I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “proud as a peacock.” And they do strut about proudly displaying their magnificent tails. While we refer to them all as Peacocks, that’s what the male of the family is called. The female is a Peahen and the babies are Peachicks. Together they are referred to as Peafowl. The […]
The Red-eared Slider Turtle is a member of the Emydidae. The three subspecies include the Red-eared Slider, the yellow-bellied slider (Georgia, Carolinas, Virginia)and the Cumberland slider (Tennessee). The Red-eared Slider is native to the Mississippi from Louisiana north to South Michigan and west through Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. This slider has a broad red stripe […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 22-25 in. Weight: males 55-70 lbs., females 50-65 lbs Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes if socialized early Good with other pets: usually, may chase small animals Known as the “Gray Ghost of Germany” the Weimaraner […]
