In the animal world, feathers have many different uses such as keeping warm, beautifying, threatening enemies, ... among them emerge some species with extremely attractive beauty thanks to the "wings" " that nature gives. Come with me to learn about these animals.
1. Lhasa Apso dog
The name accurately describes the appearance of this dog. Apso means fur, the Lhasa Apso dog has a characteristic long coat, discovered in the Himalayas 800 years ago. In the past, this breed was used to guard the palace and temples in the city of Lhasa. It is believed that this animal brings good luck to its owner. When the owner dies, that person's soul will enter the dog's body. Therefore, Lhasa Apso is considered by Tibetans as "divine". Later, it was often exhibited by the ruler of Tibet - the Dalai Lama or dedicated as a sacred treasure at diplomatic trips to China, Britain, America... Until the 30s of the 19th century. , Lhasa Apso has just confirmed its position, becoming the most popular dog breed originating in Tibet..
The most prominent feature is the double, straight and long hair that hangs down, covering the entire body. They look like a moving cotton ball, extremely cute. The color of the coat is very diverse, from popular colors such as: yellow, cream, honey to dark gray, smoky gray, or a beautiful natural color mix: brown, stone black, white, ... are all very beautiful. With such a "massive" coat, it certainly requires the owner to carefully brush and remove tangles, paying attention to trimming short hair for easy care.
They have a funny round head with small, dark, oval-shaped black eyes looming behind the always drooping ears. The teeth are quite even. The four legs are short, straight, but covered with dense hair. Round paws look a lot like a cat's paw. The tail is twisted at the end and always curls over the back. With an intelligent, friendly, active nature, the Lhasa Apso Dog is a good choice if you are considering buying a pet to keep company. This dog is very affectionate with the owner, obedient, obedient to training. They are good housekeepers, but appear unfriendly to outsiders and children.
2. Scottish Highland Beef
Highland cows have long horns and long wavy coats of black, speckled, red, and yellow and are usually raised for meat. Native to the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and was first mentioned in the 6th century AD. There are two distinct types of this cattle that were first described in the book in 1885. One is the Kyloe breed of cattle originating from the islands with harsher conditions. These cattle tend to have black coats more often and are smaller with longer hair, due to more rugged terrain conditions. Another type is land-dwelling. The trends are larger, as their pastures are rich in nutrients. Today, however, the types that have been crossed are such that there is no discernible difference and both are considered highland cows.
They are a strong breed due to its native environment, A bull can weigh up to 800 kg, cows can weigh up to 500 kg. Their milk is usually very high in butterfat. Meat is considered to be one of the highest quality and is gaining acceptance as it is very low in cholesterol. Adult bulls can weigh up to 800 kg (1,800 pounds) and cows can weigh up to 500 kg (1,100 pounds). Cattle also have a longer life expectancy than most other breeds of cattle, up to 20 years. It is a standard breed that bulls must have horns. Cows have traditionally been used as domestic cattle as they have a docile temperament and high milk fat content.
Their hair is considered the longest of any cattle breed and helps protect them in the cold winters. Their skill in foraging allows them to survive in steep mountain areas, where both herbivores and herbivores are avoided by many other livestock. They can mine food through the snow with their horns to find buried trees. Highland cows are known to have a history that dates back at least to the 6th century, while the first written evidence dates back to the 12th century.
3. Komondor dog
The Komondor is a long traditional dog breed and is considered a national treasure of Hungary. Although they look like gentle poodles, they are actually fierce dogs, used to guard and protect property effectively. The special feature of the Komondor dogs is the terrible furry they have to wear, so they are also called "wipes".
According to Hungarian history books also recorded. Komondor was brought to Europe by the Cumans around 1544. The name Komodor comes from “Koman-dor”, which means “Cuman dog” – Dog of the Cumans, a cross between a Tibetan shepherd and a breed. local dog of the Cuman people, whose homeland is the land in the Yellow River basin. In the late 900s, the Mongols began to expand their territory to the Cumans, forcing them to flee west near the border of present-day Hungary in the 1100s and were granted residency. here in 1239, during the reign of Koten Khan. Komondor has a height of about 65cm to 90cm, big head, short muzzle, black nose, average weight 50.60kg. Characteristic of this breed is the pure white coat, about 20 to 27 cm long and very thick. Adult dogs will have a coat of natural tassels that are as soft and smooth as a coat and sometimes weigh up to 30kg. It is said that this coat has developed under the law of survival over the years, acting as an armor to help them protect their bodies from the attacks of wolves. In fact, the sharp teeth of wolves have never been able to penetrate the fur.
The temperament of the Komondor breed is similar to that of other guard dogs, it is calm and stable, in case of threat, it does not flinch and fiercely defends its assigned target. It is a perfect hybrid in character that thinks and acts decisively. Like the Phu Quoc breed of Vietnam, the Komondor is very friendly with family and children but very wary of strangers, they only accept strangers after making sure they do not harm the owner's family. or infringing on its protected objective. Carrying the instincts of a guard dog, they usually rest during the day, and move on patrol continuously at night, ready to take down intruders, this is not a breed for thieves and teasing. poke can be funny.
4. Norwegian forest cat
As one of the largest cat breeds in the world, the Norwegian forest cat impresses with its unique appearance at first sight. With their warm coat and friendly personality, they are perfect pets for any family. The Norwegian Forest Cat is the official breed of the country of Norway. They have been here since hundreds, even thousands of years ago. Some people believe that Turkish traders brought their favorite cats north when they engaged in trade. Meanwhile, some others believe that this cat breed is the "trophy" that the Norwegians brought back during the Crusades.
Stepping out of the mythical world, this cat breed in the real world is equally rare and special. After being shown at a cat show in 1938, they quickly gained a lot of attention. The Norwegian Forest Cat Club has been established to preserve the breed. Unfortunately, World War II nearly made the Norwegian wildcat extinct during the war. However, the operation of the club has once again saved lives and restored them. In 1977, the Norwegian wildcat was registered with the European Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe).
The Norwegian Forest Cat is a gentle and friendly breed. They like to be with family members, but do not require constant attention and caresses. They are also intelligent, independent cats, quick learners and alert by nature. It is not surprising that these cats are very good at climbing. You'll often find them comfortably on the tallest shelves in the house. In particular, due to their wild origin, these cats love to go near fish tanks to feed. Therefore, you need to pay attention to protect your aquarium fish from these big cats.
5. Gypsy Horse
This is a small breed of horse with hair on their legs, they are known for being gentle, natural, and easy to tame animals. They have long hair and manes from below the knee of the forelegs and hind legs running down the legs running on the front and back of the hooves, their fur is of different colors very diverse of which the main color is black. and white. Gypsy horses are exceptionally manageable, eager to please, agile and brave. The gypsy horse is common, but not always colorful. It can also be white and pink or any solid color; a solid colored horse with white splatters on the belly is called "Blagdon". There are no coat color requirements in the Irish Cob Society, Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, American Gypsy Horse Registry, or Australasian Gypsy Horse breed standards. Since the horse originated in England.
The long hair and mane that begins below the knees of the front legs and the hind legs of the hind legs and runs down the legs flows over the front and back of the hooves, is a valuable attribute of the Gypsy Horse, smooth straight hair and fur is desirable, though slightly coarse and even wavy hair and fur is allowed, fur is not a requirement registered with the Cob Society Ireland, which, however, considers feathers a "special feature" display and decoration of the Cob Irish breed".
The tarsal and hoof angles of the hind feet are more vertical than the front feet, usually over 50 degrees with rounded hooves and wide heels. The hind legs of the Gypsy horse are angled, suitable for a draft horse. The Gypsy horse has a special shape. The gypsy is to be a "strong, intelligent person that works voluntarily and in harmony with its control. They are also described as polite and manageable, eager to please, confident, and brave. , vigilant and loyal.
6. Racka Sheep
A breed of domestic sheep from the Hungarian region, they are a breed of sheep known for their unusual spiral horns. Unique accessories unlike any other house sheep horn. The Racka has existed since at least 1800, when registration was first established, being the only breed with both sexes to have long spiral horns. It is a passionate, multi-purpose livestock breed, used for milking, wool and lamb, the wool of which is long and coarse, and comes in two commonly found varieties.
There are two large color models with Racka sheep. The most common colors are brown wool covering the head and legs with fibers varying in color from dark brown to light brown and white. Individuals may also be black. The black, colored fleeces lose a reddish-black color when exposed to sunlight and as they grow, the points of the yarn turn gray. Fiber diameters vary within this variety and are commonly found to be 12 - 40 micrometers with a yield of 38% to 65% of the Staple length being about 30 cm (12 in). The fleece weight should be at least 3 kg (6.6 lb) for the ram, with the softness and curl of the wool.
Their foreheads are flat, their nasal bones protrude, they have tear pits, their snouts are thin, their lips are active, and their front teeth are sharp, so they can graze on low-growing grass and pick up soft, well-balanced leaves. taste above to eat. They have the habit of foraging in herds, forming large groups in the grasslands. They have more sweat and fat glands in their skin than goats. As a result, they excrete more sweat and the respiratory organs are more actively involved in thermoregulation. Their subcutaneous adipose tissue is better developed than goats and conversely their internal muscles have less fat accumulation than goats.
7. Silkie Chicken
Silkie chicken, also known as silk chicken, is currently one of the most popular ornamental chicken breeds today. Thanks to their unique fluffy feathers, these Silkies always arouse the interest of high-class chicken players, silk chickens originating from "the country of billions of people"' China. They probably appeared during the Han Dynasty in 206 BC and were brought to the West around 200 years ago. Silkie's Chinese name is 'wu-gu-ji', which means black bone, which is also characteristic of this breed. Although there is a lot of evidence and documents showing a link between silk chickens and China. But there is still no firm confirmation for the question of whether silk chickens originate from the country of billions of people.
Around 1290 - 1300, the silk chicken was first mentioned by Marco Polo. He introduced the breed in magazines as a ruffled chicken during his travels throughout Europe and the Far East. Not long after, this chicken breed quickly spread throughout the West and became the famous ornamental chicken as it is today. The special thing that makes the Silkie chicken breed attractive is the soft fluffy feathers like silk, covering the whole body. including the head. Silky feathered chickens have oval turquoise earlobes and dark colored bibs. The beak is short and gray. Eyes are black. Silk chickens have short backs. The legs are short, large and gray. They have 5 toes instead of 4 like other chicken breeds.
Silkie chicken has black skin and bones. It is this difference that makes them a delicacy in the Far East. Silk chicken is also used in Chinese medicine. Because it contains twice the amount of carnitine (an anti-aging agent) than other types of chicken. In addition to having a beautiful appearance, the docile nature is also the reason why silk chickens are loved by many people. Silkie chickens are usually very calm and friendly, including roosters. Many people who raise silk chickens also say that this chicken breed is very attached to people. They love to lie on your lap and be petted. Thanks to their good nature, silk chickens are chosen by many people to be kept as ornamental plants. But also because they are so gentle, you need to keep an eye on them more often. Avoid chickens being attacked by other animals.
8. Valais . black-nosed sheep
The black-nosed sheep of Switzerland is a rare breed of sheep, classified in the heritage group, with a coat of alternating black and white colors, in which the black hair covers the entire face. With its extremely cute and attractive appearance, the Valais Black Nose immediately attracted attention and became the animal star in the region, becoming a breed of sheep that was loved by farmers. Famous as the cutest sheep in the world, the Valais black-nosed sheep is a rare breed of Swiss sheep, previously considered a "heritage" because humans could only find them in Valais and the highlands. in Switzerland.
A rare breed of sheep, classified as heritage group, with alternating black and white coat, in which the black hair covers the entire face. The difference of this sheep is that the hair has two alternating black and white colors, with the highlight being the black hair on the face, ears, and legs. This is also the feature to name this sheep and makes many people mistake their appearance as stuffed animals. Fleece is an animal hair widely used to produce wool. The long, soft, rope-like white wool of the black-nosed sheep provides about 4 kilograms of wool each year.
This is a species of mountain sheep that can live in harsh weather conditions in high mountains, hillsides, and slopes. This sheep is often grazed along the high slopes along the Pennines, between the border of Switzerland and Italy. Like other sheep, black-nosed sheep are also raised for wool and meat. Each ram weighs an average of 80 - 130 kg, ewes weigh from 70 - 90 kg. Both rams and ewes have horns. They have a high herd nature, so they are easy to manage, they often go foraging in groups, so the care and management is very convenient.
They are also easy to raise, grow quickly, and take little care. Compared to cows, they are more easygoing animals, their food is very diverse, their food is those that do not compete with human food. They are mammals that eat a lot of grass. Most of them graze and eat other hay, avoiding woody plant parts. They are active during the day, eating from morning to night, occasionally stopping to rest and chew. Ideal pastures for them are grasses and legumes. Other than forage, their main food in winter is hay.
9. Poland Chicken
Poland chicken is a breed of chicken originating from the Netherlands and mainly distributed in some European countries. Because of its beautiful head feathers, this breed is often kept as an ornamental. Poland chicken weighs from 1.8-2kg. This breed of chicken originates from the Central Netherlands. The remarkable point of the Poland chicken is that it has a large plume of feathers on its head. However, it is this plumage that limits their vision. If you think that scientists know all about the origin of chickens, you are wrong, because to them, Poland chicken is still a chicken breed of unknown origin.
According to most biologists in general and ornithologists in particular, the Poland chicken probably originated in ancient Eastern Europe, at least a few thousand years. But why this chicken has a strange color and face, no one knows. It is most likely natural, but it may also be due to deliberate crossbreeding from humans. This is similar to the long tail of the Japanese chicken that has baffled ornithologists. Polish chicken also has a place called polish, which is a type of ornamental chicken, not a broiler or egg-laying chicken, although according to many scientific documents, in the past, people also considered it a real industrial chicken. In some rural areas of Poland, Hungary or the Czech Republic, people only consider Polish chickens as fighting cocks during the early spring celebrations or kept as pets. In 1999, when poultry breeding technology went a step further, the Poland blue feathered breed was born, pushing the number of chicken clubs to a very high level. In the US, there are more than 200 clubs specializing in raising "ruffled" chickens and regularly attend the annual beautiful chicken competitions in Texas. The Americans used genetic engineering to create five-color Poland chickens with very long crests or golden feathers. However, the strange beauty of this chicken breed lies in the plumage on the head, not the color of the feathers.
Poland chickens are usually quite shy and get scared easily. It is raised as an ornamental, for eggs or for meat. The feather color of this breed is usually quite diverse from black, white, gray, burgundy… A day, Polish hens can leave 1-2 eggs. In their first spawning, their eggs are relatively small. In the second litter, the eggs start to get bigger.
10. Indian Peacock
The Indian Peacock has brilliant plumage growing from its back, which is about 1.5 meters long – even longer than the bird's body. When they want to show off their beauty, they first lift the short inner tail feathers first, then the longer hair and spread out into a fan shape. The peacock's tail feathers begin to grow at the age of 2, but it is not until 2 years later that they are fully developed. In addition, bird feathers can fall and fly everywhere all year round. Unlike males, which only have a brown back and a white belly, females are more colorful, although their feathers are not as long as their mates. Both breeds have a crest of feathers on the top of the head and a blue neck, and the peacock's head and body are about 1 meter long.
This Peacock is native to the country of sacred religions - India, Sri Lanka and is concentrated in South Asia. In other countries, they are also kept and featured in exhibitions, parks, zoos, nature museums or as pets. The peacock is a "polygamous" animal, meaning that a male peacock can mate with many other females. Moreover, the public also does not like to "mark the sovereignty" of his partner. The male spreads his tail wide and offers the female food as a way of flirting with a mate. The mating season of peacocks varies according to where they live. In South India it is April to May, in Sri Lanka it is January to March, and in Northern India it is June.
Usually, the female is the only breed that does the incubation. However, there have also been cases where males incubated eggs. After about 28 days, the cubs hatch and follow the mother everywhere. Sometimes, the mother even let her children lie on her back and fly to a certain sturdy branch.
11. seo-tailed bird
Scientific name is Pharomachrus mocinno, also known as Quetzal bird. In ancient Central America, only priests and people of the upper classes were allowed to wear the feathers of this bird. Any civilians found hiding these feathers were brought out and killed. With the ancient Mayan culture, seo tail feathers are very precious, more valuable than gold. Anyone who kills a seo-tailed bird will be sentenced to death.
Both the Maya and the Aztecs worshiped the sacred bird quetzal. To them, this bird is closely related to the snake god Quetzalcoatl. The seo-tailed bird is very afraid of confinement. They would rather take their own lives than be kept in cages or chains. Therefore, they became the symbol of Guatemala, a country in Central America and also embodied a powerful god in ancient Mayan mythology. By colonial times, the seo-tailed bird became a symbol of freedom, it became the national emblem of Guatemala. The name of this bird is also used to give coins (the quetzal of Guatemala).
The reason this bird seems so sacred is because of their very special shape. Their plumage is colorful, highlighted by 2 colors: green and red. The male is beautiful: The beak is short, yellow, with long feathers covering the tail, which merge into a V. Those distinctive blue feathers can grow up to 105m long, reaching their maximum length as the bird reaches its full length. seo tail is 3 years old, adult seo tail bird has a body about 35cm long. Meanwhile, the female has a black bill, no long feathers on the tail, the plumage is also darker with two colors of green and brown. This particular bird is distributed all the way from Southern Mexico to Panama. Tourists coming here love to see the strange beauty of this wondrous bird, which is now protected by law in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama.
12. Alpaca Camel
Alpaca camels (or sheep camels) are camels that not only have economic value, but they also possess high aesthetic value. Therefore, in some countries including Vietnam, Alpaca camels are also raised as a scene for animal lovers to visit and admire. Alpaca camels are native to South America. The people of South America are very fond of this camel breed. They give high economic value by owning a soft and silky coat like wool. Besides, Alpaca is also raised for meat as food. In South America, people are very fond of Alpaca meat because this meat is a food with high nutritional value. Therefore, today the Alpaca camel breed is in danger of extinction due to illegal hunting activities of the people.
Alpaca camel for outstanding beauty by its very soft and warm fur. Because of the thick, beautiful coat that is very similar to sheep's wool, some places also call them sheep camels. Alpaca camels usually have a coat of only one color. However, each one has a different coat color. Usually, when raising Alpaca camels, people will cut their hair in the spring. Each cut will be about 2.2kg to 4.5kg of beautiful hair. However, if it is an adult Alpaca, it may be possible to give up to 1.4kg to 2.5kg of premium fur. This type of fur, if used to make coats, towels... will be very beautiful, warm and extremely luxurious.
If you keep this Alpaca camel as an ornamental, you can unleash your creativity and express your taste by trimming the hair in different ways. They will give you the beauty you desire. Alpaca camels are herd animals and are also very easy to keep. The main food is straw or grass. However, they can still use some other plants. In addition, you should also trim their teeth and nails periodically.
13. Samoyed Dog
Samoyed is a dog breed from a cold country - Taiga, Northwest Siberia. In the past, this breed was raised by people here to serve hunting and pulling snowmobiles. In 1889, the Samoyed breed was brought to England by an explorer – Robert Scott. From here, they began to be bred and began to become popular around the world. Towards the end of the 19th century, explorer Robert Scott brought some back to Great Britain. With an elegant, friendly look and a beautiful and trendy coat. Samoyed has become one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide.
Samoyed is large in size but has a "gentle" temperament. In their native Siberia, they have the main task of pulling sleds. Samoyed's pure white fur mixed with fluffy snowflakes has become an incredibly poetic image. Samoyed is known as the "snow princess" of Siberia. The soft white coat is the most outstanding feature that no other dog breed has. Although there are both yellow, cream and slightly yellowish colors, white is still the most popular.
Samoyed has the ability to understand human emotions through facial expressions, gestures and actions. They always listen and complete all assigned tasks well. Being inherently intelligent, the teaching and training of Samoyed is very simple. This is a very playful and funny dog. They know how to cuddle with their owners just like children. This breed loves exercise and is always full of life. You can join them in outdoor activities with games such as: Throwing ball, chasing... Samoyed is known as a dog with "smiling face". This breed is very friendly, close to people, especially children. In addition, Samoyeds are very loyal, tending to be attached to only one owner.
14. The Angora Rabbit
The Angora rabbit is the most adorable rabbit in the world, the ancestor of the lion rabbit, once popularly raised in the noble royal families of France. The name of the Angora rabbit. originates from the capital city of Ankara, formerly known as Angora of Turkey. The Angora rabbit is the ancestor of the lion rabbit - a very popular ornamental rabbit. Impressive for their soft, silky and fluffy fur, the Angora rabbit is often mistaken for a special cotton pad. Although not as petite as other rabbits, Angora rabbits are equally beautiful and adorable. Along with the Angora cat and Angora goat, the Angora rabbit is a species of rabbit that has existed for a long time in this country.
Angora rabbits are also divided into many different types such as French, German, Giant, English, Silk, Chinese, Swedish, Finnish... On average, each Angora rabbit can live from 7 to 12 years if housed and fully cared for. However, this number can be shortened if left outdoors. Just like any other domestic animal, the Angora rabbit is very active, playful and cuddly. They love to play with toys such as plastic balls, softwood pieces, pine cones, gloves or old socks... In the middle of the 18th century, the Angora rabbit was considered a popular pet of bloodline families. royalty in France. Then, this hobby gradually spread throughout Europe in the late 18th century. It was not until the early 20th century that the Angora rabbit appeared in America.
15. White headed squirrel monkey
The white-headed squirrel monkey is a small monkey that weighs only about 0.5kg, the length of the body excluding the tail is about 21-26cm, the tail is about 33-41cm long. Both male and female monkeys have the same appearance, moreover even the weight and body size are almost the same. The squirrel monkey is covered with a thick coat of hair, except for the palms and soles, which are hairless. The fur on the back is brown, the underarms and legs are yellow-white, the rump and inner thighs plus the tail are orange-red. On the head consists of a tuft of white hair growing back and falling down the shoulders. The face is black with short gray or white hairs growing above the eyes extending along the edge of the face down to the jaw. The lower canines grow longer than the incisors.
This is one of the smallest primates, they are easily recognized by the strange face and the white mane on the head long down to the shoulders. They are found in tropical and secondary forest fringe areas of northwestern Colombia, between the Cauca and Magdalena rivers to the south and east, the Atlantic coast to the north, and the Atrato River to the west. In addition, they also live in Brazil, but here 2/3 of the habitat is almost destroyed. They live mainly in trees and feed during the day, the main food of monkey squirrels is fruit, insects, small vertebrates, nectar and sometimes reptiles and amphibians, bird eggs. The prey will be bitten on the head with its teeth and then eaten. It drinks water by licking the dew that remains on the leaves instead of jumping on the forest floor and looking for a source of water. However, at times the amount of water standing on the leaves is not enough, forcing them to go down and look for a source of water.
Squirrel monkeys are excellent seed dispersers in tropical ecosystems. While large primates eat large seeds, squirrel monkeys eat smaller seeds, seeds after being excreted from the body have a higher germination rate, and eating more seeds will help the monkey's body repel other species. intestinal parasites. The group will go to bed together in the evening and wake up together to forage and at dawn they spend the day looking for food and resting and grooming.
