Kangaroos are native to Australia where they are the national symbol. In the rest of the world, they are mainly seen in zoos. There are people, hopefully few in number, who keep them as pets. If you’re thinking of choosing a cute little kangaroo as a pet, here are some things you should know. Male […]
According to the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “some 47,000 living species have been identified in Israel, with another 4,000 assumed to exist. There are 116 species of mammals native to Israel, 511 kinds of birds, 97 types of reptiles and seven types of amphibians.” Conservation There are 190 nature reserves and 66 national parks […]
As our pets age they may exhibit changes in behavior and in appearance. Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) which is similar to Alzheimer’s in humans, sometimes occurs in pets, particularly dogs. Aging causes deposits of beta-amyloid, a protein plaque, to form between the nerve cells of the brain. Some of the signs of CDS can be […]
