http://articles.getacoder.com/reference_and_education/wildlife.htm Free Content For Your Website http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Wild birds are ingenious architects when it comes to building a temporary shelter for developing eggs and nestlings. Nests are built in a variety of shapes and sizes, utilizing an amazing assortment of materials. The design and finished product is a strategy meant to maximize survival of the young according to each species' natural history. Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:05:53 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Wild_Birds_-_Nests_and_Nest_Building_1450575x1221905153.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Wild_Birds_-_Nests_and_Nest_Building_1450575x1221905153.htm One of the great pleasures of Nature that can be enjoyed for free, or very nearly so is bird watching Hummingbirds offer one of the greatest bird watching experiences - they come in an enormous range of glorious colours. They have the amazing ability to hover in mid-air as they feed from the nectar of flowers or Hummingbird feeders placed in your garden. Even if you don't have a garden, you can be feed hummingbirds by with Window Hummingbird Feeders that have been designed especially for that purpose. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:02:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Fill_Your_Windowsill_With_Hummingbirds_-_Window_Hummingbird_Feeders_1440600x1217512958.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_To_Fill_Your_Windowsill_With_Hummingbirds_-_Window_Hummingbird_Feeders_1440600x1217512958.htm Probably the most famous of all fantasy birds, the Phoenix is a mythical sacred Firebird with a rich plumage of vibrant gold and red feathers. Author Pliny described in detail its purple body and sweeping azure tail. Commonly believed to be the size of an eagle, the Phoenix has a beautiful crest around its throat and a tuft of feathers on its head. Its precise longevity is unknown: some stories claim its lifespan is 500 years, while others offer estimates of 540, 1000, 1460, 1461 and 12,994 years. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:38:40 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Sacred_Bird_1550567x1217331520.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Sacred_Bird_1550567x1217331520.htm I always love animals. My favorite kind of animals are the ones that are smart. Of course every living thing can think, but what really brings the smartest animals is the reasoning power, which is what we humans have best. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:53:04 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Brainy_Beasts_1440629x1217159584.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Brainy_Beasts_1440629x1217159584.htm Imagine hiking through the bush and suddenly your attention is seized by the mighty roar of a distant lion. You have not experienced anything yet until you stand just 100metres close to Africa's Wild animals Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:38:33 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Kenya_Animals_-_The_Very_Best_of_African_Wildlife_1440625x1216935513.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Kenya_Animals_-_The_Very_Best_of_African_Wildlife_1440625x1216935513.htm Bengal Tiger is a resident wild cat of India. It is a beautiful and majestic big cat. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:43:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Bengal_Tiger_1440618x1216784580.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Bengal_Tiger_1440618x1216784580.htm When you hear the words 'animal sex' it probably conjures up images of wild, hot, erotic and utterly pelvis-busting lovemaking among humans, right? But does that mean we humans perform the hottest, most steaming and weird acts of sexual intercourse on the planet? Not if animals have anything to say about that! Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:25:43 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Hot,_Brutal,_Animalistic_Sex_-_Literally_1550571x1216779943.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Hot,_Brutal,_Animalistic_Sex_-_Literally_1550571x1216779943.htm There are several stories of science and nature that have been featured in the national news over the last few months. For scientists, an explanation for disappearing bees and dying bats still remains elusive. The risk to the polar bear is a function of continued global warming with the potential for its extinction still over a century away. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:17:56 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Disappearing_Bees,_Dying_Bats,_And_Endangered_Polar_Bears_1440597x1216570676.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Disappearing_Bees,_Dying_Bats,_And_Endangered_Polar_Bears_1440597x1216570676.htm What does attract the Whale shark to Gladden spit? Let's find out! Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:19:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Largest_Fish_In_The_Ocean_-_The_Whale_Shark_1440626x1216415992.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Largest_Fish_In_The_Ocean_-_The_Whale_Shark_1440626x1216415992.htm The world is full of turtles. But how many different kinds of turtles are there? Many turtles are on the brink of extinction and others are on the endangered list. Let's take a look at the different kinds of turtles that can be found around the world. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:56:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Different_Kinds_of_Turtles_that_Inhabit_Our_World_1440624x1216198571.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Different_Kinds_of_Turtles_that_Inhabit_Our_World_1440624x1216198571.htm Panda bears are my favorite animals. I've always found them so cute and interesting. I wanted to look up more information about them and learn things that I'd never known about pandas. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:32:23 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Panda_Bear_1519422x1216024343.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Panda_Bear_1519422x1216024343.htm Although the ivory tusks and teeth of the wooly mammoth has long historically been utilized by the human cultures and societies of the past, mammoth ivory usage did slowly decline over time. The two main reasons for this mammoth ivory declination was first due to the eventual disappearance of the wooly mammoth due to natural circumstances, and second is the increase of the various elephant herds upon various continents. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:04:12 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Mammoth_Ivory_-_Frozen_Art_1509838x1215954252.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Mammoth_Ivory_-_Frozen_Art_1509838x1215954252.htm Reference materials, while important, can only offer so much help to the aspiring taxidermist. This article explains why an improvement-minded taxidermist should seek out a one-on-one workshop, and what he or she should expect from it. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:49:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/What_to_Expect_From_a_Taxidermy_Workshop_1509839x1215938991.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/What_to_Expect_From_a_Taxidermy_Workshop_1509839x1215938991.htm Bird Watching is Fun Birds are fun and bird watching can be a great way to get out into the countryside to enjoy the great outdoors with the benefit of seeing what the local birds are up to. Seeing birds flying and going about their daily routine, even at your bird feeders and bird houses, can be fascinating and already provides great enjoyment to many. Bird watching has become a very popular past time and this is set to increase. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:00:51 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Top_Tips_For_Successful_Bird_Watching_and_Birding_1509836x1215914451.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Top_Tips_For_Successful_Bird_Watching_and_Birding_1509836x1215914451.htm Animals attack based upon instinct. They are either hungry or protecting their territory. Still, when an animal attacks we attribute human emotion to the event. We say things like, "The animal was crazy", or "It was like it was possessed". None of this is true. Animals behave as animals, they do not reason like we do. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:49:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Humans_Are_Animals_But_Animals_Are_Not_Human_1519419x1215866974.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Humans_Are_Animals_But_Animals_Are_Not_Human_1519419x1215866974.htm Sometimes taxidermists will receive animals in less than optimal condition. This article explores some of the options they have available to them to repair damaged goods. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:13:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_the_Taxidermist_Fixes_Reality_1509837x1215810818.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_the_Taxidermist_Fixes_Reality_1509837x1215810818.htm While driving back from my in-laws on May 25, 2008 my husband and I decided to take this other route home and go through Evergreen, CO. It was a beautiful day and we had enjoyed our day with my husband's family, I had my camera in my purse and was very pleased with the pictures I had taken in Denver of the family event. When all of a sudden my husband and I had to stop the car to let some white tailed deer were crossing the road, this is quite normal in the spring and summer here in the mountains of Colorado. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:44:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Pure_White_Yearling_Deer,_Is_That_Unusual_1519424x1215643492.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/A_Pure_White_Yearling_Deer,_Is_That_Unusual_1519424x1215643492.htm Whistler animals come in a whole variety of packages. Bears, cougars, marmots, lynx, deer, moose, coyotes. What to do when you meet up. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:46:44 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Whistler,_BC_Animals_in_the_Wild_-_Theyre_Out_There_-_Are_You_Prepared_to_Meet_Them_1509842x1215618404.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Whistler,_BC_Animals_in_the_Wild_-_Theyre_Out_There_-_Are_You_Prepared_to_Meet_Them_1509842x1215618404.htm Bird lovers are always on the hunt for a unique spin on a birdhouse to feature in their yard. One that gives a rustic feel, but not the traditional wooden birdhouse is a log cabin birdhouse. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:09:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Log_Cabin_Birdhouses_-_Put_Your_Birds_in_a_Log_Cabin_House_1440594x1215616197.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Log_Cabin_Birdhouses_-_Put_Your_Birds_in_a_Log_Cabin_House_1440594x1215616197.htm The night was warm; a perfect night to enjoy an open bedroom window and gaze at the star studded sky twinkling through the leaves of the surrounding forest. I drifted off to sleep, but was startled awake by the distinct sound of what sounded like someone rummaging through my jewelry box that was sitting on the vanity, under my bedroom window. The commotion of my suddenly turning over in bed and sitting up did not deter the intruder. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:20:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Adventures_With_Mi_Gusto_&_Family_1504465x1215505255.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Adventures_With_Mi_Gusto_&_Family_1504465x1215505255.htm Located on the grounds of the famous Schoonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, is Tiergarten Schonbrunn (German for Schonbrunn Zoo) the oldest zoo in the world. It was founded as an imperial menagerie in 1752 and when first opened to the public in 1779, there were no entrance fees. It was the Holy Roman Emperor, Joseph II, who first organized expeditions to Africa and the Amercias to capture specimens for the zoo and the first giraffe arrived in 1828. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:56:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Worlds_Oldest_Zoo_1440639x1215482217.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Worlds_Oldest_Zoo_1440639x1215482217.htm Help maintain the circle of life in the place you live. You can make a difference on family at a time giving something back to the earth. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:39:17 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Natural_Habitat_and_the_Circle_of_Life_1509844x1215434357.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Natural_Habitat_and_the_Circle_of_Life_1509844x1215434357.htm Amur Leopard is amongst the rarest animals in the wild. It is a wild cat of Siberia. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:02:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Amur_Leopard_1440613x1215385333.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Amur_Leopard_1440613x1215385333.htm Why don't wild birds give birth to live young like other warm blooded animals? How does an egg form and why is there so much variation in their size, shape, and colour? Bird eggs are a fascinating adaptation to flight, migration, and the rapid growth so typical of baby birds. This article takes a look at the mysterious variety and development of eggs. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:58:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Mystery_of_Birds_Eggs_1509846x1215363510.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Mystery_of_Birds_Eggs_1509846x1215363510.htm For as long as I can remember I've always loved dolphins. Here are three endangered dolphins that need our utmost attention. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:33:55 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/3_Rare_Dolphins_That_Are_on_the_Way_to_Extinction_1509845x1215344035.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/3_Rare_Dolphins_That_Are_on_the_Way_to_Extinction_1509845x1215344035.htm Methods to prevent birds from roosting in urban areas. It details what can attract birds as well as ways you can stop them causing damage to your building. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:30:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Prevent_Birds_From_Roosting_on_Your_Building_1440586x1215293400.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_to_Prevent_Birds_From_Roosting_on_Your_Building_1440586x1215293400.htm Malayan Tiger is a wild cat of Malaysia. It is one of the smallest subspecies of Tigers. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:19:58 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Malayan_Tiger_1440616x1215256798.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Malayan_Tiger_1440616x1215256798.htm Continuing education is as important to the taxidermist as it is to any skilled craftsman. The question is whether the taxidermist is better served by a taxidermy school, or a one-on-one workshop. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:22:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/One-on-One_Taxidermy_Training_1509847x1215242577.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/One-on-One_Taxidermy_Training_1509847x1215242577.htm African Lion is the biggest cat in Africa. It is also the top land predator of Africa. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:59:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/African_Lion_1440610x1215194374.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/African_Lion_1440610x1215194374.htm This article explores the importance of posing your taxidermy mount properly and naturally. It also discusses the many options taxidermists have available to suggest new methods of display to their clients. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:01:26 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Striking_a_Pose_With_Your_Taxidermy_Mount_1509849x1215104486.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Striking_a_Pose_With_Your_Taxidermy_Mount_1509849x1215104486.htm This article examines the taxidermist's ability to build custom, realistic environments for his clients' mounts. It also discusses the challenges involved with such pursuits. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:40:24 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Designing_Realistic_Taxidermy_Habitats_1509848x1215020424.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Designing_Realistic_Taxidermy_Habitats_1509848x1215020424.htm This article explores the options available to taxidermists of mounting animals on free-standing pedestals. This method offers variety to taxidermists' customers. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:29:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Putting_Your_Taxidermy_Project_on_a_Pedestal_1509850x1215005381.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Putting_Your_Taxidermy_Project_on_a_Pedestal_1509850x1215005381.htm The Irrawaddy dolphin is a not quite a River dolphin as its normal habitat lies near the coast and delta areas, it is found in river such as the Ganges, the Mekong and the Ayeyarwady River (Irrawaddy River) from where it gets its name. It is listed as a critically endangered species with only about 100 dolphins remaining. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:37:38 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Endangered_Species_-_The_Irrawaddy_Dolphin_in_Southern_Laos_-_Northern_Cambodia_1509852x1214973458.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Endangered_Species_-_The_Irrawaddy_Dolphin_in_Southern_Laos_-_Northern_Cambodia_1509852x1214973458.htm Tiger Cat is a wild cat of South America. A small feline, it is also known as Oncilla. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:08:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Tiger_Cat_1440602x1214946491.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Tiger_Cat_1440602x1214946491.htm It's extremely important in taxidermy to get the animal to look just right as a mount, because even untrained observers know when something is a little off. In this article, an experienced taxidermist explains the importance of preserving the symmetry of a mounted animal in commercial as well as competitive taxidermy. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:58:39 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Importance_of_Symmetry_in_Taxidermy_1509851x1214913519.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Importance_of_Symmetry_in_Taxidermy_1509851x1214913519.htm The article is written on the Conservation of the Biological Diversity. The article attaches importance to the objectives, functions, rules and regulations of the National Biological Authority of India. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:03:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Conservation_of_Biological_Diversity_1440642x1214704991.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Conservation_of_Biological_Diversity_1440642x1214704991.htm Practitioners of Traditional Asian Medicine have used bear gall bladders and bile for 3,000 years. Yet it wasn't until the 1980's that the cruel, intensive 'farming' of bears began. Though there have been positive developments with the Vietnamese government recently, bear farming still takes place in other parts of Asia. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:31:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Where_Have_the_Cuddly_Teddy_Bears_Gone_the_Inhumane_Practice_of_Bear_Farming_1468614x1214613096.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Where_Have_the_Cuddly_Teddy_Bears_Gone_the_Inhumane_Practice_of_Bear_Farming_1468614x1214613096.htm The Kruger Park and the private reserves around it form a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. The bush is a place of contrasts and in the Kruger Park one experiences the exciting adventures where all one's senses come alive, yet it is also a place where our soul feels a deep sense of peace. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:58:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Kruger_Park_-_South_Africas_World_Renowned_Wildlife_Icon_1440632x1214611110.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Kruger_Park_-_South_Africas_World_Renowned_Wildlife_Icon_1440632x1214611110.htm Enjoy your tiger designed blankets as they give you a cool and cozy feeling. Collect all you can of these beautiful creatures. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:35:57 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Saving_the_Big_Cats_1464516x1214512557.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Saving_the_Big_Cats_1464516x1214512557.htm In the family of Rhinocerotidae the rhino is the most aggressive mammal. There are five types of rhinos and two types are known to be habitats in the African continent. That is the black and white rhino. Rhinos are among the most endangered species especially the black rhino. The rhino is one of the animals that no Man would mess with when it came to hunting. Now days its the opposite, this therefore explains its extinction. Known to be so antagonistic, this mammal attacks out of fear and confusion. Though referred to as Black and white they are gre and whitish in color. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:01:10 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Rhino_-_The_Most_Aggressive_Mammal_1468615x1214334070.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Rhino_-_The_Most_Aggressive_Mammal_1468615x1214334070.htm The Leopard, also known to be the most beautiful amongst the Cats is one of the most searched animal by tourists. People travel thousand of miles to go to places like Africa just to watch the Leopard from its Natural Habitat. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:57:03 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Leopard_-_The_Most_Beautiful_Cat_in_the_Panther_Family_1519417x1214308623.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Leopard_-_The_Most_Beautiful_Cat_in_the_Panther_Family_1519417x1214308623.htm Whales and pollution should not go hand in hand however, the fact is they do, whales are greatly affected by human actions that bring together whales and pollution. Whales are polluted from contaminants dumped in to the oceans, chemicals which cause whales pollution, are harbored in their fatty tissues and organs, contaminated with PCB and DDT's from as long as 30 years ago, highly toxic levels were found in beached whales today. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:23:05 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Whats_Up_With_the_Oceans,_Whales_and_Pollution_1468616x1214256185.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Whats_Up_With_the_Oceans,_Whales_and_Pollution_1468616x1214256185.htm Deer population in the United States has varied widely over the last century, and has had both positive and negative repercussions on our lives. Learn more about how the growth of the deer population in urban areas affects us all. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:04:52 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Effects_of_Deer_Population_Changes_in_the_US_1468618x1214229892.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Effects_of_Deer_Population_Changes_in_the_US_1468618x1214229892.htm Most people have an extreme fear of being stung by a honey bee. If I gave them a choice of ripping their arm out from their shoulder socket or getting stung by a bee, I have no doubt they would choose the first option. Well, of course I am 'slightly exaggerating'. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:39:06 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/My_Gawd,_I_Got_Stung!_1468617x1214087946.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/My_Gawd,_I_Got_Stung!_1468617x1214087946.htm Black swans are native to most of Australia, including Tasmania. It has been introduced into several countries, including New Zealand, where it is now common and there are some free-living birds in Sweden. Black swans are mostly black feathered, with a line of white flight feathers of the wing edges that sometimes show when at rest and are conspicuous in flight. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:24:45 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Amazing_Characteristics_of_Black_Swans_1468619x1214076285.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Amazing_Characteristics_of_Black_Swans_1468619x1214076285.htm All across the United States the increasing deer population causes more problems for the gardener than difficulties from drought, insects, poor soil or diseases. Most garden problems are seasonal but deer stick around 24/7/365. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:50:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Ever_Increasing_Deer_Population_1525444x1208343000.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Ever_Increasing_Deer_Population_1525444x1208343000.htm The extinct woolly mammoth of the Alaskan and Siberian areas have long been gone. Gone for at least 10,000 years now, but their very well preserved remains have started currently a huge trade and collector's market of the captivating artworks of mammoth ivory. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:48:11 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Big_Are_Mammoth_Ivory_Tusks_Actually_1520949x1207547291.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/How_Big_Are_Mammoth_Ivory_Tusks_Actually_1520949x1207547291.htm Eastern Paradise Whydah, Vidua paradisaea. The Eastern Paradise Whydah is a small, widely occurring bird of eastern Africa. It gathers in flocks but separates into pairs during the mating season. It inhabits dry thorn scrub and open or woodland savannahs throughout eastern Africa. Its range encompasses southern Sudan, western Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, eastern Tanzania, and northeastern Uganda. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:51:34 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Rainforest_Birds_-_Eastern_Paradise_Whydah_1508695x1205956294.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Rainforest_Birds_-_Eastern_Paradise_Whydah_1508695x1205956294.htm Cinnyricinclus leucogaster The Amethyst Starling, also known as the Violet-backed Starling, is a small monotypic bird found over a wide range in Africa. Through most of the year, this bird occurs in small flocks that may be segregated by gender. During the breeding season, it breaks off into pairs of family groups. This bird spends most of its time atop the trees, occurring from woodlands and forest edges to savannahs and riverine areas. Its range is large, spanning from South Africa to Senegal in the west, up the eastern coast of Africa, and into as far north as Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Amethyst Starling nests in tree-holes roughly 6.5 - 19.7 feet above the ground. Sometimes hollow fence posts are also used for nesting. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:08:07 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Rainforest_Birds_-_Amethyst_Starling_1508655x1203185287.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Rainforest_Birds_-_Amethyst_Starling_1508655x1203185287.htm Gouldian Finch, Erythrura gouldiae. The Gouldian Finch is also known as the Painted Finch, Rainbow Finch, and Lady Gouldian Finch. An endangered species native to Australia, it is considered one of the most visually captivating of all birds, and is a coveted pet. It is bred in captivity, but there are less than 2,500 individuals left in the wild. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:24:56 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Rainforest_Birds_-_Gouldian_Finch_1508799x1202513096.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Rainforest_Birds_-_Gouldian_Finch_1508799x1202513096.htm Whether birdwatching or relaxing, Cuba's wildlife is sure to catch the eye of visitors to the island. The Managing Director of Captivating Cuba explores the wildlife of Cuba - a haven for nature lovers. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:33:43 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Wildlife_In_Cuba_-_Birdwatching_And_The_Islands_Indigenous_Land_Mammals_1509049x1201178023.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/The_Wildlife_In_Cuba_-_Birdwatching_And_The_Islands_Indigenous_Land_Mammals_1509049x1201178023.htm The polar bear, also called ursus maritimus, is one of the biggest marine mammals in existence. This polar bear information fact sheet deals with some of the points of the procreation and birthing of polar bear cubs and additional polar bear activity. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:16:36 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Polar_Bear_Information_-_The_Magnificent_Ambassadors_Of_The_Arctic_1505811x1200989796.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Polar_Bear_Information_-_The_Magnificent_Ambassadors_Of_The_Arctic_1505811x1200989796.htm Diamond Dove, Geopelia cuneata. The Diamond Dove is an endemic species of Australia, and one of the smallest species of doves in the world. It is also very popular among avian hobbyists. It is also known as the Little Dove and the Little Turtle Dove. It occurs in lightly timbered arid and semi-arid grasslands. In more favorable climatic conditions it is even known to spread to the extremely arid regions like the Gibson and Simpson Deserts, although it doesn't stray too far from water. The Diamond Dove occurs through most of Australia, although it is absent from much of southwestern Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, eastern Queensland, and the island of Tasmania. The nest is constructed from interwoven grasses and/or twigs, and is most often located in a tree or bush. However, nests are sometimes also found on the ground, a stump, or even atop a fence post. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:47:43 -0500 http://articles.getacoder.com/Rainforest_Birds_-_Diamond_Dove_1508744x1199386063.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Rainforest_Birds_-_Diamond_Dove_1508744x1199386063.htm All of us love deer and many people enjoy attracting them to their yards but some don't know how to do it well or at all. I've received many requests in regard to deer feeding and tips to do so properly. To begin with, feeding deer is very simple. Sat, 19 May 2007 07:57:13 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Deer_Feeders_and_Feeding_Tips_-_A_Guide_to_a_Safe_and_Enjoyable_Home_Hobby_1519418x1179575833.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Deer_Feeders_and_Feeding_Tips_-_A_Guide_to_a_Safe_and_Enjoyable_Home_Hobby_1519418x1179575833.htm Copyright 2007 getacoder.com - All Rights Reserved.