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Animal of the Day Twitteresque

by admin on March 29, 2009

Mariana fruit bat

The Mariana Fruit Bat is only found habituating the Mariana Islands, including Guam.

Their diet consists of local fruit and nuts found in the trees.

Endangered.

Harmony,

Janet Roper

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Animal of the Day Twitteresque

March 27, 2009

Indiana bat The Indiana Bat is hard to distinguish from other related bats due to its similarities, especially a close relative of the Indiana Bat called the “little brown bat.” They live up to nine years in the wild, however some can live nearly double that amount of time – the record is 14 years. [...]

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Animal of the Day Twitteresque

March 25, 2009

Cape Hare The Cape Hare is a common hare found on the continent of Africa. They are usually brown, with large acute eyes and good vision, topped off by almost propeller shaped ears. The Cape Hare is protected by law in several places such as the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Oman, and Bahrain. Least Concern. [...]

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Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig in March

March 8, 2009

Here we are in March, and it is officially Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea-Pig Month.  While you are looking to adopt (not buy) your cuddly guinea pig, here are some tips to keep in mind: As with all pets, an adult should be the primary caretaker. Guinea pigs need ample room; their living quarters should be at least 18 [...]

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Animal of the Day Twitteresque

February 27, 2009

Honduran white bat This bat is one of the only two currently known species of bat that is white. Unlike the misconception that all bats live in caves, this bat will use the leave of the large heliconia plant to form a tent. The bats are rather small in size, measuring at just 1-2 inches [...]

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February is Adopt-a-Rabbit Month

February 17, 2009

Need some bunny to love?  OK, sorry, that pun is bad, I must admit it.  But, should you need some bunny to love, February is the idea month to find that bunny.  An earlier post talked about what to look for when adopting a rabbit, and gave you some sites to check out.  If you [...]

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February: Adopt a Rabbit Month

February 7, 2009

Looking to adopt a family pet?  Have you thought of adopting a rabbit?  February is Adopt a Rabbit Month.  Here’s some information to help you decide if adopting a rabbit is right for your family. Life expectancy of a rabbit is 5-15 years. Rabbits need daily care and interaction with their humans. Rabbits are indoor [...]

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Animal of the Day Twitteresque

February 3, 2009

Short-tailed chinchilla The Short-tailed Chinchilla can be found in the Andes Mountain range of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. The Short-tailed Chinchilla likes to burrow down below shelter rocks, as in they prefer to burrow under the rocks to maintain a good and strong shelter and also typically inhabit particularly colder areas because of their dense [...]

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Interspecies Communication

January 24, 2009

Please watch this short video for a lesson in animal communication. Enjoy! Harmony, Janet Roper Back to the Blog

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Kids, Bunnies and Easter

March 19, 2008

Easter will soon be here, traditionally a time to connect small kids with bunnies. It sounds like a winning combination, and they look cute together, but have you ever considered the rabbit’s point of view? Rabbits and small children aren’t a good match. Most children are exuberant and like to be on the go, whereas [...]

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