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Unusual Birds and Mammals

... day. Our next animal is a cute little miniature "bear" called the kinkajou. These are a unique animal in that they are the only mammals that help to pollinate plants. They have very long tongues that they use to lick the nectar inside ... Read

By: Emma Snow | 16/08/2007 | Pets

Hair Follicle Regeneration in Mammals Poses New Hope For Hair Loss Treatment

... among adult mice is possible once embryonic genes are "reawakened". Such studies provided evidence that mammals also have the ability to regenerate in the same way as newts and salamanders. Furthermore, researchers noted that once this ... Read

By: W. Darren - | 05/01/2009 | Medicine

Large Mammals of Yellowstone Park

... Yellowstone National Park home. But a drive through the park just might be the best way to see some of the larger mammals almost any time of the day or year. One of the highlights of Yellowstone vacations is seeing the large herds of bison ... Read

By: Joe Dockter | 13/06/2009 | Destinations

Cheetah - the Fastest Land Mammal!

Honed to a sleek and slender physique Cheetah ranges in weight from 100 to 150 lbs, with its long body and tail assisting it in high speed pursuits. The coat is generally yellowish with small black spots running throughout its length. The ... Read

By: Omer Ashraf | 04/07/2007 | Pets

Planning your trip to the American Museum of Natural History

... July 4. Don’t Miss: The Fossil Hall with over 600 specimens including the T-Rex, Triceratops and Apatosaurus. Skip: The Mammal Hall if you’re turned off by taxidermy.Tips: The $15 ticket price is “suggested.” You can pay a smaller ... Read

By: Rob Mabry | 13/06/2009 | Destinations

Information on birds, pets and animals

... these and many more questions in Animal Planet.com ultimate guide to wild birds. What are mammals? How are they different from other animals? How many species are there? Why are they warm-blooded? What advantages do hair and sweat offer? ... Read

By: c blanke | 07/05/2009 | Pets

Pet Animal Ferret

... 1.5–4 pounds (0.7–2 kg), and have a natural lifespan of 7 to 10 years. Several other small, elongated carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Mustelidae also have the word "ferret" in their common names, including an endangered species ... Read

By: Fazal Zubair | 19/08/2009 | Digital Photography

Animals

... animals found in the islands of Madagascar. It obtained its name from its cry which sounds “Aye-aye.” The Aye-aye also belongs to the mammal group of primates like people, monkeys and apes. The animal is believed to have magical powers and ... Read

By: shivani suraiya | 15/08/2008 | Non-Fiction

Wild Ass Sanctuary in Gujarat

... season. The combatants bite and kick each other viciously. Apart from the wild asses, innumerable species of birds, mammals and reptiles mark their presence in the Wild Ass Sanctuary. The sanctuary fascinates the tourist with its mammal ... Read

By: Manjari Singh | 14/10/2009 | Travel

Wichita Kansas, Home of The Sedgwick County Zoo

... . A South American jungle , Australia and it's kangaroos and Asian animals. Africa is the biggest with the most large mammals. There are hippos, elephants, giraffes, rhinos and loads of others are to seen. Birds, rodents and other small ... Read

By: Joel Weihe | 11/09/2009 | Exotic Locations

Information Regarding Whales

... , providing stability in movement. Heart is four chambered and body temperature is regulated like all warm blooded mammals, the thick layer of blubber underneath the skin acting as an insulator. It also serves as a reservoir of fat. Lungs ... Read

By: Omer Ashraf | 12/08/2008 | Pets

Importance of Sleep in Controlling Blood Sugar

Importance of Sleep in Controlling Blood Sugar Sleep is important for any living mammal organism and more important is getting right amount of rest and sleep. This takes control of ones health and unfortunately it is often over looked. It ... Read

By: Dr. Ripudaman Singh | 25/09/2009 | Wellness

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