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white samoyed dog running on snow and ice Credit: Zanna Pesnina / 500px / Getty An ice-breaking ship made quite the rescue last week when it came across a small, white dog wandering the arctic ice fields in northern Russia. The dog, a Samoyed named Aika, had been missing from a village, Mys Kamenny, for more than a week, CNN reports. The Russian crew of the Alexander Sannikov icebreaker lowered a ladder for her to come aboard....

A long, narrow country forming the western part of the Scandinavian peninsula, Norway shares its eastern borders with Sweden, Finland, and Russia.Its extensive coastline in the north is surrounded by the icy Arctic Ocean, and to the west is the North Atlantic Ocean and North Sea rich with fish, oil, and natural gas.Norway’s population enjoys equal rights and high living standards. Owing to better education facilities and consistently low rates of unemployment, the Nordic welfare model is hailed all across the globe....

Blond hound mix gets pets on head while laying on floor belly up Credit: Solovyova / Getty Picking up dog poop is never a fun task, and it can quickly become concerning if you notice something squirming in the pile they leave behind. Parasites are not something dog owners want to think about, but being in the know can help you treat an issue quickly and possibly prevent these pests from affecting your pooch in the first place....

You might be lying on the couch watching your favorite show or reading a book, and you suddenly see your cat come up and rest its head on your chest.People have always been curious about this behavior from their cat, and there are multiple theories behind this kitty habit. Let us find out the main reasons that lead to such a behavioral display by the cats.A cat has multiple moods and personalities....

tortoiseshell cat outdoors in among foliage Credit: Manuela Schewe-Behnisch / EyeEm / Getty On This Page Female Tortoiseshell Cat Names Male Tortoiseshell Cat Names Cute Tortoiseshell Cat Names Best Names for Black Tortoiseshell Cats Orange Tortoiseshell Cat Names Unique Names for Tortoiseshell Cats Tortoiseshell cats are extraordinarily beautiful. Lovingly nicknamed "torties," tortoiseshell cats are not a breed but are, instead, named after their distinct look that resembles—you guessed it!—tortoiseshell material....

Do you know about the 1st battle of the American revolutionary war?The American Revolution or the U.S. War of Independence was fought between the years 1775-1783. All of the North American colonies of Great Britain overthrew the British rule and established the sovereign United States of America, which was formalized with the Declaration of Independence in 1776.Here we will learn about the events that led up to the historical event in U....

Colleen Bragg, owner of Endless Pawsabilities in Hurricane, W. Va., often has her Portuguese water dogs competing at Water Work events, where they hop in the water and carry equipment from one boat to another or do underwater retrieval and other activities. Sure, Portuguese water dogs are known for loving the water, but many dogs can learn to love boating. If you’re looking to take your dog boating with you next time you venture out on the water, there are a few things to consider to make sure it’s a fun, safe experience for both you and your pup....

Eggs come in a variety of forms and sizes, but can you eat them all?An omelette makes an excellent breakfast. So, how many types of eggs have you tried?Chicken eggs are the most popular ones on the market. But some love duck eggs and others might be crazy about quail eggs. Have you ever wondered, how and when human beings discovered that they could eat eggs? According to some historians, the habit of eating eggs is a million years old....

The name ‘Alaska; originates from the native Aleut word ‘Alyeska,’ which means ‘great land’.The state is nicknamed ’the last frontier’. The state’s motto is ‘North to the Future’, with Juneau being the only US state capital that cannot be reached by road.Alaska by area is the largest state in the USA and has a total area that exceeds Texas, California, and Montana combined! The state also represents the seventh largest subnational division in the world....

poodles with teddy bear haircut Credit: zhao hui / Getty When you think “poodle,” you think “hair.” Poodles’ curly, coarse coats are distinct features that make them easy to spot a mile away. Having such unique and versatile fur means there are countless poodle haircuts for you to choose from, and a professional groomer can give your poodle a makeover with a hairstyle that best matches her personality and lifestyle....

A crest is a bunch of long tufted feathers that can be found at the top or towards the back of the head of a bird.It is an open and well-known fact that a bird feather crest can be of many colors such as black, blue, red, or white. The feathers of a crest are long and can either be slicked back or spiked up.There are several species of birds that have a crest on their head....

vet explaining odd things she has had to remove from dogs Credit: Courtesy of apccvet / TikTok If you’ve been needing a reminder to clear your counters of anything—and I mean anything—your inquisitive dog could possibly eat, this is it. Because our four-legged garbage disposals have zero boundaries. Just ask the folks at Alicia Pet Care Center. Last month, the California veterinary hospital posted a trio of TikToks asking its veterinary staff about 1) the weirdest things they’ve extracted from dogs’ tummies and 2) the oddest things their own pups have eaten....

Broccoli is not the first thing people tend to think of when it comes to snacks for cats. Vegetables in general are not something that should ever make up a significant part of any cats diet, as cats are obligate carnivores. But for the cat parents who find their felines are curious enough to give broccoli a try, there’s some good news to be had here. Can Cats Eat Broccoli Safely?...

The tasty avocado, with its big pit, alligator-like skin, and delicious, fatty flesh is a popular raw food treat for foodies and regular folk alike. And given the avocado toast’s meteoric rise (and fall!) as a must-have brunch staple at tables across the world, you’re probably wondering, can dogs eat avocado? (And who could blame you? Your Instagram likes would be off the charts.) dog with background of avocados; can dogs eat avocado?...

The Chesapeake Bay is one of the largest estuaries in the United States that covers six states including New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware.With its diverse flora and fauna, the perfect time to visit the Chesapeake region is during spring. But nowadays, Chesapeake Bay pollution is a serious concern that needs to be addressed, and also numerous solutions are needed to stop pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.Various human activities are the main cause of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay that leads to excess nutrients....

Among the largest and heaviest genera of dinosaurs is the Bruhathkayosaurus. The holotype of the dinosaur from the late Cretaceous period was discovered in 1987 by Yadagiri & Ayyasami in the Kallamedu formation in India. It consisted of hip bones, a leg bone, a shin bone, tail bones, and the bone of a forearm. Unfortunately, fossil remains were lost. The huge-bodied lizard is among the largest dinosaurs. Bones of the dinosaur were mistaken as pieces of petrified wood....

The giant moray eel is a species of moray eel that is mostly found in the Indo-Pacific aquatic regions. They are one of the largest eels in the Muraenidae family, which belongs to the Gymnothorax genus. giant moray eel facts are quite interesting because of their unique aspects. These eels participate in inter-species predation as they are hunters alongside the roving coral grouper. Eel hunts in the reef and scares the prey out of the reef in the process....

Glossy Starlings are iridescent exotic birds found in Southern Africa. Part of the Sturnidae family, glossy starlings (also known as Lamprotornis) are colorful birds with distinctly blue-green plumage, with underparts often colored blue, purple, yellow, or brown. The Lamprotornis genus contains 23 species, including the Cape starling, greater blue-eared starling, purple glossy starling, and miombo blue-eared starling.If you like this article article, check out the European starling and the prairie warbler....

Mitsukurina Owstoni, or commonly known as goblin shark, is quite a rare species of shark to be found on the surface of any aquatic area. Though the juveniles are more prone to prefer shallow waters, these sharks are known to live at a depth between 890 ft to a maximum of 4300 ft underwater. They have two fins and a set of five gills as they belong to the order of Lamniformes....

If you are looking for an interesting bird originating from South and Central America, then the greater ani is the bird you should read about. Part of the Crotophaga genus which includes two other species, the smooth-billed ani and the groove-billed ani, the greater ani belongs to the family of cuckoos. They have a widespread distribution all over Central and South America. Interestingly, these birds are usually found at an elevation of 1,600-2,600 ft (488-793 m) above sea level....