Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) reminds us that the welfare of the feral (or as they are sometimes known, wild) horses and burros on federal lands is a major concern. These animals are rounded up using helicopters and baiting them with water to lure them into a corral. This […]
The HSUS tells us that Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, in the Everglades, announced a ban on the import and trade in Burmese Pythons, Yellow Anacondas, and northern and southern African Pythons. These are large constricting snakes, not suitable as pets. They can kill and injure people, owners and others alike. They are an invasive species […]
The Royal Gramma is a beautiful and mostly peaceful fish and therefore extremely popular in reef aquariums. It’s a hardy fish and ideal for beginners. It is found in the Western Caribbean and Central and South America. Males and females are both 3.2 in. Large Damselfish may attack the Gramma. This fish should not be […]
