[[Image:|right|400px|S]]The parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, is carried by Triatomine bugs and causes Chagas Disease. The triatoma bug is a varied species, all sharing similar traits. Triatomas are usually nocturnal and feed on the blood of mammals (including humans), birds and reptiles. Triatoma bugs have many names, reduviid bugs, kissing bugs, assassin bugs, cone-nosed bugs and blood […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Coat Type: short, plush, dense Color: Blue with silver tips Temperament: intelligent, quiet, affectionate, sensitive, playful Cat of the Month The Russian Blue’s beautiful dense blue coat with silver tips is soft and silky to the touch. Where does the Russian Blue come from? The Russian Blue, a naturally […]
Best Friends Animal Advocacy Center has informed us that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has plans to show people how to stop TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service claims that stray cats are a danger to birds and advocates killing strays instead. On November 5, 2011 the U.S. Fish and […]
