DANGEROUS, EXOTIC ANIMALS YOU CAN NOW LEGALLY OWN IN TEXAS

Texas has an estimated 7.2 million dogs, more than any other state. But perhaps you’re interested in branching out a bit and adding a less common exotic pet to your home.

Indians Say They Possess Exotic Animals In Post-COVID Amnesty

The environment ministry offered amnesty to Indians holding undocumented exotic animals as a first step towards regulating their trade, as part of a larger effort to assess various risks of animal-to-human transmission of disease. Conservationists have welcomed the move, but say India must strengthen its laws and improve their enforcement.

ByNikhil Ghanekar|22 Mar, 2021

Delhi: Kangaroos. Lemurs. Rhinoceros iguanas. The native habitats of these wild animals lie thousands of miles away from India, in Australia, Africa and the Americas, respectively. All of these and other exotic bird, reptile, amphibian and mammalian species, including critically endangered ones, are in the possession of private individuals in India, according to Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) data accessed by IndiaSpend.

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Notes on the Exotic

I was in Copenhagen last week, revelling in the exoticism. Mouse-blond hair, sea-glass eyes; tall Vikings cycling along, with their fresh complexions and stubby boots. Wearing stripes and eating shrimp on black bread. Looking patient, civilized, sturdy and weathered, with a touch of glorious paganism under the surface. Privy to the great magnetic secrets of the boreal realm. Sexy: so cold and well meaning and white. Mysterious: the real reason that I devour all that generally disappointing Scandinavian noir. While they were busy looking at me and savoring the imaginary fire under my swarthy skin and kinky hair, I was busy enjoying my fantasies about them.

MALE OR FEMALE CATS

Both these kittens are adorable. Can you tell if the cat is male or female? I cannot.

One of the first questions the rescue is often asked is whether the cat/kitten is male or female and many are adamant it must be one or the other. So, are male and female cats very different or does it come down to individual personality?

SHOULD I GET A MALE OR FEMALE CAT?

From Hill’s Pets:  Differences Between Male and Female Cats.

The truth is that the sex of the cat really doesn’t matter when it comes to choosing the purrfect pet for you. Although there are some behavioral differences between male and female cats as they grow from kittens to adults, a cat’s genetics and environment play a bigger role in how well the two of you will bond. So take the time to meet a few cats and pick the one that you think will be your best friend. Male and female cat differences should only play a small role in choosing a cat.

Amazing Facts About Male and Female Ants

People often ask us how to tell if an ant is male or female. Here’s how to do it. Pick up your ant and drop it in a glass of water. If it sinks, it’s a girl ant. However, if it floats, it’s buoyant.

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Mill Dogs Female Golden Retrievers (All adults)

We have a really special group of Goldens coming into our care. These Goldens and Golden Doodles are retired breeding dogs that a commercial breeder was looking to retire. Our volunteers will be picking up these dogs and they will be arriving soon. Our rescue is looking for adopters who can give these girls and boys a wonderful new life. They need a home with a lot of patience, compassion, and understanding. These new homes MUST have a fenced yard and another dog that will help in teaching this new family member how it is to be a loved family member. It is very rewarding to adopt one of these special dogs, but they do require a dedicated adopter(s). These retired breeders have had sad lives without the care and love that we feel all dogs are entitled to have.

Barred Grass Snake, Female

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Plains Zebra

To think of a zebra as a striped horse is not quite right, but not quite wrong either. Zebras are members of the horse family Equidae. Zebras are also unmistakably striped! Each zebra has a distinct pattern of stripes, as unique as a person’s fingerprints.

Grévy's zebra

Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is found in parts of Kenya and Ethiopia. Superficially, Grévy's zebras' physical features can help to identify it from the other zebra species; their overall appearance is slightly closer to that of a mule, compared to the more "equine" (horse) appearance of the plains and mountain zebras. Compared to other zebra species, Grévy's are the tallest; they have mule-like, larger ears, and have the tightest stripes of all zebras. They have distinctively erect manes, and more slender snouts.

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Zebras (US: /ˈziːbrəz/, UK: /ˈzɛbrəz, ˈziː-/)[2] (subgenus Hippotigris) are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats. There are three living  species: Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), the plains zebra (E. quagga), and the mountain zebra (E. zebra). Zebras share the genus Equus with horses and asses, the three groups being the only living members of the family Equidae. Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. Several theories have been proposed for the function of these patterns, with most evidence supporting them as a deterrent for biting flies. Zebras inhabit eastern  and southern Africa and can be found in a variety of habitats such as savannahs, grasslands, woodlands, shrublands, and mountainous areas.

Grey Wagtail (Bird)

Grey Wagtail
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Irish Name: Glasóg liath
Scientific name: Motacilla cinerea
Bird Family: Wagtails

Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba

The Pied Wagtail is a familiar black and white bird, commonly found all-year-round throughout the British Isles. These delightful little birds can be seen gathering in large roosts at dusk, in towns and cities.

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Flight wandering albatross

Wandering albatross have a white head, neck and body, a wedge-shaped tail, and a large pink beak.

Juveniles have mostly dark plumage, which gradually whitens with age.

The Wandering Albatross with the Baby

The Wandering Albatross was first described as Diomedea exulans by Carolus Linnaeus, in 1758, based on a specimen from the Cape of Good Hope.

Chupacabra

The chupacabra or chupacabras (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃupaˈkaβɾas], literally 'goat-sucker', from Spanish: chupa, 'sucks', and cabras, 'goats') is a legendary creature, or cryptid, in the folklore of parts of the Americas. The name comes from the animal's purported vampirism—the chupacabra is said to attack and drink the blood of livestock, including goats.

Black Garden Ant (Lasius niger)

Fun Fact: Black garden ants build intricate underground tunnels and chambers extending several meters. Their tunnels house their colonies, store food, and protect them from predators. 

The black garden ant commonly lives in European grasslands. These black ants have glossy ebony bodies that span only 3 to 5 millimeters, blending well with the undergrowth. Despite their size, their colonies can house 15,000 individuals, each with a role in their complex societal structure.

Regarding their diet, you'll find these ants foraging for fruit, other insects, and nectar. However, they have formed a unique relationship with aphids, "farming" them for their sweet honeydew secretions, similar to how humans rear cattle. This practice helps regulate aphid populations (similar to the ladybug  who loves aphids, too).

Their worker ants also create nests in the soil, often under stones or grassy areas. These nesting ants shelter the ants and aerate the soil as they build.

Not all ladybug species are red and black

One interesting fact about ladybugs is that not all are red with black spots. There are about 6,000 species of ladybugs worldwide, spread across various areas. 

Generally, the most common ladybug or lady beetle is the one with red and black hues. This is the seven-spotted ladybug, a native species to Europe. Apart from the seven spotted ladybugs and seven spotted lady beetle, you'll also find ladybugs in nearly all bright colors of the rainbow. We have red and black beetles and some ladybugs in pink, orange, brown, yellow, and black hues. 

The ladybug’s body can also be an ashy gray or dull brown color. Apart from differences in ladybug hues, their patterns also vary. Spotted ladybugs tend to be the most popular. However, some of these insects have stripes, while others have no pattern at all.

White Rhinos and Black Rhinos are gray

Though confusing, the names of white and black rhinos don't reflect their actual color. The 'White Rhino' name resulted from a quirky misunderstanding by early English settlers in South Africa. They misheard the Afrikaans' wyd' (meaning 'wide') as 'white' when referring to the animal. However, 'wyd' actually referred to the rhino's wide, flat mouth.

Meanwhile, the 'Black Rhino' received its name as a simple contrast to the 'White Rhino,' not because of color differences. Some speculate that this may be due to their tendency to roll in mineral-rich mud, making their skin appear darker.

New Zealand All Blacks versus South Africa Springboks

I was going to end with the greatest football (soccer) rivalry, but I’m at a loss. Real Madrid–FC Barcelona? Celtic-Rangers? AC Milan–Inter Milan? Boca Juniors–River Plate? Manchester United–Liverpool? Too many choices. Instead, I’ll go the  rugby route: South Africa’s Springboks versus New Zealand’s All Blacks (a nickname derived from their uniforms, though several New Zealand players had to be declared “honorary whites” in order to be able to play in apartheid-era South Africa in 1970). With few exceptions, year in and year out, South Africa  and New Zealand have dominated international rugby. Since their first official meeting in 1921, neither has fared well on the other’s home turf, but New Zealand became dangerous for the Springboks in other ways in 1981, when local outrage at South Africa’s apartheid policy led to widespread protests and street battles with police. South Africa was prohibited from competing in the first World Cup competitions in 1987 and 1991. In 1995 apartheid was history (at least on paper), and long-imprisoned Black activist Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa when it returned to the World Cup and won it by beating New Zealand in the championship game (a story told in the movie Invictus).

Black roses

Outside of a fantasy world, you’re never going to find an all-black rose in the wild. Many of the black roses on sale are actually dark shades of red, purple or maroon. These dark roses are placed in water mixed with black ink to further darken their colour. Although they’re certainly not to everyone’s taste, for fans of the macabre, our dramatic Rose Noir  is a true statement from the heart. A single, alluring black rose arrives in a boxed presentation with accents of emu grass to enchant and captivate your special recipient.

Black Fantasy Art: The God of Crossroads

I had long assumed that the God of Crossroads was some lesser, unknown deity within the pantheon of Greek or Nordic mythologies, but that was before I delved deep into the world of black fantasy art.

Dynamic Woman in Burgundy Sports Bra and Black Leggings

A portrait of a youthful, confident woman with curly black hair. She has a dynamic, engaging expression on her face. She is wearing exertive attire, which includes a burgundy sports bra and black leggings. In the background, there is a sleek, well-lit gym with various exercise equipment.

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The Mysterious Man in the Black

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