The Banggai Cardinalfish (also called the Kaudern’s Cardinal Fish) is close to being an endangered species due to over-collection. You should only buy captive-bred specimens. These fish are only found natively in a rather small area around Banggai Island off Sulawesi. However, specimens lost from fishing boats now range further than the original Banggai Islands […]
The Western Hognose snake is known by a number of names including the Puff Adder and Plains Hognose. The Hognose has become a popular pet because of its availability, its wonderful colors, patterns and mutations and its ease of care. The Western Hognose was classified in the 19th century as a non-venomous, medium sized, diurnal […]
Just to underscore our articles Horse Racing and Horse Racing Endings, 2 horses who ran in the 2011 Kentucky Derby have been severely injured. Archarcharch suffered a fractured left front leg and serious cartilage damage. Comma to the Top chipped his left ankle. Both horses finished the race further damaging their injuries. Fortunately both horses […]
