All unborn mammalian babies have a large shunt, a blood vessel that carries blood around the liver instead of through it to the heart. This shunt, called the ductus venous should close down just before or after birth. Sometimes it does not stop working and is a defect known as an intrahepatic (hepatic referring to […]
The Spotted Coral Croucher is not always easily available. However, it is not particularly expensive and has a very unique look. This fish is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific. The males and females are both 2 in. Gobies who share the same type of environment may be problematic, but it won’t fight with other species. […]
Horses love grazing. When put out to pasture they graze for hours on end. But what’s the best way to maintain those grazing grasses? Rotational grazing is the answer, especially in seasons with little or no rainfall. Plant areas with warm season grasses such as Bermuda grass. Alfalfa has a deep root system and will […]
