Green Button Polyps

Green Button Polyp
Protopalythoa mutuki
"Want a real treat in your reef? How about an aquatic version of the Venus flytrap!"
8/02/2010

A spectacular Zoanthid, the Green Button Polyp is an aquatic version of the Venus flytrap!

The Green Button Polyps Protopalythoa mutuki have similar characteristics to the Venus flytrap. They have mostly a green coloration, though they can have a little brown in them. Their mouth is mouth white and they have long tapering tentacles. It not only looks very similar, but it acts in the same way as the Venus flytrap. It uses its long sinuous tentacles to grab and close around prey. The Protopalythoa is a really interesting genus, with several species that have different requirements, yet they are all very adaptive… Read More

Siamese Cat – Putz

Putz
"What do you call those eyes?"
2010-06-23

Here’s what stephanie says about Putz:

"Putz likes to climb into plastic shopping bags, curl up in a ball, and drift off to sleep while in there. She is so comfortable in plastic store bags that she doesn’t mind when I pick the bag up by both handles and carry her around while she is still curled up in it! She only eats dry food, never human food, at all; oh, except a raw egg beaten-she laps that right up-and choclate milk. "

"Putz is one great looking siamese cat! The flashlight eyes are especially intriguing.Thanks for sharing her with us."

Mini-lop Bunny – Babbs

Babbs
"Who perfected the bunny flop?"
2010-06-30

Here’s what Kaitlyn Labute says about Babbs:

"Babbs is a sweetie. although she doesn’t give kisses like Buggsy, she is always investigating the play area. She binkies and bunny flops everywhere."

"Binkies and bunny flops… Oh Yeah!"

Red-headed Parrot Finch

Erythrura psittacea

The Parrot Finches are so named because of their beautiful coloration,

much more showy than many finches!

The Red-headed Parrot Finch is a very beautiful grassfinch. They are not real common in captivity but are not difficult to keep and breed. They do not do well as a caged pet however, but thrive wonderfully in an aviary. In the aviary they are very active, agile flyers and friendly with lots of other kinds of birds… Read More

Netherland Dwarf Rabbit – Buggsy

Buggsy
"What 3 qualities make the perfect rabbit?"
2010-06-30

Here’s what Kaitlyn Labute says about Buggsy :

"Buggsy is a goof ball. He is always hopping around doing something cute. He loves to give kisses."

"Buggsy… we are wondering how he got his name? We bet Buggsy and Babbs have alot of fun together. Thanks for sharing Buggsy with us."

Bearded Dragon – Kaiber

Kaiber
"A wingless dragon… but a dragon nonetheless!"
2010-07-01

Here’s what Alma Alvarado says about Kaiber:

"Kiaber is the most wonderful & amazing wingless dragon (Bearded Dragon) I ever owned. He’s intelligent, extra friendly & adventurous. He just loves to have a fun tme around. ;]"

"Kaiber is a great looking dragon, he has some growing to do too! Thanks for sharing your dragon with us."

Min Pin Chihuahua – Fritz

Fritz
"What could this little guy possibly be afraid of?"
2010-06-03

Here’s what Kendall Christensen says about Fritz:

"I just adopted him on 05/28/10. He is quite intelligent. He is easy to train and has many great habits. He asks permission to come sit on your lap and he is terrified of babies. Not aggressive, but terrified! My cats are too and they get along surprisingly well considering none of them are used to the other species. "

"Fritz looks smarter than any dog we’ve seen. He has so many cool expressions! Thanks for sharing Mr. Fritz with us."

Elephant Skin Coral

Elephant Skin Coral

Pachyseris rugosa
"If you’ve ever stroked an elephant, than you have a real good idea what I’m like… soft and wrinkled!"
2/03/2010

The Elephant Skin Coral is a curious looking stony coral, with an attractive ruffled surface!

The Elephant Skin Coral Pachyseris rugosa gets its name from the “wrinkled” look of its surface that is similar to an elephant’s skin. The coral has an uneven skeletal surface that looks like it is almost ruffled with deep grooves and valleys that twist and turn. They have a very thin tissue that covers the skeleton, which can be bluish-gray to brown. Under bright lighting they can be a fluorescent greenish brown. It is also known as Corduroy Coral, Castle Coral, and Groove Coral… Read More

Min Pin Chihuahua – Fritz

Fritz
"What could this little guy possibly be afraid of?"
2010-06-03

Here’s what Kendall Christensen says about Fritz:

"I just adopted him on 05/28/10. He is quite intelligent. He is easy to train and has many great habits. He asks permission to come sit on your lap and he is terrified of babies. Not aggressive, but terrified! My cats are too and they get along surprisingly well considering none of them are used to the other species. "

"Fritz looks smarter than any dog we’ve seen. He has so many cool expressions! Thanks for sharing Mr. Fritz with us."