January 29, 2017 at 11:04 pm

Here are ten interesting facts related to different groups from the topics mentioned in the heading. But think about this if we are able to provide them a clean environment in the places where they are supposed to live and breed naturally will it not be good for them and for us, as we will be able to enjoy nature in its full splendor.

What do you think? Are having artificial surroundings likes houses, pet shops good where they are traded for money and kept for hobby or as a showpiece good or they living in their natural environment. Dear readers I leave it to your judgement. Hope the information given below is useful. 

1) Birds: The Zebra Finches have been a most popular cage bird for over 100 years! They originated in Australia and belong to the Estrildidea family. In the wild, these are hardy little grass finches live in groups and breed in colonies. Zebra Finches are great birds for a beginner or any bird enthusiast! These attractive little creatures are hardy, inexpensive, active, and one of the easiest birds to keep.

2) Ferrets: They are very rare to be seen as pets in India. They can make excellent pets if you are willing to give them a great deal of care and attention. They can be suitable for children to handle and can be lots of fun. They have a fabulous character and personality and will become much loved family members when socialized and well cared for.

3) Frogs: African dwarf frogs (also known as Congo frogs, dwarf African clawed frogs, and ADF’s for short) are small, entirely aquatic frogs that are members of the Pipidae family. Though they are not difficult to care for, you should to do research on them to see if you can provide for their needs. In spite, of a research at times the African dwarf frogs shows signs that they are dying. It is difficult to get vets for such pets in India. You have to locate one well in advance.

4) Cats: Despite their popularity and perhaps thanks to their mysteriousness, cats are commonly misunderstood in ways that cause both social and physical problems for them. And we bet you might not be surprised to learn that many of their behaviors are falsely attributed to misconceptions. They come in different subspecies and colors like white, black, brown, ash or a combination of these. They make good pets.

5) Dogs: Cheerful, easy to train and eager to please, the Golden Retriever is what you see in the dictionary when you look up “Perfect Family Dog.” They draw admiring looks – and usually loving pats – from almost everyone they meet. The breed’s loyalty, intelligence and stable temperament have made them the darlings of the service dog world. This is just one of the breeds of dogs which there. There are a wide variety to choose from like bulldog, alsatian, labrador, poodle etc. They are our best friends.

6) Fish: Uaru amphiacanthoides can be hard to find in fish stores. You will probably have to ask you local fish store to order it especially for you or try to locate a breeder yourself. Surprisingly, peaceful for such a large cichlid, can be safely housed with smaller fish such as tetras. There are a wide variety of fish to choose from like angel fish, golden fish, cat fish and other small local varieties. You have to have lots of patience to maintain a aquarium.

7) Moss: It is one of the easiest plants to grow in an Aquascape, and it’s a great plant for beginners to get their hands wet in the aquascaping world. With no roots to care for, moss is a simple addition to a freshwater aquarium. You can get other sorts of water plants from the pet shop as they sell these too. They are aesthetic and soothing to our eyes.

8) Guinea pigs: They are cuddly, comical, and clever. They make wonderful pets for children and can be very social animals. They are not at all expensive to own but would need some care for their up keeping. For this you may have to choose some big pet shop or better check on the net.

9) Fish: Neolamprologus leleupi from Lake Tanganyika is a beautiful African cichlid with a fairly peaceful demeanor. It is a relatively small cichlid has its own personality and brilliant coloring it makes a beautiful addition to any Tanganyikan Aquarium. Since it belongs to another continent and not Indian you need to check with the pet shop owner about this.

10)Fish: If you would like to have an aquarium or all family members are interested in this then there are a wide choice to choose from. The Red Base Tetra should be kept in groups of 6 and is compatible with the Black Neon Tetra, Black Phantom Tetra, Black Skirt Tetra, Bleeding Heart Tetra, Bloodfin, Cardinal Tetra, Chinese High Fin, Congo Tetra, Corydoras Catfish, Diamond Tetra, Dwarf Gourami, Dwarf Neon Rainbow, Emperor Tetra, Featherfin Squeaker, Flame Tetra, Flying Fox, Gardneri Killifish, Glass Catfish, GloFish, Glowlight Tetra, Head-and-Tail-Light Tetra, Kuhli Loach, Lemon Tetra, Molly, Otto Catfish, Penguin Tetra, Platy, Pleco (Common), Pristella Tetra, Ram Cichlid, Red Eye Tetra, Siamese Algae Eater, Silver Hatchetfish, Swordtail, Upsidedown Catfish, Zebra Danio and many more.

January 30, 2017 at 9:41 am

A good blog on varieties of species with useful information.

The thing we have to accept is that the list actually is meant for those who can provide space for them. But, this is not at all a problem if one has got the desire to enjoy the nature. All we have to do is take an interest and provide an appropriate atmosphere for the creatures, plants, and animals to keep them in tune with nature.

I had a great love for dog. I bought one when it was very small. I was playing with that as soon as I was returning from the school. One day it disappeared suddenly. I searched for her. No one in the house was able to tell me anything about it. Finally, after seeing my agony for the dog my sisters revealed to me the fact. It met with a vehicle accident and died and my sisters have cremated it somewhere near the house. I felt very sorry for that. I stopped thinking about dogs afterward as their loss will torture you like anything.

But, I am interested in plants and some wild decorative flowers. It is very easy provided there is enough water. Some varieties do not require water regularly and still, they can give you a pleasant feeling.

This is all helpful in making the feeling of oneness and in coordinating various species in the environment.

January 30, 2017 at 2:29 pm

Agree with you losing a pet who will be waiting for his master to arrive with great expectation and unconditional love is a great thing to get in life. Dogs are great pets I have had four pet dogs till date. And feel happy when I remember about them. I have also had cats as pets too. And in the childhood I had an aquarium as I was fond of fish and their different varieties. All our houses till date have had and are having  gardens too. Now in our house garden we have big mango and coconut trees four, jasmine, kanakabaram, rose, may flower, guava tree, ornamental plants in plots, kalamanda plant, tulsi plants, lilies, crotons and grass and small lemon trees. I would like to have a big garden for birds and pets.  Even though our house is in a city we have monkey’s and langur’s visiting our home. There are a varieties of birds and other life forms thriving. Now I do not have any pets as I find it difficult to take care of them the last one passed away in 1995 it was a great dog. It was there with me for more than nine years and was part of the family. The birds which I have observed the common crows, piegeon, wild piegeon, koyal, red vented bul bul, mynahs, babblers, parrots, honey birds, humming birds, kingfisher, birds which specialise in eating ants which are small and black in color, kites, eagles, owls and bats also fly above our house, there are also rats, mice, bandicoots, there are also different varieties of chameleons and lizards, and we also have had a variety of snakes though the non venomous varieties.

There is a ant hill which keeps growing again and again even if we try to clean it. There are bees which we find a lots of variety, wasps, flies, bumble bees, butter flies of many colors, small shrubs and grass. Obviously there are a host of mosquitos, flying insects, small frogs, varieties of ants, unique insects, catterpillar and centipdedes, millipedes small snails. It looks unique when it rains and in different seasons. There are many things which I am unaware of an have to discover in my house and the garden. I will continue to the discovery in my voyage of life when I am in the house.