by Fauna | Dec 21, 2013 | Aviary, Blog, Gifts, Products
Looking for a last minute STOCKING STUFFER for your fishy friends? Check out Envvy’s Clownfish iPhone 5 case currently available here at Fauna. You can purchase reusable stainless steel chopsticks at Fauna for $15, and help save salamanders! CHOPSTICKS FOR SALAMANDERS aims to increase awareness about deforestation for the production of disposable chopsticks and educate about salamanders, and their diversity within the United States, while raising money to support salamander conservation, education, and research. Learn more at our blog post. Lots of great stocking stuffer bird toys for your pet or your birdie friend – all under $10! Nutri-berries are a ball. They come in a variety of flavors from hot peppers and fruits to garden veggies. Best of all is that they are nutritious and an easy way to sneak some pelleted food into our picky feathered friends. Avi-cakes are a nutritional treat enjoyed by pet birds of all sizes. There is a tropical fruit variety and the regular pellet blend. A great way to get fruits and pellets into those picky eaters! Here at Fauna one of the most common reptilian issues brought to our attention during these cold winter months is low humidity. Some of the signs that can be seen include decreased appetite, firm stool or constipation, inactivity, poor shedding, and may possibly include respiratory problems. Many people are unaware of how humidity actually affects their animals, especially when dealing with desert dwelling species that we associate with very dry habitats. There are many things you can do to help increase the humidity for your reptile...
by Fauna | Nov 6, 2013 | Blog, Products, Reptiles
Here at Fauna one of the most common reptilian issues brought to our attention during these cold winter months is low humidity. Some of the signs that can be seen include decreased appetite, firm stool or constipation, inactivity, poor shedding, and may possibly include respiratory problems. Many people are unaware of how humidity actually affects their animals, especially when dealing with desert dwelling species that we associate with very dry habitats. When we look at humidity it is important to understand that generally during warm weather the humidity is higher than during the cold. According to the Mayo Clinic, the average relative humidity for someone’s home should be maintained between 30-50%. Humidity greater than 50% can cause mold, mildew and bacterial growth resulting in other health problems such as increased allergy issues. Once the humidity level drops below 30% we start to lose hydration from our bodies. This equally happens to our pets! Low humidity can cause irritation of the mucous membranes, dry itchy skin, dehydration and actually increases the risk of catching the common cold, which thrives in dry conditions. Simply breathing releases a lot of the body’s fluids. Under optimal conditions this does not result in a major loss as moist air enters our lungs. However when the humidity is below ideal conditions it can result in dehydration. We happen to manage our own hydration level by drinking more fluids or increasing the wet foods we consume without much thought, such as soups. Since most reptiles do not tend to increase the amount of fluids they are drinking during these times to maintain...
by Fauna | Nov 2, 2013 | Blog, Conservation, Products
Chopsticks for Salamanders aims to increase awareness about deforestation for the production of disposable chopsticks and educate about salamanders, and their diversity within the United States, while raising money to support salamander conservation, education, and research. The Salamander Fund Reusable Stainless Steel Chopsticks – $15 Although the primary mission of ChopsticksforSalamanders.org is the dissemination of information about the ongoing deforestation for the production of chopsticks, this project also strives to provide an alternative to disposable chopsticks. All proceeds will be used to continue this conservation effort and the remainder will be offered through a grant process for salamander conservation, education and/or research. The hope for this money is to support continued efforts to protect and preserve this continent’s salamander diversity. Purchase your reusable stainless steel chopsticks at Fauna for $15, and help save salamanders! WHY REUSE CHOPSTICKS? 3.8 million trees are felled each year to supply timber for the disposable chopsticks industry. The deforestation for the production of disposable chopsticks is an international problem and comes with the loss of critical animal habitat. Disposable chopsticks cost approximately two cents a pair for restaurants and reusable chopsticks cost around $1.17 a pair. However, reusable chopsticks have a life span of about 130 meals, making them cheaper in comparison. In 2006 to combat the massive deforestation in China the “Bring Your Own Chopsticks” movement (BYOC) was developed, helping raise public awareness and eventually galvanizing legislative action. Disposable chopsticks are an unnecessary commodity that, much like plastic bags, have an environmental friendly counterpart. WHY SAVE SALAMANDERS? Salamanders are the most abundant vertebrate in many...
by Fauna | Oct 10, 2013 | Aviary, Blog, Products
This week we would like to spotlight one of our favorite products for birds, the California Roll. Unlike its sushi friend this one is far from fishy! This item was designed to be a fantastic toy for pet birds. We have found that it is one of the best foraging toys for birds with little effort for the lazy human! Simply by inserting dry treat items into the perfectly sized opening in the mat you can create hours of foraging opportunities for your feathered friend. While we may not like to work for our food it has been proven in scientific studies that birds do. The study showed that when offered an open dish of food that the birds in the study preferred to feed from stations where they had to forage. . . Foraging can help with behavioral issues such as screaming when you leave the room, feather picking and self mutilation among many other things. Over weight birds and birds that typically don’t play with toys can benefit from working for food as well. Give it a try and share photos of your birds using the California Roll with us! . To learn more about Fauna NYC, visit our website! Sign up for our eNewsletter for new animal arrivals, product discounts, and upcoming events....
