Sea stars are more commonly known as star fish, although they’re not fish at all. Let’s find out what makes them so cool. Not a fish Technically, the sea star is not a fish and scientists don’t want us to call them star fish. This underwater creature doesn’t even look like a fish – he […]
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Besides a laugh that causes chills down some people’s spine, the hyena is not the most beautiful creature on the planet. But this animal has a very important purpose in nature – let’s find out what makes him so cool. 1. Out of Africa Hyenas make up one of the smallest biological families among mammals.
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When the temperatures drop overnight and it is freezing cold outside during winter, it is understandable that you would want to ensure that your chickens are warm in their coop. If you follow these guidelines, your chickens will be happy, warm and comfortable – without you having to spend a fortune. 1. Healthy chickens If
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Birds are not meant to be ‘locked up’ in cages all day long. They should be able to move around freely and, ideally, you should teach your bird something that will stimulate his mind. Giving him something to do in return for food could be very rewarding for him. So, why not teach him to
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Do you often look at your hamster and wonder why he stores food in his cheek pouches, or watch an army of ants carrying tiny crumbs away from a biscuit your little brother dropped on the kitchen floor? Animals do things because to them it’s perfectly natural. If we look a little deeper, we’ll notice
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Caring for fish in the winter can be challenging, especially in our mid-year months when temperatures drop significantly. In South Africa, we face the added challenge of power outages. Animaltalk spoke to Kevin Till from Koi Medic about helping your fish survive the cold. According to Kevin, tropical fish need a constant temperature and a
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Night stalker, Africa’s smallest feline, the black-footed cat is a shy, nocturnal species rarely seen in the wild
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Have you ever wondered which animals live the longest? Here are the top 10 longest living animals and how long their expectant lifespan is in the wild. 10. African elephant Life expectancy: 60-70 years Natural predator: Lions (occasionally) Place of origin: Africa Not only do elephants live long, they also have a very good memory.
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The hawksbill sea turtle is an amazingly beautiful animals. He looks so elegant and gracious in the water. Here are 10 cool things about this lovely animal. Looks Hawksbill turtles are medium-sized sea turtles. Adults are usually 76 to 90cm long and weigh between 45 and 91kg. Their skin is covered in thick, overlapping scales
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The African fish eagle is known around the world as a symbol of strength and is often used to show the power of a company, country or organisation. The African continent is the proud home of this majestic bird of prey. Classified as a raptor, the African fish eagle’s keen vision, sharp talons and beak
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1.American Family
The Asiatic black bear also has a cousin in America – the American black bear.
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1. Tropical bug
The praying mantis is an insect found in warm climates across the world. There are over 2,400 species of mantises.
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