ecology

[Animals of the World: Mini Pigs] Features and Ecology Pet Pets

Mini pigs are pigs bred as pets. Unlike livestock pigs, small ones are often called mini pigs. Pigs weighing less than 100 kg when grown are called mini pigs. Even though it is a mini pig, there is considerable variation in weight.

2023.01.09

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[Animals of the world: Beaver] Ecology and characteristics Endangered species? The history of beavers and humans

Beavers are very famous animals that live in North America and Europe. However, many people do not know that beavers were once an endangered species. Why is that? And to begin with, why was the beaver an endangered species? I am writing about it.

2022.12.19

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[Animals of the World: Cow] Origin and History Ecology and Characteristics

Cows are now a well-known domesticated animal for humans. It is said that cows, which play a very important role in human history, began to be bred in western Asia and India. Cows play a very important role for humans, so they are very useful and are still famous as livestock animals. When were cows domesticated by humans?

2022.12.17

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[Animals of the World: Sheep] Origin and History Ecology and Characteristics

A sheep is an animal that everyone knows. This is because sheep are raised as livestock and are deeply embedded in human society. But where did this sheep come from? And how did it penetrate so deeply into human society? I would like to follow up on that mystery.

2022.12.17

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[Animals of the world: Shetland pony] British horse history, ecology, characteristics

Shetland ponies are small-sized horses native to England. Said to be one of the smallest horses in the world, this horse is used for horseback riding for children and shows, so many people must have seen it. Shetland ponies are deeply ingrained in human society because they are friendly to humans and have a relatively gentle personality.

2022.12.15

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[Animals of the world: Gray owl] Ecology and characteristics Endangered species?

The great gray owl may be a relatively minor creature among owls. This owl is a large owl that lives in the northern part of the Eurasian continent and the northern part of the Americas, and is quite large in size. Looking at it this way, it seems that there is absolutely no threat of extinction, but that is actually not the case. In recent years, the reality is that the population is gradually decreasing.

2022.12.10

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[Animals of the world: ducks] Origin and history Ecology and characteristics

Ducks are birds of the Anatidae family that are currently bred around the world. Biologically, it is the same species as the mallard, and breeding has been done, so there are many species. Today, they are also raised as livestock, and it is said that they were domesticated more recently than chickens. The history of ducks spans thousands of years, so they have a fairly long history.

2022.12.01

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U.S. Endangered Animal: Utah Prairie Dog Ecology and Characteristics

There are several subspecies of the Prairie Dog, among which the Utah Prairie Dog is a subspecies found only in the state of Utah in the United States, and its population is quite limited. This animal, which burrows and burrows in the grasslands of central North America and lives in groups, is designated as an endangered species. It is said to be the most endangered prairie dog.

2022.11.30

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Endangered Animals of Mexico : Mexican Prairie Dog Ecology and Characteristics

Prairie dogs have become very popular as pets in recent years. The prairie dog population is stable overall, but the Mexican prairie dog subspecies is gradually declining and may be extinct. This subspecies is in need of conservation action and may become extinct.

2022.11.29

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[Animals of the world: South American camels] Llama Ecology and characteristics Endangered species? Difference from alpaca

The llama is a famous camel of the South American continent. The llama, also known as a camel without a hump, is a domesticated animal of the Andean people. The llama is valued and growing in population not only as a means of transportation, but also because of the significant contributions it makes to human society. It is now an important animal for the people of South America.

2022.11.27

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