Hi my name is Sarah and on behalf of expertvillage.com, I am here at Petland in Pembroke Pines, Florida to educate you a little bit today about caring for your ferret. Ferrets are members of the weasel and otter family. The pet ferret like you see here...
The red-spotted admiral butterfly is found throughout the Eastern U.S. and in the southwestern states and Mexico. This species is particularly interesting for butterfly hunters because it is made up of two subspecies that appear to be strikingly...
Mules, interestingly, do not have their own species. They are a hybrid animal, a cross between a horse and a donkey, and they are unable to reproduce. They resemble donkeys very closely in many ways, often making it difficult to distinguish one from the...
Marmots are a type of large rodent, a genus including the squirrel family. Marmots are also referred to as ground squirrels, and in North America include the groundhog. While a certain groundhog coming out of his hole and seeing his shadow may or may not...
My name is Fran Freedman and I’m here at Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary. I want to talk to you today about feeding ferrets, and that’s on behalf of expertvillage.com. Our ferrets here get top quality ferret food. We never buy ferret food from...
Hi I’m Debbie McCanna on behalf of Expert Village.com. In this clip we are talking about the care and maintenance of corn snakes specifically with regard in this clip to the distinguishing characteristics of a corn snake. Corn snakes are members of...
The Tonkinese cat is a man-made breed that was created in North America in the 1970s. A cross between the Burmese and the Siamese generated the breed. The resulting cat was the best of both breeds in one cat. Read on to learn more.
The black rat snake (Elaphe obsolete) is also known as a pilot black snake or simply a black snake. It prefers heavily wooded areas and is an excellent climber, able to scale large trees without needing branches. The black rat snake is usually non...
There are about 12 species and several colors of gourami that are typically kept as pets. Gourami care may vary by species, but most have essentially the same care needs. Gourami are undemanding and accept most freeze dried, frozen and live foods...
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an active, graceful and well-balanced toy spaniel. The breed overall is gentle and affectionate. The true character in this breed is its happy temperament and gentle and affectionate nature. This breed is a very non...
The Exotic cat has been on the cat world scene since about 1960. They are a mix of a Persian Longhair and an American Shorthair cat. The Exotic is also known as Exotic Shorthair. Here are a few tips that will help you identify this breed.
There are 12 different species of vireos living in North America. Other species of Vireo live in the tropical climates of Central and South America. The red-eyed vireo breeds in the U.S. and Canada during the summer time. The warbling vireo summers...
Bombay cats are also called parlor panthers. They are often described as exotic in appearance and are very similar to their wild namesakes. Bombay cats originated from the American Shorthairs and Burmese breeds. They were bred specifically to achieve the...
Guppies are a popular pet among fish lovers everywhere. Guppies maintain their popularity because they're non-aggressive, easy to breed and they come in a variety of colors and shapes. Wild guppies are usually an olive green color but you can breed...
The Olive Ridley sea turtle is named for the color of its carapace. It has a large range throughout the tropical and subtropical oceans of the world, with major nesting sites along the Pacific coast of Mexico and India. Although the Olive Ridley is the...
The Chilean Rose Tarantula is the most common name for grammostola rosea but may be sold under many other names. This is one of the most popular tarantulas in the pet trade and can be found in almost any exotic pet store. The following steps will help...
Hi, my name is Sarah, and I am here at Extra Care Animal Hospital in Davey, Florida, today, and on behalf of Expert Village.com, I am going to educate you a little bit about owning a guinea pig. Through a selective breeding, there are a number of common...
Wallabies are a type of marsupial closely related to the kangaroo. Wallabies and kangaroos are both marsupials called macropods, which means "big foot" and refers to the animals' long feet balanced by a heavy tail. Their kangaroo-like appearance makes...
Petrel is the common name used to refer to multiple species of birds in the order Procellariiformes. The name petrel was not given scientifically, making it a challenge to identify these birds. Not all members of the order Procellariiformes are petrels...
Platys (Xiphophorus maculates) are the clowns of the aquarium. Colorful and easy to keep, they are curious, active and can offer hours of viewing enjoyment. Under optimum conditions, they swim toward the middle of the tank and are easy to observe...
The green mamba is the tree-dwelling cousin to the infamous black mamba of Africa. While these snakes share some characteristics, the green mamba and the black mamba are very different snakes. While in Africa, it would be very beneficial to know what a...
The black bear is one of the most dangerous mammals in North America. Most of the danger comes from a lack of education, and man made problems encroaching on the black bear's territories. Knowing how to identify a black bear in the wild is becoming more...
Balinese cats are the close cousins of the more famous Siamese. They are a cat originating from the Orient and are popular in cat shows throughout the country for their grace and poise. They are so much admired for their strength tempered with elegance...
The veiled chameleon is one of the most beautifully colored and personable reptiles on the planet. Since the animal is hardy and prolific, studying the veiled chameleon gives you an opportunity to get slightly more intimate knowledge of this lizard...
The Pennsylvania state bird was chosen by its legislature in 1931. The lawmakers decided that the ruffed grouse was deserving of such an honor. Although not as plentiful in the Keystone State as in years past, the ruffed grouse is still abundant in its...