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group of young adult with New Year's photo props and a dog Credit: lisegagne / Getty We’re (somehow) at the end of the year. That was fast! As we look back on the fond memories we’ve created with our canine companions this year, it’s only appropriate we close it out with one last holiday bash for their favorite people and pups. With the New Year quickly approaching, here’s how to throw the best dog-friendly New Year’s Eve party....

The word ‘hurricane’ has been derived from the Taino Native American word ‘hurucane’, which means ‘bad wind spirit’.In the heart of World War II in 1943, someone flew into a cyclone for the first time. The English phrase ‘hurricane’ derives from the Taino word ‘Huricán’, which alludes to the Carib Indian god of evil.When surface water is heated, the storm absorbs heat energy from it, similar to how a straw absorbs liquid, and the storm is powered by this heat energy....

The sperm whale is the Connecticut state animal and is the largest species of toothed whales.The status of the Connecticut state animal was assigned to the sperm whale by the General Assembly in the year 1975. What is surprising is that the sperm whale is assigned the status of state animal despite the fact that it is not native to the state or its waters.Connecticut, a state categorized as haunted, the birthplace of US President G....

Proteus orbits Neptune.The planet is very far away from the Earth, so we did not have much information about its moon. Voyager 2 discovered the moon Proteus.Voyager 2 was a spacecraft that brought in a lot of pictures and information about the universe. It was in the year 1989 that the world came to know about this moon. It is not a major moon like Triton is.We were able to discover Triton from Earth with a telescope....

If you’re looking to name your new four-legged friend, try a name inspired by a famous dog! These dogs are actors, characters in art and literature, historical figures, celebrity pets, and more. With such a wide range of options, you’re sure to find the perfect famous dog name good enough for your all-star pup. Famous Female Dog Names Even celebrities get excited to name their dogs! Try one of these names for your girl dog, tested and approved by your favorite celebrities....

Did you know that the Swiss government is one of the oldest in the world?Switzerland is a federal republic and the world’s only direct democracy. Its government was formed in 1291 and has been functioning more or less smoothly ever since.Switzerland has a population of approximately 8 million people. As a country with 26 cantons and more than 2,000 communities, the direct democracy approach of Switzerland’s political system plays a huge role in maintaining harmony amongst the linguistically and culturally diverse masses....

A radioactive element can emit energy and subatomic particles spontaneously.Such an element is unstable and gives off atomic radiation to gain stability. Some examples are Uranium, Thorium, Plutonium, Neptunium, and Americium.Some radioactive elements in the periodic table occur naturally in the Earth’s crust, like uranium ores, whereas others are man-made. These elements are mainly used to generate electricity in nuclear power plants with the help of nuclear reactors. In addition to being a good power source, these elements can also cause serious problems when used to make nuclear weapons like an atomic bomb....

Birds in Illinois are known for their wide range of species and are widely accepted and documented under the US state of Illinois and even by the Illinois Ornithological Records Committee.There are some favorite destinations that never fail to amaze any bird watcher. These destinations are full of a number of birds, birds as common as the house sparrows and as seasonal as the eastern bluebird.The state bird of Illinois is the northern cardinal....

Earlier generations have left us a shambolic economy and a boiling-hot planet that’s constantly on fire, but dammit if we millennials aren’t going to persevere through all that and spoil our dogs into the afterlife. This viral TikTok of a very cute black Labrador retriever, Ellie, is the latest proof. The video spins through scenes of Ellie getting pampered and spoiled versions of one question: Do I need a rain jacket or are my parents just millennials?...

dark brown puppy with a background pattern of cinnamon sticks Credit: Eskay Lim / EyeEm / Getty / Oszkár Dániel Gáti / Adobe Stock It’s a staple on cinnamon toast, an extra kick in hundreds of recipes and hot drinks, and the necessary ingredient for one of the dumbest food “challenges” to hit the internet a few years ago (a raw spoonful, and no, just don’t do it). People love cinnamon in all its flavorful forms, but what about for dogs?...

Pork became “the other white meat” back in the late 1980s, thanks to a popular advertising campaign that reminded Americans how tasty pig can be. But does that mean pork is perfect for dogs? Is it totally fine to share pork chops, pork rinds, bacon and ham, and other pork-based food with your favorite pooch? dog with a background of bacon Credit: MirageC / GlobalP / Getty Is Pork Good for Dogs?...

Yorkie licking lips next to bowl of food Credit: aleriya21 / Getty You’re likely familiar with subscription box services that cater to treats or toys for your dog (how many do you have? We have so many!). Now, fresh dog food delivery services with personalized meal plans are not only hugely popular, but also possibly disrupting the pet food industry forever. To provide some insight into how these services might benefit your favorite pooch (we’ll talk about cat food another time!...

golden retreiver lying on a mountain Credit: Maya Karkalicheva / Getty Mountain climbers in Mexico scaled the country’s highest mountain last week in an effort to rescue an adventurous pupper from the summit. The dog, a tan hound mix who the hikers have named Canelo, reportedly climbed Pico de Orizaba on his own, following a pack of hikers in October who had given him food. Eventually making his way nearly to the peak of the 18,491 foot tall mountain, Canelo refused to follow several ensuing groups of climbers back down the slope and stayed in his lofty position for nearly a month, braving wind and biting cold the whole time....

Eagles and hawks are the most dangerous birds of prey, well-known for their ability to spot prey at unbelievably far locations from their nest. In this article, we will be taking a look at some fun facts on the African hawk-eagle (Aquila spilogaster), part of the family Accipitridae, a group of birds of prey.This particular species can be found nesting on the fork of a large cliff or at the top of tall dead trees....

The Avisaurus (bird-lizard) is an extinct genus of Cretaceous birds that belonged to the group called enantiornithines. This enantiornithine bird lived during the Late Cretaceous, approximately 70.6 to 66 million years ago in North America. It was originally described by Michael K. Brett-Surman and Paul in 1985, but was not yet considered as an enantiornithine. In fact, this idea was strongly opposed until later when the fossils of A. archibaldi and Soroavisaurus were studied together, and it was revealed that they both lived during the Late Cretaceous, however in separate regions (North and South America)....

Royal Bengal tigers scientific name is Panthera tigris tigris. This majestic beast is one of the biggest wild cats with a glorious reputation. They’re a subspecies that is native to India and Nepal, they are also the country’s national animal. The Bengal tiger conservation status is currently listed as Endangered, this means their numbers are constantly dwindling due to habitat loss and illegal poaching for their skins. These animals are not only the rarest but also the smartest among all of the big cats....

Braconid wasps are actually part of the family braconidae, which is a collective name given to more than thousands of species. In fact, all these species haven’t even been officially described yet, with only a few hundred of them having been described. Like many other types of wasps, the braconid wasp is only dangerous to human beings when they are threatened or abused. Apart from that, the braconid wasp can actually be quite useful for the environment and vegetation....

Christmas beetles, or Christmas bugs, live in the woodlands or forests and are found all over Australia, except for the desert regions. These Australian bugs species are known as Christmas beetles because they are abundant in urban and rural areas close to Christmas. There a total of 35 species of this Christmas beetle, eight of this species are found in Sydney. They are attractive in looks due to their iridescent color, which can look different from different angles....

Eastern chipmunk (scientific name Tamias striatus) is a type of rodent which is mainly found darting on trees and in yards. The word ‘chipmunk’ itself means the one who descends trees headlong. They are very cute creatures with enchanting eyes, bushy tails, stripes, and cheeks. They prefer to be around woodlands and bushes. These pocket-sized rodents need sleep of about 15 hours per day. Chipmunks avoid becoming meals by being quick, nimble, and close to their homes....

Have you ever heard of a problem solver becoming the problem? We will introduce you to one such fish species which was introduced to control pests, but in turn, it became a pest creating havoc for humans.The species we are talking about here is Gambusia holbrooki (Eastern mosquitofish) which was introduced to the aquatic habitats of Australia in the 1920s to control the mosquito population as these fish mainly feed on mosquito larvae....