An alaskan husky is generally a spitz-type dog, but it is not a particular breed but rather a type of dog, classified primarily by its purpose, which is a sled dog. Alaskan huskies are the preferred type for dog sled racing championships.
The Alsation, or German Shepherd, originated in Germany towards the end of the nineteenth century. It is a working dog which was originally used for herding and guarding sheep. They are one of the most commonly registered breeds around the world, mainly due to its loyalty and protectiveness.
20 May 2011
19 May 2011
See you later Alligator!
Are alligators cute or scary? Personally, I don't mind them, as long as it is from a distance, but these little critters are as cute as anything!
But despite how cute they may look here, it is worth remembering that they are notorious for their sharp teeth and their bone crunching bites.
But despite how cute they may look here, it is worth remembering that they are notorious for their sharp teeth and their bone crunching bites.
18 May 2011
What does an Ant and an Amberwing Dragonfly have in Common?
I'm sure we could find a few things they have in common, but the most obvious thing is that they are both insects which start with the letter "A". Let's see if we can find anything else...
Ants are social insects and are related to bees and wasps. They form colonies which are highly organised and have a division of labour where they often have workers, soldiers, drones and queens.
Tiny Ant on Goldenrod
by Bebops
Amberwing Dragonfly Note Card
by debinSC
Ants are social insects and are related to bees and wasps. They form colonies which are highly organised and have a division of labour where they often have workers, soldiers, drones and queens.
Tiny Ant on Goldenrod
by Bebops
Dragonflies are flying insects with two pairs of transparent wings. They eat other insects, such as mosquitos, flies, bees, ants, and on rare occasions, are known to eat butterflies.
Amberwing Dragonfly Note Card
by debinSC
We may have to dig a bit further to see if we can find any similiarities between the two... we'll keep you posted!
17 May 2011
African and Asian Elephants - Can you tell the difference?
African and Asian elephants are quite distinct from each other and I have heard it said that the only similarities between the two is that they are both big land mammals that have a trunk and some form of tusks. Can you tell the differences?
If you thought the first picture was an African elephant and the second was an Asian elephant, then you would be right! African elephants are usually larger, with bigger ears, longer tusks. The head of Asian elephants have two humps and a dented forehead. Their trunks only have one finger, whereas the African elephants have two fingers. These are just a few of the many differences between the two.
If you thought the first picture was an African elephant and the second was an Asian elephant, then you would be right! African elephants are usually larger, with bigger ears, longer tusks. The head of Asian elephants have two humps and a dented forehead. Their trunks only have one finger, whereas the African elephants have two fingers. These are just a few of the many differences between the two.
16 May 2011
Aardvark Fun - Did you know?
How much do you know about aardvarks? I knew it is the first animal to be listed in the dictionary, but that isn't an awful lot, is it? So here are a few facts and bits of trivia I have learnt about aardvarks.
Aardvark means earth pig
The name originates from Africaans - aarde means earth and varken means pig - and it was given this name because of its burrowing habits. But, they are not a pig, or related to pigs!
Aardvarks love termites!
The aardvark is often called an anteater because of its love of termites and they have all the right tools for the job:
Blue Aardvark Chasing Ant
by pinkpanther
Aardvark means earth pig
The name originates from Africaans - aarde means earth and varken means pig - and it was given this name because of its burrowing habits. But, they are not a pig, or related to pigs!
Aardvarks love termites!
The aardvark is often called an anteater because of its love of termites and they have all the right tools for the job:
- They use their claws to dig into the termite mounds
- They trap the termites with their long tongue which is covered in sticky saliva
- They can also use their nose by pressing it against the opening of the mound and suck the termites up
- Their long nose and keen sense of smell means they can easily hunt for termites at night which are moving around outside the mounds.
Blue Aardvark Chasing Ant
by pinkpanther
Aardvarks live underground
The aardvark is from Africa, south of the Sahara Desert and spends its day underground in its burrow. It is a nocturnal mammal, so it comes out night to feed on its favourite food - ants and termites!
15 May 2011
14 May 2011
Happy Ostrich by avisnoelledesigns at Zazzle
This goofy looking ostrich has the right idea...smile! If it doesn't make you want to at least smirk a little, then there's something wrong! You can change the text color by clicking on the little color square after hitting the customize button. Or delete the text or change it...play around!
13 May 2011
12 May 2011
Dove of Peace by packratgraphics at Zazzle
White Dove
Flying white dove with cloudy background and peace symbol.
11 May 2011
10 May 2011
Pelican on a Beach by ziggysofi at Zazzle
A photograph of a pelican landing on the beach at the edge of the water and the gently breaking waves.
09 May 2011
Alpacas are Cute than Llamas by nabrudigam at Zazzle
A white alpaca is shown with the text, "Alpacas are cuter than llamas"
08 May 2011
Owl by idesigncafe at Zazzle
Owls
Owl coffee mugs with beautiful photo of an owl. Great owl themed gift you can give to anyone who enjoys nature and wildlife gifts or treat yourself! Customize this with some message text or leave it blank if you want.
07 May 2011
An Elephant Never Forgets bt TsipiLevin at Zazzle
An Elephant Never Forgets greeting card; An Elephant with a suit and a hat greeting happy birthday! illustration
06 May 2011
Dolphin by SusansZooCrew at Zazzle
Porpoise, marine mammal photograph!
A cute photograph of a dolphin's head in blue-green clear water, with a flipper barely visible. Great for any dolphin enthusiast!
05 May 2011
Emu by wildlifeart at Zazzle
A delightful pen and ink rendering of an emu head on with only the eyes colored in bright golds. The face of this emu will bring a smile to anyone.
Love Giraffes by Ricaso Designs at Zazzle
Cute Giraffe and Heart Ornament
Cute giraffe and heart ceramic hanging ornament .. printed both sides .. awesome for room decoration .. hang them off the blind pulls .. use as light pulls and many more unique ideas .. cool ornaments by Ricaso
04 May 2011
Afternoon Moose by Bluestar48 at Zazzle
Alaska, the Brooks Range
An Alaskan moose walking through shallow water on a sunny fall afternoon. The sun is setting in the background behind the mountains.
Too much agreement by hutsul at Zazzle
Surrealistic customizable cup design with zebras and customizable text. Suggested text:"too much agreement kills the chat"
03 May 2011
Mr Crocodile by scruffshop at Zazzle
Dashing Design for the Young at Heart
Make someone smile with this silly stripey crocodile! Created from an original hand drawn illustration, Mr Crocodile is a friendly creature, coloured in bright shades of yellow and green on a happy blue background. He has a little hat with a star on top and he's wearing a big toothy crocodile grin. Fully customisable text makes it easy to add a unique name or personal message. A great gift for a special someone!
02 May 2011
Redhead Drake by north america at Zazzle
Redhead drake duk
A photograph of a beautiful redhead drakessitting on top of the water.
Three Horse Rear Ends by joyart at Zazzle
Original art in pencil
A repeat image of my graphite pencil drawing of a horse's hind end as he walks away.
01 May 2011
The Leopard by Maddyx2 at Zazzle
The perfect mug for those who love wildcats and leopards, featuring an image of a roaring leopard on each side of the mug on a black background.
30 April 2011
Tortoiseshell and Peacock Butterfly by Jicha photo at Zazzle
Stunning photograph of beautifully coloured butterflies resting on purple flowers.
Here's Looking at Moo by sword42 at Zazzle
Primitive folk art original painting of a cow - here's looking at moo!
29 April 2011
Raccoon by dandelion at Zazzle
sleepy raccoon magnet
Raccoon lying in the forest. Looking a bit sad and lazy. Original photo by dandellion Kimban.
28 April 2011
Deer Fawn by sc0001 at Zazzle
Colour photograph of a wild fallow deer fawn
Postcard featuring a colour photograph of a wild fallow deer fawn in ancient woodland, Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire, UK, Europe.
Pigeon Line by Gothicolors at Zazzle
Wired Birds
A photograph by gothicolors of a bunch of pigeons on a telephone line, only a few are facing towards the front. The color is retro colored.
27 April 2011
Pondering Penguin by cardvibes at Zazzle
Wondering why it's so hot...
This Pondering Penguin is wondering why it's so hot...Illustration by Ernest van Hout
I heart westies by TrastoFino at Zazzle
West Highland White Terrier
A cute illustration of I (heart) westies on top of a blue bone-filled background finished with two stitched bands.
26 April 2011
Polar Bear by Lilleaf at Zazzle
Pretty ipad Case
This pretty ipad case features a photograph of a white polar bear laying on his stomach. There is a custom spot above the bear for a name or message
Arctic Fox by shimonphotography at Zazzle
This female Arctic Fox's dramatic, Egyptian-like eyes peer intently from her snowy hideaway in which she is perfectly camouflaged.
25 April 2011
Siamese Cat by alinsapencil at Zazzle
A cartoon Siamese cat says, "Meow!" in this colorful infant shirt. You can almost see the Siamese cat personality ready to pounce!
24 April 2011
Puppy Love by AAC Designs at Zazzle
Help spread love to lonely abandoned every where with this Puppy Love T-shirt. Comes with a cartoon puppy holding a heart and a message about adoption on the back.
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