All about animals

The Polynesian state of Tuvalu, which used to be called “Ellis Islands”, was a former colony that once formed a

Descending from the mountain slopes, mighty avalanches crush everything in their path. Their appearance can not be foreseen, it is

In the 17th century, the first European settlers brought with them to Europe the breeds of turkey bred in Europe

In a calm state turkeys have a dark red color; when excited – blue or purple. In turkeys, a bundle of threadlike

Scientific name for turkey is Meleagris. Ordinary turkey is the largest chicken in North America. Birds have a beautiful plumage with

On average, one turkey lay between 120 and 150 eggs per year. But there are mothers, record holders, able to

Yes, you can eat turkey eggs. Europeans first tried the turkey eggs thanks to Columbus: the Spaniards brought turkeys from

Due to the fact that the turkeys are quite large and heavy birds, the adult wild turkey weighs about 17

The breeding season occurs in these birds once a year. Marriage courtship begins in March-April. During this period males demonstrate

Breeding turkeys is a profitable business. The reasons for this success are the small cost of the turkey and the

On average, on the body of a turkey, 5000-6000 feathers grow. The feathers of these birds are quite large (especially

Yes, wild turkeys can fly and do it very well. Like all chicken, turkeys prefer to move around the land, walking

Although domesticated turkeys are mass-grown on farms, hunting for wild birds finds their fans. In the early twentieth century, the

Turkey can develop a speed of 30 km / h, and in exceptional cases they can accelerate even up to 50

There are many breeds of turkeys. Since many are interested in the question of which breed to choose for breeding,

Are the turkeys flying if they have a feeding trough full, light and dry, and is there enough space in

Wild turkey feeds on plant foods, preferring dry, caloric fruits: nuts, acorns, pine seeds, juniper berries. In addition, they willingly

Yes, turkeys lay eggs. In the shape of eggs, turkeys are similar to chicken, I have a yellowish-brown, sometimes lighter,

A baby turkey called a poult. Turkeys, living in nature, equip a nest for chicks on bare ground, laying in the spring

Domestic turkey originate from their wild counterparts. Wild turkey originally inhabiting the territory of the New World, are domesticated by

Childhood is an important period in the life of a turtle, because at this time the animal experiences a special

A male turkey called a tom or a gobbler. Mountain turkeys are called stalks differently. Unfortunately, due to the rare properties and

A female turkey called a hen. Turkeys are successfully bred on farms and private farms, in areas with dry, warm or temperate

A group of turkeys called a rafter or gang. Turkey is a kind of bird from a detachment of chickens. Males are called:

The Peruvian authorities discovered 29 turtles from the Galapagos Islands, which are considered on the brink of extinction, on the

If you believe the experts, their statement says that land tortoises can not swim. They claim that this is due

The fastest among turtles is the Skin Tortoise (Dermochelys coriacea). It reaches a speed of movement in water – 35

Turtle is often portrayed as supporting the world. The beginning of creation is associated with it and it is believed

If you did not know that reptiles can shed, you are probably wondering how the red-bellied turtle is shedding. This