Russian tortoises are great pets for those with limited space as their adult size is 8-10 inches. They are active, alert and can withstand temperature extremes when living outdoors. Most Russian tortoises are imported to the U.S. as young adults, having been caught in the wild. The lifespan of a Russian tortoise is 40 years […]
Fish were kept as pets already in ancient times. The ancient Egyptians kept fish both as a source of food and for entertainment. Their hieroglyphics depict Tilapia species and Mormyrids. The Chinese began to breed goldfish (from carp) in the 10th century. Goldfish were introduced to Europe at the end of the 18th century. In […]
The HSUS report on stronger action against horse soring. Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:20 PM PDT In 2010, The HSUS and a broad coalition of horse industry and animal protection groups filed a legal petition with the U.S. Department of Agriculture documenting that soring practices are rampant in the industry as part of trainers’ and […]
