{"title":"ThisLife","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"betta-siamese-fighting-fish","title":"Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)","description":"\u003ch1 id=\"firstHeading\" class=\"firstHeading\"\u003eSiamese fighting fish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSiamese fighting fish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ci\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/i\u003e), also known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebetta\u003c\/b\u003e, is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Freshwater fish\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Freshwater_fish\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enative to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Thailand\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thailand\"\u003eThailand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(formerly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Siam\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siam\"\u003eSiam\u003c\/a\u003e) and present in neighboring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cambodia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cambodia\"\u003eCambodia\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Laos\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Laos\"\u003eLaos\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Malaysia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysia\"\u003eMalaysia\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vietnam\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vietnam\"\u003eVietnam\u003c\/a\u003e. While colloquially known and marketed in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Aquarium trade\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aquarium_trade\"\u003eglobal aquarium trade\u003c\/a\u003eas the “betta”, it is one of 73\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Species\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Species\"\u003especies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Genus\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Genus\"\u003egenus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca title=\"Betta\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Betta\"\u003eBetta\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSiamese fighting fish are among the most popular and widely available\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Aquarium fish\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aquarium_fish\"\u003eaquarium fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the world, due to their varied and vibrant colour, diverse\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Morphology (biology)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Morphology_(biology)\"\u003emorphology\u003c\/a\u003e, and relatively low maintenance.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-2\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siamese_fighting_fish#cite_note-2\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-3\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siamese_fighting_fish#cite_note-3\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly concentrated in Thailand’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"Chao Phraya river\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chao_Phraya_river\"\u003eChao Phraya river basin\u003c\/a\u003e, bettas were discovered in the still waters of canals, rice paddies and floodplains, where they are still found; they have been kept and bred since at least the mid-19th century, and possibly much earlier.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-FishBase_4-0\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siamese_fighting_fish#cite_note-FishBase-4\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eTheir famously vibrant colours, large and flowy fins, and aggressive behaviour are the result of generations of intensive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Selective breeding\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Selective_breeding\"\u003eartificial selection\u003c\/a\u003e, for which they are sometimes known as “designer fish of the aquatic world”.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-5\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siamese_fighting_fish#cite_note-5\"\u003e[5]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are well known for being highly territorial, with males prone to attacking each other if housed in the same tank; without a means of escape, this will usually result in the death of one or both fish. Female bettas can also become territorial towards one other in too small of an aquarium.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-6\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siamese_fighting_fish#cite_note-6\"\u003e[6]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBettas are exceptionally tolerant of low oxygen levels and poor water quality, owing to their special\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anabantoidei\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anabantoidei\"\u003elabyrinth organ\u003c\/a\u003e, a characteristic unique to the suborder\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anabantoidei\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Anabantoidei\"\u003eAnabantoidei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat allows for the intake of air.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-7\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siamese_fighting_fish#cite_note-7\"\u003e[7]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its worldwide popularity, the Siamese fighting fish is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"National aquatic animal\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/National_aquatic_animal\"\u003enational aquatic animal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Thailand, due to its historical and cultural significance.\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-8\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siamese_fighting_fish#cite_note-8\"\u003e[8]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup id=\"cite_ref-9\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Siamese_fighting_fish#cite_note-9\"\u003e[9]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThailand remains the primary breeder and exporter of bettas for the global aquarium market. Despite their abundance as pets,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eB. splendens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis listed as “\u003ca title=\"Vulnerable species\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vulnerable_species\"\u003evulnerable\u003c\/a\u003e” by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" title=\"IUCN\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/IUCN\"\u003eIUCN\u003c\/a\u003e, due to increasing pollution and habitat destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature type \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body of the fish without fins is 50mm in length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParts : 8\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpted by :\u003c\/strong\u003e Peder Bartholdy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Art :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJakob Skovgaard Villien.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast by :\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigure cast in high quality polyurethane resin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied unpainted and will require assembly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended for ages 14 and over, May be harmful if chewed or swallowed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RobotRocket Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51989965242661,"sku":"RR_BETTA","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/2265\/3477\/files\/Betta-Fish-2-ws.jpg?v=1770754140"},{"product_id":"the-orangutan","title":"The Orangutan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eorangutans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(also spelled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eorang-utan\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eorangutang\u003c\/b\u003e, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eorang-utang\u003c\/b\u003e) are three\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neontology\" title=\"Neontology\"\u003eextant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Species\" title=\"Species\"\u003especies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hominidae\" title=\"Hominidae\"\u003egreat apes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enative to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indonesia\" title=\"Indonesia\"\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysia\" title=\"Malaysia\"\u003eMalaysia\u003c\/a\u003e. Orangutans are currently only found in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rainforest\" title=\"Rainforest\"\u003erainforests\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Borneo\" title=\"Borneo\"\u003eBorneo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sumatra\" title=\"Sumatra\"\u003eSumatra\u003c\/a\u003e. Classified in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Genus\" title=\"Genus\"\u003egenus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePongo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, orangutans were originally considered to be one species. From 1996, they were divided into two species: the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bornean_orangutan\" title=\"Bornean orangutan\"\u003eBornean orangutan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ci\u003eP. pygmaeus\u003c\/i\u003e, with three subspecies) and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sumatran_orangutan\" title=\"Sumatran orangutan\"\u003eSumatran orangutan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ci\u003eP. abelii\u003c\/i\u003e). In November 2017 it was reported that a third species had been identified, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tapanuli_orangutan\" title=\"Tapanuli orangutan\"\u003eTapanuli orangutan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ci\u003eP. tapanuliensis\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenomic comparisons show that the Tapanuli orangutan separated from the Sumatran orangutan about 3.4 million years ago. The Tapanuli orangutan separated from the Bornean orangutan much later, about 670,000 years ago. The orangutans are the only surviving species of the subfamily\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ponginae\" title=\"Ponginae\"\u003ePonginae\u003c\/a\u003e, which also included several other species, such as the three extinct species of the genus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gigantopithecus\" title=\"Gigantopithecus\"\u003eGigantopithecus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, including the largest known primate,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGigantopithecus blacki\u003c\/i\u003e. The ancestors of the Ponginae split from the main ape line in Africa 16 to 19 million years ago (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mya_(unit)\" title=\"Mya (unit)\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eMya\u003c\/a\u003e) and spread into Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrangutans are the most\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Arboreal_locomotion\" title=\"Arboreal locomotion\"\u003earboreal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the great apes and spend most of their time in trees. Their hair is reddish-brown, instead of the brown or black hair typical of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pan_(genus)\" title=\"Pan (genus)\"\u003echimpanzees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gorilla\" title=\"Gorilla\"\u003egorillas\u003c\/a\u003e. Males and females differ in size and appearance. Dominant adult males have distinctive cheek pads and produce long calls that attract females and intimidate rivals. Younger males do not have these characteristics and resemble adult females. Orangutans are the most solitary of the great apes, with social bonds occurring primarily between mothers and their dependent offspring, who stay together for the first two years. Fruit is the most important component of an orangutan’s diet; however, the apes will also eat vegetation, bark, honey, insects and even bird eggs. They can live over 30 years in both the wild and captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrangutans are among the most intelligent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Primate\" title=\"Primate\"\u003eprimates\u003c\/a\u003e; they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tool_use_by_animals#Orangutans\" title=\"Tool use by animals\"\u003euse a variety of sophisticated tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand construct elaborate sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. The apes have been extensively studied for their learning abilities. There may even be distinctive cultures within populations. Field studies of the apes were pioneered by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Primatology\" title=\"Primatology\"\u003eprimatologist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Birut%C4%97_Galdikas\" title=\"Birutė Galdikas\"\u003eBirutė Galdikas\u003c\/a\u003e. All three orangutan species are considered to be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Critically_endangered\" title=\"Critically endangered\"\u003ecritically endangered\u003c\/a\u003e. Human activities have caused severe declines in populations and ranges. Threats to wild orangutan populations include poaching,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Habitat_destruction\" title=\"Habitat destruction\"\u003ehabitat destruction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a result of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Palm_oil\" title=\"Palm oil\"\u003epalm oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecultivation, and the illegal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Exotic_pet\" title=\"Exotic pet\"\u003epet trade\u003c\/a\u003e. Several conservation and rehabilitation organisations are dedicated to the survival of orangutans in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/11 bust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpted by – Peder Bartholdy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox art – Josua Lai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast By – BrokenToad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigure cast in high quality polyurethane resin. Supplied unpainted and will require assembly. Recommended for ages 14 and over, May be harmful if chewed or swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RobotRocket Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51989969568037,"sku":"RR_TANG","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/2265\/3477\/files\/Orangutan-Box-Sticker.jpg?v=1770755362"},{"product_id":"the-red-panda","title":"The Red Panda","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature type \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entire piece including tree stands 100mm tall from top to base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParts : 2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpted by :\u003c\/strong\u003e Peder Bartholdy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Art :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJakob Skovgaard Villien.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast by :\u003c\/strong\u003e CMA Creative Solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RobotRocket Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51990009544997,"sku":"RR_REDPA","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/2265\/3477\/files\/RedPanda5.jpg?v=1770755688"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.verkosvault.com\/collections\/robotrocket-miniatures-thislife.oembed","provider":"Verko's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}