Some water-loving creatures
The name sounds nice, but don’t be fooled. Velvet disease is one of the most common diseases found in aquarium fish and can affect all inhabitants of the aquarium long before the unfortunate owner realizes what’s happening. Known as rust and coral disease or gold dust, it is caused by one of several species of […]
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Penguins are amazing birds! They are not like any bird you’ve seen in the yard or in the park. They have adapted to their cold environment in a way that makes them special. Thanks to their adorable appearance they became the subject of many films from documentaries to cartoons such as “Happy feet”, “Madagascar”, or
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When we say intelligence, we mean more or less the ability to find solutions to problems that arise. Originally, humans believed that they were the only intelligent beings and considered themselves superior. Animals also have a degree of intelligence, which although we can’t compare to the one in humans, still often surprises us. The ability
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In order to know how turtles reproduce after reaching their reproductive maturity, it is important to remember that they are oviparous animals. Reproduction is done through eggs. This process is usually a little violent for females, so it is important to be vigilant when you encounter a couple that is mating, to avoid any greater
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Origin The first to ever study a piranha fish was Aristotle, who called it Acitipmat Anaoi, “ruthless flux”. Aristotle was impressed by the behavior of this fish and used it as a source of inspiration for some of his many tragedies. Piranhas are known for their fierce appearance and voracity when attacking their victims. In
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Its Origin The Narwhal, with its scientific name Monodon Monoceros, is part of the Monodontidae family. It is a marine animal that lives all year round in the Arctic Ocean. It was first seen in the waters of northern Canada and Greenland. It can be found in Arctic and subarctic waters, near the glaciers from
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The manatee is a large aquatic mammal also known as the sea cow. This name of sea cow is attributed to it and to the walrus because of their impressive bodies. There are 3 large species of manatees: Amazonian manatees, Western Indian manatees, and Western African manatees. The name is attributed to it by the
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The name “dolphin” is borrowed from the Greek word “delphis” which is related to another Greek word “delphus”, which means “uterus”. Therefore, the name can be interpreted as “a fish with womb”. Dolphins are aquatic animals from the order of “Cetaceans”. Although widespread, most dolphins prefer warm water from tropical areas. They feed mainly on
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