The shakes from alcohol can change from mild tremors to massive convulsions. This extreme form of uncontrollable body movement is a symptom of a severe type of alcohol withdrawal called delirium tremens that can cause seizures and even death. Although delirium tremens manifests in only about 5 percent of the individuals in withdrawal, the onset of the shakes makes it more likely that an individual will progress to this level of withdrawal and need immediate medical attention.
Mythological names, such as Firebird, Phoenix, Sphinx and Thunderbird, are excellent options for exotic birds. Uncommon mythological bird names include Garuda, Griffin, Habrol, Samjoko, Harpies, Sampatti, Ziz, Jatayu and Bennu. Some people choose to name their birds according to their coloration.
Ara is a neotropical genus of macaws with eight extant species and at least two extinct species. The genus name was coined by French naturalist Bernard Germain de LacÃ©pÃ¨de in 1799. It gives its name to and is part of the Arini, or tribe of neotropical parrots. The genus name Ara is likely related to arara, the Portuguese word for a macaw, itself derived from the Tupi word a'rara. The Ara macaws are large striking parrots with long tails, long narrow wings and vividly coloured plumage. They ...