Birds can suffer from diabetes too. Diabetes milletus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is the hormone that helps regulate and metabolize sugar. The cause of diabetes in birds is somewhat different than in mammals. With mammals, insulin production is too low. In birds, too much of the hormone, glucagon is present. […]
2014 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) along with all the people of this world have lost the battle to save the Western Black Rhino. This magnificent creature has been declared extinct by the IUCN. While the IUCN listed the Western Black Rhino as extinct in 2011, their policy is to wait 5 […]
SuperZoo, The National Show for Pet Retailers, opened registration for the trade show being held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center Sept. 13-15, 2011. SuperZoo attendees can now register to attend SuperZoo as well as register for SuperZoo University, Groomer SuperShow Seminars, and Groomer SuperShow Grooming Contests. Produced and managed by the World Pet Association […]
