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what does Hogchoker mean
Posted by: | CommentsInformation on the Hogchoker fish from the Chesapeake Bay Program:
The unusual name “hogchoker” comes from farmers who used to feed these fish to their hogs. The hogs would often choke on the fishes’ scaly, bony bodies.
Trinectes maculate
The hogchoker has a flat, rounded body that is dark brownish-gray on top and pale on the bottom. Adults have:
Small eyes that are both located on the right, or top, side of the head.
A rounded head with a small mouth.
Narrow, black vertical lines or rounded spots on the top side of the body.
Dorsal and anal fins that stretch around the body from the head to the tail.
Petfinder Opens Its Foster a Lonely Pet Program
Posted by: | CommentsThe folks at Petfinder.com having been thinking about superlatives now that it’s holiday time. If you’ve got better ideas — or more ideas — for any of these categories, please share.
Best way to incorporate your pet into the holiday festivities: Throw a tacky sweater party and dress him/ her up for the occasion.
Best stocking stuffer: Petfinder.com’s Pet Promise Certificate. You can give the gift of adoption while allowing the recipient to choose the pet that’s right for them.
Most fun way to keep the pounds off: Exercise with your pet.
Most delicious holiday meal that both you and your pet can enjoy: Turkey. This festive favorite can be a treat for both pets and people – just make sure to feed it to your pet only in moderation. And no bones!
Best gift for pet-loving co-workers: A framed picture of their beloved animal to keep on their desk, or an agreement to swap pet-sitting duties.
RIP: Uga VII
Posted by: | CommentsUga VII, the name of a lineage of English Bulldogs owned by Frank W. “Sonny” Seiler, died Thursday of heart-related causes, the dog’s owner said.
The 56-pound dog, nicknamed “Loran’s Best,” was known as a laid-back mascot who seemed oblivious to crowd noise during boisterous games and would sit patiently as excited fans snapped photos of him. He often roamed the sidelines in a shirt with a ‘G’ stitched on it, sometimes resting on a bag of ice to cool off in his customized dog house.
According to University of Georgia (UGA), Sonny Seiler, the dog’s owner said there were options available for Uga VII’s replacement but no final determination would be made until sometime next year.
flapdoodle
Posted by: | Comments“Flapdoodle is a lightly-raced horse on the way up.
“His last start win at Taree was very good. It was his first try at open company and he handled it good.
“He generally races midfield and has a good sprint for a furlong (200m) or more and can keep whacking away.
“The horse is still fresh after only a couple of runs back, he’s won over 1750 metres and I’m sure (trainer) Rodney (Northam) will have the horse in good order.”
Thompson rode his first winner aboard It’s Regal at Wyong in March 1973.
While the likeable jockey has numerous Group One wins listed on his resume, it was fitting Thompson should beat the all-time Australian riding record held by Jack Thompson (no relation) at country Port Macquarie in July last year when he scored aboard Promised to take his record to 3,323 wins.
He is now closing in on 3,450 wins.
Flapdoodle, named by owner Noel Leckie after a legal term, has five wins and six placings from 17 starts.
The five-year-old was entered for last Monday’s Coonabarabran Cup but the meeting was cancelled after two races due to poor visibility.
Local hero Newton’s Rings will miss Tuesday’s Cup.
“He’s always had trouble with his feet all his life and pulled up tender after galloping Saturday,” trainer Jeff Englebrecht said.
“It’s a shame, he had a big chance but I intend to look after him.
“Maybe we’ll still be around next year.”
Flapdoodle will carry 54kg and has barrier eight.
Coconut crab
Posted by: | CommentsGiant Coconut Crab also called the robber crab or palm thief, because some coconut crabs are rumored to steal shiny items such as pots and silverware from houses and tents. A coconut crab will attack if it is threatened.
It is probably at the upper limit of how big terrestrial animals with exoskeletons can become in today’s atmosphere. The species inhabits the coastal forest regions of many Indo-Pacific islands, although localized extinction has occurred where the crab is sympatric with man. Generally nocturnal, they remain hidden during the day and emerge only on some nights to forage.
7 foot long dog
Posted by: | CommentsAn American woman has claimed that she owns the tallest dog in the world measuring 3 feet tall at the shoulders and 7 feet long from nose to tail.
Caryn Weber is proud of Boomer, a Landseer Newfoundland dog, and intends to send its measurements to Guinness World Records.
Caryn, who comes from eastern North Dakota, said that the fluffy black and white canine keeps all four paws on the floor when he drinks from the kitchen sink in her family’s farmhouse, reports the Telegraph.
She said that her pet “comes into the house and his tail is so high everything gets knocked around”.
The 180-pound animal apparently finishes a 20-pound bag of dry dog food in just two weeks.
The previous record holder was a Great Dane that measured almost 4 feet tall.
Teacup pig hot in UK
Posted by: | CommentsYou might remember not too long ago when pigs were trendy as pets.
I think Julia Roberts and or George Clooney may have been pig-owners. But when regular people got pigs as pets, they quickly realized that the animals weren’t piglets forever, didn’t have a cute stutter, and eventually became largely unmanageable. A British breeder named Jane Croft has created a breed of pet pig that is a little more household friendly with her “teacup pigs”- they’re born at literally the size of a teacup. And they only grow to be 12-16 inches long and about 65 lbs- not much bigger than many domestic dogs.
Croft speaks highly of the relatively-tiny pigs, lauding their intellect and hygiene. She says:
“It’s about the size of a small spaniel,” Croft said. “They make fantastic pets. They’re really clean. They’re highly intelligent and just love to be loved. They give so much back to you.”
“People love pigs so much, but it’s almost impossible to keep a full-grown pig in the house,” Croft explained. “Now that we’ve gotten them down to this size, they’ve become extremely popular.”
