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Whether they are fashionable or not, everyone has at least one indoor plant lurking somewhere in their house. Most indoor plants have a limited life and keeping them healthy inside can be difficult. Happy plant One popular indoor plant is the Chinese happy plant,...
Currawongs Increasing numbers of pied currawongs along Australia’s east coast are being seen as a threat to many small bird species, and a key factor in the spread of weeds into native bushland. The pied currawong is a large black bird, 41-51cm (16-20″)...
Cavoodle Pet Road Test The lovable little Cavoodle is suitable for all age groups and most lifestyles. Great for small homes with little or no backyard, but will still benefit from a regular walk. Breed: Cavoodle (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel x Miniature Poodle)...
BREED: Ancona TEMPERAMENT: Inclined to flightiness but can be tamed COST: $15 plus LIFESPAN: 8 years (3 years productive) RECOMMENDED FOR: Families & backyards In a few weeks the poultry spotlight will be on a relatively unknown breed of chook from Italy –...
Breed: Large Munsterlander Temperament: Energetic, protective Lifespan: 8-12 years Recommended for: Active families The Large Munsterlander derives its name from the German region of Munster, where it was bred to point and retrieve game. There is a Small...
Breed: Poodle Temperament: Active, can be neurotic Cost: from $600 Lifespan: 12 years Recommended for: Families, singles, older adults Maintenance: High Appearance: Poodles are among the most striking dog breeds with their range of hair styles and sizes....
Breed: Tenterfield Terrier Temperament: friendly and very active Lifespan: 12-14 years Recommended for: families Maintenance: low Appearance: This is a small, smooth-coated terrier whose legs are in proportion to their body. Most have their tails docked. They...
Breed: Buffalo Temperament: Usually placid Cost: $300 plus Lifespan: 25 years Recommended for: enthusiasts & farmers There are several kinds of buffalo in the world but the one most people refer to as “Buffalo” is in fact correctly called an American...
Breed: Friesian Horse Temperament: Intelligent, trainable Cost: From $7000 Lifespan: 25 years Maintenance: Low Recommended for: Experienced horsepeople Most Australians know Friesians as those black and white dairy cows, but there is another Friesian being seen...
Breed: Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) Temperament: Active Cost: $3 – $5 Lifespan: 12 months Recommended for: Beginners to experienced fish breeders Appearance: Adult guppies can be up to 6cm (2.4″) in length, although males are usually only 3.5cm (1.4″)...