Category: Animals

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What are Game Birds?

By: David Torres

Game birds are typically considered to belong in the galliform order of birds. They are called game birds because they are frequently hunted for meat and for sport. Galliformes consist of some of the most well-known birds such as peacocks, pheasants, turkeys, and chickens. Galliforms are mostly flightless or short distance birds that are usually more comfortable on the ground than in the air. Some game birds such as chickens and turkeys have been farmed for centuries for meat, eggs, and also to be kept as pets.

this is a close up of a Golden Phesant
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Injured Bobcat Goes Outside

Romeo the rehab bobcat started to get very restless in his indoor recovery cage as we watched as he tried to find a way to escape. So we modified our outdoor recovery enclosure to fit his special needs. Now it is time that he goes outside.

The Peregrine Falcon

Written: Sahil

The Peregrine Falcon(Falco peregrinus) is a medium sized bird of prey (raptor). It is also known as a Duck Hawk in North America. The Peregrine Falcon is renowned for its speed. During its characteristic hunting stoop, it can reach speed of up to 320 km/h (200 mph/h), making it the fastest not only among birds but in the whole animal kingdom. Its diet mainly consists of medium sized birds like pigeons, starlings and doves, but occasionally it goes for small mammals too.

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The Peregrine Falcon is a medium sized raptor. It has a typical body length of … Continue