Other representatives of the fauna
Stick insect - care and maintenance 
Stick insects, also known as praying mantises or jumping insects, belong to the order Orthoptera. They are also known as mantises or jumping insects. Stick insects get their name from their body shape, which resembles a branch or stick, allowing them to easily hide in plant growth and avoid predators. These insects have an unusual appearance and interesting behavior. They can change color in response to their environment, which helps them better camouflage themselves and avoid danger. Stick insects feed on plants, primarily leaves, flowers, and shoots. They exhibit intriguing behavior, have a high reproductive rate, and a wide variety of species. Their unique characteristics and odd appearance make them popular objects for observation and as unusual insects to keep at home. Read more
What to feed squirrels in winter - 6 best treats
Squirrels in city parks should be fed sparingly during winter, but it's difficult for these furry creatures to survive entirely without human assistance during the cold season. After all, the daylight hours are very short; the abundant food found among the trees in summer is absent, and the animals' energy expenditure increases in the cold. Forest animals prepare for winter well in advance, building up large stores of berries, fruits, nuts, and pine cones. They also find some food in the winter forest itself.
In city parks, opportunities for this are much less abundant, as fruit trees and pine cones are scarce. Human-organized feeding will help urban squirrels survive the winter, but not just any food can be given to them. Some foods considered delicacies by humans are highly undesirable and even harmful to these furry creatures. Before giving squirrels a treat, make sure it will only benefit them.
Read more How to remove snails from an aquarium: tips and tricks
The problem of how to remove snails from an aquarium often arises for unlucky hobbyists who don't properly care for their underwater kingdom. It's rare to keep an aquarium without snails, as they provide invaluable benefits, making home pond maintenance easier and adding diversity to the aquatic fauna. However, some snail species reproduce quickly, filling the aquarium; eventually, instead of being beneficial, they become harmful. Reducing the snail population is easy, but completely eradicating them is not easy. Types of aquarium snails: Snails are gastropods with a single shell, a muscular leg, and a small mouth. Sensitive tentacles protrude from their heads, containing eyes. When reproducing, snails, most of which are hermaphrodites, lay eggs. These eggs are usually found under plant leaves, but some snails lay them on the aquarium glass, outside the water. Thus, the spawning of ampullaria is a large cluster of yellow eggs with a diameter of 2-3 mm, 4-6 cm above the surface of the water.Read more
DIY aquarium driftwood
Driftwood for an aquarium is an accessory for an amateur. Such decoration is only valuable if it is made of natural wood, proportionate to the aquarium's volume, and blends seamlessly with the underwater world of exotic fish and plants. It's good that plastic boats, divers, or incomprehensible artificial structures, which are out of place in a home aquarium, are becoming a thing of the past. They are giving way to natural roots, pieces of carefully crafted wood, and naturally occurring driftwood of a reasonable size. A sense of proportion is crucial when decorating an aquarium, and in this regard, submerged driftwood rarely spoils the impression of a well-maintained underwater world. They can be purchased at pet stores, but it's not at all difficult to make your own from wood fragments found in the wild. What kind of wood can be placed in an aquarium? Many questions arise regarding driftwood: what kind of wood is used for it, will any species look impressive, and are there any trees that could harm the aquatic inhabitants? This question is far from idle: wood, like any natural material, affects water, altering its chemical composition. It can slightly reduce acidity and hardness and, in addition, alter the biochemical composition of aquarium water.Read more
What exotic animal can you keep in your apartment?
An exotic pet isn't a typical cat or dog, or even a hamster or parrot. Many pets brought from other countries are no longer considered exotic, having become so commonplace. However, over time, people have begun to keep venomous snakes, tarantulas, and even lions and tigers in city apartments. Tragic incidents occasionally occur as a result, leading to an extensive list of exotic animals that are strictly prohibited for keeping as pets. However, there are many peaceful, small animals that are not often found in city apartments and are relatively easy to care for. Experimentalists keep them for their own pleasure, or even specifically for their children and grandchildren.Read more