Red Panda (Lesser Panda)
Despite being called a panda bear, red pandas are actually part of the Ailuridae family and are not related to Panda bears (as we know them) at all. The red panda is the only species of the sub-species Ailurus and is scientifically Ailurus fulgens. In Latin, Ailurus fulgens, literally means ‘shining cat’. There are mixed […]
May 30, 2010
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Extinct Bears: Cave Bear
The cave bear, Ursus spelaeus, was one of the fiercest mammals in prehistoric Europe. It was highly regarded by many tribes and plays a big part in mythology. It is believed that Cave Bear became extinct approximately 27,500 years ago. I first came across the Cave bear when reading Jean M. Auel’s ‘Earth’s Children’ novels […]
May 30, 2010
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Grizzly Bear (Silvertip Bear)
The grizzly bear or Silvertip Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is a sub-species of the brown bear (Ursus Arctos). Grizzly bears are classified as ‘Vulnerable’ by the IUCN due to habitat loss, hunting and poaching. They can generally be found in North-West America and are the second largest carnivore in that area after the polar bear. […]
May 30, 2010
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Polar Bears
This page is about polar bears in general rather than specific species of polar bear. There are in fact 19 separate species of polar bear, 8 of which are reported as being either ‘endangered’ or ‘declining in numbers’. In fact in 2005 the IUCN classified 8 species as declining, 1 species as increasing and 3 […]
May 30, 2010
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Extinct Polar Bear: Ursus Maritimus Tyrannus
Ursus Maritimus Tyrannus, is the scientific name for an extinct species of polar bear. Many fossilised records of this bear have been found in England, United Kingdom. The translation of the Latin name Ursus Maritimus Tyrannus, means ‘Tyrant Sea Bear’. In appearance this bear was likely to have looked a little like the extinct cave […]
May 30, 2010
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American Black Bear
This bear, also known as Ursus americanus, is more closely related to the Asian Black bear than any other species, due to a common ancestor. The American black bear is also one of the smallest, if not the smallest, species of black bear. Â The IUCN as listed this bear as lest concern, due to its […]
May 29, 2010
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Asian Black Bear
The scientific name for the Asian Black bear or Asiatic Black bear is Ursus Thibetanus. Other names include the ‘moon bear’ and ‘white-chested bear’. The Asian Black bear has relatively large round ears and is covered in thick black course hair, with a band of white around its chest.  They are mainly diurnal but if […]
May 29, 2010
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Alaskan Brown Bear
This bear is a subspecies of the brown bear and is often found in the US. It is generally hard to classify the different subspecies within any bear species as many only have slight variation. The Alaskan Brown Bear belongs to the group Ursus Arctos, and is said to be the largest member of this […]
May 29, 2010
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How to make a suitable home for your giant land snail
Giant land snails are considered to be great pets for a young child, as they are easy to look after. Before you buy yourself or your child a giant land snail you must consider it needs and make sure you have a suitable home for it. Generally your giant land snail should be kept in […]
May 28, 2010
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My Pets: Goldsytch Gradbach
Name: Goldsytch Gradbach Animal: Pony Colour: Red Roan (although he has blue roan mixed in with him as well) Size: 29.5 inches at the wither Breed: Miniature Shetland Gender: Male Birthday: 24th May 1988 Gradbach is a very special pony to me as he was the first stallion I ever owned. He is also one […]
May 23, 2010
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My Pets: Morjoy Tulip
Name: Morjoy Tulip Animal: Â Pony Colour: Bright Bay with black legs and a faint dorsal stripe. Also has a whirl on her forehead. Size: Â 31 inches at the wither Breed: Miniature Shetland Gender: female Birthday: 11th May 2003 This picture shows her with her winter coat. Tulip is a very special pony to me as […]
May 23, 2010
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Giant African Land Snails: Achatina Fulica Rodatzi
After hours of searching the web for information on this species I have come to the conclusion that there is a lot of contradicting information about the Achatina Fulica Rodatzi. A lot of owners who think they have this species apparently have Achatina Fulica Hamillei or Achatina Fulica. So the Achatina Fulica Rodatzi is an […]
May 23, 2010
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Giant African Land Snails: Achatina Fulica Hamillei
The Achatina Fulica Hamillei is a sub subspecies of the Achatina Fulica species, and is often confused with Achatina Fulica Rodatzi, which is the albino variant of the A. Fulica Hamillei. Information about this snail is quite hard to find as many snails believed to be of the Hamillei species are actually Achatina Fulica Rodatzi […]
May 23, 2010
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Pacific Gopher Snake
The scientific name for the Pacific Gopher Snake is Pituophis Catenifer Catenifer. They are from the family Colubridae and can be found living wild in California and Oregon and other places near there. Pacific Gopher Snakes can reach a length of 4 to 5 feet and sometimes 7 feet and live up to 20 years. […]
May 9, 2010
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Great Plains Rat Snake
The scientific name for the Great Plains Rat Snake is: Elaphe Guttata Emoryi. These snakes belong to the Colubridae family. Another name for this snake is ‘Emory’s Rat Snake’. These snakes have a similar pattern to Corn Snakes, but are a different colour, being of a duller grey-brown colour. The saddle marks on these snakes […]
May 9, 2010
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