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Macaws 101

by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts): Dec 10th 2009 4:00PM Filed Under: Exotic Pets, Small Pets

Name: Macaw

Description: In addition to being possibly the most beautiful bird on the planet, macaws are also active, affectionate, playful, intelligent and engaging. There are many varieties of macaws, including scarlet macaws, blue and gold macaws, military macaws, and hyacinth macaws. Additionally, you can choose the rarer mini macaws, with species like Hahn's, noble, and yellow-collared.

Grooming: There are three primary types of grooming for which a macaw owner is responsible. First, bathing or showering can be done indoors by misting the bird with warm water and allowing them to dry in a warm area, or, on a warm day, by sprinkling them inside their cage with the hose and letting the sun dry them.

Clipping a macaw's wings will keep them calmer and easier to take outdoors. Make sure you know what you're doing before beginning to clip; clipping a blood feather can cause serious blood loss, while clipping too much, too little, or unevenly can also be major problems.

Finally, routine nail clipping is necessary.

Funny Cat Video: Parrot and Cat BFF!

by Evan Jacobs (Subscribe to Evan Jacobs's posts): Oct 26th 2009 3:30PM Filed Under: Birds, Cats, Funny Animal Videos

Not since Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin shook hands, or that crow started taking care of that cat, has there been a relationship like this one. Watch Coco the parrot huggin' on his buddy, Lucky the kitty. These bizarre BFFs are BFFAE (Best Friends Forever And Ever). Eat your heart out, Paris Hilton.

If you like this video, you'll find a goldmine of Coco/Lucky loving from the YouTuber who originally posted the clip.

Bald Bird and Other Follicly Challenged Mammals

by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts): Aug 4th 2009 3:00PM Filed Under: Birds, Exotic Pets, Photo Galleries

"Who are you calling ugly?" Photo: Iain Woxvold, University of Melbourne

Too bad there's no Hair Club for Animals. The bare-faced bulbul could use the help. Scientists recently discovered this new songbird species in the forests of Laos, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Unlike cardinals, bluebirds, and other sweet-faced songbirds, the bald little bulbul isn't much to look at. Scientists aren't sure why the birds lack feathers on their face and heads, but say it could have something to do with a mating ritual.

The bare-faced bulbul is the only bald songbird ever discovered in mainland Asia, but he's hardly the only member of the Animal Kingdom who's gone a little thin on top. Check out the gallery below for more bald animals.

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Animals Lacking Fur and Feathers

Made famous by Mr. Bigglesworth of "Austin Powers" fame, the hairless Sphynx is actually covered with a suede-like peach fuzz. The hairless kitties love to cuddle -- it helps them stay warm.

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Hairless Animals

Made famous by Mr. Bigglesworth of "Austin Powers" fame, the hairless Sphynx is actually covered with a suede-like peach fuzz. The hairless kitties love to cuddle -- it helps them stay warm.

Moti Milrod, AP

Rumor has it that the vulture's head is bald so the bird doesn't muss up its feathers while poking its head inside a delicious meal of scavenged carrion. But recently scientists have suggested that the vulture's bald head may actually help it regulate its body temperature.

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The bald uakari of the Amazon jungle may look like an angry goblin, but its bright red face is actually considered a sign of good health.

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Whoever said "bald is beautiful" clearly never met a naked mole rat. Thank goodness these rodents spend their lives in underground burrows in Africa -- we don't want to run into one in the light of day!

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Kodogo could use a toupee! The male mountain gorilla lives in a national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But old age isn't to blame for his hairless crown; the silverback has been balding his whole life for reasons unknown.

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Most ibises sport a proper head of feathers, but two ibis species -- northern bald ibises of the Middle East and southern bald ibises of Africa -- have naked noggins. This featherless chap is hardly a laughing stock, though. Ancient Egyptians worshiped ibises, bald heads and all.

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The Mexican hairless dog breed has existed for more than 3,000 years. When Christopher Columbus landed in the New World, he wrote about the strange hairless dogs in his journal.

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When Reggie the Hamadryas baboon was born at a British zoo back in 2005, his doting mother went a little overboard on the TLC. She licked Reggie so insistently that the baby monkey lost all the hair on the top of his head. Zookeepers assured the worried public that the hair would grow back.

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Camouflage Animals

Madagascar Day Gecko
The green Madagascar Day Gecko lives in the dry regions of forests in Madagascar and neighboring islands. They usually grow to be between four to six inches long. Their tail makes up almost half of their length.

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Camouflage Animals

Argentine Horned Frog Reptiles
The Argentine Horned Frog, also known as the Horned Frog or Pacman Frog, originated in South America. The green and black amphibian, which can grow up to six inches long, is a popular pets and can live for as long as 10 years.

Camouflage Animals

Walkingstick
The Walkingstick takes its camouflage abilities to the next level by creating the appearance of a stick or twig to hide from predators. While they normally stand still, these insects are able to walk around as though they were a twig caught in the wind. They can be found in tropical forests or woodlands all across the world.

Camouflage Animals

Dwarf Puff Adder
Found in Nambia, the venomous Dwarf Puff Adder hides from the hot desert sun by burying itself in the sand, where only its eyes show.

Camouflage Animals

Stonefish
Often resembling a rock, the brown colored Stonefish camouflages itself perfectly in the ocean. With 13 venomous dorsal spines on its back, the Stonefish can cause tissue damage and respiratory distress, which can lead to cardiovascular shock if left untreated.

Camouflage Animals

Chameleons
Chameleons, the quintessential color-changers, can transform their skin color when their mood, temperature or the amount of light around them is altered. Their hue, which can vary from yellow and pink to brown and black, is also altered when they communicate.

Camouflage Animals

Green Anole
Often confused with chameleons, Green Anoles turn brown when they're stressed or sick. Found in the trees and shrubs of the Southeastern United States, these lizards are popular pets.

Camouflage Animals

The Eastern Wood Frog
The Eastern Wood Frog tricks competitors by changing colors to match its surroundings. Found in North American woodlands, the frog also has a dark black patch from its eye to the base of its front limb that can change colors.

Camouflage Animals