dog swims five miles to safety Credit: Courtesy of Darlene Faires Traveling in any motor-less manner for 5 miles sounds like absolute damnation, but swimming that distance has to be the worst of the worst. Maybe not for Monster the dog, though. Last week, shrimp boat captain Keith “Kiwi” Soffes was shrimping in Galveston Bay (off the coast of Texas) when Monster, who often accompanies him, fell overboard, according to KRIV....
Cat owners across the country are known for treating their cats just like their human offspring, so it’s natural to complete the process by figuring out how old our cats are in human years. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to do, says Marty Becker, DVM and founder of Fear Free Pets. But if math isn’t your thing, feel free to simply scroll down to the handy-dandy chart below. We won’t mind! How to Calculate Your Cat’s Age in Human Years At first it’s a little tricky, but then it gets very simple, Becker says....
friends get-together for a fourth of July picnic celebration with their dog Credit: M_a_y_a / Getty On This Page Fireworks Food Outdoor Fun Have What You Need? Frozen Treats It's that time of year again. Time to haul out the stars-and-stripes apparel, grab the sunscreen (and maybe an adult beverage), and head outdoors to soak in the fun. Picnics, BBQs, fireworks, and parades, the July Fourth weekend really offers it all—for us and our dogs....
Have you ever looked at a window and wondered what has gone into the making of it?Do you know the history and evolution of windows around the world?A window can be defined as a structural opening in the wall to allow the passage of fresh air and warm sun into the room. Windows can also give pleasure and lift mood, as they give us a view from outside.Sometimes, windows also serve an aesthetic purpose, decorating a room or the outside of the house, especially if it has unusual features, like stained glass....
worlds cutest rescue dog finalists Credit: jennifer porter We’re getting down to the wire. After starting with more than 10,000 rescue dogs, we’re down to the 10 finalists in People magazine’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest, which is presented by Pedigree. Our sister site People.com has done the hard work—reading the stories of thousands of entries and having to do the incredibly difficult job of eliminating some. And now it’s up to the voters....
A kimono is rectangular, or T-shaped, attire that is synonymous with Japan’s rich culture.The kimono was initially accepted as nice attire for people since it would fit anyone irrespective of their bodily dimensions. It also allowed the scope for adding ornaments according to each individual’s station.The kimono originated in China and the attire that we now recognize was developed after centuries of changes being made to the initial rigid frame. The kimono that we know of has long, wide sleeves, a long body that covers the entire frame in the case of women, and is a little short in the case of men....
History is full of inventions that have been worked upon and improved by scientists to create the world that we live in now.Similarly, the year 1927 was full of new inventions and inventors who created history by inventing an electric television system. However, the year 1927 was not limited to inventions; there were also many civil wars fought.The first telephone call, flying non-stop over the Atlantic Ocean, was just the beginning of what was possible for the people of America when they got access to electricity....
Kidney beans are low-fat and high in protein content.A kidney bean is a type of common bean. As it is versatile, inexpensive, and is enjoyed by many people all over the world.These beans acquire their name from their color and shape, which resembles a human kidney. Kidney beans are eaten in many ways. They are available in dried, frozen, and canned forms. These beans have different names in different countries and cultures....
Can bearded dragons eat apples? Yes! Why not?Apples are a favorite food of beardies. These animals, like many others of their kind, do best with a diverse diet. They are as equally fond of fruits and vegetables as they are of bugs like crickets.There has to be a wide range of foods for these lizards to ensure that they receive all the health benefits they need. Apples are an excellent fruit to include in your lizard’s daily diet....
The coping saw is one of the handiest tools you can have.It is one of the most common tools carried by carpenters, and artists of other vocations.It makes for the fact that the coping saw is one of the most essential tools in the history of the world.What is a coping saw?A coping saw is a vital tool made for cutting through different pieces of material.The coping saw essentially has a sharp blade that is held between a metal frame....
Polar regions on both hemispheres of the Earth have striking differences and although the icy landscapes and the longer periods of day and night seem similar, the species found are worlds apart.The most common birds that you will see in the Antarctic are penguins. The populations of these flightless birds will be in thousands and sometimes even more than a city as they live in colonies.Penguins survive in the harshest of conditions and still survive to the best of their abilities....
The Australian Retriever is a mix breed of Australian Shepherd Golden Retriever. The retriever Australian shepherd mix is also known by various different names such as Aussie golden, shepherd golden retriever Aussie, golden Aussie, and many more. This shepherd golden retriever mix is a breed that sheds a lot of hair during the shedding season, thereby, making regular grooming a necessity. These dogs are a mixed breed of golden retriever Australian shepherd and, hence, make a great family dog....
There are close to 200 species of hawks in the world and the barred hawk (Morphnarchus princeps) is one from the same family and is seen throughout South America, Columbia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Peru. A barred hawk (Morphnarchus princeps) is a carnivore that feeds on chipmunks, frogs, voles, and lizards. Juveniles too are fed the same. The barred hawk (Morphnarchus princeps) is classified as a Least Concern species by the IUCN....
If you are fond of dinosaurs or terrible lizards as they are known today, then you are in for a treat. We have a special dinosaur species for you, the Caseosaurus crosbyensis.The Caseosaurus is one of the oldest of the dinosaur species to have walked on the face of our planet. These dinosaurs existed almost 212 million years ago during the Norian period of the Late Triassic age. These dinosaurs have been assigned under the family of Herrerasauridae under the class of Reptilia....
Colugos, also known as flying lemurs, are a type of arboreal gliding mammal. They are native to SouthEast Asia and are usually found in tropical rainforests. They are tree-dwelling mammals. There are two known species of colugo found in the words, and they include Sunda flying lemur (Galeopterus variegatus) and Philippine flying lemur or Cynocephalus volans. Both these belong to the order Dermoptera. What is interesting to see here is that they are not at all related to either lemur or can they fly....
The dama gazelle (Nanger dama) is also called Addra gazelle or Mhorr gazelle. It is the largest gazelle in the gazelle family. The dama gazelle can be found in the wild Sahara desert and their wild habitat consists of areas with abundant vegetation since that is their primary food source. This species has become a victim of climate change. These animals are found at elevations of up to 2,493 ft (760 m) from sea level....
If you have read any article about the history of dinosaurs, then you must know about the classification plesiosaurus, the dinosaurs known for their long necks. Incidentally, the Elasmosaurus is the dinosaur with the largest necks in the history of dinosaurs, and are said to have dwelled in the water, and with good reason too! They weighed so much in neck and size, that it would have been very difficult for them to live on the land for very long, and the water would have provided them with the buoyancy needed to live....
The fire salamander is an amphibian found in the deciduous forests of Central Europe. They are mostly found in Germany, Poland, and Hungary. They used to have a great population in the Netherlands but that was almost wiped out because of a virus that infected the salamanders’ skin. They can also be found in Northern Africa and the Middle East. Fire salamanders are one of the larger species of salamanders with yellow spots or stripes all over their black bodies....
The Hyperoliidae is a very large family housing more than 200 frog species widely distributed in about 19 genera. The frogs of this group have small to medium bodies, but are well remarkable with the diversity of striking brightly colored bodies.The various genera under this family are Acanthixalus, Afrixalus, Alexteroon, Arlequinus, Callixalus, Chrysobatrachus, Cryptothylax, Heterixalus, Hyperolius, Kassina, Kassinula, Morerella, Opisthothylax, Paracassina, Phlyctimantis, Semnodactylus and Tachycnemis.These frogs find their home in the sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar lands and even the Seychelles Islands....
What do you remember when you think about rats? I am sure we all remember the bubonic plague or the disease-carrying rodents. But did you know of a rat that does not smell, nor does it carry any diseases? The long-haired rat is a species of rat that is native to Australia. One of their alternative names is the plague rat. The lengthy hairs that protect its undercoat give it its name....
