Gerbils and hamsters are similar animals, but there are important differences between them: Gerbils have long, fur-covered tails that end in a small tuft. Hamsters have tiny stubs for tails, naked of fur. Gerbils tend to stand on their hind legs, while hamsters avoid standing as it takes much more effort for them. Hamsters are […]
Australia is a large and diverse island continent and is home to a variety of animals. The indigenous species include the kangaroo, koala, emu, platypus, echidna, possum, wombat, saltwater and freshwater crocodiles, the dingo, cockatoo and kookaburra. Introduced species include cats, dogs, buffalo, horses, goats, camels, pigs and deer. Australia has a large amount of […]
Alpharma, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. will suspend sales in 30 days of 3-Nitro (Roxarsone), used by poultry producers since the 1940s. An FDA study of 100 broiler chickens detected inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, in higher levels in the livers of those treated with 3-Nitro. Scientists report that organic arsenic, less toxic and present […]
