Dog lovers just cannot get enough of the dog breeds that surround us. There are so many dog breeds present in the world that there are chances you might not know about them all. Other than pure breeds, there are so many mixed breeds available. One such mixed breed is the Corgi Pitbull mix. This breed was bred from Welsh Corgi and the American Pitbull Terrier.It is said that the first Corgi Pit was bred accidentally during the 1990s....
The Shamosaurus scutatus is a member of an extinct genus of herbivorous basal Ankylosaurid Ankylosaurs. It lived during the lower cretaceous period, between the Aptian to Albian stage. The fossil excavation in 1977 by a Soviet-Mongolian expedition led to the discovery of a skeleton of an unknown Ankylosaurid. The fossils were found in the Charmin-Us site of Dornogovi Province. This was the first-ever of an ankylosaur in Mongolia, China that belonged to the Lower cretaceous era....
The striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus) is an interesting breed known for its ‘stink’ and ability to adapt to many areas. They are mostly found in sub-Saharan Africa and are also called African polecat. Along with the name African polecat, they also carry the name Cape polecat, zorille, zoril, and zorilla. The word ‘zorilla’ comes from the word ‘zorro’, which means ‘fox’. A zorilla has a black and white-colored coat, coming from the family Mustelidae and kingdom Animalia....
Snakes are present in almost all colors and patterns that you can think of.While some snakes are deadly due to their poison, there are some non-poisonous snakes that also exist in nature. For example, banded kraits are extremely venomous, while corn snakes are a non-venomous species.Corn snakes look a lot like a poisonous species and are killed many times due to this confusion. The region and country play an important part in the color and pattern of a corn snake....
Every dog scratches from time to time. (You do too, right?) So when does scratching become a problem? According to Hobson Fulmer, DVM, owner of Apalachicola Bay Animal Hospital in Eastpoint, Fla., if your dog is constantly scratching an area, creating sores, losing hair, and keeping you (and him) up at night, it’s a problem. Itching Is a Symptom of a Dog Health Condition When your dog scratches obsessively, it’s a symptom of some underlying issue....
dog with mom and kids hiking in the woods Credit: Pamela Joe McFarlane / Getty If you live in the Northeastern part of the U.S., finding deer ticks on dogs is probably a regular occurrence. But these disease-spreading creepy crawlies don’t just hang out in New England. Deer ticks, also known as black-legged ticks or by their formal name, Ixodes scapularis, can be found through the eastern half of the U....
Kansas Day is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm every year on January 29.This day is celebrated by the citizens of Kansas to honor their state’s birthday. Kansas Day has been observed every year since its introduction in 1877.Did you know that at one time it was illegal to serve cherry pie on ice cram in Kansas?Normally, Kansas day is not considered a public holiday. All the government and public offices, schools, and businesses are working on this day....
David was the second king of Israel in the Old Testament.He established the Judaean dynasty, uniting all of Israel’s tribes under a single monarch. In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, David is a significant person and is regarded as a model king.David, Jesse’s youngest son, was a young shepherd boy born in Bethlehem, he started his career as an adviser at the court of Saul, Israel’s first king. He gained such a name for himself as a mighty warrior against the Philistines that his popularity enraged Saul, so a plot was devised to assassinate him....
caged puppy Credit: Isabel Pavia / Getty A new California law bans the state’s pet stores from selling dogs and cats, hoping to cut off puppy mills’ and kitten factories’ pipelines. KGET reported Saturday that Gov. Gavin Newsom had signed the bill, known as Bella’s Act, into law. Previously, California pet stores were allowed to sell dogs and cats only if the animals originated from a shelter, rescue group, animal control agency, or a similar organization....
chocolate lab chewing a bone while laying in the grass Credit: karinacfdahl / Getty chocolate lab chewing a bone while laying in the grass Credit: karinacfdahl / Getty chocolate lab chewing a bone while laying in the grass Credit: karinacfdahl / Getty chocolate lab chewing a bone while laying in the grass Credit: karinacfdahl / Getty March 29 update: Two pet owners have now sued Elanco Animal Health, saying the company misrepresented the safety of its Seresto flea and tick collars, according to a new story from the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting....
woman running with her dog Credit: Soloviova Liudmyla / Adobe Stock Sorry, but it’s time for you to join your dog’s zoomies. It’s for your health. According to a new study from Australian researchers, a few small bursts of vigorous activity each day are connected to a 38–40 percent decrease in premature death in adults. And those bursts are short—as in one or two minutes long, three times per day....
‘The Jungle Book’ by Walt Disney Productions is a musical movie adaptation made in 1967 and a live-action adaptation in 1994 from the stories of the book with the same name, ‘The Jungle Book’ by author Rudyard Kipling.‘The Jungle Book’ was first published in 1893-94, by the renowned British author as a collection of short stories in several magazines over the course of a few years and the stories gained great popularity....
Toe-walking is very common in children below the age of three.A child is just learning to walk and discover their surroundings, so toe-walking is natural. However, if a child is still toe-walking after the age of three, this may be a symptom of some underlying medical issue.Beyond this age, a child should normally outgrow toe-walking behavior by themselves Usually, toe-walking signals some developmental shortcomings like being on the autism spectrum, language delays, and speech delays....
Do you know that every year more than a septillion snowflakes fall from the sky?So we all know what the winter season is like. The season is related to the snow falling from the sky, Santa’s sleigh with Rudolph the reindeer, and kids making a snowman in the backyard comes to mind.We have the major holiday season in the northern hemisphere which is full of warmth even though the weather outside is cold....
dog playing on agility course in his backyard Credit: Lisjatina / Shutterstock Dogs and the outdoors are like peanut butter and jelly: They just go together. Most pups simply love getting out and about. But sprucing up your outdoor space with dog-friendly yard ideas makes hanging out in the backyard even better for your furry pal—it provides mental and physical stimulation, something many canines crave. Check out these tips to boost your backyard’s dog appeal....
cat basking in the sun Credit: Viktor_Gladkov / Getty Don’t tell my dog, but I’m a cat person at heart. Some of my earliest memories involve chasing and naming the barn cats on my grandparents’ Iowa farm. As an adult, I finally got to have a cat of my own, and discovered that the reasons I loved barn kitties as a kid still made my heart go pitter-pat. Why do I love cats?...
woman holding and kissing her white fluffy dog Credit: Cavan Images / Getty On This Page Best Old Lady Names Funny Names Cute Names Names Based on British Comedies Ancient Names When you adopt a dog, no matter her age, you'll know right away if you're taking home a pup deserving of one of these old lady dog names. Maybe you can tell she's an old soul. Maybe she just has wise, thoughtful eyes....
On visiting big box stores, it’s common to find shelves filled with canned foods.Canned foods have been a common part of our diet ever since we knew how to preserve food for a long time. These cans can lie in our pantry for a long time without getting stale and still retaining the nutrients from the fresh food.However, there has been, lately, a resurgence in the usage of canned goods for daily cooking....
Marie Curie is remembered today for discovering radium and polonium, as well as her significant contribution to cancer research.Marie Curie’s maiden name actually was Maria Sklodowska, and she was also known as Manya by her family members and friends, but when she came to Paris, France later in life, she changed her name to Marie. Curie thought that scientific research was a public benefit and advocated for its use when she and her husband found that the radioactive element radium killed malignant cells more quickly than it killed healthy cells, implying that radiation may be utilized to cure tumors....
Pollution is defined as the introduction of harmful elements into the environment.Pollution is destructive to both humans and nature itself because of the introduction of chemical substances that impacts ecological balance. Pollution is generally divided into air, water, soil, and noise pollution.Pollution is mostly manmade even though natural pollutants can be found in the shapes of volcanic ash. However, most of the pollution crisis that the world is going through is caused by manmade sources....
