little fluffy creature is able to bring a smile on the face not only of a child, but also of an adult. In order for Dzungarian hamsters to give birth to their owners only delight and affection, from time to time these animals need to be washed
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In the first three months of life, it is quite difficult to determine the sex of an Indoor: for this you need to raise the bird's tail and make sure that there is or is not a pseudopenis, which is often only possible for experienced poultry breeders to consider
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Many owners of red-eared turtles are anxious if their pet hibernates. In fact, red-eared turtles do not need seasonal hibernation at all, and prolonged sleep may be a consequence of illness. In nature, the red-eared turtle behaves actively at high air temperatures
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A hamster is an animal that is very often brought up to be kept in an ordinary city apartment. He is small, cute, takes up little space, eats little, and is trainable. When purchasing a hamster, especially for children, you need to take into account that he lives less than other pets
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The popularity of decorative rats as pets is steadily increasing. And this is not surprising, because decorative rats are distinguished by intelligence and ingenuity, show exceptional friendliness to humans and do not require complex care. The only drawback of these wonderful animals is their short lifespan
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Rats are funny and intelligent pets. They love company very much, so if you do not have enough time for daily communication with your pet, they recommend starting a pair at once. Instructions Step 1 If you are not going to breed rats, do not have a female and a male at the same time
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The lizard is a fairly exotic pet. If you don't want to walk your dog in the morning or clean the litter box every day, and the noise from the guinea pig makes you nervous, try introducing a pet lizard. She does not wake up in the morning, does not make any loud sounds, she has no wool, she does not need much space in the room
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Weasel is a small predatory animal. He is considered one of the most dangerous enemies of pets in nature. The life expectancy of a weasel in the wild is about 5 years, at home it is longer - up to 8 years. Description The length of the body of the weasel is small - from 10 to 24 cm, weight is from 50 to 100 g
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The African snail, or Achatina, is an exotic pet. But if cats are recognized "stress relievers", and dogs are considered true friends of man, then not everyone understands what interest an ordinary snail can be. 1. Simple maintenance If you do not have the time and energy to clean the aquarium or cage, and you find it difficult to take care of your pets, then the African snail is the perfect solution to your problem
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The death of a pet is a great sadness for its owners. But to the feeling of loss, another concern is usually added - the need to bury the pet. The hardest part is for owners of large dogs. But burying a miniature hamster can be a problem, especially if you live in a metropolis, and the death of a pet fell on the winter
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A prickly and snorting pet appeared in the house? Take care of the arrangement of his cage, the presence of feeders, sawdust, a tasty treat. And most importantly - do not forget to choose an original name for the hedgehog. Instructions Step 1 Don't give your spiny pet a cat or dog name, but rather give it an interesting, extravagant, or just funny name