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Large chicken. In Turkish: Büyük piliç, yarka.
(n) the skin-covered horns on the head of a giraffe
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when a cat throws up in own mouth
Common Name
Marble Sailfin Molly
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Poecilia velifera species
Family
Poeciliidae
Community
Semi-Aggressive
Class
Molly
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Top-Middle
Adult Length
4-6 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.
Compatibility
Peaceful fish that will sometimes school with their own kind. Females should out number males two to one.
Habitat
Mexico: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
Breeding
The male has the large sailfin (dorsal fin), while the females is smaller and rounded. Males also have a gonopodium (underneath the body of the male is one fin that hangs down and what looks like a fin folded up against his body, this is a gonopodium. Where as the female has two fins that hang down). They are livebearers that will produce 20-40 babies at one time and they will eat their young.
Additional Comments
Many color and fin variations have been commercially produced over the years by breeders.
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See Finch for more details.
Common Name
Zebra Danio
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Brachydanio rerio
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
General
Class
Danio
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Middle
Adult Length
1 3/4-2 inches
Feeding Habits
Fresh spinach, zucchini, peas and lettuce. Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, daphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.
Compatibility
Peaceful and schooling fish that mixes well with other similar sized fish.
Habitat
India: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants may be nibbled on.
Breeding
Adult males have fine red lines running the length of their body between the thicker blue lines, and golden high lights. Adult females have silvery high lights to their bodies.
Additional Comments
Their common name really does not fit as a true Zebra has vertical stripes not horizontal.
A Yorkshire terrier with a show coat
Photo: Ashbey Photography
Height: 7-9 inches
Weight: 3-7 lbs.
Life Span: 12-14 yrs.
Breed Group: Companion Dogs
Overview
Yorkshire terriers are energetic, assertive, demanding toy dogs with large-dog attitudes. They are responsive obedience students but want to rule at home, and even larger dogs will defer to them. In general, they get along with other animals. They are fine with gentle children over about eight years old, especially if socialized with them at an early age. Yorkies bark to announce the arrival of strangers but are usually friendly.
Appearance
The coat is glossy, fine, silky, straight, and long. The long hair on the head is either parted or tied up with bows. The hair on the muzzle is very long. Coat color is steel blue and golden; puppies are born black and tan.
Grooming & Exercise Needs
Yorkies need to be brushed and combed every day. Because they burn up lots of energy dashing around the house, a walk around the block a few times a day is sufficient.
Origins
The Yorkshire terrier originated in 19th-century England, where it was used for ratting.
Special Alerts
It is especially important to obtain a Yorkshire terrier from a reputable breeder. Breed-related health concerns: hypoglycemia, patellar luxation, Legg-Perthes disease, portocaval shunt (a congenital condition resulting in liver failure, seizures, and possibly death), dental problems, hair loss.
Black and tan German shepherd.
Photo: John Daniels/Bruce Coleman, Inc.
Height: 22-26 inches.
Weight: 65-95 lbs.
Life Span: 11-13 yrs.
Breed Group: Guardian Dogs
Overview
Well-bred and properly trained German shepherds are friendly, easygoing, playful, and eager to please. Because of their intelligence, responsiveness, and ability to focus, they are a joy to train. German shepherds are adaptable to city, apartment, suburban, and country living, as long as they are exercised and properly socialized when young. They are protective and will not retreat if their families or property are threatened. A well-bred and socialized shepherd can easily become a child's best friend, playing for hours and also protecting him. German shepherds may be wary of strangers. Obedience training must begin early.
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