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Animal Kingdom

Animal Species That Are Near Extinction 245

Amur Leopard

Not many people actually realize this, but one of the Leopard species the Amur Leopard is very near extinction and we should be very concerned about that. They are falling into the category of critically endangered animals with around 60 living in the wild and 200 in the zoos all around the world. So, if you have visited one of the largest zoos in the world, you have most likely seen one of these leopards. If you haven’t seen one, then we suggest that you do as soon as you can because their number is constantly falling down, and it is a matter of time when they will be extinct. Of course, people around the world are fighting against that with all their power to prevent that from happening, but sometimes there is nothing that we can do.

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This cat, just like any other leopard can run quite fast, it can speed up to 37 mph. In the wild, they can be only found in the Amur River in eastern Russia. The reason for being critically endangered is not one thing, but mainly the poaching and human population that is constantly growing. Of course, the climate change has also something to do with this. Overall, if you are looking for someone to point at, then you should point at yourself because we all are responsible for them being endangered.

Sumatran Rhinoceros

This rhino species is the only Asian rhino that has two horns. This one is the smallest rhino and it lives in dense forests in Indonesia and Malaysia.

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They are really unique, and you cannot recognize this species when you see it. other than just having two horns, this rhino species is very special because it is covered with quite long hair all over their body. The long hair has the function to protect them from insects and to stick the mud to their skin better in order to cool them during hot days.

Peruvian Black Spider Monkey

You might ask why the name spider money, well if you have ever seen one of these in person, then you would know. They have extremely long legs that they use to climb trees.

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This monkey is mainly eating fruit and they are an essential part of the ecosystem in South America because they are very good at dispersing seeds all over the rainforest.

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Pet Care

How To Take Care Of Your Cat 237

Having a pet cat is a very common thing because they make a great pet for both kids and older people. There are a lot of various types of cats that you can purchase or even adopt which is a much better option. So, if you are looking for a new pet, we suggest that you adopt a small cat. If you never had a pet cat before, then we would suggest that you don’t get an older cat because they can sometimes be mean, especially if their previous owner were mean to them. So, start off with a small kitten that will grow up to love you and people in general. Just like any other pet, you have to train your cat in order for it to be good and behave the way you want.

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That’s why it is very important that you read this article. This article is specially designed for new cat owners that need some professional’s tips on how to properly take care of cats. All you need to do is follow the instructions that you will find below, and your cat will be thankful for everything that you do for her.

Grooming

If you purchase or adopt a cat, you will most likely have to pay a lot of attention to grooming because they have a lot of furs that will constantly fall out. Living in a small apartment is not a problem for a cat, but you have to comb and brush it regularly because they will shed all over your living space and that can become a huge problem if you don’t do anything about it.

Unlike dogs, cats are quite clean, and they rarely have the need to take a bath, so if you can you should avoid giving them one because they are cleaning themselves properly. Of course, if there is an emergency or your cat is just stinking, then you have to give them a bath. Regularly brushing your can will prevent all the shedding around your home and you can easily keep it clean from all the fur.

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Pets 101

Why You Should Adopt And Not Shop 228

As you might know, there are a lot of animal shelters all around the world and they are constantly filling up with new animals that are waiting for the right owner to come. Well, some animals don’t have a lot of time and if someone doesn’t come and pick them up from the shelter, they will be euthanized. It is a very sad thing, but shelters must do this, especially when the dog or cat is old or sick and nobody will pick them up.

Why You Should Adopt And Not Shop

They cannot just take every animal in forever, they simply don’t have enough food for every dog and cat that comes in. So, we made this article to explain to people why they need to adopt and not shop for a pet, especially when you want a dog or a cat. Here are some of the reasons why you should adopt and not shop.

Save a Life

The number one thing that we have mentioned previously is that these animals will be euthanized after a certain amount of time if nobody comes and adopt them from the shelter. Well, this means that you can save a life of an animal by simply adopting it. Almost 3 million animals are being euthanized each year because people don’t adopt them.

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You are not only saving their life, but you are giving them a second chance to live a much happier life. Because they are in a shelter, most likely they haven’t had a great life so far, they had nobody who loved them and now you have the chance to become that person who will give them anything they want and love them.

They come Trained

One thing, you might not know is that animals in the shelter are all trained to a certain level. Meaning that every animal is potty trained. When you buy a pet, they will have no training and you must be the one that will do it. If you decide to adopt, then you don’t have to deal with that problem, most of the animals will be trained unless the animal is very old.

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Pets 101

Pet Mistakes You Should Avoid     243

Being a pet owner is not an easy thing, especially if you have decided to buy a pet that requires a lot of attention. When buying a pet, people often forget to think about all the responsibilities they will have to take care of later on. Well, we have made this article specially for people like you, to educate you about all the things that a pet will bring in your life. The reason why we decided to make this article is that there are a lot of unhappy pets around the world that deserve a much better home and owners, but because their owners don’t understand their needs, they will never get that.

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We strongly suggest that you read this article if you want to find out what are the most common mistakes that rookie pet owners do. This way you can easily avoid making these rookie mistakes and your pet will be very thankful for this. Furthermore, this article will help you understand how to prepare yourself for all the responsibilities.

Give them Attention

The main mistake that a lot of people are doing is not giving their pets enough attention and that can hurt them really bad, especially if you have a dog or a cat pet. The reason for that is because these types of pets are really smart, and they can feel lonely and sad if you don’t give them your time. Forgetting about your pet is a very common problem that people have to realize and start changing because pets like dogs can be really unhappy if they don’t get enough attention from their owners.

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You should never forget about your pet, and we are not talking about feeding them and taking them outside. We are talking about some alone time with them because that is really important. Go out and play with them every day, find an activity they like to do and do that every day.

Prepare the Environment

The second biggest mistake that people do is forgetting to prepare the environment for their pets before they get one. This can be really bad, especially if you are getting an exotic pet that requires some special care and environment. For example, buying a pet snake or spider requires a lot of preparation long before you get the actual animal.

You have to set up their environment and get every equipment they need in order to live happily.

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Pets 101

The Friendliest Pet For Your Kids 235

If you are a parent, then you have most likely been in this situation when your kids are begging you to buy them a pet. It is usually a dog or a cat because kids really love playing with them, well there are few things that you should consider before jumping into this. First of all, you have to understand that a pet is not a toy and you are not buying it for your kids to play with.

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You should buy them a pet in order to teach them valuable lessons, like how to take care of your own things. A pet is a really good gift because it will make your kids very happy, especially if you haven’t had any type of pet before.

The second thing that you must realize is that not every pet is suitable for little kids, there are some animals that require extra special care and small children can never take care of them.

At all cost, you want to avoid buying one of those pets to your kids because it will not only be bad for your kids but for that animal also. Read this article through and you will find some very interesting tips on the friendliest pet for your kids.

Get a Dog

Definitely, the number one suggestion that we have for you if you are looking for a friendly pet is to get a dog. The reason why you should get a dog is that it is the friendliest pet animal that you can buy. Of course, a lot of people would say that fish is the least harmful pet to have, well that may be true.

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But there is one issue with buying pet fish and that is they need to be taken care of constantly and your kids are most likely not ready to do that. We are not saying that dogs don’t need to be taken care of, just that dogs are much easier to maintain than fishes. You might not think about this, but when you buy some fish, you will realize what we were trying to say.