Fish and Amphibians

mastiff breeds :: Article Creator 9 Dog Breeds Similar To Bullmastiffs WorldAnimalFoundation.Org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More The Bullmastiff, a large and powerful breed, was originally bred in England in the late 1800s to protect gamekeepers and their property from poachers. Despite their impressive size, Bullmastiffs are known for their gentle, loyal, and loving nature, making them wonderful companions. However, they are also highly protective, always looking out for their family and home, which adds to their role as natural guardians. Though they may seem intimidating, Bullmastiffs are incredibly patient and affectionate, especially with children, making them great family dogs. Their protective instincts provide a sense of security for their loved ones, and their eagerness to learn makes training a rewarding experience. For those who love the Bullmastiff's mix...

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plants for chameleons :: Article Creator 32 Types Of Reptiles You Can Keep As A Pet When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images If you're thinking about welcoming a new scaly-skinned addition to your home, allow us to introduce you to the best types of reptiles you can keep as a pet. These air-breathing vertebrates include a wide range of species. From the much-loved lizards and snakes to the hard-shelled turtles and tortoises who can live for decades (and some, centuries). Unlike cats or dogs, reptiles don't carry dander. This means they're typically hypoallergenic, making them ideal for allergy sufferers. Most reptiles are also cold-blooded, so they're unable to regulate their own body temperature. Instead, they rely on external heat sources like the sun or the best reptile heating pads to do so. So when you're introducing a new scaly memb...

rabbs tree frog :: Article Creator What We Lose When Animals Go Extinct This story appears in the October 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. LIFE, BESIEGED Most of the animals shown here are among the more than 28,000 species of animals and plants that the International Union for Conservation of Nature says are threatened with extinction. That number actually understates the risk. Since 1964, when the IUCN established a "red list" of threatened species and began compiling data gathered worldwide, the list has become the preeminent global database of endangered life and an essential tool for conservation policy. Yet the IUCN has been able to assess only about 106,000 species of the more than 1.5 million species of animals and more than 300,000 plants that scientists have described and named—which they estimate is less than a quarter of what's really out there. A recent intergovernmental report on the biodiversity crisis est...

bullmastiff puppies for sale :: Article Creator Most Puppies In California's Underground Market Come From The Midwest — Some From Puppy Mills Published September 27, 2024 at 11:01 AM CDT Listen • 4:45 A recent Los Angeles Times investigation found, since 2019, more than 70% of dogs going into California came from the Midwest — Iowa being one of the top states exporting puppies. Investigative reporters Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian spent more than a year digging into records tracing pure bred puppies imported to California. They found an unregulated puppy pipeline involving loopholes, consumer fraud and mass breeding facilities with owners citied for horrific living conditions. Excited new puppy owners were told their expensive pup was locally bred, but sometimes ended up with a sick or even dead puppy. IPR Morning Edition Host Meghan McKinney spoke with Guterriez and Tchekmedyian about their findings: a large-scale I...

harlequin tree frog :: Article Creator Tree Frog Tadpoles Have A Unique Way Of Not Contaminating Their Water Supply: Not Pooping The Eiffinger's tree frog (Kurixalus eiffingeri), found on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in Japan, has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental stages. This finding by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan contributes to our understanding of how these small frogs survive in the tiny bodies of water where they spawn. The findings were published in the journal Ecology. Eiffinger's tree frogs rear their young in small, isolated water bodies, such as tree hollows and bamboo stumps, which provide a safe environment with few predators. However, in these limited water spaces, the tadpoles face the challenge of waste management. Unlike other species that excrete toxic ammonia in their feces into larger water bodies where it is diluted and rendered harmless, t...

wrinkled frog :: Article Creator Do You Agree That These Are The World's UGLIEST Animals? Ugly but strangely cute? Ryan M. Bolton/Alamy Stock Photo Welcome to the world's most unattractive animals, many so ugly that only a mother could love them. But before you rush to judgement, understand that many of the features we find repulsive are simply adaptations that help them survive in very challenging environments. Read on to see the oddest-looking animals in the world, and discover why they look the way they do... Andean condor Avalon.Red/Alamy Stock Photo Weighing in at up to 15kg (33lbs), with an enormous 10-foot (3m) wingspan, the Andean condor is big and ugly. They are the largest birds in the world able to fly and spend most of their time riding the wind currents in the Andes looking for carcasses to scavenge. Their diet also explains their startling bald heads which allow them to reach right in for the juicy bits wi...