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What do Moose Eat?

November 11, 2020
/ Mammals

Moose are the largest of the deer species and stand approximately 6 feet tall. The males have antlers which start to grow during fall, these antlers can reach a length of up to 4 feet from side to side,

What Do Rabbits Eat?

November 3, 2020
/ Mammals

We all know and love rabbits for their soft furry bodies and their cute long ears. These mammals are part of the Leporidae family which also includes the hare and pika. In total, there are 305 different

What Do Jellyfish Eat?

November 3, 2020
/ Cnidaria

Jellyfish are found in seas all over the world. These animals are part of the subphylum Mendusozoa family and all subspecies have umbrella-shaped bodies with trailing tentacles. A few jellyfish species

What Do Possums Eat?

November 3, 2020
/ Mammals

One of the most interesting things about possums is the way they play dead when they feel threatened. Playing dead even as they are touched, or bitten by other animals is a good survival tool since many

What do Dragonflies Eat?

November 3, 2020
/ Insects

Dragonflies belong to the Ordonata family and can be found throughout the world in places where there is a lot of water like rivers, dams, ponds and lagoons . Although they are called flies they are

What Do Orangutans Eat?

October 28, 2020
/ Mammals

Orangutans are mostly found in the forests of Borneo and North Sumatra, where they originate from. Orangutans males are mostly solitary, while the females live with their offspring. Females will nurse

What Do Starfish Eat?

October 28, 2020
/ Asteroidea

Starfish are some of the most whimsical sea creatures found in the deep waters because of their unique shapes and their strange ability to regenerate a lost limb. These animals belong to the Asteroidea

What Do Elks Eat?

October 28, 2020
/ Mammals

Elks are also called Wapiti and are the largest species of deer from the Cervidae family. These animals are also the largest terrestrial mammals found in North America and Northeast Asia. Mature male

What Do Toads Eat?

October 28, 2020
/ Amphibians

You might wonder what the difference is between toads and frogs? Well, the truth is that toads are frogs but the toad family only includes certain species of frogs. Toads are mostly of the Bufonidae

What Do Ants Eat?

October 21, 2020
/ Insects

Ants might be small insects but they sure are powerful. These insects belong to the Formicidae family and there are over 22,000 species of ant living in our world. They are easily identified by their

What Do Lobsters Eat?

October 21, 2020
/ Malacostracans

Lobsters are strange-looking crustaceans of the Nephropidae family. These animals are found on the seafloor and are prized seafood to humans. The Homarus and scampi lobsters are the most common lobsters

What Do Tigers Eat?

October 21, 2020
/ Mammals

Tigers are the most beautiful cat species in the world. They are easily identified by their stripes and they are dangerous predators. There are three different color variations of tiger; white, golden

What Do Iguanas Eat?

October 21, 2020
/ Reptiles

Iguanas certainly are some of the most interesting lizards on our planet. This large lizard originates from areas like Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean but they are now found

What Do Mealworms Eat?

October 14, 2020
/ Insects

Mealworms are some of the most useful worms to keep because they can be used to fed numerous other animal species such as lizards and fish. This worm is the larvae form of the mealworm beetle. Throughout

What Do Owls Eat?

October 14, 2020
/ Birds

Owls are creatures of the night. These beautiful birds are easily identified by their huge eyes, sharp beaks, and long talons. They belong to the order Strigiformes and the 218 different species of

What Do Scorpions Eat?

October 14, 2020
/ Arachnida

Scorpions are the creepy crawlies of the night. They are predatory arachnids with eight legs, a set of pedipalps, and a narrow, curved tail with a very sharp stinger. Not only do scorpions look very

What Do Whales Eat?

October 14, 2020
/ Mammals

Whales are the graceful giants of the deep blue sea. Not only are they the largest animal on earth but also the largest mammals. These beautiful mammals range from the 600-pound dwarf sperm whale up

What Do Lions Eat?

October 14, 2020
/ Mammals

Lions, the king of the jungle or savannah. Lions are majestic animals that are found in Africa. Western India also has lions, but they are endangered and have been listed on the IUCN Red List since

What do Bass Eat?

October 10, 2020
/ Fish

Bass are some of the most popular game fish that fishermen love to catch. There are quite a few different species of bass and they fall in various categories such as the following; Black Basses – These

What Do Silkworms Eat?

October 10, 2020
/ Insects

Silkworms are probably the insects with the highest economic importance. This worm specie is bred and kept because they can produce silk. This valuable protein fiber is used to produce silk fabrics.

What Do Robins Eat?

October 10, 2020
/ Birds

Robins are sweet little birds that belong to the chat subfamily of the Old World flycatcher family. These small birds only grow up to 14cm long and there are only a few species of robin such as the American

What Do Narwhals Eat?

August 11, 2020
/ Information And Tips

Narwhals or Narwhales are considered the unicorn of the sea. These toothed whales are best known for their large protruding canine tooth or tusk that makes these whales unique from all other sea mammals.

What Do Roosters Eat?

August 8, 2020
/ Birds

One of the most outstanding features of roosters is their iconic crow that starts moments before the sun is about to rise. These male chickens are also known as cockerels or cocks. There are a great

What Do Guppies Eat?

August 8, 2020
/ Fish

Guppies are some of the best fish to add to your aquarium because they are quite hardy considering their size and there are so many species or colors that can make your tank more vibrant. These small fish

What Do Turtles Eat?

August 7, 2020
/ Reptiles

Turtles are some of the most unique animals on our planet. These reptiles have unusual bodies because their ribs developed into a bony cartilaginous shell that they use to protect themselves against

What Do Horses Eat?

August 6, 2020
/ Mammals

Horses are some of the most-loved animals on earth. These mesmerizing animals are in-part to thank for society as we know it today because they were once tremendously helpful modes of transport. Humans

What Do Cockatiels Eat?

August 6, 2020
/ Birds

Cockatiels are also called weiro birds or quarrion birds. These birds are a small parrot and are part of the cockatoo family. They are beloved pets in homes across the globe because they can be so

What Do Maggots Eat?

August 6, 2020
/ Information And Tips

Maggots sure are grotesque creatures. You just cannot look at these fly larvae without a chill running down your spine. Their wiggly white bodies are a sight that you just don’t want to behold squirming

What Do Pandas Eat?

August 4, 2020
/ Mammals

Pandas are the cutest bear species in the world. There are two main species of panda; the giant panda or panda bear and the red panda. There are also two subspecies of red panda; the Chinese

What Do Cobras Eat?

August 4, 2020
/ Mammals

Cobras are venomous snakes that you should be careful of in the wild. These snakes belong to the genus Naja family and there are 270 different species of cobra such as the rinkhals, king cobra,

THREATS TO SEA TURTLES

July 29, 2020
/ Reptiles

Sea turtles are one of the few sea animals facing the highest level of threats from multiple sources. This is because of their growth process, habitat, feeding pattern, and appearance. Of the seven species

WHY ARE SEA TURTLES IMPORTANT

July 29, 2020
/ Reptiles

The sea turtle is one of the few animal species that are quite vulnerable. Most of them are migrating from one region to another to avoid predation as much as they can. This, together with the extreme

BABY TURTLES

July 29, 2020
/ Reptiles

The life of a baby turtle begins right from the time the mother lays the egg. Most of the eggs are commonly located in the tropics and sub-tropics region. Once the mother lays the eggs, she covers it up

LIFE CYCLE OF SEA TURTLES

July 29, 2020
/ Reptiles

NESTING AND LAYING The life cycle of the sea turtle begins as soon as the females swim ashore. The mature female meets up with the male,and engages in sexual activities. They then swim up to lay eggs

SEA TURTLE SPECIES

July 29, 2020
/ Reptiles

The sea turtles have seven unique species known to man. These seven species come from six genera, with each having a unique name. The scientific names of the sea turtles reflect their genus and species.

What Do Sharks Eat?

July 29, 2020
/ Fish

Sharks are some of the most terrifying animals found in the water. They have been around for over 420 million years and there are over 500 species of shark. The smallest shark specie is the dwarf lantern

What Do Minnows Eat?

July 27, 2020
/ Fish

Minnows are fish that belong to the family Cyprinidae. In Ireland, this fish species is known as pinkees. There are a few different subspecies of minnow such as the cheat minnow, Cutlip minnow, desert

What Do Rats Eat?

July 25, 2020
/ Mammals

Most people are not particularly fond of rats. These mammals belong to the order Rodentia and are often considered as pests because they can cause a lot of property damage due to their gnawing. They

What Do Swans Eat?

July 18, 2020
/ Birds

Swans are best known for their grace. These beautiful birds belong to the Anatidae family and there are only six living species of swans found after several species became extinct. These graceful birds

What Do Pheasants Eat?

July 17, 2020
/ Birds

Pheasants are part of the Phasianidae family and there are a few different species of pheasants found all over the world. The most popular or common known pheasant is the common pheasant. The male

What Do Goats Eat?

July 17, 2020
/ Mammals

Goats are part of the Bovidae animal family and these animals are closely related to sheep. Goats are found all over the world. Domestic goats used for agricultural purposes are subspecies of

What Do Shrimp Eat?

July 17, 2020
/ Fish

Shrimps are not the most beautiful creatures on earth, but they do play a very big role in our oceans and even in our personal lives. Shrimps are part of the decapod crustacean family and they are often

What Do Dolphins Eat?

July 14, 2020
/ Mammals

Dolphins are some of the best-known sea creatures in the world. These aquatic mammals belong to the Cetacea infraorder. There are 40 species of dolphins found in the world. The smallest

What Do Bats Eat?

July 14, 2020
/ Mammals

Bats are not the most loved animals on earth. Many people are terrified of these tiny flying creatures because of their strange features. But these mammals, like many other animal species, are very

What Do Chinchillas Eat?

July 6, 2020
/ Mammals

Chinchillas are some of the cuter members of the rodent family. There are only two main species of chinchilla and both of these do look quite similar. They are easily identified by their beautiful

Food

July 4, 2020
/ Mammals

People often ask me what rats eat, and my answer is usually ‘anything’. Rats are an omnivore species, and, like us, have adapted to be able to survive on a huge variety of different

Buying a rat

July 4, 2020
/ Mammals

So, you’ve decided to take on a rat of your own. Congratulations! They are one of the best pets you can have. They’re intelligent, clean, affectionate, gentle and form strong bonds with their

Handling a rat

July 4, 2020
/ Mammals

It is important to know how to, and how not to, handle a rat. A lot of rat behavioural problems are caused exclusively by people not knowing, or not caring about, how to handle them properly. And it isn’t

Are rats right for you?

July 3, 2020
/ Mammals

Before you begin searching for your new rats, you will need to be definate that these are the pets for you. Too many rats end up in rescue, or euthanised, because people rush into getting them without

Feeder rats

July 3, 2020
/ Information And Tips

The debate on feeder rats is one which has taken place at some point or other on every rat forum I have been to. People on both sides of the fence have strong views and, like abortion and religion,