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Showing posts with label Animals. Show all posts
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Monday, August 27, 2012
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Friday, April 16, 2010
The Truth about Protection of Tigers
The tiger (Panthera tigris ) is the biggest of the four “big cats” in the genus Panthera . It is a member of the Felidae family.
The sight of a tiger is at once imposing and awesome. The pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish orange fur is its most recognizable feature. These cats are extremely adaptable and their habitat ranges from the Siberian taiga to open grasslands to mangroves. Generally, they are solitary creatures but highly territorial. One of the main reasons for this is loss of habitat and indiscriminate hunting.
This is indeed a sad situation, for tigers are amongst the most recognizable and popular of the world's charismatic mega fauna. Helping us get to know this imposing creature is Shekar Dattatri with his documentary movie on tigers called “The Truth about Tigers”.
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“The Truth about the Tiger” is by Shekar Dattatri, a Chennai-based wildlife and conservation filmmaker who has won many awards, equally national and international. The film was a compilation of much footage shot by leading wildlife cinematographers and insights from experts.
The film offers solutions:
Write a request letter to the Chief Minister of your State about the problem, and ask for more measures to keep tigers and their habitats
Be well informed. Share your information with friends, parents and adults. Hold competitions in schools
Be a watchdog. Form a group and be aware of activities in and around the forest area if you are living near one.
Go on field trips to understand ground realities. Many organizations, such as WWF, and nature clubs behavior field trips to wildlife sanctuaries and Tiger Reserves.
Check out
Books: Way of the Tiger by Dr. K. Ullas Karanth;
A view from the Machan by Dr. K. Ullas Karanth;
Tiger - The Ultimate Guide by Valmik Thapar.
Books by Jim Corbett
Links:
www.truthabouttigers.org (free copy of the
documentary is available to those who register on this site.)
http://www.cwsindia.org/
http://www.sanctuaryasia.com/
More information on his work can be found at
www.shekardattatri.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Healthy Animals Now Come Online
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today posted a new issue of Healthy Animals. This quarterly online newsletter compiles ARS news and expert resources on the health and well-being of agricultural livestock, poultry and fish.
Each quarter, one article in Healthy Animals focuses on a particular element of ARS animal research. The current issue examines a significant agricultural pest: fire ants.
Other research highlighted in this issue includes:
· Scuttling Scrapie: Research efforts to detect and eliminate scrapie in goats.
· Disease Detection: New technologies for improved FMD detection and control.
· Fortifying Fowl: Food supplements for poultry health.
Professionals interested in animal health issues may want to bookmark the site as a resource for locating animal health experts. An index lists ARS research locations covering approximately 70 animal health topics. These range from specific diseases, such as Lyme disease, to broad subjects like nutrition or parasites. The site also provides complete contact information for the more than 25 ARS research groups that conduct studies aimed at protecting and improving farm animal health.
To receive an e-mail alert about each future issue's posting online, contact Laura McGinnis, ARS Information Staff (301-504-1654, laura.mcginnis@ars.usda.gov), or sign up online.
Each quarter, one article in Healthy Animals focuses on a particular element of ARS animal research. The current issue examines a significant agricultural pest: fire ants.
Other research highlighted in this issue includes:
· Scuttling Scrapie: Research efforts to detect and eliminate scrapie in goats.
· Disease Detection: New technologies for improved FMD detection and control.
· Fortifying Fowl: Food supplements for poultry health.
Professionals interested in animal health issues may want to bookmark the site as a resource for locating animal health experts. An index lists ARS research locations covering approximately 70 animal health topics. These range from specific diseases, such as Lyme disease, to broad subjects like nutrition or parasites. The site also provides complete contact information for the more than 25 ARS research groups that conduct studies aimed at protecting and improving farm animal health.
To receive an e-mail alert about each future issue's posting online, contact Laura McGinnis, ARS Information Staff (301-504-1654, laura.mcginnis@ars.usda.gov), or sign up online.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Pets Animals Dogs, Cats, Ferrets
In the past, bites from domestic animals were the major cause of rabies in humans in the United States. Domestic animals includes both pets and farm animals. Today pets and farm animals can be vaccinated against the rabies virus. In the United States today, rabies is more common in wild animals than in pets. In other parts of the world, though, dogs still account for most rabies exposures in humans.
Dogs
Dogs were domesticated from wolves many years ago. One of the earliest suggested records of a domestic dog is from the Middle East around 12,000 years ago. The dog in this picture has been diagnosed with rabies. In 2001, 89 dogs in the United States diagnosed with rabies.
Cats
There are approximately 30 domestic breeds of cats in the world. Cats are the domestic animal most likely to have rabies in the United States. There were 270 cases of rabies in cats in the United States in 2001.
Ferrets
Many people now have ferrets as pets. Pet ferrets can be vaccinated against rabies. There is one type of wild ferret in North America, called the black-footed ferret. It is the rarest North American mammal. There were no cases of rabies in ferrets in the United States in 2001.
Domestic animals with rabies act differently than healthy animals. They may try to snap at you or bite you. Other signs are general sickness, increased drooling, and problems swallowing. If you see an animal acting strangely, avoid it and let an adult know. Remember, not all cats, dogs, and ferrets have been vaccinated against rabies. If you see a stray dog, cat, or ferret, do not pet it - have an adult call the local animal control control officer for help.
Rabies has decreased in domestic animals in this country during the past 40 years. In 2001, there were 497 cases of rabies in domestic animals in the United States.
Dogs
Dogs were domesticated from wolves many years ago. One of the earliest suggested records of a domestic dog is from the Middle East around 12,000 years ago. The dog in this picture has been diagnosed with rabies. In 2001, 89 dogs in the United States diagnosed with rabies.
Cats
There are approximately 30 domestic breeds of cats in the world. Cats are the domestic animal most likely to have rabies in the United States. There were 270 cases of rabies in cats in the United States in 2001.
Ferrets
Many people now have ferrets as pets. Pet ferrets can be vaccinated against rabies. There is one type of wild ferret in North America, called the black-footed ferret. It is the rarest North American mammal. There were no cases of rabies in ferrets in the United States in 2001.
Domestic animals with rabies act differently than healthy animals. They may try to snap at you or bite you. Other signs are general sickness, increased drooling, and problems swallowing. If you see an animal acting strangely, avoid it and let an adult know. Remember, not all cats, dogs, and ferrets have been vaccinated against rabies. If you see a stray dog, cat, or ferret, do not pet it - have an adult call the local animal control control officer for help.
Rabies has decreased in domestic animals in this country during the past 40 years. In 2001, there were 497 cases of rabies in domestic animals in the United States.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Foxes: active animal at night.
Foxes are part of the canine family. They eat meat, insects, and even plants. Foxes tend to be shy and nervous. Many are active at night.
Diet: Small mammals, fruit, nuts, grass, and insects
Habitat: Most of the United States. Different types of foxes live in different areas.
The picture below shows a fox with rabies. The animal is paralyzed and cannot move because the virus has attacked the nervous system. You should never touch or approach a wild fox. If you see a fox acting strangely, have an adult call your local animal control officer for help.
In 2001 in the United States, 437 foxes tested positive for rabies. Signs of rabies in foxes include having no fear of humans, acting aggressively, or acting listless. It is important to know that any fox anywhere can have the disease, not just the states that found rabies in foxes in 2001. Always be careful of any fox you see behaving strangely.
Diet: Small mammals, fruit, nuts, grass, and insects
Habitat: Most of the United States. Different types of foxes live in different areas.
The picture below shows a fox with rabies. The animal is paralyzed and cannot move because the virus has attacked the nervous system. You should never touch or approach a wild fox. If you see a fox acting strangely, have an adult call your local animal control officer for help.
In 2001 in the United States, 437 foxes tested positive for rabies. Signs of rabies in foxes include having no fear of humans, acting aggressively, or acting listless. It is important to know that any fox anywhere can have the disease, not just the states that found rabies in foxes in 2001. Always be careful of any fox you see behaving strangely.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Cute Animals and Rabies
What kind of animals get rabies?
Rabies is a disease that naturally affects only mammals (like raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats). You cannot get rabies from birds, snakes or fish. In the United States, rabies is much more common in wild animals than in pets like cats or dogs. This is because most people who take good care of their pets make sure that their pets get the rabies vaccinations.
In the United States today, about 93 of every 100 reported cases of rabies are in wild animals. Most of the cases are found in raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. Raccoons are the most common wild animal with rabies today. Cats had the largest number of reported rabies cases in pets.
Rabies cases in the United States (2001):
All animal cases 7,437
Domestic animals 497
Wild animals 6,939
Human cases 1
Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies-United States, 2001
Dogs 89
Cats 270
Cattle 82
Horses/ mules 51
Sheep/goats 3
Swine 2
Other Domestic 0
Wild animals diagnosed with rabies in the United States, 2001
Skunks 2,282
Foxes 437
Bats 1,281
Raccoons 2,767
Rodents/ rabbits 56
Other wild animals 116
Which animals can get rabies?
Rabies is a disease that naturally affects only mammals (like raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats). You cannot get rabies from birds, snakes or fish. In the United States, rabies is much more common in wild animals than in pets like cats or dogs. This is because most people who take good care of their pets make sure that their pets get the rabies vaccinations.
In the United States today, about 93 of every 100 reported cases of rabies are in wild animals. Most of the cases are found in raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. Raccoons are the most common wild animal with rabies today. Cats had the largest number of reported rabies cases in pets.
Rabies cases in the United States (2001):
All animal cases 7,437
Domestic animals 497
Wild animals 6,939
Human cases 1
Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies-United States, 2001
Dogs 89
Cats 270
Cattle 82
Horses/ mules 51
Sheep/goats 3
Swine 2
Other Domestic 0
Wild animals diagnosed with rabies in the United States, 2001
Skunks 2,282
Foxes 437
Bats 1,281
Raccoons 2,767
Rodents/ rabbits 56
Other wild animals 116
Which animals can get rabies?
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Beautiful bird peacock: mayil
The term "peacock" is normally used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically, only males are peacocks. Females are peahens, and together, they are called peafowl. The female peafowl is brown or toned grey and brown. Normally the peacock is called as “mayil” or “ponmayil”. The village people say that using the word mayil.Suitable males may gather harems of several females, each of which will lay three to five eggs. In fact, wild peafowl often roost in forest trees and gather in groups called parties. Peacocks are ground-feeders that eat insects, plants, and small creatures. Peafowl are omnivorous and eat ticks, termites, ants,locusts, mice, plant parts, flower petals, seed heads, scorpions and other arthropods, reptiles, and amphibians.
Peacocks are large, colorful pheasants (typically blue and green) known for their iridescent tails. These tail feathers, or coverts, spread out in a distinctive train that is more than 60 percent of the bird’s total body length and boast colorful "eye" markings of blue, gold, red, and other hues. The large train is used in mating rituals and courtship displays. It can be arched into a magnificent fan that reaches across the bird's back and touches the ground on either side. Females are believed to choose their mates according to the size, color, and quality of these outrageous feather trains.The Indian Blue Peacock has produced several mutations in captivity. These include the Black-shouldered, in which the male has the wings blue, green and black, the female being very pale; the White; and the Pied, in which the normal plumage of the Indian Blue is irregularly marked with white.
The so-called 'Spalding' variey is a hybrid between the Indian and the Green species. It is very beautiful bird, intermediate between the two parents in colors, in hardiness and in temperament. Peafowl have left captivity and developed permanent, free-roaming populations in several parts of the world including Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, Rolling Hills Estates, California and Arcadia, California.
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