Yellow Toadstool Leather Coral

Yellow Toadstool Leather Coral
Sarcophyton tenuispiculatum
"What could be more splendid than a bright yellow mushroom your reef? An easy keeper?… well I am!"

1/10/2011

The Yellow Toadstool Leather is a large toadstool or mushroom coral crowned in yellow!

The Yellow Toadstool Leather Coral or Gold-Crowned Leather Coral Sarcophyton tenuispiculatum is popular leather coral favorite in the Sarcophyton genus. The Sarcophyton sp. have a thick smooth, single stalk with a flared, smooth mushroom-shaped top that can be folded or funnel-shaped… Read More

Dachshund

Dachshund
Canis lupus familiaris
"I am very friendly and outgoing, making me a great companion!"

The Dachshund, bred to flush out badgers, is long and muscular with short legs,

giving it an elongated ‘weiner’ or ‘sausage’ appearance.

The Dachshund, whether a Standard or a Miniature Dachshund, is a lively and entertaining companion dog. They are often mischievous, and are quite bold. Dachshunds travel well and are loyal and protective. When selecting a Dachshund, it is important to check for back problems. They may also develop heart disease, diabetes, eye problems, epilepsy, or urinary tract problems… Read More

Cat Video Contest – Fresh Step

Check out the Animal-World entry to the Fresh Step contest!

Fresh Step is running a contest where anyone can enter a video of their cat doing something cute, funny, silly, crazy, beautiful, interesting, WHATEVER and have a chance to get their cat featured in a national advertisement!

I just put up my video of my cat, Bridget, doing what she normally does, acting the spoiled princess, and uploaded it to the contest page. Check it out here – Fresh Step Video Contest.

So what do guys think? The most difficult part isn’t finding times when she’s being a prissy or silly kitty, since she basically always does that, but actually having the camera around when she’s doing something video worthy. If you want to enter the contest but are finding it hard to capture that perfect moment, here’s a few tips:

• Carry your camera with you at all times when your cat is around. You never know when your cat might do the cutest thing ever and you want to be prepared
• Learn how to control your camera very well. Often cats get bored rather quickly with something, so be sure you can take your video quickly and not mess around with settings or hitting wrong buttons.
• Either do things or provide things that you know interest or engage your cat. For me it was simply a matter of doing something Bridget hates: getting brushed! Once I start to brush her the video practically makes itself!
• Finally, and most importantly, take lots of video! Even if your cat seems boring to you, other people might find it to be really cute or unique, so don’t be afraid to fill up your SD card! Then go over the videos and find something special.

So check out the contest, upload your cat, and good luck!

Note: In full-disclosure, this post is part of a sponsorship campaign with Clorox’s Fresh Step Cat Litter’s YouTube contest in coordination with Lijit Networks, Inc. I received compensation for these posts, but the opinions expressed here are my own. I also run third-party advertisements through Lijit, compensated on a CPM-basis.

Blue Coral

Blue Coral
Heliopora coerulea
"Am I blue? Well yes I am, but its my pretty skeleton that is blue, not my feelings!"
9/20/2010

The beautiful skeleton of the exotic Blue Coral is usually hidden,

unless it gets broken in rough sea storms!

The Blue Coral Heliopora coerulea is actually a soft coral, rather than a stony coral. But it is quite a unique soft coral with a very interesting history. It is the only remaining species of its family, Helioporidae. At one time its family was a dominant coral in the world’s oceans. Its demise and the extinction of all its relatives came not from global warming, but from massive cooling of the seas during the last ice age. Today this coral only survives in a narrow band of tropical waters along the equator… Read More

Lap Up this Lapdog Information – All about Toy Pooches

They sure look cute – with their tiny faces and tinier feet, lapdogs make you want to take one home yourself. But before you go shopping for these toy dogs, it’s best to learn all you can about them, because as you should be aware, looks can be deceiving. Some of these pooches may seem all cuddly and innocent, but they have a bark and bite that’s an anomaly to their tiny size. So before you get yourself one of these small pooches, here’s what you need to know about their temperament and requirements.

• They’re ideal for people with small houses and those who live in condos or apartments because all their exercise can be had indoors.
• They don’t require as much grooming care as large dogs, but most of them do sport a hairy coat, so they need to be brushed regularly and their coats must be trimmed every few months.
• Small dogs with no hair or thin coats must live indoors as they are susceptible to cold climates.
• Not all toy dogs are lap dogs, so before you buy one, check out its temperament to see if it will lie quietly on your lap or allow you to carry it around.
• Dogs with a smooth coat like the Chinese Crested require very little care by way of grooming, but they are prone to sunburn, allergies and frequent skin irritation.
• Some breeds are highly energetic, and even though they’re small and seem like quiet lapdogs, they need to be taken out and exercised regularly.
• Some lapdogs even make good watch dogs – the Manchester Terrier and the Miniature Pinscher are some of these; so if you’re looking for a toy dog to surprise burglars, one of these should be your choice.
• Some dogs like the Pekingese could be difficult to house train.
• Many toy dogs like the Pomeranian and the Shih Tzu have thick coats which require daily brushing and regular grooming. Also, dogs like the Poodle and the White Maltese professional grooming, so you must be able to afford it on a regular basis.
• A few lapdogs like the Chihuahua are high strung and require careful handling; yet with the right kind of training, they can be sweet-natured and gentle.
• Some toy dogs like the Toy Fox Terrier, the Black Fell Terrier and the Dachshund are good hunters and love the outdoors, so they may not be suited to apartment living and indoor dwelling like other lapdogs.
• Toy dogs like the pug shed a lot of hair, so if you’re allergic, it’s best to go for the hypo allergenic breeds like the Chinese Crested and the Poodle.

Before you invest in a lapdog, ensure that it will suit your lifestyle and vice versa – only then can you and your pooch live in peace.

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This guest post is contributed by Tina Marconi, she writes on the topic of online vet tech schools . She welcomes your comments at her email id: tinamarconi85[@]gmail[.]com.

Chinchillas

Chinchilla
Chinchilla lanigera.
"You will love to cuddle with me!"

Chinchillas have great appeal, like cuddly little “balls of fur”.

Their exceedingly soft, dense coat has more fur per square inch than any other known mammal!

Chinchillas have the finest fur of all the mammals which makes them very soft. They are very clean with no noticeable odor and their dense fur keeps lice, fleas and other parasites from taking up residence! Read More

Yellow Leather Coral

Yellow Leather Coral
Sarcophyton elegans
"This has got to be one of the most attractive leather corals… and just a tad more difficult to keep then others!"
1/10/2011

When the Yellow Leather Coral is happy its tentacles come out, giving it a fuzzy look!

The Yellow Leather Coral Sarcophyton elegans is a favorite coral from the Sarcophyton genus. The majority of the Sarcophyton sp. have a thick smooth, single stalk with a flared, smooth mushroom-shaped top that can be folded or funnel-shaped. The S. elegans however has less of a stalk, and grows closer to the rock work… Read More

Snow Corn Snake

Snow Corn Snake
Elaphe guttata

"I do well with being handled frequently!"

The Snow Corn Snake is one of the most beautiful of the corn snakes!

Like all corn snakes the Snow Corn Snake, or Complete Albino Corn Snake, makes an excellent pet for the advanced beginner. These colorful snakes will tame down in a short time becoming very docile, even tempered, and tolerant of frequent handling. They are very hardy and easy to maintain… Read More

Green Eyed Cup Coral

Green Eyed Cup Coral
Mycedium Sp.
"Eyes and Noses, that me! I’m also known as the Elephant Nose Coral!"
2/07/2010

The Green Eyed Cup Coral is handsome, especially with those special ‘nose’

protrusions that distinguish the Elephant Nose Corals!

The Mycedium genus is very hardy and one of the easiest to keep corals of the Pectiniidae family. It has a unique appearance that is very popular with many aquarists. The “bumps” on the surface of the coral resemble down turned noses, and on very colorful specimens, green eyes. The coral grows in a flat or plate form and is usually oriented in a vertical position. The protruding corallites on the face of the coral angle outward towards the perimeter, hence its common names, Green Eyed Cup Coral, Chinese Lettuce Coral, Peacock Coral, and Elephant Nose Coral… Read More

Connemara Pony

Connemara Pony
Equus caballus

"I’m a well-known sports pony, I love to jump and win all sorts of competitions!"

The Connemara Pony is Ireland’s only indigenous pony!

The Connemara Pony was bred, and gets its name from, the Connemara Region in the western part of Ireland. This is an area of rugged rocky and mountainous terrain. It’s pounded by the tide and the storms of the Atlantic. The Connemara is a hardy and tough pony breed, yet agile with a good jumping ability. These very durable ponies are easy keepers and known to be long-lived, easily living into their 30′s… Read More

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