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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Do you also think that goldfish have very short memories? Or that they can live in a small bowl? Then you definitely want to know the truth about these four goldfish myths. Myth: goldfish have a three-second memory Much research has already been done to disprove this common goldfish myth. Has your goldfish ever looked
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There are over 200 species of anglerfish in the world. They adapt their bodies to their habitat. Anglerfish are extremely scary looking. But did you know that only the females look so scary? The male anglerfish is small compared to the female. They also don’t have the same features as the females. The females have
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The longhorn cowfish, also known as a horned boxfish, is truly a weird looking creature, yet fascinating. Let’s find out what is to cool about this fish. 1. The look The longhorn cowfish isn’t the same shape as ‘ordinary’ fish. Instead, he is shaped more like a box with a flat underside. And his mouth
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Do you sometimes wish you know what your small pet is trying to tell you? Here are a few hints of what your pet’s behaviour could mean. Bunny tales Your rabbit might be more subtle in the signs that he gives you to tell you what he wants. By spending more time with your rabbit,
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Q: Can koi fish suffer from sunburn, and if so, how can I prevent it? A: Koi fish do get sunburn. The typical symptom of sunburn is a red rash, and is particularly visible on white areas of the koi. The solution is simple – get adequate shade for the fish. This can be done
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What would the world be without interesting facts about animals to share with our friends? It’s time for #DidYouKnowFridays and we share some facts with you. Did you know? How do fish breathe underwater? He gets oxygen into his body by taking water into his mouth and forcing it out again through his gill passages.
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Broaden your knowledge with these #DidYouKnowFriday facts. Did you know? If there a bird who can be considered the slowest flyer, it is definitely the American woodcock. This bird flies at about 8km/h while in courtship, but in full flight, he flies between 26 and 45km/h. That is about the top speed of a human
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Q: How do I know if my goldfish is sick? A: A sick fish will display a number of different signs. Lethargy and poor appetite are common. Inability to swim properly (either sinking to the bottom or floating to the surface), clamping or shaking the fins, bloating or weight loss, strings of stool hanging from
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Aquariums containing live plants and animals can be incredibly beautiful and many people find great joy in watching and caring for their tanks. Although tempting, one should never simply walk into a pet store, pick a couple of pretty fish and a small glass tank, and expect the story to end well. Setting up a
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