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a cat is walking up the stairs playing red light/ green light with the owner Credit: Courtesy of sayanamusic / TikTok This adorable kitten doesn’t need to use any of his nine lives to win “Squid Game.” Equipped with mad hunting skills, Toshka got a glimpse of his human’s TV screen and knew he couldn’t lose. If you’re not one of the 111 million viewers of the hit Netflix series “Squid Game,” here are the rules: contestants must play childhood games with a deadly twist....

When Neptune was visited by the Voyager 2 spacecraft, it marked a new chapter in space science.Neptune is the last planet in our solar system. It used to be the second last before Pluto was removed from the list of planets because scientists designated Pluto as a dwarf planet.Neptune is the eighth and the farthest solar planet from the Sun that has been discovered. It is the fourth-largest planet in the solar system by diameter, the third-massive planet, and the heaviest giant planet....

The relationship between horses and humans dates back millennia ago.These hoofed animals have been on this planet for more than 50 million years. All the horses we know today have descended from their wild ancestors.The horse belongs to the family Equidae and species caballus of the animal kingdom. There are about 400 breeds of horses known to us in the world today that engage in various types of activities. Ever since horses were domesticated, about 4000 years ago, they have remained an integral part of many human societies as a means of travel....

Parent birds spend days finding a perfect location to lay their eggs and build nests.You might have observed a house sparrow bring brown sticks to build the nest. Along with the twigs, it also gets some green leaves from a tree to create soft bedding for the egg in the nest.The most common type of warblers in the United States are sparrows. A house sparrow has a clutch size of four to five eggs....

cat laying in a loaf position Credit: Konstantin Aksenov / Getty Cats knead. They loaf. For some reason we cat lovers often find similarities between our felines and balls of dough. Walk into a sunlit room and see a chonky cat all tucked into a little loaf of chunk and fur and you immediately melt like butter (now I’m hungry). Ever see a cat loaf on a glass table? I’m dead....

couple posing for a photo with their dog on a hike at a dog-friendly hiking spot Credit: Mediteraneo / Adobe Stock Looking to shake up your pooch’s routine walk? Pet health and behavior experts agree that hiking can be as beneficial for your pup as it can be for us humans. But before lacing up your boots and grabbing Fido for a day of climbing mountains and splashing in streams, check our picks for the 10 best dog-friendly national hikes for your next family vacay....

Chizer with tennis ball in his mouth Credit: Courtesy of garythegrumpkin / Instagram For versatility, charisma, and style, it’s hard to match a schnauzer. Whether you choose a giant, standard, or miniature, these doggos are constant favorites because they’re so gentle and friendly. For experienced dog owners who love to consistently train their canine pals, the amazing schnauzer is an absolute joy, offering incredible intelligence and attention—even if you have to persuade them to participate from time to time!...

If you are looking for an amazing outdoor destination to explore, look no further than Kings Canyon.This stunning natural landmark is located in the heart of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and offers visitors plenty of incredible sights and activities. Kings Canyon National Park was created on October 15, 1940.Kings Canyon formed some 400 million years ago because of sandstone deposits. In 1965, the national park was further extended to its current size....

Australian shepherds, or Aussies as they’re affectionately called by lovers of the breed, are whip-smart and rambunctious dogs fit for adventurous, active pet parents. If you see adopting an Australian shepherd in your near future (or maybe you already have, and in that case congrats!) then you probably need to figure out how to pick the perfect name for your new pooch. Whether you choose a name inspired by an Aussie’s beautiful coloring or your new dog’s favorite snack, one of these names for Australian shepherds will surely match your active new pup’s personality....

Glaciers from the most recent ice age have helped to carve and create the beautiful stunning landscape of Glacier National Park, which is where Glacier National Park gets its name.Although smaller than the ice age glaciers found 20,000 years ago, the park has more than 26 named glaciers. Unfortunately due to global climate change, the number of glaciers continues to decline each year.Conservationist George Bird Grinnell was a major figure who helped to establish the Glacier National Park in 1910....

Retrievers are a lovable bunch. So lovable, in fact, that some retriever dog breeds are among the most popular breeds in the world—and for good reason. These natural helpers are eager to please their humans and are sure to do so thanks to their inherent intelligence, athleticism, loyalty, and determination. But did you know there are six different types of retrievers? We’ll explore the various breeds, so you can find which retriever may be the best fit for you and your family....

Oysters are briny bivalve mollusks that reside in marine habitats like the oceans.There are a few types of oysters, such as the ones that can be eaten and others from which pearls are extracted. But the increasing popularity of canned oysters might have gotten you wondering if they are indeed as nutritious as they are advertised to be.You might have thought that everything canned is harmful to us and our health until now....

chocolate labrador retriever laying on veterinarian exam table Credit: THEPALMER / Getty Seizures are one of the most frequently reported neurological conditions in dogs. They are characterized by a temporary and involuntary disturbance of normal brain function. In dogs, traditional seizure symptoms include loss of consciousness, uncontrollable muscle activity, loss of bowel control, and collapsing. After dogs display seizure behavior, they may appear disoriented, unsteady, or temporarily blind. Brian Petrovsky, DVM, currently completing a soft tissue and orthopedic surgery residency at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares all you need to know about dog seizures....

When Tiffany bought a small basket to decorate her coffee table, she didn’t expect her two kitties Purrtis and Norbert to take it over! Now, everytime the domestic shorthairs squeeze into the basket together, Tiffany shares a photo on their Instagram @2cats.1basket. When Tiffany first met Purrtis, she tells Daily Paws that she immediately fell in love. She sent her husband a video asking if they could adopt the sweet kitten, and he agreed on one condition: the cat would be named after a New York Mets player....

tik tok collage featuring puppy Credit: Courtesy of brookethefrenchie / rene_casselly / juliamaejohnson / TikTok Ah, the first week of March, bringing with it hints of the beginning of spring and, holy cow, maybe the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic? With that in mind, we’re in the mood to celebrate the best way we know how: Watching videos of cute pets and animals doing cute things. What a treat....

It is a very popular question asked on the internet, can rabbits eat oranges?Rabbits eat oranges and so you are able to feed your rabbit oranges. However, when they eat oranges, it comes with certain terms and conditions, which you will read about later in the article.Citrus fruits like oranges are full of nutrients like Vitamin C, which is why everyone, including humans, love to eat oranges and sometimes orange peels too!...

Ajugaceratops, originally named Chasmosaurus mariscalensis, were herbivore dinosaurs from the Campanian stage in the Late Cretaceous period of the Mesozoic era and they lived on earth 66 million years ago. The first fossils of this species were collected in Texas, North America by William Strain. The holotype included partial adult skulls, horncore, left maxilla, and a right dentary. More fossils were recovered later from the Aguja Formation range in Brewster County....

The Andalusian horse (Pura Raza) from the Iberian Peninsula is a proverbial breed of riding horse known for its intelligence, sensitivity, and tractability. One of the highly versatile horse breeds, the Andalusians are perfect for dressage, riding, and competing purposes. Apart from that, this whitish-gray horse was also used as a warhorse in the history of Europe and other countries like Spain. Andalusians are well-built horses that serve a lot of purposes and are therefore considered extremely popular by the breeders....

Are you fascinated by dragonflies, and do you want to find out more about the blue dasher? This article contains a multitude of blue dasher dragonfly fun facts!This article will tell you everything you need to know about these flying insects, from their appearance to their diet, or why they are sometimes called blue pirates.Blue dashers are a species of dragonflies, meaning they are a part of the libellulidae family. The blue dasher male is recognizable by its bright blue body with a dark tip, while the blue dasher female has a black and yellow striped abdomen and thorax and tends to be browner in color....

The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) is a species of marine mammals called seals which are commonly found in the pack ice formation of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. These Antarctic seals have also been sighted on the coasts of South America, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. The species was named by a French zoologist named Henri Marie Ducrotay de Blainville when they were first discovered in the year 1820. Its characteristic features include its long, bulbous and muscular body with skin covered in distinctive leopard-like spots on the back....