The scientific name for alpaca is Vicugna pacos. They are in the Camelidae family and are related to camels and llamas. Alpacas are commonly confused with llamas as they look similar, but alpacas … [Read more...]
Boxer dog breed
The ancestors of the Boxer go all the way back to 2000 B.C. and the ancient Assyrians where they were used in war. Modern dog breeds that are descendants from these dogs are put in the category called … [Read more...]
Alexandrine parakeet
The Alexandrine parakeet was named after Alexander the Great who brought them from Punjab to European and Mediterranean countries where they were prized by nobility and royalty. They are a … [Read more...]
Persian Cat
The Persian cat is an old breed of cat that was brought to Italy from Persia (now Iran) around 1620. There is not a lot known about their history before that. They have since been developed by English … [Read more...]
Oscar fish
Oscar fish belong to the cichlid family. They are also known as tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, and marble cichlid. They are a tropical freshwater fish native to the Amazon basin in South America. … [Read more...]
Bulldog
The Bulldog, also known as British Bulldog or English Bulldog, was originally bred for the sport of bull baiting. England banned blood sports that involved animals in 1935, so the Bulldog was now … [Read more...]