Birds migrate in order to avoid the physiological stress of cold weather and to take advantage of distant food resources. Some species migrate a few kilometers while others will travel hundreds or thousands of kilometers. Bad weather systems, predators, and habitat destruction prevent as many as half of migrating birds surviving to their destination. The […]
The Betta Fish, formerly called the Siamese Fighting Fish, is a freshwater fish. The native khabitat of tkhe Betta are the rice paddies of Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Bettas grow to about 3 inches and normally live 2-4 years in captivity. Since they are tropical fish, Bettas like warm temperatures, 77-86 degrees Fahrenheit. […]
[[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 […]
