The British Shorthair is the pedigreed version of the traditional British domestic cat. It is one of the most popular cat breed in the world and undoubtedly the most popular shorthaired breed in Europe. British Shorthair cats are described as “cobby” which means stocky, thick and short. Cobby is the perfect word for them as … Read more
The Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) also known as the Royal Bengal tiger or the Indian tiger is a tiger subspecies. Bengal tigers are mostly found in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma and China. This subspecies is found in wide range of habitats including high-altitude regions, coniferous Himelayan forest, subtropical and tropical rainforests, scrub forests, … Read more
The coypu (Myocastor coypus) also known as the nutria is a semiaquatic rodent. Originally native to subtropical and temperate South America, it has since been introduced to North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, primarily by fur farmers. Coypus inhabit marshes, lake edges, and sluggish streams, especially in areas with emergent or succulent vegetation along the … Read more
The Maine Coon is the largest domesticated cat breed. The ancestral origins of the Maine Coon are unknown — there are only speculation and folk tales. One such folk tale involves Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, who was executed in 1793. The story goes that before her death, Antoinette attempted to escape France with … Read more
The Siberian tiger (Panthera tigrisa ltaica), also known as the Amur tiger, is a tiger subspecies. It is the largest tiger subspecies and the largest wild cat in the world. Siberian tigers live in eastern Russia’s birch forests, and there are some in China and North Korea. It is estimated that there are around 600 … Read more
Rodents are members of the order Rodentia, which is the largest order of mammals. There are about 2,280 rodent species which is about 40% of all mammal species. Rodents are extraordinarily diverse in their body shapes, diets, and lifestyles. They are found in vast numbers on all continents except Antarctica. Ecologically, they are incredibly diverse. … Read more
The Persian cat is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and short muzzle. It is also known as the “Persian Longhair” or “Longhair.” In the Middle East region, they are widely known as “Iranian cat” and in Iran they are known as “Shiraz cat.” It is called “Persian” because it was … Read more
The Siamese cat is a popular short-haired breed of domestic cat. It is originally from Thailand, a country whose official name was Siam until 1939. The Siamese cat one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. A description and depiction of the Siamese cat first appears in a collection of ancient manuscripts called … Read more
The groundhog (Marmota monax), also known as a woodchuck is a rodent. It belongs to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. The groundhog is the most widespread North American marmot species. It is found through much of the eastern United States across Canada and into Alaska. This species inhabits many different ecosystems. … Read more