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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Have you ever wondered which animals live the longest on our planet? These are some of the animals who live for many years… 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. They can remember incidents
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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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Sitting next to the koi pond watching the koi fish swimming around can be so relaxing. The hobby of koi fish should be enjoyed and not be a ‘second job’, otherwise it won’t be as relaxing anymore. With the right skills in place and by receiving the right advice, your family and friends will enjoy
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The important thing about koi fish is that they are of the carp family, and looking at them closely, you will notice the familiar whiskers on the sides of their mouths. Koi fish live better in a pond that has adequate filtration and water movement, because a koi needs to have at least 1,000ℓ of
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Last week we started the conversation about keeping koi successfully. This week we continue with part two of the article. Where in the garden is the best location for my pond? A koi pond can be placed anywhere. What do I need to know about maintaining the water conditions in my pond? Maintenance is the
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Are you looking for a hobby that is both rewarding in terms of taking care of an animal, as well as adding something relaxing and beautiful to look at to your life? Keeping koi might be something that you will enjoy. No idea where to start? Animaltalk chatted to Chris Neaves of the South African
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Koi-keeping is a relaxing, stress-relieving hobby. Koi are intelligent and can be taught to eat from your hand. They can also hear well and respond to your voice! Koi appreciate in value as they grow. The word Koi comes from the Japanese word ‘Nishikigoi’, meaning ‘brocaded carp’. The average lifespan of a Koi is 25
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