South Africa is home to many indigenous animals, including over 200 mammal species. South Africa is best known for the “Big Five”: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. South Africa is also home to cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, kudus, wildebeest and zebra. There are eight whale species in South African waters. The most commonly seen whale […]
The Labradinger is also called the Labradinger or Labradinger Retriever. It is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and an English Springer Spaniel. It is a sweet-tempered and affectionate breed. As with all hybrid (designer) dogs, there is no real way of knowing what the temperament of a specific dog will be. Some have dominant […]
Zoonoses are diseases which can be transmitted from animals to humans or from humans to animals (sometimes called reverse zoonoses). Most pets can transmit certain diseases to human beings. Some animal diseases which affect humans are Rabies, Ringworm, Tuberculosis and Cat Scratching Disease, Psittacosis, Leptospirosis. Salmonella is also frequently carried from animal to human. Humans […]
