Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Macroscelidea Family: Macroscelididae Genus: Macroscelides Species: M. proboscideus Binomial name: Macroscelides proboscideus The short-eared elephant shrew Macroscelides Proboscideus, otherwise called round-eared elephant shrew or as round-eared sengi, belonging to the family of Macroscelididae, is a variety of elephant shrew. There is only one of its variety…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: Rodentia Suborder: Myomorpha Superfamily: Muroidea Family: Cricetidae Subfamily: Cricetinae Genus: Mesocricetus Species: M. auratus Binomial name: Mesocricetus auratus Hamster Mesocericetus auraturs or the Golden Hamster or Syrian Hamster, , belongs to the subfamily of the rodent Cricetinae. They are at risk in the wild;…
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Rodentia Superfamily: Muroidea Family: Nesomyidae Subfamily: Cricetomyinae Genus: Cricetomys Species: C. emini Binomial name: Crycetomys emini Emin’s pouched rat (cricetomys emini), otherwise called African pouched rat belonging to the muriod super family, is a big rat. It has a close association with the cricetomys gambianus, the…
Pets can come in different shapes and sizes. There are pets out there which are popular to many while there are others which are considered to be exotic. Caring for pets that are out of the usual can be pretty challenging. However, for both pet owners and enthusiasts alike, this can be rather interesting and…
It’s natural for people, especially kids, to love pets. But other than the typical types of pets such as dogs and cats, Tortoises are also becoming very popular for many pet lovers. This growing trend in pet ownership and interest is not exclusive to America or, first world countries but even in developing countries. So you’re interested in…
Understanding egg binding Egg binding happens when a female is unable to pass the mature eggs that are formed in her reproductive system. Obstacles of egg binding include death of the eggs, inflammation, peritonitis, and scarring of the reproductive tract which might lead to reduced fertility in the future and sometimes even death of the…
Whether you’re a new to pet ownership or have been keeping some pets for years now and if you intend to get a tortoise as a pet, you should know some important management tips. Keeping a creature like this as a pet will give you more than the kind of happiness you get when raising…
Buying wild animals, has been a subject of debate for many years now. In fact, several wildlife rescue groups are encouraging the public to avoid buying baby sulcata, especially those less than 4 inches. The issue of buying tortoises has been going around for years now but there are still many people doing it all…
Part of being a responsible pet owner is to know every aspect of the animal that one is eyeing to take care of. After deciding that you will bring an African Tortoise, which is also known as the Sulcata Tortoise, there are things that you need to know about the breed that will make your…
Without a doubt, more and more people are becoming interested in keeping wildlife animals like the tortoise. But different species of these animals may require specific requirements that are unique to their type, like the Greek tortoise requirements that are different from any other species. The Greek, or sometimes referred to as spur-thighed, got its…
Baby Sulcata Tortoise, also known as the African Spurred Tortoise, is among the most well-recognized tortoise reptiles globally. The Sulcata tortoise is generally known for its gigantic size and shape. Before you decide to adopt the baby sulcata tortoise, it would be best if you consulted with a local pet expert. You may be interested…
Having a tortoise as a pet is quite an exotic yet interesting choice. It is something that you wouldn’t really come across with on a regular basis. However, did you know that they have a fascinating history as pets? Due to their life spans which can reach up to over a century, some of them…