Where is the Lovebird from? Europeans imported the red-faced Lovebirds from Africa, their natural home, in the 19th century. They quickly became favorite pets by people worldwide. They are named Lovebirds because of their strong pair-bonding. What does the Lovebird look like? The Lovebird is about 5-6 inches long. It has a short, thick body. […]
A while back, de-worming a horse was a job for the veterinarian. A tube was passed through the horse’s nose into the stomach. A liquid de-wormwer was then pumped through the tube. The latest de-wormers (called anthelmintics) made by drug manufacturers can be administered by horse owners. They require simply squirting a dose of gel […]
In an experiment using zebra finches which are native to Australia, scientists at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland discovered some interesting choices made by the birds. Zebra finch males are the ones that build the nests. Choosing 21 birds, the researchers wallpapered the walls of their enclosure with blue, pink or yellow pastel […]
