Amphibian
Strawberry Poison Dart Frog The straberryfrog is found in the tropical rainforests...
Great Crested Newt
Triturus cristatus Although the great crested newt is widely distributed across Europe,...
The Olm
Proteus anguinus A bizarre, permanently aquatic salamander that lives almost entirely...
Dogs
Shih Tzu – This is a fine little urban housedog, happy trotting through mud...
Lhasa Apso Puppies Dog
I admit that I still have problems sometimes, when I can only look at them, in telling...
Maltese Puppies Dog
Of all small dogs, the Maltese is perhaps the most laconic. This is a surprisingly...
Reptile
Climate Tortoises originate from temperate climates, such as Europe and Russia; from semi-arid regions, such as East Africa; and from humid tropical climates, such as Southeast Asia and West Africa. When selecting a tortoise, consider whether you will be able to provide the optimal conditions required for its...
What Should You Feed a Tortoise
Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation Tortoises kept outdoors and fed a varied diet need their diet supplemented with calcium carbonate powder, sprinkled or mixed into their food two to three times a week. Supplement a tortoise’s diet with calcium carbonate at a ratio of 1 to 2 percent, by weight, of the diet....
