Size Small to medium, with males weighing 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing 5 to 8 pounds Coat Short (shorthair) and semi-long (longhair) Color White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lilac, silver, golden, plus various patterns and shadings The American Curl has distinctive curled ears that form a graceful arc, giving an alert, perky expression. This breed is known as the “Peter Pan” of cats due to retaining its kittenlike personality throughout life. The Curl has two coat varieties, shorthair and longhair. With her outstanding temperament, the Curl is a people-oriented breed that makes an affectionate soul mate and easily adjusts to other pets and children.
Did you know? The American Curl has an autosomal dominant ear curling gene that is responsible for the breed’s famous curled ears. Kittens are born with straight ears that begin to curl backward after three to five days.
True Nature of Cats Interested in learning about your cat's true nature? We studied one of their living ancestors, the African Wild Cat, and turned those insights into an interactive journal.
Waterfowl Birds (Anseriformes)
The next kind of birds is from the order Anseriformes. Most of the birds in this classification are known birds such as ducks, swans, and geese. Birds in this order are called Waterfowl birds as they live near water sources such as marine body or freshwater ponds.
Storks, Herons & Vultures (Ciconiiformes)
The next group of birds also live near the water or are fully aquatic is called Ciconiiformes. Most Ciconiiformes have long necks, long beaks, and feet without webbing. The plumage of most species in the order combines most uncomplicated colors – grey, white, and black. Currently, 21 species of Ciconiiformes are seriously threatened.
This is the very first iPhone. It is sometimes referred to as the "iPhone 2G" due to its lack of support for 3G networks.
Battery Specs:
Current: 1400 mA
Power: 5.18 Wh
Voltage: 3.7 V
Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Camera Specs:
Rear: 1.9 megapixels[1]
Cellular Radio: Up to EDGE (2.5G)
Colors: Aluminum (Gray)
CPU Specs:
Core Design: ARM1176 x 1
CPU: S5L8900
CPU Speed: 400 MHz (412 MHz as of iPhone OS 1.1.2)
Instruction Set: ARMv6
Firmware:
Initial firmware: 1.0 (1A543a)
Latest firmware: 3.1.3 (7E18)
Internal Name: iPhone1,1
RAM: 128 MB
Storage: 4/8/16 GB
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g
Tagaytay is a popular go-weekend vacation spot near Manila? Go on a 2-3 hour drive to Tagaytay, enjoy the cool mountain breeze, and see the iconic view of the Taal Volcano.
Batanes is the northernmost province of the Philippines. The islands are remote, shaped by volcanic forces and strong typhoons. The natural landscape of Batanes is distinct from other parts of the Philippines. Here you’ll find vibrant green rolling hills, grazing cows, steep seaside cliffs, sparkling clear blue waters, traditional stone houses, and iconic lighthouses.
Travelers often describe its Batanes’ beauty as wild, overwhelming, and incredibly scenic. Looking at pictures and vlogs, I can see why it’s a popular choice among adventure seekers.
How to go: Touchdown at Basco Airport, located on Batan, the main island of Batanes. Travel time by plane is 2 hours from Manila or 1h40m from Clark. Airlines that fly to Batanes include Philippine Airlines and Skyjet. Flights to Batanes are a lot more expensive compared to other destinations in the Philippines. Expect regular roundtrip fares to cost upwards of P10,000.
They might just look like a big black ball of fur, but Black Russian Terriers are so much more. These "nimble giants," as the AKC calls them, thrive in cold weather thanks to their shaggy coats. They also do well with some tough love while training. If you show them respect, they will return it.
Sandgrouses (Pteroclidiformes)
Previously, Pteroclidiformes was a part of a family of Charadriiformes. It unites several species of desert birds (Sandgrouses), and they are now a separate order. Sandgrouse has pointed wings. Most of the Pteroclidiformes have pinlike central feathers. Tibetan sandgrouse, Spotted sandgrouse, Black-faced Sandgrouse, and Lichtenstein sandgrouse are some of the species of Pteroclidiformes.
With their wrinkled skin and prominent features, Sphynx cats make a statement. Many of these hairless cats actually have a downy fuzz covering some or all of their bodies, but it's their alien-like ears and eyes that really draw attention. They're generally friendly and cuddly cats (especially for warmth), and they're known to entertain their humans with clownish antics.
Breed Overview
HEIGHT: 8 to 10 inches
WEIGHT: 10 to 12 pounds
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Hairless; wrinkled head; lean build