two kids pulling a dog in a red wagon; best dog names of 2022 Credit: LWA / Getty Rover’s 2022 Top Dog Names list is out, and we finally have some change at the top. After 10 years, Luna has at long last overtaken Bella as the most popular female dog name for the year. Bella had held the crown since 2012, when Rover first started determining the most popular names in its database of millions of pets....
Mule vs horse - which is better, which is stronger, and many essential differences between them all equine lovers should know!The question is not which is better between a horse and a mule, but which is better for you and what you are doing. It’s all about the differences between these two animal species.Throughout history, riders have been inspired by horses because they are strong, majestic creatures. Mules, on the other hand, are tough little creatures that can carry heavy loads over long distances for their owners; they’re also quite intelligent and loyal to their owners....
barking dog; Atlanta's barking dog ordinance Credit: Jill Lehmann Photography / Getty Atlanta has updated its nuisance animal ordinance, which could come with a hefty fine for dog owners. The Atlanta City Council updated the measure this week, in an effort to cut back on disruptive noise in heavily populated Atlanta neighborhoods, as reported by WSB-TV. Atlanta pet owners can be facing up to $1,000 in fines if their dog won’t stop barking....
To be clear: This puppy trying out an obstacle course failed spectacularly, but the little one did it in perhaps the most darling way possible. Twitter user Fred Schultz shared a video of the attempt, which as of Friday morning has earned some 3.8 million views. On a leash, the golden retriever puppy negotiates the seven slalom poles easily enough. Great job, buddy! Then our friend arrives at the hurdle and that’s when things go wrong....
If you’ve ever wondered what your cat is up to when he or she slinks out of view, you’re not alone. Beyond taking long naps in the sun and somehow managing to knock over everything in sight, what exactly do cats do to fill the day? One cat owner unexpectedly found an answer to the age-old question when surfing the internet, and the hilarious moment instantly went viral. Twitter user Michael Hubank shared this tweet on March 28 detailing the surprising whereabouts of his pet tabby, Freddy....
These adorable felines might be some of the luckiest cats around—in fact, Calcifer and Luna’s pet mom Chelsea is more than happy to admit her four-legged fur-babies run the show. “They’re everything to me, and they absolutely know it,” Chelsea tells Daily Paws. “They also know that I don’t pay the rent for us. I pay the rent for them. This is their house.” Who else can relate to that sentiment?...
Babybel is a brand of cheese products established in 1865 in France by The Bel Group.Mini Babybel, from France, is especially famous for selling bite-sized servings of snack friendly cheeses. Their products can help you to reach your daily recommended calcium intake.The cheese which is used in these products is an original Dutch cheese, known as Edam Cheese. which can be paired with fruits and crackers.Edam Cheese is traditionally covered in a red wax coating (paraffin), which helps to keep to preserve its freshness....
Did you know that the kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is named after the brown feathered bird kiwi which is the national bird of New Zealand?Although surprisingly, New Zealand is not the first place in the world where the kiwi fruit was found. It was in China where the first-ever kiwi plants were found.In the early years of the 20th century, a school teacher brought kiwi seeds to New Zealand and introduced the fruit to the island....
close up of a cat's face focusing on his eye; why do cats pupils change? Credit: Luca Romano / EyeEm / Getty Cat behavior is not as easy to decipher as dog behavior. While a dog may wag their tail, a telltale sign of excitement (usually), cats conceal their emotions and often wear a “poker face.” According to Molly DeVoss, Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist for Cat Behavior Solutions in Dallas, this is completely normal and in their nature....
Chickens are among the most interesting animal species as, unlike almost all birds, some chicken breeds lay eggs almost every single day.Wild chickens lay eggs only once or twice in a season, but most domesticated chickens have been bred especially over many years so that they will lay eggs every day. However, many of them still take a break in the autumn and winter when they stop laying eggs.The genetic manipulation of chickens over the years has led to humans being able to have plenty of eggs every day....
It’s time to bask in the athletic prowess of Wrinkle, the especially spiffy emotional support duck who ran at least part of the New York City Marathon on Sunday. The videos of her quick waddling in her homemade red shoes have enthralled millions on TikTok. I honestly don’t know whether to call it a stride, strut, or trot, but it seems that Wrinkle, who is a Pekin duck, is enjoying her jog and the adulation of the marathon crowd....
Noble, confident, loyal, and gentle are just a few ways to describe wonderful German shepherds. Whether they’re courageous K-9s or making unlikely friendships with other creatures, German shepherds continue to be one of the most popular dogs in the U.S. In fact, they consistently rank in the top five favorite breeds, and there are many reasons why. Individuals and families alike appreciate qualities such as: Calm dispositions matched with high intelligenceEase of early socializing and positive reinforcement trainingAbundant energy, which makes them perfect canine companions for active people These characteristics also make them top choices for crossbreeding....
The age of exploration, or the age of discovery, was a monumental period in world history.The people of the European nations left their home shores to discover what lay beyond the familiar land and waters. For ‘God, Gold, and Glory’ brave explorers like Christopher Columbus and Vasco de Gama faced uncharted waters and stormy seas to find the rich lands that had been habituated for millennia.During this period, every detail in a vessel was important in determining how fast one could get to the destination, how rough the journey would be, and how much freightage the ship would be able to hold....
Are you a fan of cowboys, finding some opportunity or the other to dress like a cowboy?Well, aside from Halloween, you possibly couldn’t dress up as such. Suppose you were to wear it to your school or place of work, people would probably laugh at you.So when else can you be a cowboy? Imagine a 10-day event, where you can not only dress up as a cowboy, but no one will laugh at you for shouting ‘yee-haw!...
Borneo is known as the ‘Sleeping Beauty of Asia.‘It is the third-largest island in the world, after Greenland and Australia. Borneo is not just another island, but it is a part of Asia, and its name obtained from the Indonesian language means ’the great state or country.‘Borneo has boundaries with the following countries: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, East Timor, and West Timor. The total area of Borneo Island is 4.6 million sq mi (12 million sq km)....
The most popular tree nuts, almonds, are seeds of the almond tree, Prunus dulcis.Almonds are actually full of elements that benefit our bodies. It has a very small amount of carbohydrates in it, which is why it is a key element in almost every diet plan.Have you ever calculated the daily value, or DV, of a food item that you serve to your child? It is very important to know how much a nutrient should be in the food item that your child consumes....
The first swim stroke that most of us learned as kids is the dog paddle. In fact, the human dog paddle and the dog version look very similar. Although this swimming method is named after dogs, it doesn’t mean that all dogs like—or are good at—swimming. Some Dogs Like Swimming … A number of dog breeds were bred to be swimmers. Retrievers (golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers) and other hunting dogs were bred to retrieve waterfowl such as ducks and geese for their hunting owners....
Toy breed dogs are very much liked by people, and Griffons are among them.The Griffon Bruxellois, also known as the Brussels Griffon, is a native dog breed of Brussels, Belgium. Very often, they are also referred to as small breeds named Griffon Belge and Petit Brabancon.The Griffon Bruxellois, along with other wiry-coated dog breeds, belongs to the family of Smousje, a dog used to chase away rodents, similar to a Dutch Smoushond....
If you like fish, then here we have a ton of information about the 12 different species of sailfish, swordfish, spearfish, and marlin, or otherwise known as billfish. These marine species can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. They are migratory animals. They are seen migrating through many places and seasons such as the white marlin migrates from May to October. The conservation of both Atlantic blue marlin and white marlin needs to be put in place as their population is threatened....
The blue ring angelfish is a colorful blue and yellow marine fish that originates in the Indo-Pacific oceans. Some places around which the annularis angelfish can be spotted include East Africa, New Guinea, and Japan. It has the scientific name Pomacanthus annularis, where the genus Pomacanthus states that this fish lives around marine coral reefs. The fish gets its name from the blue ring that can be seen above its operculum....
