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All dogs have a tremendous capacity to learn complex social behavior and to interpret varied body language and sounds, and, like many predators, can react to and learn from novel situations. The requirements of coordinating complex social behavior requires that canines have the ability to sense and deliver a wide variety of cues via body language, more so than for even humans, who can use language for the same purpose. Physiologically, this correlates with such features as a large number of nerves innervating the facial muscles of dogs, allowing subtle control of a wide variety of facial expressions; in contrast to cats, for instance, who have far fewer nerves governing their facial muscles, resulting in a smaller repertoire or "vocabulary" of expressions. This ability to read and deliver nonverbal cues makes dogs expert at reading human beings, as well, often even more so than other humans are, who rely on language. Most dog owners have a large collection of stories about their dogs recognizing individuals by their footsteps outside the door, and so on.
Cats conserve energy by sleeping more than most animals, especially as they grow older. Daily durations of sleep are various, usually 12–16 hours, with 13–14 being the average. Some cats can sleep as much as 20 hours in a 24-hour period. The term cat nap refers to the cat's ability to fall asleep (lightly) for a brief period and has entered the English lexicon – someone who nods off for a few minutes is said to be "taking a cat nap".
Due to their nocturnal nature, cats are often known to enter a period of increased hyperactivity and playfulness during the evening, dubbed the 'evening crazies' or 'night crazies' by some. [5][6]
The temperament of a cat can vary depending on the breed and socialization. Shorter haired cats tend to be skinnier and more active, while cats with longer hair tend to be heavier and less active.
Horses are prey animals with flight or fight instinct. Their first response to threat is to flee, although they are known to stand their ground and defend in cases where less capable horses would be left exposed, such as when a foal would be threatened. Horse people commonly say that inside every domestic horse is a wild horse. Through selective breeding, some horses have been made more docile, but most sport horse breeds are based on the principle of preserving the natural qualities that existed in horses that were taken from wild herds hundreds of years ago.
Horses are highly social and intelligent herd animals. Like many other herd animals, their society is derived, or has evolved from survival instincts. At the center of the herd is the alpha or dominant mare. The center of the herd is the safest because it is further away from predators than any other part. The edge of the herd is where the lowest on the social order are found. Punishment is delivered in the form of expulsion from the herd on a temporary or even permanent basis.
Guinea pigs are large for rodents, weighing between 0.5 (as juveniles) and 1.5 kg (1-3 pounds), and measuring 25-40 cm (10-15 inches) long. They live an average of four to eight years. According to the 1997 Guinness Book of Records the longest living Guinea pig lived 15 years. They are social, living in the wild in small groups which consist of sows (females), a boar (male), and the young (which in a break with the preceding porcine nomenclature are called pups).
In their wild state, Guinea pigs are found on grassy plains and occupy an ecological niche similar to that of the cow. They move together in small groups (herds) eating grass or whatever other plants they come across. They are crepuscular, tending to be most active during dawn and dusk, when it is harder for predators to spot them. If startled they can run for cover with surprising speed. Domesticated Guinea pigs have developed a different rhythm, and have longer periods of activity followed by short periods of sleep in between. Activity is scattered randomly over the 24 hours of the day.
Unlike many rodents such as mice, rats, or squirrels, Guinea pigs are not very athletic. Jumping gaps, climbing, and fearlessness in the face of heights were not skills Guinea pigs needed in their environment, although they can hop over small obstacles with agility. When excited, Guinea pigs tend to do little jumps in the air (known as "popcorning"). Even so, they can perform feats such as climbing stairs, of certain heights, if prompted.
The hamster kept as pet most often is the Syrian Hamster, also called Golden Hamster. So-called Teddybear or Black bear hamsters are just variations in color and coat of the Syrian hamster. Four species of smaller hamsters, known as dwarf hamsters, are also popular pets. These are Roborovski hamster, (Phodopus roborovskii), the Chinese striped hamster (Cricetulus griseus) and the two subspecies of Phodopus sungorus, the winter white Russian dwarf hamster (Phodopus sungorus sungorus) and Russian Campbell's dwarf hamster (Phodopus sungorus campellii). The care of the dwarf hamsters is similar to that of the Syrian hamster, but there are differences in feeding and housing needs and temperament. Also, dwarf hamsters must be kept with a cagemate of the same gender to prevent loneliness, whereas Syrians are extremely territorial and will kill other hamsters in their cage. Winter whites and Campbell's are fairly popular; in the US, the Campbell variety more so than the winter white, while the reverse holds in Europe. Roborovski and Chinese hamsters are somewhat more difficult to breed and keep, are usually only available from breeders, and therefore limited to serious rodentia fans. Roborovski are especially not suitable for children.
Hamsters are nocturnal by nature. Many people prefer them to rats as pets, given rats' generally unsavory popular reputation. Unlike rats, they are not particularly good at learning tricks but can be entertaining to play with and watch. They are also much smaller than guinea pigs, although equally as furry and appealing, so are more appropriate for homes with limited space.
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The platypus has a flattened, streamlined head and body, well suited to its aquatic lifestyle. The animal's color pattern ensures that the platypus blends in with its watery environment when viewed from either above or below. The fur is dark brown above (apart from a small light-colored spot just in front of each eye) while the chest and belly are silvery cream, sometimes marked with a tawny or reddish streak running along the animal's midline. Interestingly, the platypus relies almost exclusively on its front limbs to propel itself through the water. The end of each front foot is equipped with a broad expanse of webbing, forming a highly effective paddle when the animal swims and dives. In contrast, the back feet are only moderately webbed and mainly used for grooming the fur.
Its most striking feature is undoubtedly its bill. This structure is superficially duck-like—so much so that George Shaw, the first professional zoologist to examine a platypus (a dried skin arrived in England in 1799), felt compelled to probe at the line where the bill joins the rest of the head to see if the specimen had been forged by a clever taxidermist. While the animal's bill may look like a duck's beak, it is actually more like a human thumb in terms of its physical attributes and the way it is used. Like a thumb, the platypus's bill is fleshy and covered by soft, sensitive skin, and is used by the animal to provide essential information about the surrounding environment as well as grab and hold objects. The platypus is also remarkable in being one of the few mammals known to be poisonous. From a gland (the crural gland) located in the upper thigh, adult males secrete venom, which runs through a duct to a hollow, pointed spur (measuring 0.5–0.8 in [1.2–2 cm] in length) located on the ankle of each hind leg. Platypus venom is produced most abundantly just before and during the annual breeding season, suggesting that it has mainly evolved to help adult males compete for mates. While platypus venom is not considered to be life-threatening to humans, it can cause excruciating pain for a number of days after a person is spurred.
The Tasmanian Devil became extinct on the Australian mainland about 400 years before European settlement in 1788. Seen as a threat to livestock in Tasmania, devils were hunted until 1941, when they were officially protected. Since the late 1990s devil facial tumour disease has reduced the devil population significantly and now threatens the survival of the species, which may soon be listed as endangered. Programs are currently being undertaken by the Tasmanian government to reduce the impact of the disease.
Taxonomy
Naturalist George Harris wrote the first published description of the Tasmanian Devil in 1807, naming it Didelphis ursina.[2] In 1838 the devil was renamed Dasyurus laniarius by Richard Owen, before being moved to the genus Sarcophilus in 1841 and named Sarcophilus harrisii, or "Harris's meat-lover", by Pierre Boitard. A later revision of the devil's taxonomy, published in 1987, has changed the species name to Sarcophilus laniarius,[3] although the name S. harrisii is still widely used. Phylogenetic analysis shows that the devil is most closely related to quolls, and more distantly to the extinct Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger).[4]
Condor is the name for two species of bird in one of the vulture families. They are the largest flying land birds in the Western Hemisphere.
The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) inhabits the Andes mountains. The California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) inhabits the western coast of the United States. Although they are primarily scavengers, feeding on carrion, these species belong to the New World vulture family Cathartidae, related to storks and not closely related to Old World vultures, which are in the family Accipitridae along with hawks, eagles and kites.
Appearance
California Condors can reach wingspans of 2.8 m (over 9 ft) and can weigh up to 8.5 kg (18¾ lb) [1], making them one of the largest North American birds. They are outweighed only by the Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator, up to 17.2 kg/38 lb), and Mute Swan (Cygnus olor, up to at least 14.3 kg/31½ lb. generally heavier than C. buccinator), an introduced species. The California Condor does have the largest wingspan, the runner up being American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos, 244-290 cm/96-114 in).
Although about 5 cm shorter (beak to tail) on average, the Andean Condor is undoubtedly larger in wingspan: Ferguson-Lees gives 274–310 cm (108–122 in). It is also heavier: up to 11–15 kg (24–33 lb) for males and 7.5–11 kg (16–24 lb) for females.
Measurements are usually taken from specimens reared in captivity.
The history of African greys kept as pets dates back over 4,000 years. Some Egyptianhieroglyphics clearly depict pet parrots. The ancient Greeks also valued parrots as pets, and this custom was later adopted by the Romans. Wealthy Roman families often kept parrots in ornate cages, and parrots were prized for their ability to talk. King Henry VIII of England also had an African grey parrot.
Today, african grey parrots are popular as pets; although, they need a lot of time and attention and they can be expensive. Many are hand fed by breeders for the pet trade.
African grey parrots captured in the wild need time and effort to adapt to human presence, and have a tendency to growl when they are approached. Hand-fed Greys generally make wonderful and very affectionate companions. They are generally thought to be the best mimics of all parrots. While this is probably true, the apocryphal reports of some Greys learning the "ultrasonic sounds" of TV remote controls are almost certainly false; in any case, most modern remotes use infrared light rather than any frequency of sound to communicate with the TV.
Pet african grey parrots will quickly become bored unless provided with stimulating toys and interaction with their owners. Pet owners often refer to their relationship with them as being "like having a five-year-old child". Their lifespans are 40+ years in captivity.
Southern and eastern Australia support a population of several million Eastern Grey Kangaroos. The scientific name, Macropus giganteus is misleading, as while a big Eastern Grey male weighs around 66 kg and stands almost 2 m tall, the Red Kangaroo of the semi-arid inland is bigger still.
Eastern Greys are easy to recognise: their soft grey coat is distinctive, and they are usually found in moister, more fertile areas than the Red. Alternative names for the species include Great Grey Kangaroo and Forester.
Although the Red is better known by reputation, the Eastern Grey is the species most commonly seen in the flesh: few Australians visit the arid interior of the continent, while many live in and around the major cities of the south and east coast, from where it is usually only a short drive to the remaining pockets of near-city bushland where roos can be found without much difficulty. They prefer open grassland with areas of bush for daytime shelter. Like all kangaroos, they are mainly nocturnal and crepuscular, and are mostly seen early in the morning, or as the light starts to fade in the evening.
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