Toto is arguably one of the most famous canine characters of all time. Known as the loyal sidekick of Dorothy Gale in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, Toto has been a household name for Oz lovers for over a hundred years.
Whether you’re new to the world of Oz or have loved the books and films since you were a child, you may wonder what breed Toto was. While we can say that a Cairn Terrier played Toto in the 1939 film, we can’t know for certain that this was the breed the author had in mind while writing the Oz series. Read More...
The life of a mealworm is pretty simple: it all boils down to rummaging and eating. The source of food? It doesn’t matter to it; as long as it is edible, the mealworm will be satisfied.
As an omnivorous creature, the mealworm will delight in just about anything. It can eat grains, animal products, plants, vegetables, a piece of apple or carrot from time to time, and even table scraps. However, you should check that these foods are not contaminated by an insecticide or other pollutants. Read More...
Although they are less common in the pet bird world than other conure species, like the green-cheeked conure, white-eared conures are a fun and friendly feathered companion. More popular in Europe, white-eared conures are small, colorful birds, with the social nature and entertainment value common to most conure species. Finding one to buy or adopt can be a challenge, but the white-eared conure is worth the search! Read on to learn more about these special conures and how to care for one. Read More...
