Author: Muriel Schmidt

What Kind Of Landform Is Victoria Falls?

The basalt plateau of Victoria Falls, over which the Zambezi River flows, was formed during the Jurassic Era, around 200 million years ago. Is Victoria Falls a lake or river? A major river in south-central Africa, the Zambezi River flows from western Zambia to the Indian Ocean in Mozambique. In the sector imaged here, it […]

Is Manitoba Considered Prairie?

The Canadian Prairies (usually referred to as simply the Prairies in Canada) is a region in Western Canada. It includes the Canadian portion of the Great Plains and the Prairie Provinces, namely Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Is Manitoba considered a prairie province? Prairie Provinces, the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, in the northern […]

Who Gets The House In A Divorce Alberta?

The Matrimonial Property Act (MPA) is the Alberta law used to classify and distribute property when a marriage ends. The basic presumption of the law is that matrimonial property and debts will be divided equally between the spouses. What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in Alberta? Personal properties and rights acquired between […]

Can You Breed Dogs In Victoria?

Breeders with between 11 and 50 fertile female dogs must first be registered as a DAB with their local council, after which they can apply to the Minister for Agriculture to obtain commercial dog breeder approval. How do I become a dog breeder in Victoria? To become an approved commercial dog breeder, businesses must apply […]

What Birds Can You Own In Victoria?

Native and introduced species Animals that can be kept as pets include native birds such as some parrots, cockatoos, finches, quail, doves, pigeons and ducks however these must never be caught from the wild (as this is illegal). How many birds can you own in Victoria? Note: Not more than four birds can be carried […]

Can You Own A Kookaburra In Victoria?

Special permits are necessary to keep most Australian wildlife (e.g. kangaroos, possums, wombats, koalas, kookaburras, magpies, hawks, many reptiles, frogs and fish). Usually only zoos and fauna parks are given permits to hold these animals. Can you own a kookaburra in Australia? Under Australian environmental law, live native birds cannot be exported from Australia for […]