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Geological Survey of India found 133 new species of Animals.

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Hot dogs, Ohio animals

In this June photo provided by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Tim Harrison, director of Dayton-based Outreach for Animals, and Amanda Heim, a state dangerous wild animal inspector, hold an almost 7-foot-long alligator brought to Ohio's temporary housing facility for exotic animals in Reynoldsburg. The alligator stayed a few days at the facility, while awaiting transfer to a Florida sanctuary. (AP Photo/Ohio Department of Agriculture)

Dolphin Called by Name

Researchers have long suspected dolphins use distinctive whistles to identify themselves.

Scientists have found further evidence that dolphins call each other by “name”. Research has revealed that the marine mammals use a unique whistle to identify each other. A team from the University of St Andrews in Scotland found that when the animals hear their own call played back to them, they respond. The study is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Dr Vincent Janik, from the university’s Sea Mammal Research Unit, said: “(Dolphins) live in this three-dimensional environment, offshore without any kind of landmarks and they need to stay together as a group.

“These animals live in an environment where they need a very efficient system to stay in touch.”

Signature whistles. It had been-long suspected that dolphins use distinctive whistles in much the same way that humans use names. Previous research found that these calls were used frequently, and dolphins in the same groups were able to learn and copy the unusual sounds. But this is the first time that the animals response to being addressed by their “name” has been studied. To investigate, researchers recorded a group of wild bottlenose dolphins, capturing each animal’s signature sound. They then played these calls back using underwater speakers.

“We played signature whistles of animals in the group, we also played other whistles in their repertoire and then signature whistles of different populations – animals they had never seen in their lives,” explained Dr Janik. The researchers found that individuals only responded to their own calls, by sounding their whistle back. The team believes the dolphins are acting like humans: when they hear their name, they answer. Dr Janik said this skill probably came about to help the animals to stick together in a group in their vast underwater habitat. He said: “Most of the time they can’t see each other, they can’t use smell underwater, which is a very important sense in mammals for recognition, and they also don’t tend to hang out in one spot, so they don’t have nests or burrows that they return to.” The researchers believe this is the first time this has been seen in an animal, although other studies have suggested some species of parrot may use sounds to label others in their group. Dr Janik said that understanding how this skill evolved in parallel very different groups of animals could tell us more about how communication developed in humans.

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King fish help Human and Animal

• King fish oil being a good source of essential fatty acids shelters called EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid). These two fatty acid contents commonly having the PUFA nature decrease the cholesterol levels in the arteries and thereby reduce the risk of heart disease.

•  Fish oil also is found to be the cheap source of vitamin A, D and E content. Fish oil supports the growth of animals at least equal to that of any other source of fat in the diet. It also act as growth promoting factors in animals.

•  Fish oil finds its application in feeds and also used for its medicinal value in scientific research areas  and pharmaceuticals. 

• Fish oil also finds its application as drying oils, varnishes and also in paint industries. Further it is used as a greasing agent and also as water proofing agents.

Dogs- health advice and tips

Grooming tips for pets

Grooming is an essential part of your pet care routine. It is a huge consideration as to what breed of pet you get. I underestimated the amount of grooming involved in owning a Border Collie - Toby is one hairy dog! I brush him diligently and he still sheds piles of fur all over my house, my car and my clothes. Lucky I love him so much!

No matter what type of coat your pooch has, he/she will need regular grooming and bathing to remain comfortable and healthy, as well as look good for you.

Here are some tips…

• There are a huge variety of coat types in the canine world - short hair, long hair, non-shedding and double coats. All have different grooming requirements but all dogs benefit from regular brushing. It removes surface dirt from the coat, helps prevent tangles and also helps spread natural oil across the skin. Brushing allows you to feel your dog over from head to toe and is a great way to check for lumps and bumps or any sores.
• It’s best to start brushing your pets from an early age to get them used to it. Reward with treats when they sit patiently and start with just a short session, say 2 minutes and then build up to longer times.
• Dogs with short, smooth coats such as Staffordshire Terriers and Boxers are known as ‘wash’n’wear’ dogs because their coats are easy to care for. A rubber brush used against the lie of the fur, will usually do the trick. A little tip… a chamois cloth rubbed over the coat actually polishes it and gives the coat a shine.
• Dogs that have a long coat with a protective undercoat (like my Border Collie, Toby), need thorough brushing every couple of days. Otherwise, the hair will matt and become extremely uncomfortable for the dog. A wire slicker brush will help get all the loose hair out of the coat.
• Gently comb out matts and tangles with a wide-toothed comb and make sure you trim the hair between his toes.
• Some dogs such as Poodles, Schnauzers and Bichon Frise have hair that grows continuously like wool and doesn’t shed. This makes them ideal dogs for allergy sufferers but they still need regular bathing and to have their coat trimmed with clippers every 6-8 weeks. It is easiest to get a professional groomer to do the job, but you can do it yourself provided you purchase a good quality pair of clippers available from most pet stores. This will save you money in the long run.