Special Species

Get insights for your birds, small mammals, reptiles, or other unusual pets to give them the special care they need, from dietary to veterinary requirements.
10 long lived animals
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The Eternal Creature That Ages in Reverse, yet Never Dies

These creatures never age and never die because of an ability to change one type of cell into another that allows them to grow younger until they start life all over again. You may live or visit a place where you see these creatures a lot, and I promise, you'll never view them the same way again.
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sloths slow motion
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Why Do Sloths Live Life in Slow Motion?

Sloths are highly specialized animals designed for life in the tree-tops. Research revealed that this is a key reason why they, in turn, spend much of their life sleeping and otherwise moving at snails' speed.
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neonicotinoid affects bees brains
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Do You Make This Accidental Bee-Killing Mistake?

Proof-positive about what's decimating our bee populations, despite all the quibbling and controversy. But even if you're all about protecting them, it's very easy to make this common mistake. What to know before you act to make your yard bee-friendly.
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10 animals that mate for life
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Meet the Animals That Believe in True Love

Much of the animal kingdom couldn't care less about monogamy, but here are 10 exceptions. They usually stick with the same mate until one of them dies, often creating stable family groups to raise their children. How many can you name?
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inclusion body disease reptiles
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When This Species Gazes Towards the Sky, It Can Be a Sign

It can be the result of a traumatic injury to his central nervous system, or a warning of an exposure to a toxic substance, or even an infection. If you notice this odd behavior, or any of these five symptoms in your pet, act fast because if it's a certain type of viral infection, it can kill.
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