Where does the Chinchilla come from? This small rodent is native to South America. They live on rocky, arid areas in the mountains. Chinchillas are named for the Chincha Indians living in the Andes. What does the Chinchilla look llike? The body is about 12 inches long and the squirrel-like tail about 5-6 inches. The […]
Since the brutal murder of Cecil the beloved lion of Hwangi National Park, Delta Airlines has made a major announcement. Delta has banned its planes from transporting trophies from lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalo – all African endangered species. Unfortunately, Dr. Walter Palmer, the dentist who murdered and mutilated Cecil the Lion is not […]
A five year study of a vaccine funded by the Morris Animal Foundation was performed at the University of Florida. The vaccine, GonaCon looks promising to help control feral cat populations. GonaCon seems to be an effective, long-acting contraceptive that is non-lethal and non-invasive. It was developed at the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]
