Some horses, especially those with pink skin, can suffer painful sunburns which produce blisters around the eyes, muzzle, lips, flanks and sheath. Appaloosas, Paints, Pintos, horses with white or pale markings are more prone to sunburn distress. Melanin, the pigment that protects skin from sunburn, is absent in pink-skinned horses. Sunburn can also lead to […]
Also known as Zebra mice, they can be found in North Africa. These small creatures have light brown, brindle or striped coats with a black stripe from the head to the tail tip. Creamy circles surround their black eyes. Life span is about 3 years. A large glass aquarium with a secure mesh top is […]
Where are Flying Squirrels found? The Southern Flying Squirrel is a native of North America and can be found from Nova Scotia, along the eastern part of the United States and into Mexico. It’s not advisable to take a wild flying squirrel as a pet, best to find one from a breeder. Check the laws […]
