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It might be very disappointing that we can’t communicate with our little furry friends, and neither can they tell us what they feel.They cannot communicate, and you might be in a situation where you are wondering why cats keep on fighting. They might sometimes howl or hiss at each other for no reason, but they do always try to convey something through their behavior.The beauty of having a pet lies in the fact that we start to understand their behavioral patterns....

cat staring at her pet mom working at a laptop Credit: Kailey Whitman Living in a home with cats might sometimes feel like you’re under surveillance. Their eyes follow you whether you’re in bed, making dinner, working from your kitchen-table-turned-office-desk, and even when you’re on the toilet. But what does this fixation mean? Are they gazing lovingly at you, their favorite human? Or are they plotting their next pounce? If you wake up to your cat staring at you while you sleep or catch him peering out at you from around the corner, here’s what he could be trying to say....

There is nothing quite like the experience of letting your dog outside to potty at midnight only to discover as they walk in the door they folded themselves into a pile of deer poop (of course I am not talking about my own dog … wink, wink). Live with a vivacious dog and you learn rather quickly that deer droppings are not the worst thing your dog has decided to use as fur gel (goose poop anyone?...

Scuba diving is one of the most daring sports that people want to do once in their life.For many, it helps to explore the natural and magnificent world in unforgettable locations, underwater. It is a great way to free one’s stress.Why do scuba divers dive backwards? This question must have hit your mind at least once whenever you see a scuba diver performing the back roll in a movie, series, or real life....

dog nesting in several blankets Credit: Emely / Getty A dog snuggled up among the blankets may be one of the cutest things pet parents can discover. But what’s up with our pups’ desire to surround themselves with our favorite bedspread or drape themselves all over our best pillows? Burrowing down into soft materials may mean your dog is nesting. But don’t freak out. While nesting is a behavior we usually associate with dogs (and people!...

Simply put, music education is the study of music and it involves teaching music, and the concepts related to it, both in theoretical and practical approaches.Music is just like a universal language where some might understand it and others don’t. Some know it well and some can relate even if they don’t know what it is.It brings people together and lets them express themselves in a way that suits them the best....

Saki monkeys, or the sakis, are a species of small New World monkeys. These species are also known by the scientific name Pithecia pithecia.When saki monkeys feel threatened, they either freeze after noticing their predators or start to produce warning calls, so the others come and save them. If the predator is very close, they tend to freeze and try to camouflage themselves in the canopy of leaves.Let’s look at these saki monkey facts and information, and if you enjoy these then, do read about other primates species such as colobus monkey facts and spider monkey facts....

What is the name of the bird with the scientific name of ‘Streptopelia decaocto’ and how did it get that name?Eurasian Collared doves have that scientific name and they got that name from Greek mythology. There was a maid of Zeus who was unhappy at her plight since she received only 18 or (decaocto) pieces of money every year and hence, Zeus instead changed her into a dove and that dove has been called ‘decaocto’ ever since....

Released in 1989, PuppetMaster was a movie that became a cult classic and piqued people’s interest in puppets.The origin of puppetry dates back many years, most likely as shadow puppetry in China while some believe it to have originated in India. Tribal masks having fused craniums and hinged mandibles are considered as one of the earliest forms of puppets. These were used in religious ceremonies.Doll-like structures having movable limbs were further morphed from puppets....

elderly chihuahua that was rescued from a drain pipe Credit: Rebekah Zemansky / Shutterstock California rescuers descended into a 14-foot deep storm drain earlier this month to save an elderly Chihuahua who’d fallen in—likely because of her poor eyesight. Thankfully, a passerby in San Marcos heard 13-year-old Cici’s cries from the bottom of the drain and called rescuers, KSWB reported. Soon, authorities from the San Diego Humane Society, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, and the San Marcos Fire Department arrived to retrieve the trapped dog....

Fiber is an essential part of the human diet.Though both fibers and minerals are considered to be micronutrients, they are mandatory in any diet. Foods like fruit, vegetables, nuts, beans, and grains are some of the best sources of fiber in foods.Fiber consumption should be 0.9-1 oz (25-30 g) per day by an average human being. In such cases, added fiber like insoluble fiber or soluble fiber, or fiber-rich foods should be avoided....

Although most K-9 or search and rescue dogs seem to be German shepherds, often they’re actually a breed known as the Belgian Malinois (pronounced MAL-in-wah), or Mal. Are these two doggos twinsies? With their pointed ears, intense gaze, gorgeous double coats, and intense stamina, it might appear so at first glance. But there are actually many unique characteristics for the individual breeds. So if you’re making a ‘yays and nays’ list of Belgian Malinois vs....

Lucky the three-legged therapy dog sitting in the school gym Lucky, a three-legged therapy dog, sits with his trainer Christy Gardner's service dog Moxie. The senior golden retriever helped teach the pup nearly all of his skills needed for his job at a Maine elementary school. | Credit: Rinck Advertising Lucky is finally getting his chance to make a difference. Earlier this year, the three-legged pup completed his training to become a certified therapy dog....

The Alagoas curassow (Mitu mitu) is a gleaming black, fowl-like, or pheasant-like bird. It was earlier found in woods in northeastern Brazil in what is currently the territories of Pernambuco and Alagoas, which is the beginning of its normal name. It is currently Extinct in the Wild habitat, there are around 130 of them in captivity. It is quite rare to find them in the wild as their population has gone threatened and extinct, as there were previously less than 60 birds that were left in the wild....

The alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) is a ray-finned euryhaline species of fish of the family Lepisosteidae. This family consists of seven extant species in two genera. In the Infraclass Holostei, these species are related to bowfin. The alligator gar is the largest fish species in the family of gars. They are also one of the largest freshwater species in North America. Fossil evidence shows that the species have been around for almost 100 million years since the early cretaceous....

If you’re fond of amblypygi spiders that are cute-looking to some or dangerous-looking to others, then this article is for you. The name amblypygi means blunt rump which is a reference to a lack of telson in these animals. The amblypygi eating habits are a little bit when it comes to their diet as these opportunistic predators feed on arthropods as well as vertebrates. Amblypygi babies are also quite adorable when it comes to cuteness....

The babbler, most abundantly found in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent range including Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal, tends to inhabit mostly forests that are dry and also in scrubs types of habitat. They are known to live in a flock and a group might have members ranging from 5-20. The reproduction of most species takes place from March to July and July to September. The nest of the babbler might be placed on a tree or on the ground among the vegetation....

The breed of biewer terrier dogs is hypo-allergenic and are light shedders, which makes them great dogs to be kept indoors. If they seem to stay outside for a long period of time, then that might have an adverse effect on them as they are susceptible to extreme and harsh weather conditions. The true sign of a biewer terrier is its color combination. Biewer terriers can be a bit yappy, and they do not have the habit of warming to strangers quickly....

A Bocker is a mix between a Cocker Spaniel and a Beagle. These dogs are typically compact and small. However, they look muscular and feature medium to long fur. Their fur can be of any color. While these dogs may be used for hunting, the hybrid is more popular as a family pet. That is because of their loyal and lovable disposition. It is an obedient yet lively breed who can exercise easily....

The African brush-tailed porcupines (Atherurus africanus) are animals belonging to the rat family of Old World porcupine. They are innate to a broad belt of Africa, ranging from Guinea to Kenya. These are a common kind with a very wide scope, and despite being used largely for bushmeat. It has been rated Least Concern by The International Union for Conservation of Nature. In addition to that, their adaptation to the given surrounding is remarkably faster than any other animal, and their babies are known to be well-developed species....