AnimalTalk Your guide to responsible pet ownership
What to consider before buying your first parrot
Q&A: What can we do to discourage excessive barking?
Q. Meeko, one of our three Dachshunds, always barks at our domestic worker who has been with us for five years. What can we do to discourage this excessive barking? Is there something we can do to make him more comfortable around her?
Read More »Q & A: Can cats become ‘senile’ in old age?
Q.I have heard that dogs can become senile in old age. Is this true for cats as well?
Read More »10 cool things about the brown house snake
1| AFRICAN REPTILE The brown house snake (Boaedon capensis) is a common African snake, spanning from southern Africa up to the west and east of the African continent. Belonging to the genus Boaedon, there are about seven different species of house snakes with the brown house snake being the largest of them all.
Read More »10 Cool Things About The Mantis Shrimp
1.Superman of the ocean The mantis shrimp has a very strong punch. Two very powerful front claws are used to punch prey with vicious force.
Read More »Can parrots be infected by viruses, bacteria or parasites affecting wild birds?
My parrot enjoys spending time in the garden (I place his cage in a nice shady spot), but I’m worried about diseases he could pick up from wild birds. Can parrots be infected by viruses, bacteria or parasites affecting wild birds and is there anything I can do to protect him?
Read More »Q & A: What could be wrong if my cat’s (two-year-old moggie) eyes seem to be watery most of the time?
What could be wrong if my cat’s (two-year-old moggie) eyes seem to be watery most of the time?
Read More »The A to Z of getting through winter
Our handy guide will help you keep your pets warm and safe
Read More »10 cool things about giraffes
1.Mighty height The giraffe is the tallest mammal in the world – even newborn babies are taller than most humans. His long legs and neck do make drinking difficult though.
Read More »Sperm Whale Facts
Hefty pirate. At 18m in length and weighing a mammoth 50,000kg, the sperm whale is the planet’s largest predator. This big-bodied ocean resident hunts in deep waters
Read More »10 cool things about the moose
1.Solitary animals Moose are the largest members of the deer family. The males have huge antlers that they shed each winter. Unlike deer, moose are solitary and don't form herds. Generally slow-moving and easy-going, moose can become aggressive and move surprisingly fast if angered or startled.
Read More »10 Cool things about the honey badger
1. Sweet as honey The honey badger is part of the weasel family and is related to skunks, otters and ferrets.
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