Fish and Amphibians

white sturgeon :: Article Creator NATURAL HISTORY KOOTENAI RIVER WHITE STURGEON } Acipenser transmontanus FAMILY: Acipenseridae DESCRIPTION: Sturgeon have cartilaginous skeletons and a tube-like mouth. In the Kootenai River, they can grow to be larger than 200 pounds. They are gray in color. HABITAT: Kootenai River white sturgeon live in the freshwater of the Kootenai River. Their ideal habitat includes a clean cobble substrate conducive to insect production and sturgeon egg incubation, undiked side channels and low-lying deltaic marsh lands, and waters affected by seasonal floods that promote the exchange of nutrients and organisms. Modification of the Kootenai River has dramatically altered white sturgeon spawning, egg incubation, and rearing habitats. RANGE: The Kootenai River population of white sturgeon is one of 18 landlocked populations of white sturgeon found in the Pacific Northwest. This population is restricted to approximately 16...

dog box :: Article Creator Dog Was Cruelly Abandoned, Now He Travels The World After Being Rescued A dog found in a sealed box on the side of the road at the height of summer has gone on to have an incredible life, thanks to his foster carer and eventual adopter. Elko the Jack Russell terrier mix has been to more than 20 countries, after his foster carer, William Atek, 28, knew he couldn't give up the pup, and decided to adopt him. Atek's partner, Heather Borngesser, 30, told Newsweek Elko was found abandoned in a sealed box on July 4, 2022, and ended up in Atek's care as a foster. "William fell in love with him and decided to adopt him," Borngesser explained—and when Atek moved from California to Michigan, he realized "Elko did really well on the plane." "William started to plan a trip to Thailand and couldn't imagine leaving Elko or doing the trip alone, so he planned it out and took Elko to Thailan...

chytrid treatment :: Article Creator Fighting Chytrid Fungus WIKIMEDIA, TUURIO AND WALLIEChytridiomycosis, a disease caused by the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, threatens amphibian species the world over. But a team of researchers from Spain and the U.K. Has successfully cured a wild population of Mallorcan midwife toads (Alytes muletensis), the group reported yesterday (November 18) in Biology Letters. "This is the first time that chytrid has ever been successfully eliminated from a wild population," said study coauthor Jaime Bosch of Madrid's National Museum of Natural Science in a press release. The Mallorcan midwife toad is endemic to the island of Mallorca, where chytrid fungus was accidentally introduced in the 1990s. Bosch's team began trying to eliminate the disease in 2009, but while tadpoles treated with itraconazole in the lab were cured, the amphibians were reinfected once returned to their environmen...

fennec :: Article Creator 360-DEGREE LIVES: Fennec Fox, World's Smallest, Is Curious But Naturally Timid Editor's note: This is part of a series of videos offering an up-close perspective on the animal kingdom. A special 360-degree video camera system was set up in zoos and other facilities to show how the animals view their world as they interact. Also visit our special 360-DEGREE LIVES page (http://t.Asahi.Com/360lives), where you can watch all the previous videos. * * * Unusually large ears are the most distinctive feature of the fennec fox, a member of the world's smallest canid species and native to the Sahara Desert encompassing much of North Africa. With its beady eyes and fluffy fur, the nocturnal animal at first glance comes across as a dog, cat and fox all rolled into one. An adult fennec measures between 30 and 40 centimeters and weighs 1 to 2 kilograms. Its body is covered in soft fur, which extends to the soles of ...

types of amphibians list :: Article Creator What Are Amphibians? Some creatures begin their life in water. But as they get older, they change so they can live on land. These creatures are called amphibians. Frogs are amphibians. In the spring, female frogs lay thousands of eggs in pools or streams. Little black dots in clear jelly balls called frog spawn. The black dots eat the jelly and grow. Soon they'll be tiny black tadpoles swimming in the water, breathing through gills on each side of the head. They're still growing and changing. Back legs grow first, then front legs. No need for their tadpole tails now. They soon drop off. Now tiny frogs hop away from the pond. As they grow, they'll discover new things to eat, like slugs and insects. There's a special word for this amazing change. Metamorphosis. It happens to all amphibians. Frogs that live in other countries sometimes look very unusual. Horned frogs are found in South A...

do fish feel pain :: Article Creator Anglers Carp At 'fish Pain' Theory The findings were welcomed by animal rights activists. Story Tools EDINBURGH, Scotland -- Anglers and animal rights activists were further apart than ever on Wednesday after scientists said they had proved for the first time that fish feel pain. The study on rainbow trout by scientists in Scotland found evidence, researchers said, that fish have feelings, including stress and pain. But the main angling group in Britain cast doubt on the research, saying that the findings contradicted previous studies. The Royal Society published on Wednesday the latest findings of experiments on bees stinging trout lips, which caused some of the fish to display a "rocking" motion, according to the Press Association. The study at Edinburgh University and the Roslin Institute in the Scottish capital concludes that fish have nervous system receptors, or...

blue pitbull :: Article Creator 'Very Protective' Family Dog Helps Rescue 1-Year-Old Girl From Detroit House Fire An adorable one-year-old girl is safe after getting caught in a Detroit house fire, thanks to the heroic efforts of her dog Blue. Blue, a three-year-old pit bull/Lab mix, refused to leave the young girl's side when a fire started in the unit below the family's home, causing black smoke and flames to travel throughout the multi-family residence on Feb. 21. "I got a phone call that the house was on fire. My fiance's brother was at the home, and he's the one that called," Janet Kelley, the child's mom and Blue's owner, explained to the Detroit Free Press. "He was trying to rush and get the dog, the kids, and everybody out of the house." When the fire started, the toddler was inside her playpen, so Blue stood guard until firefighters arrived and he could alert rescuers to where ...

fishing charters :: Article Creator Jarrid Houston Column: Some Charters Near Apostle Islands Guarantee Coho Catches Good day, angling nation. In case you have not noticed, the weather is finally fitting the mold of conventional spring. Which, of course, can be a crazy deal in our area of the world. This last week we have had thunderstorms, rain, cold, warm and yes, even snow accumulations. Remember, if you have not got your updated fishing license, you might want to check that off the "to-do" list, as well as other spring chores like updating boat registrations, checking fishing equipment inventory, and truck, trailer and boat spring maintenance. We are only weeks away from the first crack general fishing opener, and we are so pumped. Let's dive into the here and now: Lake Superior continues to host many anglers in many areas of the lake. Coho salmon are still going strong with trolling bites. Some charters around the Apostle ...

red tegu lizard :: Article Creator Invasive Argentine Tegu Reported 43 Times In GA. Have You Spotted One Of These Large Lizards? Your browser is not supportedusatoday.Com usatoday.Com wants to ensure the best experience for all of our readers, so we built our site to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use. Unfortunately, your browser is not supported. Please download one of these browsers for the best experience on usatoday.Com Invasive Argentine Tegu Has Established Itself In A New Florida County. What To Know Your browser is not supportedpalmbeachpost.Com palmbeachpost.Com wants to ensure the best experience for all of our readers, so we built our site to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use. Unfortunately, your browser is not supported. Please download one of these browsers for the best experience on palmbeachpost.Com Invasive Argentine Tegu Has Establ...

texas spiny lizard :: Article Creator Texas Spiny Lizards Do Push-Ups To Assert Power If you've ever seen a lizard doing tiny push-ups on a fence or rock, you might think it's just being weird or maybe training for a lizard Olympics. But believe it or not, those push-ups actually mean something very serious in the lizard world. In Texas, there's a kind of lizard called the Texas Spiny Lizard. It has rough, scaly skin and blends in well with trees and fences. The males do something pretty cool to show off: they do fast, strong push-ups. But they're not trying to get stronger. They're trying to prove they're the boss. Texas Lizards Flex Muscles with Push-Ups These lizards live in the wild, where space is important. The males need their own territory, a place with food, safety, and a good spot to impress females. But other male lizards want the same thing. That's where the push-ups come in. When two males meet, they...

hamster website :: Article Creator PAP's Edward Chia Responds To Accusations Of Breeding Hamsters At Age 10 People's Action Party (PAP) candidate Edward Chia has responded after he was called out by non-profit group Hamster Society Singapore over an anecdote where he bred and sold hamsters at the age of 10. This comes after the animal welfare group called him out in their Facebook post on Friday, condemning a fun fact he had shared about himself on the PAP website and in an unnamed publication.  Chia, 41, had previously shared that his entrepreneurial journey began at age 10 when he bred hamsters and sold them to pet shops at $3 each, "sparking his lifelong passion for creating value". The information had since been taken down from the PAP website. Hamster Society Singapore said in their post that unlicensed breeding and selling of pets is illegal in Singapore. Adding that his past venture is "not something to celebr...

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european doberman :: Article Creator Law Enforcement Makes Second Arrest In 2024 Case Of An Idaho Springs Dog Breeder's Murder The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office recently made a second arrest in the case of an Idaho Springs dog breeder's murder. Law enforcement announced Tuesday that they arrested Ana Ferrer on April 4 on several charges tied to the August 2024 death of Paul Peavey, the 57-year-old owner of the company Elite European Dobermans. Those charges include accessory to a serious felony, theft valued between $20,000 and $100,000 and tampering with physical evidence. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation filed an affidavit for Ferrer's arrest warrant last month, and she was extradited from Nebraska to Clear Creek County last week, according to the county sheriff's office. Ferrer is the wife of Sergio Ferrer, who counted as the first arrest in the case. Last August, he was charged with first-degree murder and...

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bluefin tuna price :: Article Creator Pensacola Anglers Catch 721 Lb. Bluefin Tuna, Rivaling The Length Of Florida's Largest Your browser is not supportedpnj.Com pnj.Com wants to ensure the best experience for all of our readers, so we built our site to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use. Unfortunately, your browser is not supported. Please download one of these browsers for the best experience on pnj.Com 'What A Giant Bluefin!'Man Hauls In Record Breaking 884 Pound Bluefin Tuna The bluefin tuna is trophy fish that's historically championed among anglers for its mammoth size and high quality meat that can be sold up to $40 per pound locally. BEAUMONT, Texas — A Port Arthur man and his friends reeled in their 'white whale' last week, well in this case a massive bluefin tuna that one would be forgiven in mistaking for a whale. The Bluefin Tuna is trophy fish that is hi...