Alpacas are one of the 4 species of camelid, sharing their history with the Llama, vicuna and guanaco. Settling in the harsh environment of the Andes Mountains of South America, alpacas were domesticated more than 5,000 years ago by the Incas, natives of the area. Alpacas were first imported to the U.S. from Peru in […]
The Ornate Horned Frog is more commonly known as the Pacman frog because of its rounded body and huge mouth. This frog is native to South America and is terrestrial. It can’t swim very well, and can even drown in its water bowl if it is deep enough. The Ornate Horned Frog is a pretty […]
What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique for reducing stress and promoting healing through relaxation. Reiki is actually two Japanese words. Rei means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and Ki means “life force energy.” It is practiced by the “laying on of hands.” The idea is that if our life force energy is […]
