Wild parrots are being captured illegally causing a major population decline. Part of the problem is the encroachment by humans into their habitat. But an increasing number lost is due to the illegal trade of these birds. In Mexico alone, up to 60,000 parrots are dying yearly because of the inhumane treatment at the hands […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Peru Group: Sighthound Height: small 10-16″; medium 16-20″; large 20-26″ Weight: small 9-18 lbs.; medium 18-26 lbs.; large 26-55 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with supervision Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Peruvian Inca Orchid? The Peruvian Inca Orchid […]
By Pets in the Classroom Having a classroom pet fosters skills like responsibility, nurturing and teamwork. Children develop a sense of respect for living creatures and a connection to the natural world. But, a classroom pet also provides countless ways to enhance curriculum in creative ways. Teachers have told Pets in the Classroom[1] that they […]
