Brenda’s Wildlife Corner

  • Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – May 2026

    Neon tetra The neon tetra is a freshwater fish found in Amazon streams in southeastern Colombia, eastern Peru and western Brazil. It is also successfully farmed in southeast Asia. It is imported in vast numbers into the USA, but this is largely from farms. Tropical fish enthusiasts are attracted to the neon tetra’s outstanding coloration… …Read More

  • Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – April 2026

    Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – April 2026

    Bobcat The bobcat is thought to have evolved from the Eurasian lynx and is found in North America, Canada and Mexico. Its population is largely stable but it is hunted by humans for its fur and sport. Although an adult bobcat has few natural predators (cougars and wolves), it is known to have been taken… …Read More

  • Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – March 2026

    Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – March 2026

    Iguana There are two classified species of iguana which are: the lesser Antillean iguana and the green iguana – the latter is often kept as pets by enthusiasts. They are an herbivorous lizard which is found in tropical areas of Central America, South America, areas of Mexico and in the Caribbean. They have also been… …Read More

  • Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – February 2026

    Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – February 2026

    Capybara The capybara is the largest known rodent in the world and is found everywhere in South America with the exception of Chile. It is related to animals like guinea pigs, and more distantly, chinchillas. It tends to live near water – rivers, ponds, lakes, swamps, marshes etc. This rodent is semi-aquatic and breeds in… …Read More

  • Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – January 2026

    Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – January 2026

    Shire Horse The Shire Horse is the result of selective breeding undertaken by people like Robert Bakewell in the seventeenth century who introduced the “Bakewell Black” or “Lincolnshire Black” variety. Shire horses were originally used for heavy work like farm work, forestry, delivering beer and for transporting other goods by road. They were even strong… …Read More