The pet industry consists of the sale of captive-bred animals as well as wild-caught ones. Many pets are bred by breeders but birds, fish and reptiles are often captured from the wild. There are a number of reasons to prefer captive-bred pets to wild-caught: In some cases, collection of animals from the wild is detrimental […]
The Humane Society of the United States reports that domestic dog fur is being sold in the U.S. This is going on in spite of the fact that Congress passed a law banning the sale of garments made of dog or cat fur. Unique Product Enterprises, a New York-based company, that openly advertises Products from […]
A rat’s tail has other uses besides helping with balance. Rats regulate their body temperature with their tails which serve as heat loss organs. The tail contains many blood vessels, especially at mid-length and tip which help keep their body temperature at the right level. The process is called thermoregulation. If body temperature rises, the […]
