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Thursday, September 6, 2007

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Caring For Betta Fish: An Insider's Guide For Betta Lovers
One of the hottest new trends in the world of aquarium fish breeding has to be the care and upkeep of Betta fish. To be sure, there are many other fine examples of water creatures out there that would be well worth your while to purchase and raise. For some reason or another however, Betta fish care has clearly risen to the top of the heap and by all indications this trend will continue for many more years to come.
One of the primary reasons for this seemingly worldwide infatuation with Betta fish is of course the staggering beauty of these underwater denizens. The breathtaking colors and magnificent fins of these elegant creatures combine to produce a marvelous visual effect that is hard to equal in the underwater world—and indeed even above ground! Almost every color of the spectrum is well represented in the appearance of these fishes ranging from solid greens, to stunning reds with green accents on the fins, to golden yellows, to majestic turquoise and marble striped beauties…the range is virtually endless and you would be extremely hard pressed to find any two of these fishes that look exactly alike.
Far beyond any physical beauty, no matter how awesome and spectacular however is the inherent personality that is evident in each of these fishes that they appear to have a monopoly on compared to other underwater creatures. For these remarkable wonders of the natural world are capable of the most endearing antics and mannerisms that only serve to make them more lovable in the eyes of their owners and even manage to captivate the most casual observer. How many fish for instance have you seen or even heard of that wag their tails in a predictable manner? This would no doubt invite comparisons to that other well loved human companion the dog, but make no mistake: these are water creatures and perhaps the best known examples of them to be found. You would perhaps even be tempted to think that these fishes have minds of their own and going by the word of thousands of satisfied Betta owners, you would not be far off at all!
Are you convinced yet? If you are and now fond yourself wanting to know more about these beautiful creatures, you may want to check out a Betta fish guide such as the e-book Caring For Betta Fish: An Insider's Guide For Betta Lovers. This is an ideal companion Betta fish eBook for the aspiring Betta fish owner although even long time Betta fish owners will surely stand to gain valuable knowledge from this book too. Betta fish have the somewhat undeserved reputation for being quite finicky and difficult to care for but you will soon find out with the help of this e-book that this does not have to be the case at all. With a little care and the advice that you gain from this guide you may very well find yourself with a tank full of Betta fish, all swimming away happily in the best of health.

Caring For Betta Fish: An Insider's Guide For Betta Lovers. This is an ideal companion Betta fish eBook for the aspiring Betta fish owner although even long time Betta fish owners will surely stand to gain valuable knowledge from this book too. For more information, articles and reviews of aquarium accessories - check out web-pet-store.com


Dalmatian - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
Instantly recognizable as the unofficial mascot of firehouses, the Dalmatian is a medium sized breed with the familiar white with black spotted coat. Dalmatians are not born with a spotted coat; they are born completely white and the spots develop later. Experts disagree on the origins of the Dalmatian, but they have always been associated with horses.
Bred for the purpose of running alongside horse drawn carriages, Dalmatians were later used to clear paths for horse drawn fire engines to travel and to help calm the horses while at the fire. Though firehouses today no longer need Dalmatians for this purpose, the affection remains. Dalmatian males will grow to an average height of 22 to 24 inches and females an average height of 20 to 22 inches. Both will reach an average weight of 55 pounds and live approximately 10 to 12 years.
Most Dalmatians have blue eyes, though some have a blue-brown combination. The spots on a Dalmatian can be black, brown lemon, dark blue, tri colored, brindled, or sable. Though they require little bathing, Dalmatians shed profusely, especially during their twice a year shedding season, and require daily brushing to keep up with it.
Since Dalmatians were originally bred to be a working dog, they have abundant stamina and energy. They are not suited to apartment life for this reason as they require frequent exercise periods to be happy (but not in the cold as Dalmatians cannot tolerate it for long periods). Additionally, they enjoy human company and will become unhappy if left alone for long periods. Their enjoyment of human company make Dalmatians an excellent family pet. Their medium size makes them able to withstand the roughhousing children like. Dalmatians can also be trained to be watchdogs. Their desire to be with humans and their intelligence also makes Dalmatians easier to train than some breeds. Dalmatians like to please their master but can be willful, so firm and consistent training is necessary.
Dalmatians do have some unique medical issues. They have an unusual uric acid metabolism, with high levels of uric acid excretion, which makes them more likely to form kidney and bladder stone. Because of this, they should not have an excessive amount of protein in their diet. Some Dalmatians are also prone to skin allergies. Approximately 10 to 12 percent of all Dalmatians are born deaf. Testing at 6 weeks of age will confirm the diagnosis. Deaf Dalmatians can be difficult to raise, becoming snappish and irritable though some people have had success teaching Dalmatians sign language and use that to train their Dalmatians.

There is a website that has great information on Dalmatians and most other breeds of dogs. It has details that pertain to a dog breeds health, grooming, living conditions, best food choices and more, the website is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found at this url:
http://www.dogandcatfacts.com
By Robert W. Benjamin
Copyright © 2007
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Liger
The largest specie of cat to have ever existed - Liger - is not even a specie at all ~ it is a hybrid ~ a cross between a male lion and a female tiger that is given a scientific denotation of Panthera leo × Panthera tigris. The name is derivate of its heritage: 'Li' from lion and 'ger' from tiger. The appearance is indicative of the huge cat's origin ~ a tawny coat is marked by diffuse stripes and rosettes with a rudimentary mane. The attributes are also inherited from either parents and is a mix of the two species ~ Liger likes to swim like tigers and is sociable like lions. The roar is more like that of a lion and so is the frequent laid back nature of the cat, in contrast to the ferocious and active lifestyle of the male tiger.
Hybrids have always existed in the wild and in captivity and numerous attempts at interspecies breeding of big cats have always been made throughout history. The hallmark of the Liger are its massive physical proportions - with a weight over a thousand pounds and length greater than twelve feet, Liger dwarfs the biggest lion and tiger in existence. The reason behind this is believed to be genetic - the male tiger and female lion both have a growth inhibiting gene that restricts the growth of their respective offsprings to an extent - the concept behind Liger bypasses this condition by mating a male lion and a female tiger ~ the resulting cub can grow lifelong to become twice as big as either of its parents.
Withstanding all its magnificence - when I look at a Liger I feel awe and I feel...sorry! Yes it is true (bear me out for a while) ~ I feel sorry because I see a creature that is not meant to be in nature. I see an animal that has never existed in the wild and has never been created by conscientious breeders. An organism that is not a specie in itself since it is unable to produce fertile offsprings (male Ligers are sterile!). An animal that lives most of its life in solitude, created for attracting audience or for Hollywood. A creature marred in its small population by low lifespan, genetic aberrations and neurological defects (head shakes in cubs!).
Experts worldwide condemn the breeding of Ligers as an unhealthy practice. All responsible animal captivity programs and zoos around the globe never try to mate lions with tigers.
To me the Liger depicts the opposite sides of human nature - the side that craves beauty and ignores everything else and the side that honors the laws of morality and nature. The side that searches for lion tiger fight videos on YouTube and the side that condemns them as barbaric practices after having seen them ~ yes to me the Liger is indicative of the fickle nature of our own specie. It is for us to decide which side do we want to take...!
The author is a blogger about cats and an expert on liger.