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dog with a background of a pistachio pattern; can dogs eat pistachios? Credit: shorrocks / Getty / kolesnikovserg / Adobe Stock It’s no secret our furry friends love to get a sniff of what we’re eating. Heck, they might even try to get a taste! (And often succeed.) If you fancy nuts, particularly pistachios, you know they’re generally healthy snacks for us humans. But can dogs eat pistachios, too? Whether your curious canine has gotten into your pistachio stash or you’re hoping to share a pack, we have some good news: your pooch can eat them since they’re not toxic to dogs....

Every dog owner has enjoyed conversations with their canine companions. We tell them how our day went, we share our secrets, we comment on their adorable fluffy faces. Our dogs respond with toothy smiles, tail wags, and sometimes licks to the cheek. But when it comes to our dogs talking back to us, we’re usually limited to interpreting their canine body language. On the other hand, maybe you’ve seen some of those recent popular talking dog videos on TikTok or Instagram where dogs push sound-emitting “buttons” to communicate with their owners....

These small rodents are very cute and are a very good option if you want a small pet.These small creatures, known as guinea pigs, are from the Caviidae family. These are domesticated guinea pig breeds found in many houses around the world.This species is also called the cavy or domesticated cavy as they belong to the genus Cavia. While in scientific and laboratory settings, the term cavy often refers to the animal, it is also commonly used to refer to a guinea pig....

dog scratching his neck with his hind leg Credit: Christian Buch / Getty On This Page What is Hydrocortisone? Can I Put Hydrocortisone on My Dog? Common Uses How to Use Can It Make My Dog Sick? How Much to Use Do you have an itchy dog? If your pupper has skin irritation that's making him miserable, you might have a quick fix in your medicine cabinet. You can use hydrocortisone cream on your dog in most cases....

You must have come across a female bird looking after its brood in a nest at some point.Did that ever make you wonder why parent birds did so and how long it took baby birds to fledge? Well, while some birds hardly take a few days, some other species can take three weeks to fledge!Birds are rather fascinating creatures and their beauty and grace are second to none. In fact, studies and observations have also shown that their ways around the world are just as interesting as their feather patterns....

The African hoopoe (Upupa africana) is a spectacular member of the family Upupidae that also comprises the Madagascar hoopoe and the Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops). All members of the Upupidae family have characteristic crown feathers that distinguish them from other bird species. A male African hoopoe possesses cinnamon-colored upper parts, lacks the white stripe on the crest, and has black-colored primaries. There are characteristic black and white stripes present on the wings and tail of this bird and an African hoopoe’s wings are curved as well as broad....

The Ammosaurus or Ammosaurus solus is a type of genus of sauropodomorph type that was found in the North American continent. In 1889, paleontologist Marsh O.C. named the specific species Ammosaurus major in the American Journal of Science.The first fossils were found in the Portland Formation of the Super Newark in Connecticut. Later fossils were also found in the Navajo sandstone areas in Arizona as well as eastern Nova Scotia in Canada....

Anchor worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) is a parasite living under the scales and gills of freshwater fish. Water salinity impacts the parasite’s reproduction to a great extent. Freshwater bodies are needed for them to reproduce. These parasites have a complex life cycle. After the females lay the eggs, it takes 24-36 hours to hatch. Growing up, the juveniles go through five stages. In each stage, they go through immense changes in body structure....

Though not the biggest moth on the block, the Atlas moth is definitely one of the most interesting ones around! One of their most prominent features is that they are mistaken for butterflies ever so often! While they do have colorful wings to match their close relatives, there is a critical difference in them. It is their snake-shaped wings! Yes, if you notice the sides of their wings, you will be able to see a very clear snake-shaped figure in their wings....

Placed under the category of one of the most loved and popular pooches, is the breed of large-sized bloodhounds. In some regions, they are also known as ‘blooded hound’. Be it their looks, temperament or the exceptional brilliancy to sniff, the bloodhounds present a class of intriguing and fascinating canines. Originally bred to hunt, today mostly these canines are used by task force to sniff trails. Beside their remarkable olfactory receptors, bloodhounds possess a gentle and mild mannered temperament....

The Blue Lacy is a mixed breed of English Shepherd, Greyhound, and possibly a wolf, coyote, and scenthound. It is the official state dog breed of Texas, United States. Also popularly known as the Lacy Hog Dog. Blue Lacys were historically used to look after free-roaming hogs, however, they became adaptable with time and were used to look after other livestock on farms and ranches. It is one of the best working dog breeds....

The brown prionid beetle (Orthosoma brunneum) is a beetle species of the longhorn family Cerambycidae. The brown prionid beetle is brown or red-colored. They inhabit most decaying wood and logs. This beetle is the only beetle in the Orthosma genus. Orthrosoma genus name was used for genus microsporidian. As this name was preoccupied, microsporidian was changed to Orthosomella. The brown prionid beetle is attracted to lights and baits. They can grow up to 0....

The mighty Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus), capable of growing almost 6 ft long (1.8 m) and weighing up to 70 kg (110 lb), once had the world at its wet, stubby feet. It has lived since the era of dinosaurs. The recent growth of rapidly expanding Chinese giant salamander farms may have accelerated the disappearance of wild populations in the area. Chinese giant salamanders are considered a luxury food item in China and the acidic skin latex holds great medicinal value too....

Cymbospondylus (Cymbospondylus piscosus) were among the largest marine reptile species that lived in this world during the middle and late Triassic times, which was almost 210-240 million years ago from the present-day world. The fossil remains of this species were discovered in Germany and Nevada by Joseph Leidy who subsequently gave them their name as well. They had a long eel-shaped body, with an enormous tail at the back. Cymbospondylus was able to swim faster in water and catch their prey more efficiently because of the elongated tail....

The elegant firefish (Nemateleotris decora) is a member of the family Gobiidae and a species of dartfish. The name comes from their ability to dart into holes when in an alarming situation. Firefishes are also known for their prominent first dorsal fin. The purple firefish is known by many common names including the decorated dartfish, flame firefish, fire goby, and decorated firefish. There are many other names given to the decorated dartfish which we will read about later....

Erectopus superbus were carnivorous dinosaurs and the Erectopus was a basal Allosauroid theropod dinosaur from the Lower Cretaceous period of France. The fossil remains were first discovered in the site of Phosphate-bearing beds of La Penthieve at Louppy la chateau in eastern France in the 19th century. The taxonomical history of the Erectopus is quite muddled. Henri Emil Sauvage in the year 1882, added fossils to a private collection of Louis Pierson....

Are you ready to know about one of the most beautiful birds that live in the tropical forests? Let us introduce you to the keel-billed toucan, also known as the rainbow-billed toucan or sulfur-breasted toucan. Their scientific name is ‘Ramphastos sulfuratus.’ The species is known for its beautiful rainbow-colored plumage that includes black, red, yellow, green, and blue feathers. The bright yellow chest of this bird is strikingly beautiful. The bills of this species are extra special because it not only contains many different colors but also because of its lightweight composition....

A vividly colored bird, the king bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus regius), is a perching bird that belongs to the family of Paradisaeidae. The king bird-of-paradise, a so-called living gem, is the smallest in the Paeadisaeidae family. The average weight of the female birds is 0.08–0.13 lb (36-59 g), while the male birds weigh around 0.10-0.14 lb (45-64 g). The king bird-of-paradise is about 6.3-7.5 in (16-19 cm) long.Known for their beautiful bodies, males have red feathers, dark green breast bands, and whitish lower breasts....

Fossils of a carnivorous dinosaur were discovered and studied in China that dated back to the Late Jurassic.Leshansaurus dinosaur fossils were unearthed from the Shangshaximiao Formation strata of the Late Jurassic period. These deadly-looking dinosaurs were mid-sized theropods, bigger than other theropods of that era.The first specimen was found of an adult in 2007 where a partially complete skeleton of the species was discovered from the rock formation. Fun Leshansaurus Facts For Kids...

The little bronze-cuckoo (Chrysococcyx minutillus) is the world’s smallest cuckoo and its distribution is found in places such as northern and northeastern Australia, Singapore, New Guinea, and Thailand. The features of this species and its subspecies Chrysococcyx minutillus rufomerus, Chrysococcyx minutillus barnardi, Crysococcyx minutillus russatus and Chrysococcyx minutillus crassirostris), include a bronze or greenish-brown plumage and white colored, barred underparts. The males and the females of this species also have features that make it easy for us to distinguish between them....