Like all tuna, the bluefin is a saltwater finfish who is part of the mackerel family. For many years, bluefin tuna have been fished extensively leading to severe overfishing
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The margay is a small cat who lives in dense forests in South America. They are solitary and nocturnal, occupying large territories which they indicate using scent markings.
Classified as one of the four great apes of the world – the others being the gorilla, chimpanzee and bonobo – the orangutan is truly a fascinating animal. Born with the ability to reason and think for themselves, orangutans are one of humankind’s closest relatives, sharing over 90% of the same DNA with us! Two
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There is nothing like coming home to our pets when we have had a bad day. No matter how grumpy we are, there is always that wagging tail or soft purr waiting on the other side of the door. There is an unmatched element of comfort that an animal offers. Very often, however, it
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Earlier this year, Stats SA released the latest marriage and divorce statistics for 2014. Over 24,600 divorce forms were processed during that year, equating to a 3.4% increase in the divorce rate from the previous year. What about the pets? While no one gets married with the idea that they will one day divorce, many
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If you’ve made the decision to emigrate to another country, you’ve likely considered taking your pets with you. You may be concerned that costs will be exorbitant, but this isn’t always the case. The emigration process takes time – for many, a good number of years, so if you are serious about taking your pets,
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In recent headlines a young veterinarian took her own life and those of her beloved pets after what seemed like just another day’s work. But what could not be seen on the surface was that she had reached her breaking point. Her closest friends could never have expected the news. Just a few days later
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1.Picture perfect Swans belong to the same waterfowl family as ducks and geese, Anatidae. While ducks and geese are both charming in their own way, the swan will most likely win a beauty contest between these three! The pure white feathers and elegant neck truly makes them stand out. 2. Scary swans? Among a great
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The hammerhead sure is an intriguing animal! Here are some things you might not know about him: Stating the obvious One of nature’s weirder-looking creatures, it’s not hard to see how the hammerhead shark got his name. His scientific name is Sphyrnidae. 2. Shark vision Scientists believe that this shark’s unique head helps improve his
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When you really love animals, often a dog and cat are just not enough. Chickens can make great pets, provided you have the means, time and space to care for them. As with any pet, it is extremely important to do your research beforehand. That way you’ll know exactly what you need to do to
In the English language there are many expressions about love that refer to nature. Just think about the likes of ‘love nest’, ‘love on the rocks’, ‘love birds’, ‘puppy love’ and ‘love rat’. Here at Animaltalk, we think we have figured out why that is. When it comes to love, nature does it best! Finding
Every spring gives rise to reptiles coming out of their winter slumber to hunt for a much-needed spring meal. With snakes, hunting of prey is done by sight and sometimes scent, depending on the species. A snake’s sense of smell is extraordinary. This is thanks to a harmless, constantly flicking forked tongue that carries scent
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