Archive for the 'Pets and Animals' Category

Are You Ready To Own A Dog?

Owning a dog can be a fulfilling experience. Millions of people have grown to love their dogs and consider them indispensable family members. And families with small children often grow so attached to their dog that the mere thought of him passing away is devastating. But, not every person is well-equipped to be an owner. […]

Most Cats Detest Water And Will Avoid It At All Cost

A lot of cats hate water because they know that they don’t belong in it, and it does not feel right on their skin. Cats don’t take baths because they clean themselves with their tongue to get their fur clean. They are scared to death of water, and they don’t like to go anywhere near […]

Birds Migrate To The Same Water Every Year

Do you know why some birds migrate every year to the same place? It is set in their way of life. It’s just like the bears that will sleep all winter and will know when to wake up in the spring. Another plant that does the same thing is our tree. They will bloom in […]

A Guide To The Animals of Britain

Many people don’t consider the United Kingdom to have much variety in terms of wildlife. The country is densely populated and extremely urbanised with precious few areas for wild animals to flourish. The most successful species are those that can live alongside humans in towns and cities. While the country cannot compete for variety with […]

Snakeheads: New Sightings of Invasive Aquatic Aliens

One aquatic horror film proclaimed it “Part fish. Part snake. Pure Evil.” National Geographic dubbed it “Fishzilla.” Fishermen call it “A Pike on Steroids.” The US Fish and Wildlife Service acknowledged the name “Frankenfish” and noted that Giant Snakeheads (Channa micropeltes) had “reportedly attacked, and in some instances killed, humans who approached the mass […]

Dogs And Kids and Keeping The Peace

Most dogs are peaceful and friendly, unless they are raised to be otherwise. However, despite their natural affability, they will occasionally bite children. Many canine behavioral experts estimate that at least 30% of children have been bitten - or nearly so - by the time they reach their teenage years. Not only can this result […]