closeup of a cat licking their leg Credit: digihelion / Getty Cat tongues are often described as being rough like sandpaper, but we can assure you that the structure of your favorite feline’s tongue is far more fantastical than anything you’ll find on the shelf of a hardware store. However, to see what’s really going on would require a close inspection, and we doubt your cat would appreciate such an intrusion....
Voice actor Yeardley Smith kisses cat on face Credit: Courtesy of Yeardley Smith She’s tried teaching her cats to use the toilet. Nope. Kitties on leashes. No way. She even installed a cool cat gym “that’s so beautiful, it looks like a piece of Danish sculpture” along her stairway for their amusement. Her cats don’t use it. In other words, celebrities like actress Yeardley Smith are just like us—her fabulous felines, Zipper and Petunia, allow her into their world....
The year 1985 is remembered as the ‘Year of Extreme Weather.‘Every state east of the Rockies saw bitterly cold temperatures. Phoenix received 3 in (7.6 cm) of snow, and 41 tornadoes struck Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ontario, Canada, all on the same day.1985 was a year full of trivia and fun facts. Two star-studded concerts raised over $70 million for African famine relief. Coca-Cola was to be reformulated because Coke was selling poorly....
A drought occurs when an area receives less rain or snow than usual over an extended period.Drought is a long-term condition that develops gradually over time. Drought impacts are buffered and the timing from when drought consequences emerge is influenced by water storage, whether it is in surface water reserves or groundwater basins.The quantity of precipitation in a given area fluctuates year to year, but the average amount usually remains fairly steady throughout time....
French fries can be eaten as a side dish or snack, and some people eat them with burgers.These French fries are served hot and crispy. You can find these fries on the menu of restaurants, fast food centers, pubs, and bars.Millions of people eat French fries. French fries are consumed by different countries and are named differently. In British English, they call it chips; in North American English, they are known as French fries, finger chips in Indian English, in France or Belgium they are called French-fried potatoes, deep-fried potatoes, or simply fries....
Chloe Kim with her dog, Reese Credit: Courtesy of Purina Chloe Kim is the youngest woman to crush the snowboarding halfpipe on the biggest stage, taking home the Olympic gold medal in 2018 at the age of 17 before winning gold again in 2022. At Daily Paws, we like to think that behind every great athlete, there’s an energetic pup pushing them to the next peak. For Kim, that’s her floofy 5-year-old miniature Australian shepherd, Reese....
Blackpool is a large town located in Lancashire, England.Its history takes us back to a time when the town was a flourishing resort. It still is the most famous seaside resort currently in the United Kingdom.Blackpool has many beautiful places, like Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Blackpool Tramway, Sandcastle Water Park, and many more, which can attract people of all ages. It has football, an amusement park for children and fun adults, and ballrooms, theaters, and opera shows for people looking for something sophisticated....
woman praising her older dog; how to potty train an older dog Credit: Brie Passano Goldman Disregard what you’ve heard about old dogs and new tricks. You can potty train an older dog. In fact, according to Daily Paws Advisory Board member Irith Bloom, CPDT-KSA, CVCC-KA, CDBC, the process is fairly simple (though she doesn’t promise it will be easy). “Housetraining a dog can be hard work at first,” Bloom explains, “but it will pay dividends for years to come....
The United States Constitution is one of the most important documents in the United States of America.This founding document, which originally consisted of seven articles, establishes the national framework of government. The following is what the United States Senate says about the Constitution: The first three words of the Constitution, ‘We the People’, acknowledge that the government of the United States exists to protect and to serve its people or citizens....
dog meets whale tiktok Credit: Courtesy of Monterey Bay Whale Watch / gowhales.com New friends come in all shapes and sizes. For Skipper the Australian shepherd, that includes mammals that weigh some 40 tons and measure more than 50 feet long. Yes, the 1-year-old pup recently met some friendly humpback whales who visited his boat Oct. 31. Video of Skipper’s remarkably calm interest in the whales has since gone viral, with the original video earning more than 237,000 views on Facebook....
Earlier this month, a crew of Washington, D.C. firefighters made a daring rescue to save Brady the black Labrador retriever. Brady became stuck for several hours in a storm drain with flowing water before the local rescue team was able to free him. The complicated rescue required a team of over half a dozen crew members and precise planning. Careful efforts were made before the rescue, including air monitoring to guarantee enough space for a safe procedure, and a drysuit and tether to protect Brady’s rescuer, firefighter Matt Owen of D....
kitten rescued from drain and given CPR Credit: Courtesy of Kamm's Cat Guardians Fishing a trapped kitten out of a narrow, dark pipe is hard enough, but implementing life-saving, on-camera CPR seems borderline impossible. And yet that’s how a group of rescuers managed to save Matilda the kitten, who tumbled 8 feet down a 4-inch pipe outside a Cleveland home Tuesday. Matilda managed to narrowly escape drowning in the pipe, but three other kittens sadly died, according to a Facebook post from Kamm’s Cat Guardians....
older dog plays fetch tiktok Credit: Courtesy of itsevabarrera / TikTok Longtime pet owners know older pets require different care than their younger siblings, and this dog dad found a creative way to make one such adjustment while still letting his dog play a favorite game from her youth: fetch. Set to a cover of ABBA’s “Slipping Through My Fingers” by Ethan Hodges—sound on only if you’re ready for tears—this spectacular dog dad plays fetch with pups Goldie and Aussie....
Do you want to know something unique and exciting about the hyena tail?Hyenas are dangerous wild animals that are vital to ensure that the ecosystem of southern Africa is carried forward. They face habitat loss in certain regions outside the protected areas, but the population does not face any immediate threat.These wild animals have a high tendency to eat dead animals and thus, help in cleaning nature. They are also known as wild dogs in the wild....
The American golden plover is a family of golden plover birds. The American golden plover scientific name is Pluvialis dominica. They are brown and golden in color with a white stripe on its head. This bird species is mostly found mostly in North America, South America, the Arctic Pacific ocean, and from southeast Asia to Northeastern Africa. Tundra and grassland regions are their main habitat area, and sometimes even wetlands and swamps, but very rarely since they prefer dry lands....
The bala shark (Balantiocheilus melanopterus) is a species of large freshwater fish from Southeast Asia. Fish enthusiasts consider this fish species at some point or another for their fish tank. Having tremendously cool bodies and temperament, the peaceful nature of this active fish attracts a lot of owners to keep this huge bala shark in their homes. There are various different names given to this species such as the tricolor shark, silver bala, silver shark, tricolor shark minnow, and shark minnow....
The blood pheasant, Ithaginis cruentus as it is scientifically known, belongs to the family Phasianidae and is found in mixed or coniferous forests types of habitat ranging in Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet, the south-central part of China, and in the northern parts of Myanmar and it is found at higher elevations in summer. The plumage of these species is known to be a dark shade of ash and has white shafts. The coverts of the wings have green streaks and wide or broad lines or outlines on almost every feather....
A cinnamon teal (order Anseriformes, family Anatidae) is one of the smallest species of dabbling duck that is known for its contrasting feathers. It belongs to the family of Anatidae and is known to have five subspecies, out of which one is considered extinct. These ducks with red eyes are generally found in North and South America and are also known to migrate in winters for breeding into wetlands, reservoirs, mangrove swamps, and also estuaries....
Are you planning to keep a colorful bird as a pet? Well, the cordon-bleu finch can be a good choice.The cordon-bleu finch is native to Africa. However, this small finch can adapt well in captivity under favorable conditions. It is a beautiful blue and brown colored finch with an average size of 5.1 in (13 cm). The back and wings are brown but become light on the underparts near the breast....
One of the world’s heaviest flying birds, the Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus), makes for an impressive sight as it soars in the skies in flocks. Its silvery-gray plumage, the bright orange bill, and the sheer size of the Dalmatian pelican wingspan tell a lot about its grandeur. Native to the Black Sea, the Dalmatian pelican is a diurnal migratory bird and travels from Europe, the Mediterranean to Russia, and the Taiwan Strait....
