Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Toy, Companion Height: 10-12 in. Weight: 8-12 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: medium to low Good with children: with older, gentle children Good with other pets: yes, but will try to dominate other dogs The Miniature Pinscher was bred in Germany from the Dachshund and the Italian […]
One form of animal abuse is illegal animal fighting. Animals are trained to fight in a ring and people make bets on the winner. These fights are extremely violent and also usually involve other criminal activities such as gambling, drugs, prostitution and illegal firearms. Children are often exposed to this violence and put to work […]
In Australia, approximately 195 species and subspecies of native freshwater fish have been described, with another 22 undescribed but recognized. About 127 of these are considered endemic. Many of Australia’s fish species are marine (saltwater). Some of these fish are excellent for the beginner hobbyist. List of fish native to Australia: Australian Anemonefish Common Clownfish […]
