In a world of obese and overweight pets, fresh fruits and vegetables can be a great alternative to more calorie-dense dog treats. But there are always sneaky differences between food that’s healthy for pet parents but dangerous to dogs. Grapes and raisins, out! Chocolate is a big no-no! Macadamia nuts are bad news! You’re forgiven if you like to double- or triple-check a fantastic food you worry might make your dog sick....
dog in apple orchard; can dogs go apple picking? Credit: Eve Photography / Shutterstock On This Page Can Dogs Eat Apples Safely? Can Dogs Go Apple Picking? Dog-Friendly Apple Orchards Tips for the Trip Crisp fall days are perfect for wandering through pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and apple orchards. And, as we all know, every activity is made better with four-legged family members by our side. Animal lovers are apt to wonder, "can I take my dog apple picking?...
We here at Daily Paws are big proponents of microchipping your pets. Dog and cat owners around the world have had pets returned to them, thanks to microchipping technology, sometimes after covering great distances and several years. This story, however, may just take the cake—not only in terms of time but also the bittersweet conclusion it provides. Phoebe the cat originally belonged to Christine Ball. They lived in the small English town of Nantwich in Cheshire, which is where Ball reported her missing in 2001....
A bumblebee (or bumble bee) also known as the humble bee of the genus Bombus, is part of the Apidae family, and is a common native bee.They are important pollinators in most areas of North America just like honey bees. Bumblebees are large, fuzzy insects that have short, stubby wings. This bee species is bigger than honey bees, but they don’t manufacture much honey compared to honey bees.Bumblebees are regarded as very valuable pollinators as according to the National Wildlife Federation, their wings beat 130 or more times per second....
Are you ready to know about one of the most interesting amphibians that hail from Mexico? Yes, we are talking about the axolotl, which has almost become an imaginary character among people. However, these animals are real, and scientists have been interested in them for a long time. The axolotls are also known as the ‘Mexican walking fish’, but they are actually nothing like fish. They are amphibians native to the freshwater Lakes Xochimilco and Chalco, close to Mexico City....
Brown dog ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) are a species of arthropods that belong to the category of ticks. This tick has a very unusual characteristic, this species of tick can complete its whole life cycle and life stages indoors while other species of ticks cannot.Brown dog ticks are arthropods that survive on the blood meal. The main habit of these species of ticks is to complete their entire life stages inside three hosts; that is why they are usually known as three-host ticks, which means they necessarily change their host in every new stage of their life....
What type of animal is a calliope hummingbird? Calliope hummingbirds are the smallest North American hummingbird species. These birds are also the smallest bird in the world to migrate such a long distance. Fun Calliope Hummingbird Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Tiny insects and nectar from flowers What do they eat? Omnivores Average litter size? 2 How much do they weigh? 0.071-0.106 oz (1.9-2.8 g) How long are they?...
The chinook salmon are the largest of the Pacific salmon which makes them a very interesting fish to learn about. Apart from being a Pacific salmon residing mostly in the Pacific northwest region, this salmon species is also given the name spring salmon or spring chinook salmon. This is because they start to migrate towards freshwater during the spring as their spawning season begins in the summer. The life history of a chinook salmon spawn begins in fresh water bodies such as rivers until they return to the ocean or the sea....
Colubrids are the most common species of snakes in the world. The name of this family is derived through the Latin word coluber, which means snake. They belong to the largest and most diverse family of snakes called Colubridae. Scientifically also known as Serpentes, colubrids are rear-fanged or opisthoglyphous, meaning their fangs are grooved rather than hollow and are placed in the back of their upper jaws. Species of colubrids in the past were not closely related or considered as a natural group....
The freshwater garfish (Xenentodon cancila) is a species of bony fish belonging to the needlefish family Belonidae. Most commonly associated with fresh and occasionally brackish water habitats, this fish species is widespread throughout South and Southeast Asia. They primarily feed on crustaceans.This Asian freshwater needlefish species is often confused with the distantly related North American freshwater gars of the family Lepisosteidae due to the close resemblance between the two. Both fishes have an elongated body and long, narrow beak-like jaws equipped with sharp teeth....
The Eurasian golden oriole are very colorful birds with a sweet flute-like chirping sound. Their scientific name is Eurasian golden oriole oriolus. They are brightly colored and can easily draw the attention of us humans. Eurasian golden oriole oriolus are the only member of the old world oriole family breeding in the northern hemisphere temperate regions. They are migratory birds. They are bright yellow in color and have black wings. The female bird is a little on the greener shade....
A small bird found in Central Asia and the Middle East, the great tit (Parus major) is widespread among Europe. Great tits are found in woodland parks and gardens. They have a bright-yellow colored breast, a bluish-grey back and tail, a black head, white cheekbones, and a black stripe that runs from bib to vent.Great tits are the largest among the species of tit birds. They are about 12.5-14 cm in length....
The Gualicho dinosaur was a Neovenatoridae from the family of Allosaurids. These middle-sized dinosaurs were an important element in the history of attribution and evolution of theropods. They were especially known for their claw-like hands which intrigued researchers. The most exceptional detail of these arms was the fact that the Gualicho shinyae went through the evolution of limb reduction, essentially compromising their arm size to evolve better, sharper bites. This was somewhat a bargain on the genus’ behalf....
One of the most common species, the Adanson’s house jumper is scientifically known as Hasarius adansoni. The spider comes from a species of jumping spiders whose origins lie in some of the hottest parts of the world which includes India, the Central African Republic, Japan, Morocco, and Taiwan among many others. However, the species has also been artificially introduced in similar climatic regions and greenhouses, such as in several provinces of China as well as in many German zoos....
Named by Hunt and Lucas in 1994, Lucianosaurus wildi is most likely an Archosauriformes. However, previously they were considered to be early ornithischian dinosaurs. These animals belonged to the Late Triassic.The historical biology of Lucianosaurus is quite a mystery due to a lack of fossils. However, its recovered teeth have shed light on its dental patterns. For instance, Lucianosaurus had thecodont dentition. They were most probably carnivores, like other Archosauriformes. Like all the other genera under the class Reptilia, Lucianosurus also reproduced by laying eggs....
The name Metriacanthosaurus belongs to the genus of Metriocanthosaurid. This spined lizard belonged to the late Jurassic age, which was almost 160 million years in the past, and inhabited Europe.Friedrich von Huene, a paleontologist, in his scientific paper focused on these dinosaurs and the Cretaceous period. In the year 1923, he examined several collected fossils that had fragments of the hip, a leg bone, and fragments of vertebrae. He originally assigned fossils to a whole new species under the Megalosaurus known as the Megalosaurus parkeri....
Irrespective of age everyone is well accustomed to common house lizards. Who knew that just another species of lizards from the family of Varanus can be so much more interesting and full of fun facts! Here are some monitor lizard facts for kids and everyone else to enjoy. The family Varanidae is believed to be originated 65 million years ago. Belonging to the family Varanidae, monitor lizards are large lizards. There are several species of this reptile, among which the Komodo Dragon is the largest lizard that can be found on the planet....
A Norfolk terrier dog breed is a British breed of dog that was recognized as an independent breed in 1964. It is a variety of Norwich terriers that had ‘drop ears’ and is one of the smallest amongst the breed. It has a variety of colors, including grizzle, red, black, and tan. Norfolk terrier is a lively canine champion who is affectionate yet energetic. They are also known for their temperamental traits, including fearless, happy, lovable, great companions, and are really energetic to be a great pet for your family....
The members of the family Nicodamidae are sometimes called red and black spiders because of their black-colored abdomen and cephalothorax and legs being uniformly red in color. There are seven genera in this family of which the genus Nicodamus is the most common. This genus contains two species, the Nicodamus peregrinus and Nicodamus mainae. The species Nicodamus peregrinus is a small species of spider found in eastern and southern Australia. This species is also known by the common name, red and black spider....
Have you ever looked at Spongebob and wondered how he got inside the ocean? Well, sea sponges are a common phenomenon seen all over the marine floor. Sea sponges are known for their spectacular colors, and interestingly they are living and breathing creatures like any other animal. The word sponge is derived from a similar ancient Greek word. The life of a sea sponge is quite mysterious, and fossils state that they have existed on the earth for more than 600 million years....
