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.
The 100 exotic birds on the verge of extinction. Scientists from ZSL and Yale University have compiled a list of the rare birds at risk of extinction - and it includes the 'little dodo'. Hunting, deforestation and habitat degradation have pushed one in eight bird species to the edge of extinction, according to top scientists from the UK and US.