Most pet turtles, red eared sliders included, are mainly herbivorous in the wild and can survive on vegetables such as carrots, lettuce or cabbage or fruits such as berries. Some owners also introduce earthworms or live insects such as crickets, beetles or spiders. You can also buy commercial turtle food to ensure that your turtle is getting all of the nutrients it needs. Diet and frequency of feeding is also, in part, a function of your turtle's age. One thing you will notice is that the red eared slider's diet tends to change as they mature. Younger turtles are usually omnivores, eating a wide range of vegetation and insects. As they mature, they tend to be more herbivorous, sticking to fruits and vegetables.…
You may have heard of those tiny pigs that have gained the nickname Teacup Pigs, due to their ability to comfortably fit in your hand, teacup pigs. But, apparently, dogs can also come in the comfortable teacup size, and Kelly Osbourne has scooped up one of her very own.…
There were many types of ground sloths which lived within the past at approximately 1,000kg, 20 foot in length and 12 feet tall they were known to be the size of elephants! They lived within forests and woods but also lived within the Pleistocene (The Great Ice Age) which made it difficult as most of the land and oceans were covered in ice and glaziers. The Giant Ground Sloths lived in these environments as they were herbivores, as of their peg-like teeth. But they also had beneficial adaptations such as their long-curved claws which were perfect for reaching high branches and stripping leaves, as well as protection from predators. The ground sloths evolved to South America around 35 million years ago. It is believed that…
The green stink bug is considered a pest to most people, but most people don’t know about it. The stink bug has a bright green color with narrow sides and can be spotted or striped. These marking can be black, yellow, white, or red. It has bilateral symmetry, where a line can be drawn down the middle and each side looks the same. From the tip of the head to the tail end, the size varies between 13mm-19mm and it has an oval like shape.…
The glow worm is found in Caves, and Woodlands. The glow worm eats snails and slugs.…
|Record your observations about mealworms (shape, size, number of legs and segments, |Draw a detailed picture of your meal worm. |…
Many people will be flabbergasted to hear that their is an estimated tens of thousands of Burmese pythons living in the everglades. The Burmese pythons are changing the everglades, they are affecting local animals,people and the ecosystem. Burmese pythons are toxicity affecting the everglades. Pythons are viciously devouring animals, and the resources that the local animals need to survive.…
Regeneration is the biological mechanism whereby organisms restore lost or damaged cells. This process can be used to replace organs, tissues and limbs on a small to large scale. Each type of regeneration requires different amounts of energy, resources and time. Orconectus rusticus (crayfish), compete for food, survival and mating. They have large claws that are vitally important in competition and survival. This species has developed the ability to regenerate these claws over time if they are lost or damaged. The motives and forms of regeneration in crayfish have evolved due to many factors. The effects that regeneration has are linked to the various needs that have evolved in the…
As we enter the digital age, one thing is for sure and whether we like it or not this “dragonfly” will not be the last technology device we will see. However, as much as I fancies and enjoy this information ages I would not want to see this dragonfly spying my kids or me because, I believe it is an invasion of privacy.…
Lynn, B. 2012. Is Eradication the Best Feral Hog Management Option?. Outdoor Life the Source for Hunting and Fishing…
After months of insistent begging, you finally decided to relent and get your child a pet. Why not try a guinea pig? Guinea pigs span the gap between an easy to care for goldfish with a fleeting lifespan and a labor intensive dog with a long lifespan.…
Pinworms are the most common type of worm infection, estimating that 10% of the population in the Untied States is infected and 30% of children worldwide. Pinworms are usually easily treated but the infection itself is very easily spread, making it persistent. This small…
according to Morris, gauge the size of the Internet. Morris served no jail time, but…
The most peculiar animal behavior I was able to observe during my stay at the zoo was in the coyote habitat. As soon as I arrived, I noticed that the two coyotes were pacing around their entire habitat. At first it was amusing seeing them “race” against each other and the high amount of motion that was visible, nevertheless, I quickly realized that there could also be a neurological and psychological reasoning behind their motions. It was at this point that my emotions went from excitement to distress. I immediately tried looking for a zookeeper to ensure the comfort and safety of the animals, however, I wasn’t able to find one near the habitat.…
My mother just laid eggs today, and me and my siblings have passed through her host body’s feces. I am going to begin a new life today. I hope my host is as good and healthy as my mother’s and has lots of juicy blood. Some time ago I was dropped in a water body, probably a lake, where me and the other eggs are embryonating. This is going to be fun. Now as we were developing a really small fish came along and swallowed me. She is going to be my intermediate host. Lets see how much she can feed me. Along the way my larva is developing into a more mature form. Quiet soon I develop into a plerocercoid larva. Now I have established into a cyst and I have established myself in the body tissues such as the muscles in my intermediate host’s body.…