Lorikeets are very colorful, playful birds. There are a number of varieties, but not all are kept as pets. They are sometimes called honeyeaters as their favorite food is nectar. Lorikeets can be found in the East Indies area and western Pacific including 7 species in Australia. Most lorikeets are green with red and yellow […]
The HSUS informs us that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a step to protect free-roaming horses and burros and other animals. The EPA has announced the official registration of the first contraceptive vaccine for horses in the United States. The vaccine is known as ZonaStat-H or procine zone pellucida, PZP. The HSUS, sponsors […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Tibet Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 26 in. min., females 24 in. min. Weight: males 100-160, females 75-120 (Some dogs are close to 200 lbs.) Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: low Good with children: yes but always supervise Good with other pets: with opposite sex dogs, may chase […]
