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The West Indian manatee or sea cow (Trichechus manatus) is commonly found in shallow coastal areas, but can also be found in shallow rivers, estuaries, and canals. In the United States this species is concentrated around Florida in the winter months and m
Many hobbyist's first attempt at keeping marine fish involves the keeping of clownfish. Most are colorful, they have an interesting swimming motion, they are inexpensive and they are relatively hardy. Soon after the purchase of their clownfish many of tho
If you are looking for a simple, quick, all-inclusive article on green iguana care, you won't find it here. You won't find it anywhere because there is no such thing, not if your intent is to take care of your iguana properly. My Iguana Care, Feed
The most widespread African primate, a tramp species found throughout savanna and arid zones wherever water and secure sleeping places (trees or cliffs) occur. Destruction of primary forest, agricul tural expansion, and local extinction of predators have
Rusti is a temporary visitor at the Honolulu Zoo. After a complicated rescue from a substandard private facility on the mainland, he was given to Orangutan Foundation International (OFI). OFI was founded by Dr. Birute Galdikas, the pioneering primatologi
Ball Pythons, Python regius (also know as Royal Python) are a relatively small and docile specie of snake, which are native to Western and West-Central Africa. If you have purchased a Ball Python from a pet store, chances are it was born in either Togo,
1. Everything possible must be done for every patient in terms of preserving life, treating illness, and relieving suffering. All therapeutic decisions must be in the patient's best interests. The safest, gentlest treatment for a given condition must alwa
Take a look around the room that you are in. Notice how the various images and colors that you see update constantly as you turn your head and re-direct your attention. Although the images appear to be seamless, each blending imperceptibly into the next,