Animal Love, adorable but contagious!
Photo courtesy David Brough Watch out! Love in the animal world is going around... and it's catching! Mild symptoms of contagion might just be a smile on your face, but in worst case scenarios you may experience uncontrollable laughing, or even guffawing. And smiles, too, are contagious to other people! Being an animal lover, however, is perhaps one of the best epidemics imaginable! Animals and pets are good for your mind, good for your body, and good for your spirit. Studies have shown that keeping pets relieves depression, improves marriages, and kids with pets tend to function better. Caring for a pet also ...
Fairy Wrasses, Creating an Aquarium Fantasy World
Animal-World proudly features: Fairy Wrasses, an aquarium fairyland at its best! These gorgeous fish came into my life shortly after I started into the saltwater hobby. Fairy Wrasses quickly became my personal favorite finned fish when they first began to appear many years ago. They have held a special place in my heart ever since! Initially Fairy Wrasses were not too expensive but then prices started to soar for a few years. Now they are at a moderate to very high price, depending on the species you want. Still they never disappoint and each species seems to have a little ...
The Spotted Snake Eels
Animal-World's Newest Featured Animals are: The Amazing Spotted Snake Eels! Out of all the salt-water fish I have ever owned, I have to say the Snake Eels of the Myrichthys genus have always been my favorites! Watching them bury under the sand, leaving just their head sticking out, is the funkiest thing you'll ever see. But the coolest part of owning them is that they will eat silversides right from your hand! And if they accidentally grab your finger, it never hurts becuase they grab and swallow their prey rather than biting it. I will refer to these as ...
The Chinchilla
Animal-World's Featured Pet for this week is: The Chinchilla! I have to admit, one of my all-time favorite pets has been the Chinchilla. I didn't start owning them until I was in high school, but after I got my first one, I was in love! I have owned 5 Chinchillas since that first one! Many people who keep chinchillas as pets will attest to their wonderful pet qualities. A niche market for chinchilla fur also exists and chinchilla breeders around the world abound for this very purpose. Chinchillas are believed by many to be wonderful and personable pets. Being very loving and ...
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