No one in the world needs a mink coat but a mink!

how to take care of your persian'how to take car

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:45:00 +0000

You may consult your vet about a proper cat wipe.

You will want to prevent the occurrence of stains in your cat’s eyes.

You also must pay extra attention to your cat’s eyes – if they are of light color.

Be careful not to hurt the eye area while brushing or bathing your cat – cat’s eye infections develop easily and are difficult to treat.

Consult a vet immediately, if you notice excessive watering of the eyes.

how to take care of your persian'how to take care of cat's tooth?s eyes?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:39:00 +0000

You will have to check them periodically, and brush with a special wipe to prevent teeth and gum diseases. You should provide your cat with many different cat’s toys that will help him get rid of irritation, or food wastes.

Benefits of proper cat care are countless. If you groom your cat regularly, he will be able to avoid many unpleasant and long-lasting infections and allergies. It will also improve his blood circulation and appearance. Prevention is always better than treatment.

parrots

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Justification After no confirmed records since 1990, despite several dedicated searches and publicity campaigns, this species was rediscovered in 2005 in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and a dead juvenile bird was found in Diamantina National Park, Queensland in 2006. It may occur at low density elsewhere in its former range, because it is easily overlooked. It is likely to have declined as a result of a number of threats, and the remaining population may be very small and possibly subject to extreme fluctuations. Following the 2005 and 2006 records, an expert committee concluded that given the spread of sightings it was not tenable to retain an extremely small population estimate, and the species has therefore been downlisted to Endangered.

Taxonomic source(s) Christidis, L.; Boles, W. E. 1994. The taxonomy and species of birds of Australia and its territories. Royal Australasian Ornithologists' Union, Melbourne., Christidis, L.; Boles, W. E. 2008. Systematics and taxonomy of Australian birds. CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Australia., Sibley, C. G.; Monroe, B. L. 1990. Distribution and taxonomy of birds of the world. Yale University Press, New Haven, USA.

Synonym(s) Geopsittacus occidentalis Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993), Geopsittacus occidentalis occidentalis Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)

Identification 22-25 cm. Short-tailed, dumpy parrot. Sexes alike. Adult predominantly green, grading to yellow underparts, with extensive fine black markings. Mainly dark grey upperwing with narrow, pale yellow wing-bar. Grey-green underwing with broad wing-bar. Juvenile probably similar but duller. Similar spp. Distinguished from Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus by larger size, shorter tail, terrestrial nature and furtive nocturnal habits - but note that quite a few records of Night Parrots are from the day time, especially if flushed. Superficially similar Ground Parrot Pezoporuswallicus has longer tail and different range and habitat. Voice Said to have low, two-note or drawn-out whistle, audible at a distance; and a frog-like croak.

Distribution and population Pezoporus occidentalis is endemic to Australia, where historical records are spread throughout the arid and semi-arid zones. There were comparatively few confirmed records from the 20th century. At least five dedicated searches and two broad-scale publicity campaigns in the 1990s failed to confirm the existence of any population, with only one authenticated record from near Boulia, north-western Queensland, in 1990. However, three birds were then reported at Minga Qwirriawirrie Well near the Fortescue Marshes in the Pilbara region of Western Australia in April 2005 (Davis and Metcalf 2008). Subsequent searches in 2005 and 2006 failed to relocate the species, but this may have been because there had been recent rain, and so birds were not concentrating at the waterhole (M. J. Bamford and B. M. Metcalf in litt. 2005). There were three possible sightings at two sites 145 km apart in the East Pilbara in 2010 (Ramsay 2010). A dead bird was found by Queensland Park and Wildlife Service Rangers in Diamantina National Park, Queensland in November 2006, less than 200 km from the1990 record, having apparently collided with a fence some weeks before (Birds Australia in litt. 2007, McDougall et al. 2009). It was positively identified by Queensland Museum and appeared to be an immature, implying a breeding event in the two years prior to September 2006 (McDougall et al. 2009). Flood rains in the Channel Country have prevented access to the area for follow-up surveys (Birds Australia in litt. 2007). It seems quite likely that this cryptic species occurs at a low density elsewhere in its former range as there have been unverified sight records from inland regions of all mainland states and the Northern Territory. However, there has almost certainly been a historical decline in abundance given the sharp decline in reporting since the 1880s, most likely as a result of predation by non-native mammals.

Population justification Its remaining population is assumed to be very small, and was formerly precautionarily estimated to number fewer than 50 mature individuals based on the paucity of records. In 2010 an expert committee re-assessed this as untenable, given records from Western Australia in 2005 and Queensland in 2006, and estimated that there might be 50-250 birds in total (Garnett et al. 2011). The number of mature individuals is therefore placed in the band 50-249, but may prove to be larger. Trend justification The population is suspected to be in decline owing to a combination of threats, including predation by alien invasive predators.

Ecology

Most specimens have been obtained from hummock grasslands Triodia-Plechtrachne or chenopod shrublands. It may persist in chenopod shrublands during dry years, moving into grassland after there is sufficient rain to set seed. The 1990 specimen and associated reports were in Astrebla Mitchell grassland with scattered chenopods (Garnett et al. 1993, Boles et al. 1994), the 2006 specimen in sparse shrubland of gidgee Acacia cambagei, crimson turkey bush Eremophila latrobei and blunt-leaf cassia Senna artemisioides var. helmsii (McDougall et al. 2009) and there have been unconfirmed reports from mallee shrubland and in openEucalyptus woodland with an understorey of grasses (Menkhorst and Isles 1981, Garnett et al. 1993). The 2005 record involved birds drinking at a water hole which may have been drawn from their typical habitat to drink (M. J. Bamford and B. M. Metcalf in litt. 2005). It has been suggested that the species has a similar metabolism to rodents as it is active at night. This behaviour may help it retain water, most of which is obtained through its diet. Therefore, drinking may only occur in dry circumstances making the species difficult to locate in wet years (M. J. Bamford and B. M. Metcalf in litt. 2005). The two nests recorded have both been at the end of tunnels into dense vegetation and contained three-six eggs or young (Higgins 1999).

Threats

The sharp decline in reporting after the 1880s suggests a historical decline in abundance. One early account suggests the decline at Innaminka and Alice Springs coincided with the arrival of feral cats. Similarly ‘many were brought in by cats at Alice Springs Telegraph Station’ in 1892 (Ashby 1924, in Garnett et al. 2011). Current threats are extrapolated from their presumed effects on medium-sized, arid-zone mammals, and include predation by feral cats and foxes Vulpes vulpes, altered fire regimes, competition for food, degradation of habitat near water by stock or rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus, and reduced availability of water as a result of over-use by feral camels Camelus dromedarius.

Conservation measures underway Conservation Actions Underway

CITES Appendix I. Appeals for information leading to the rediscovery of the species have received much publicity in arid Australia, especially in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. A National Night Parrot Network has been formed in direct response to the Diamantina specimen, to assist with information exchange and to encourage action by relevant organisations. Recent and ongoing searches in the Pilbara have concentrated on developing methods to find birds. A GIS analysis of existing records has been commenced with the aim of identifying ways to focus search efforts spatially and temporally.

Conservation Actions Proposed

Develop alternative detection techniques, particularly the use of a national team of dogs. Complete the current GIS analysis of recent and historic records against habitat to derive a population estimate for the species and identify priority areas to conduct searches. Develop captive-breeding and release techniques using Pezoporus w. wallicus. Encourage individuals or voluntary organisations to follow up any plausible reports providing appropriate logistic support. Develop a contingency plan for any site where birds are found, including a strategy for handling publicity, initiation of ecological studies, capture of birds to establish captive population, and initiation of fire management and predator control.

safe home for your sugar glider

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:29:00 +0000

While thinking of getting a glider there are some things you need to keep in mind. If you already have one you may want to make sure you have all possibilities covered. I myself may miss a few things here, so it is important that you look at each room as if you were a curious glider. Protect each room, even if they only are allowed in one room, the possibility will always exist, that they may escape. Never leave your glider unattended while they are up playing.. Too many things can happen.

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/WIRES: This by far is something that needs close attention, some people say their gliders don't chew on electrical cords. Mine, however; did try the coaxial cable cord when I first got them, so I don't take any chances. The heart wrenching story of someone that woke to find his glider fried from chewing the cord to his stove. The story of a woman whose glider stuck their tongue in an outlet, all says that it can and may happen. Take no chances, this by far is the worst way for a glider to die. Child safety plugs for any unused outlets, some type of protection for any exposed cords, or cords they may be able to get to. I wiped each cord with Jalephano pepper juice, mine avoided them like the plague, but I still watch them closely.

CEILING FANS: Some ceiling fans have holes up at the base, sometimes these holes are just big enough for either the glider to get through or them to get their head stuck. Be careful that when the gliders are up playing that the fan has all power shut off to it. This was a favorite of my gliders to go to and glider from, keep the tops of the blades clean so they don't get the dirt/dust in their respiratory system.

HIDEAWAY BEDS/COUCHES/RECLINERS: If you have one of these and can't find your glider, DO NOT OPEN it. You may get it stuck in the hinges. If at all possible be sure every opening is blocked so they can't get into it.

FURNITURE: Try to block the undersides with something, if there are gaps on the bottoms, you may also want to try to block the top and side edges. On stands, dressers and tv's, you may not want to keep anything that is sharp, pointed, or breakable. On dressers and bedroom furniture, perfumes, cosmetics, medicines etc. Watch for heating irons, blow dryers etc., that may be still be hot

BATHROOMS: Bathrooms are great places to start the bonding processes for playtime.. It is small and doesn't give them a lot of room to go anywhere, it teaches them to come to you often, however; It is also one of the most dangerous places for your glider to play. The standard procedure regarding the bathroom in our house , and this is all the time, is to make sure all doors are shut to the cabinets, make sure the toilet seat is down, make sure the cold water is always turned off last, all razors and anything that may harm the gliders is put away behind a closed door, and nothing is to remain plugged in at any time. Under no circumstances any water left in the sink or in the tub. Other things to keep in mind.. make sure each drain has a screen or cover that the gliders can't get through, look under the sink at the holes around the pipes, or possible holes in the walls. If there is a gap under the sink cabinet doors you may want to place something across there so they can't climb into it. Use child safety plugs for any unused outlet, and be sure anything on the walls is secure with no sharp edges or points. Check the gap between the toilet seat lid and the seat itself. Someone had once made the suggestion to use a pizza pan in between them, I, myself bought a seat that has a tight fit.

KITCHEN: This is also one of the most dangerous rooms. It is so very hard to glider proof a kitchen, almost next to impossible. the many places a glider can get lost and stay lost. Pest control people usually put poisons under the cabinets, and short of tearing the cabinets apart it is very hard to physically retrieve one from under them. There are so many things that a glider, can get injured on, in the kitchen. So many noises, smells, and dangerous spots. Do the very best you can to proof this room. Mine, during play time isn't allowed anywhere near the kitchen, We have a bamboo screen that we have between the kitchen and living room so they don't have access to it. A very good friend of mine made a window framed screen of vinyl coated wire that she placed in an opening that looks very similar to a serving window.

WALL DECORATIONS: knick knacks are pretty, but gliders, as graceful as they look when they glide, seem to be like a bull in a crystal store. They sometimes miss their target, and when they run or jump, they don't care what is in their way. We have all of our pictures hung with 2 nails so when they jump on the corner, it doesn't tip or fall off. watch for sharp pointed objects, a cup of pens may prove deadly to a glider. Hanging plants, will always get their attention, be sure they are safe for them.

animals at disneyland : more than just mickey the rat

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:47:00 +0000

When you think of Mickey Mouse, many things might come to mind. Disney, of course. You might start singing that well-known theme song - "M - I - C ... see you real soon!" – or maybe you picture a favorite cartoon or two in your head.

But you probably don't connect Mickey with an actual field mouse. He's a mouse, sure, but he's much more prestigious than the ones that squeak through doorways of dirty kitchens.

Such is true of the various animals, rodents and bugs that hang out at Disneyland Resort. Since they all talk and sing and dance, the fact that they're not human ceases to matter – all we (and our kids) care about is that they're cute and funny.

Take Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, for instance. When else would you find it perfectly acceptable for a toad to drive like a maniac through town, causing a ruckus, except at Disneyland?

An African Bull Elephant on the east bank of the Nile River in Disneyland's Jungle Cruise ride.

Bromeliads and toucans line the Amazon stretch of the Disneyland Jungle Cruise waterway

Or take a look at Heimlich's Chew Chew Train inDisney California Adventure, where you sit in a caterpillar eating his way through a garden.

Not all of the animals are as funny as that guy. The big snake inside Indian Jones Adventure isn't all that pleasant to face – Indy certainly doesn't think so, at least. I could personally do without Ursula, the big, fat, mean octopus-lady who looks pretty creepy in the dark in The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure.

Not all the animals are characters, either – there are quite a few living, breathing four-legged (or winged) pals at Disneyland Resort, some of which are actually part of the cast.

The Circle D Ranch in Disneyland Park isn't open to guests, but 48 cast members work there, tending to 16 horses, two miniature donkeys, three turkeys, 16 goats, two sheep and two cockatoos.

The horses, most of them "draft" horses that can pull heavy loads, never work more than four hours a day, three days a week. You've most likely seen them pulling street cars along Main Street, where you can spot their name tags, if you'd like to be on a first-name basis.

Circle D Corral is home to all the horses that perform at Disneyland

This cat was spotted in California Adventure in September. For years, rumors and sightings of feral cats in the Disneyland Resort abounded, and now Disney has confirmed their existence in the theme parks.

Guests can shake hooves with some of these barnyard animals at Big Thunder Ranch's petting zoo, where there are cows, goats, sheep, donkeys and pigs – turkeys and reindeer around the holidays, too. This somewhat hidden area is a fun place for kids to meet, touch and feed the animals.

There are also a few animals that aren't on the Disney payroll, such as the ducks that swim in the Rivers of America and at the back end of the Autopia and Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Lake. (You often can find them feasting off crumbs in the sitting area between the Matterhorn and "it's a small world.")

You might also spy a cat or two roaming the parks. Disney reportedly has two main feeding stations for the 200 or so feral cats that roam the park, keeping out any rodents (besides Mickey, of course).

And if you want to bring your own furry family member, you can board them at the Disneyland Kennel Club, which welcomes your dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and non-venomous reptiles.

Admittedly, the character animals are much more entertaining. Riding Dumbo the Flying Elephant is more fun than watching a real one wag its tail at flies, and if I had to choose between a real bear and Duffy the Disney Bear, I'm pretty sure I'd sooner pose for a picture with the latter.

That said, the horses at King Arthur Carrousel don't impress me much. They just go 'round and 'round.

Which is your favorite animal at Disneyland Resort?

Here are a few more (not mentioned above) you might have spotted while visiting the parks:

Billygoat atop Thunder Mountain

Caterpiller on Alice in Wonderland

Chipmunks on Chip 'n Dale Treehouse

Bugs on Francis' Ladybug Boogie

Elephants, crocs and more on the Jungle Cruise

Bear, donkey, rabbit and more on The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Frog, pig, bear and more on Muppet Vision 3D

Whale and cricket on Pinocchio's Daring Journey

Rabbit on Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin

Rabbits in Splash Mountain

Big whale (most notably) on Storybook Land Canal Boats

Turtles in Turtle Talk with Crush

Birds in Enchanted Tiki Room

Whales Once Walked on Land!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 04:41:00 +0000

When most animals were growing arms and legs and climbing out of the water, whales were growing fins and walking into the water. Whales changed, or evolved from warm-blooded, air breathing animals that lived on land to ocean dwellers. Their earliest known ancestor looked like a short antelope with hoofed feet. This mammal had a bone in their ears that is still found in whales today.

HOW DID IT HAPPEN?

About 57 million years ago, certain animals lived near the sea and would hunt just off the shoreline for fish. Because the sea was not very deep they could do this easily. When they needed to go into the deeper waters, the whale’s ancestors that were the best swimmers survived. They reproduced in greater numbers than those who weren’t good swimmers.

Slowly, over millions of years, these creatures changed into animals that spent more and more time in water. Gradually, their front legs became smaller and were useful as flippers, while the hind feet became larger and helped move the animal through the water. They further evolved for diving and hearing under water. Smooth skin and loss of protruding ear parts and hind limbs streamlined whales for swimming. The nostrils moved to the top of the head to make it easier to breath and swim at the same time. A layer of blubber replaced hair for warmth.

HOW BIG DO WHALES GET?

Some whales are the largest living creatures ever to exist on earth. The body, supported by water, is able to reach enormous size. They can grow bigger than the biggest dinosaur. An elephant could sit on a blue whales tongue. Its heart is the size of a small car! A blue whale weighs over 150 tons. The longest whale measured in at over 110 feet. If you laid him out on the ground he would take up the length of nine family-sized cars!

REMNANTS FOUND IN TODAY’S WHALE!

Inside the fin of a modern whale, you can still find the bones of an arm and hand. Today’s whale is also equipped with a pelvis bone, which is not needed anymore. And unlike fish, modern whales have lungs and nostrils called blowholes, and must surface occasionally to breathe.

Paleontologists have found key remains of bones and skulls that help to prove whale evolution. Fossil records continue to be documented. Whales certainly changed in a most unusual way. By reversing the water to land trend of most animals, and becoming an efficient mammal for ocean life, it is one of the most fascinating evolutions of all time.

animals shelter : SPCA Selangor

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:40:00 +0000

SPCA Selangor is an animal welfare organisation based in Ampang Jaya, Selangor. The aim of the SPCA is to protect defenseless animals and to alleviate their suffering. We receive more than 700 unwanted, homeless or abused animals every month. We provide an adoption program, investigation of cruelty reports, humane education, assistance to community animal caregivers and run a dedicated, low-cost spay/ neuter clinic. We also lobby the Government and local municipals for humane treatment of animals and harsher penalities for perpetrators of crimes against animals. Founded in 1958, SPCA is a well-respected and trusted Non-Profit Organisation. Over the years, the organisation has gained tremendous goodwill, recognition and support from animal lovers all over Malaysia

The 6 Key Pillars of SPCA Selangor:

1. SPCA Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre
Members of the public are encouraged to adopt animals from the SPCA. The adoption fee includes de-worming, vaccination and compulsory neutering (sterilization). SPCA receives 7,000 animals per annum and re-homes 1,200 spayed/ neutered dogs and cats each year. All potential adopters are interviewed and advised, and should be agreeable to home visits by SPCA Selangor staff. The shelter is open to visitors everyday, 9am to 4pm, including weekends and public holidays. Two drivers are on hand to attend to animal rescues and emergency pick ups e.g. injured or drowning animals.

2. Inspectorate
SPCA Animal Inspectors investigate complaints relating to animal abuse or neglect everyday, and work closely with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) to monitor these cases and assist with confiscation of animals and prosecution. The identities of complainants are kept confidential, to encourage more people to come forward and report such cases.

3. Humane Education
Thousands of school children visit SPCA Selangor every year. Our Humane Education Program aims to create awareness, empower and motivate people to be agents of change to improve animal welfare in their communities. Visiting students are given a presentation, education packs and a tour of the shelter. They also can help to clean the animal enclosures and cages and feed, walk, bathe and socialize the animals. SPCA Selangor also actively goes out for outreach work in schools, pet events and shopping centres.

4. Klinik Kembiri
KK is a highly-successful high-volume, low-cost spay/ neuter clinic set up by SPCA in collaboration with DBKL. As of Sept 2008 - 10,500 cats and dogs had been neutered, preventing the births of an estimated 20 million animals since its inception in 2003.

5. Government Lobbying
SPCA meets regularly with the DVS to lobby for effective animal welfare legislation, building more Klinik Kembiris and humane stray animal control and management of Municipal Pounds. SPCA Selangor also actively lobbied and succeeded in keeping the trade-ban on macaques firmly in place, when the government announced plans to export the animals for consumption and bio-medical research overseas. Currently, SPCA is also lobbying for a ban on cat and dog meat consumption in Malaysia.

6. MissionHELP: Helping People Help Animals
With this outreach arm, our organisation is working to improve the lives of animals beyond our reach through dedicated animal rescuers - individuals and groups - to promote better welfare for homeless animals. SPCA Selangor provides highly or fully subsidised food, vaccination and spay/neuter costs for Good Samaritans who are caring for stray animals in their communities. Focus areas include Jalan Kuching, Subang Jaya Industrial Park, Ampang Wet Market, Air Panas Market, Seremban and Petaling Jaya.

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animals got heart disease

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:50:00 +0000

Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz is a sort of modern day Dr. Dolittle.

For the past six years, the UCLA cardiologist has been consulting with the Los Angeles Zoo to help treat diseases found in animals. Natterson-Horowitz said she was surprised to learn how much human and veterinary medicine have in common.

"Animals suffer from almost all of the diseases that human beings do, but veterinarians and physicians never talk about this," she said. "Physicians have not typically, traditionally, seen veterinarians as their clinical peers and that's unfortunate."

Her work became the focus of her new book, "Zoobiquity: What Animals Can Teach Us about Health and the Science of Healing," which she co-wrote with science writer Kathryn Bowers. The book calls for an approach to medicine that crosses the species barrier. It argues that studying diseases found in both a human and an animal could save both lives.

"Do animals get cancer? Do animals get heart disease? Do animals maybe eat in ways that make them obese? And are there ways that they naturally have to take the weight off as being animals on the planet? And what I realized is that we are much more similar to other creatures, than we are different," Bowers said.

Natterson-Horowitz's work began after she attended a sleepover at the L.A. Zoo with her young daughter. She struck up a conversation with some of the veterinarians who ended up enlisting her help in cardiac cases.

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cute cats

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:55:00 +0000

penguins in Chile

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:52:00 +0000

Southern Rockhopper Penguins are found at 15 breeding sites around Argentina and Chile, with a further 36 breeding sites in the Falkland Islands. Together they make up a total world population of around 650,000 breeding pairs. These breeding sites are all on offshore islands, with Isla Pinguino near Puerto Deseado (number 9 on the map) being the only site where tourists can see Rockhopper penguins in Chile or Argentina. Populations appear to be stable in Chile, and increasing in Argentina, due to rapid expansion of the Staten Island colony (number 4 on the map). The Falklands population has crashed by nearly 90% from 2,500,000 pairs to around 280,000 pairs, due to poor management of commercial fisheries. Rockhopper penguins abandoning the Falklands probably helps to explain the rapid increase on Staten Island.

Macaroni Penguin are found at 9 breeding sites around Argentina and Chile, all on remote offshore islands. Together they make up a total of about 12,000 breeding pairs, out of a world population of around 9 million breeding pairs. None of the colonies in Chile or Argentina are within easy reach of the continental mainland, making them unsuitable for tourism. Other breeding sites for Macaroni penguins are South Georgia, South Sandwich, South Orkneys, South Shetlands, Bouvet, Prince Edward, Marion, Crozet, Kerguelen, Heard, the Falkland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Magellanic Penguin are found around the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Chile, Argentina and the Falkland Islands, reaching as far north as Peninsula Valdez in Argentina, and Puerto Montt in Chile. Together they comprise a world population of around 1,800,000 breeding pairs. Populations in Chile and Argentina are increasing overall, despite declines in some of the colonies in northern Argentina related to oil pollution and tourism. The Falklands population has suffered a 90% decline over the last 20 years due to the Falklands' refusal to protect penguins from commercial fishing. Recommended sites to view Magellanic penguins in Chile are Seno Otway and Magdalena Island near Punta Arenas, and Playa Mar Brava near Ancud on the island of Chiloe.

Humbhold Penguins are found along the Pacific coast of northern Chile and Peru, with one tiny colony further south on the Island of Chiloe. The total world population of Humboldt penguins is around 12,000 breeding pairs, with about 8,000 breeding pairs in Chile. Populations are in severe decline due to the loss of food resources caused by commercial fishing, damage of breeding sites through the excavation of guano, and introduced predators.

Dalmatians

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:44:00 +0000

This Spotted dog has been loved by many for years.

It is believed that this breed came from Dalmatia

in Croatia many years ago.

Dalmatians were used as "war dogs" and some have

been used as "bird dogs"..

Some believe that their roots stem back

to the Pointer Breed.. Though most are

Companion dogs now,Many spotted Dals

could be seen running along side coaches in earlier years..

They are a Strong, Muscular, Very Active Breed

with a beautiful spotted coat that can range in colors..

The AKC Standard is Black and White,

and Liver(brown) and White..

But there are Blues,

Lemons(light brown or yellow) also..

Dalmatian puppies are born Pure White,

and start getting their spots in a couple

of weeks..

Deafness is a problem in this Breed,

as with other white dogs or cats..

A repututable breeder will test

the hearing before breeding

and each puppy in the litter

after it is born..

The dalmatian is the only breed

with the inabilty to process Protein properly

in its diet, this can lead to bladder stones

that can be life threating..

A low purine/protein diet is

a must for a dalmatian..

with ample drinking water

and timely potty breaks..

Some foods high in Purine to Avoid:

Liver, Sardines, Scallops,

Beef, Kidney, Game Meats..

Some Low Purine Foods:

Pasta, eggs, poultry,cheese..

Straining to urinate is a sign of trouble,

Seek medical advise quickly..

Although Dals hair is Short,

they are year round shedders..

Freequent brushing helps with this..

These Spotted dogs are the original

"velcro dog"

as they love their companions

and "Stick" by them at all times..

A dalmatian Needs companionship..

They are NOT a "Tie Outside Dog"..

No dog should be !!

A dalmatian will never

grow tired of play..

Is Always hungry..

Will love you unconditionally..

Will be your protector..

Your Faithful Companion..

Your Loyal Friend..

and a SPOTTED CLOWN......