I don’t normally think of toads as beautiful, but I found out about some from Southeast Asia that are brilliantly colorful. The Oriental fire-bellied toad is yellow-green with irregular black spots. The photo I have doesn’t show the underside, but supposedly it’s bright red! A Christmas toad. Except for the black spots, that is.
These are […]

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Did you know that Siamese cats were thought to be used as palace guards once upon a time? This must be a myth, but a fascinating one. I’ve never known a cat brave enough to guard anything except themselves.
But it’s true they are smart and fun to watch, as well as being overtly affectionate. Probably […]

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There are a few basic things to be aware of if you want to adopt a pet bird. These may be obvious, but sometimes the simple things are the things that get overlooked!
•    Birds should not have bald spots (May be a diseased bird or a feather- plucker)
•    Make sure area around the vent is […]

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