It is an unfortunate fact that some rodent species are now endangered in the wild. This is due to factors such as loss of habitat due to urban development and the fur trade. Efforts are being made to conserve these species and increase their population numbers. The long-eared jerboa is a rodent which lives in […]
Until recently, the Australian outback was uninhabited by primates or other mammalian predators, making it a perfect habitat for reptiles. Lizards were especially adaptable to the hot, hostile environment and thrived in the outback. Australia has many reptiles which are dangerous to humans, including the world’s largest reptile, the Saltwater Crocodile. Australia has a large […]
The New York Times reports that a growing number of colleges are opening up their dorms to students with pets. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., the State University of New York at Canton, Eckerd College in South Florida and Washington and Jefferson College in Pennsylvania all have dorm rooms that […]
