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addax
The addax is the most desert-adapted of antelopes, being well adapted to heat, a diet of coarse grasses and the absence of water. It lives most of its life without drinking, deriving sufficient moisture from dew and the plants on which it feeds. The addax weighs up to 135 kg (300 lb). It is found in sandy and stony regions of the Sahara Desert, particularly dune regions. When grasses are absent, it browses acacia species and leguminous herbs. Because of the extreme aridity of its habitat, the addax moves over considerable distances in search of food. It is principally nocturnal and crepuscular and rests during the heat of the day. Addax live in herds of 5-20 individuals, led by an old male. One young is born per year.
The addax is the most desert-adapted of antelopes, being well adapted to heat, a diet of coarse grasses and the absence of water. It lives most of its life without drinking, deriving sufficient moisture from dew and the plants on which it feeds. The addax weighs up to 135 kg (300 lb). It is found in sandy and stony regions of the Sahara Desert, particularly dune regions. When grasses are absent, it browses acacia species and leguminous herbs. Because of the extreme aridity of its habitat, the addax moves over considerable distances in search of food. It is principally nocturnal and crepuscular and rests during the heat of the day. Addax live in herds of 5-20 individuals, led by an old male. One young is born per year.
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Devon Rex
Pictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, RW
DREADLOCK'S NARCISSUS IN CHAINS,
Blue Patched Mac Tabby & White Devon Rex Female.
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In 1959, a Miss Cox of Devonshire England found that a stray cat in her care had given birth to a rather odd looking curly-haired kitten, the sire thought to be a curly-haired tomcat seen in the area. Delighted with the kitten's elfin features and wavy curls, she named him Kirlee -- the founding father of the unique and wonderful breed of cats known today as the Devon Rex. Today's Devon Rex maintain a look true to their founder -- huge ears, set low on the sides of the head frame, a pixie-like face with large, inquisitive eyes and a short slightly upturned nose. A coat of loose waves and curls covers a strong and supple body in a compact, refined form. These unusual features decorate a breed whose personality, intelligence, friendliness and inquisitive behavior are as unique as the package it comes in. A young breed, the Devon Rex is carefully crossbred to American and British Shorthairs in order to enlarge and strengthen the gene pool.
Pictured: Best of Breed GC, BW, RW
DREADLOCK'S NARCISSUS IN CHAINS,
Blue Patched Mac Tabby & White Devon Rex Female.
Photo: © Mark McCullough
In 1959, a Miss Cox of Devonshire England found that a stray cat in her care had given birth to a rather odd looking curly-haired kitten, the sire thought to be a curly-haired tomcat seen in the area. Delighted with the kitten's elfin features and wavy curls, she named him Kirlee -- the founding father of the unique and wonderful breed of cats known today as the Devon Rex. Today's Devon Rex maintain a look true to their founder -- huge ears, set low on the sides of the head frame, a pixie-like face with large, inquisitive eyes and a short slightly upturned nose. A coat of loose waves and curls covers a strong and supple body in a compact, refined form. These unusual features decorate a breed whose personality, intelligence, friendliness and inquisitive behavior are as unique as the package it comes in. A young breed, the Devon Rex is carefully crossbred to American and British Shorthairs in order to enlarge and strengthen the gene pool.
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Xilingol
The Xilingol is found in central inner Mongolia. It is a light horse used for both riding and draft purposes. It was developed in the 1960's from Russian Thoroughbred, Akhal-Teke, Sanhe and Chinese Mongolian, later Kabarda and Don breeding were introduced.
The Xilingol is found in central inner Mongolia. It is a light horse used for both riding and draft purposes. It was developed in the 1960's from Russian Thoroughbred, Akhal-Teke, Sanhe and Chinese Mongolian, later Kabarda and Don breeding were introduced.
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Newfoundland Pony
The Newfoundland Pony has long been a proud part of Newfoundland culture and history.
Early settlers brought from the British Isles Exmoor, Dartmoor, New Forest, Galloway, Welsh, Connemara and the odd Highlands ponies. These ponies, for nearly three centuries, interbred until one common pony developed "The Newfoundland Pony".
The pony that emerged was perfectly suited for the rough Newfoundland environment.
Characteristics:
These hardworking and loyal ponies hauled firewood, timber, kelp, rocks and many more things. They transported
their owners by back, cart and wagon in times before the car. They were an integral part of the Newfoundland way of life right up to the late 1940's and 50's and in some places beyond. The Ponys Demise
Why then are there so few Newfoundland Ponies left?
In 1935 there were 9025 ponies in Newfoundland and a healthy population existed up to the mid seventies and early eighties. Then the population plummeted!
Perhaps the greatest causes of this decline were:
The Newfoundland Pony Society in cooperation with individual owners, Joywind Rarebreeds Conservancy (Ontario), the Andrew Ferguson Fraser Equine Care Trust, and the Torbay Newfoundland Pony Project have set up protected breeding units at Pt. Leamington, Deer Lake, Manuels, Crowley's Island, Long Hr., Bay Roberts, St. Brendan's, Green's Hr. and Torbay. These efforts are increasing the numbers and securing the future for the Newfoundland Pony.
Early settlers brought from the British Isles Exmoor, Dartmoor, New Forest, Galloway, Welsh, Connemara and the odd Highlands ponies. These ponies, for nearly three centuries, interbred until one common pony developed "The Newfoundland Pony".
The pony that emerged was perfectly suited for the rough Newfoundland environment.
- Approximately 11 to 14.2 hands high.
- It has a thick dark mane, tail and lower legs. It is commonly brownish in color though other colors are not uncommon.
- Some experience mild to radical color changes from one season to the next.
- It can weigh around 400 up to 800 lbs.
- It often has a small head with deep jowls.
- Short hairy ears.
- Small flint hard hoofs.
- Low set tail.
These hardworking and loyal ponies hauled firewood, timber, kelp, rocks and many more things. They transported
Why then are there so few Newfoundland Ponies left?
In 1935 there were 9025 ponies in Newfoundland and a healthy population existed up to the mid seventies and early eighties. Then the population plummeted!
Perhaps the greatest causes of this decline were:
- Machinery now took over the jobs once done by ponies.
- Communities enacted no roaming laws limiting breeding and a food supply.
- Owners were encouraged to have stallions gelded.
- Thousands of the Newfoundland Ponies were sold to meat processing plants in Quebec from where the horse meat was sent to Belgium and France for human consumption.
The Newfoundland Pony Society in cooperation with individual owners, Joywind Rarebreeds Conservancy (Ontario), the Andrew Ferguson Fraser Equine Care Trust, and the Torbay Newfoundland Pony Project have set up protected breeding units at Pt. Leamington, Deer Lake, Manuels, Crowley's Island, Long Hr., Bay Roberts, St. Brendan's, Green's Hr. and Torbay. These efforts are increasing the numbers and securing the future for the Newfoundland Pony.
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