On March 7, 2013, the United Nations conference on wildlife trade in Bangkok defeated the proposal by the United States and Russia to crack down on international trade in hides and body parts of polar bears. The count was 42 nations against, 38 nations voted in favor while 46 countries including 27 member EU and […]
Herding dogs are breeds which can assist in herding sheep and cattle. Although the natural instinct of a dog is to treat these animals as prey, selective breeding has created dogs which use their hunting skills to bring in the herds. It is amazing to watch a small dog herd huge cows by nipping at […]
The natural habitats of the Eclectus Parrot are the tropical rainforests of the Solomon Islands, New Guinea and Northeast Australia. Parrots are generally tree dwellers, digging a hole in the trunk for nesting. The Eclectus Parrot females range from 383-549 grams; males are 388-524 grams. Length is 12-14 1/2 inches. Lifespan is about 50 years. […]
