Bøker av Edward Eldington

Fennec fox The Fennec Fox or Desert Fox hails from various regions of North Africa and Asia. Their natural habitat is deserts or very arid regions and their bodies have evolved to deal with the heat and lack of water. T hey are the smallest fox species in the world and, in terms of their appearance, they are characterised by their large, bat-like ears.T his book will introduce you to these little foxes by discussing their appearance and biology, typical behaviour, reproduction, their feeding needs, socialisation and bonding, how to (try to) train them and what makes these bundles of energy both fascinating and unique. It will also tell you what you need to know in order to decide whether or not this is the pet for you and, if it is, where to buy one, how to select your fox, what you need to buy before you bring it home, and how to take proper care of it.The owner must know what these canids need with regards to their environment. The cage, enclosure and the necessary equipment is examined as these all impact on the health and happiness of fennecs. The Fennec Fox is susceptible to the same bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections and infestations that domestic dogs may contract. Anyone who is serious about owning one needs to know what to look for and how to deal with common conditions. There is also information about diseases one can catch from a fox or infect a fox with.If you are one of those individuals who commits to owning and caring a Fennec Fox, you will be rewarded by having a pet that is fascinating, unpredictable, intelligent, fun and beautiful... but be ready for anything as they are athletic balls of energy. Covered in this book: -Appearance-Biology-Buying-Costs-Essential equipment-Feeding-Grooming-Health-History-Live expectancy-Myths & misunderstandings-Personality-Pros and cons-Reproduction-Social Behaviour-Socialising-Training...... and much more

Seahorses as pets The seahorse is an amazing fish that is a wonderful aquarium inhabitant despite the fact that they are not as easy to care for as most fish. There are approximately 52 species to delight the aquarist and they can be kept on their own or with other fish and certain invertebrates. This book will introduce you to these fish by looking at the different species, discussing their appearance and biology, typical seahorse behaviour, their feeding requirements, one-of-a-kind reproductive cycle and other things that make these fish unique. It will also tell you what you need to know in order to decide whether or not this is the pet for you and, if it is, how to select your seahorse, what you need to buy before you bring it home, and how to take proper care of it and keep it happy and healthy.The serious hobbyist must know what these fish need with regards to their environment. All the necessary equipment and water and other parameters are examined as the quality of the water and the general environment has a crucial bearing on the health and happiness of seahorses.The seahorse is unfortunately susceptible to a number of different types of bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections and infestations. Anyone who is serious about having a marine tank generally and seahorses specifically needs to know what to look for and how to deal with common ailments. This book also contains helpful information on their reproductive behaviour, gestation, birth and on caring for the fry for those who are interested in breeding or find themselves the proud foster parent of babies that were not expected!Other areas of discussion are the fish and invertebrates that the seahorse gets on with and hints and tips to make your life easier as you select your seahorse and afterwards. Covered in this book: - Do's and Don't's- The basics- Choosing the right fish- Social behaviour- Buying- Equipment needed- Setting up the aquarium- Water & other parameters- Introduction to other creatures into the tank- Daily care- Feeding- Health- Breeding- Prices and costs..... and much more

betta fish Betta Fish or Siamese Fighting Fish. Betta Fish Owners Manual. Betta fish care, health, tank, costs and feeding. The Betta Fish or Siamese Fighting Fish hails from the Mekong basin and has featured in fish tanks and bowls for centuries despite its reputation for aggression. Today there is a wide range of colours and tail and fin shapes to delight the aquarist, and these fish are also bred very successfully in captivity, including by hobbyists.This book will introduce you to these fish by looking at the different types, discussing their appearance and biology, typical Betta Fish behaviour, their feeding requirements, and what makes these elegant fish both fascinating and unique. It will also tell you what you need to know in order to decide whether or not this is the pet for you and, if it is, where to buy one, how to select your Betta Fish, what you need to buy before you bring it home, and how to take proper care of it.The hobbyist must know what these fish need with regards to their environment. All the necessary equipment and water and other parameters are examined as the quality of the water and the general environment has a crucial bearing on the health and happiness of Betta or Siamese fighting fish.Like all fish, the Betta is unfortunately susceptible to a number of different types of bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections and infestations. Anyone who is serious about having a fish and a tank needs to know what to look for and how to deal with common fish ailments.This book also contains helpful information on their mating behaviour, spawning and on caring for the hatchlings or fry for those who are interested in breeding Bettas.Other areas of discussion are how to prevent fights between fish and which other species are compatible so you don't have to deal with aggression and the injuries and stress which inevitably follow fights or bullying. Covered in this book: - The basics- Choosing the right fish- Social behaviour- Buying- Equipment needed- Setting up the aquarium- Water & other parameters- Daily care- Feeding- Health- Breeding- Prices and costs..... and much more