The human and cat relationship started from a mutually beneficial arrangement in early farming communities wherein cats protected the crops of humans by catching rodents; in turn, humans provided cats with a full tummy and a cozy place to stay. Distilleries employ and care for cats to eliminate their pest problem as for more than […]
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It is no secret of how scientists are hard at work researching ways to clone the actual dinosaurs. But the fact of the matter remains that without access to dinosaur DNA the idea of having real dinosaurs roam the earth once more is close to impossible. Even if we were successful in cloning them, would
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Dogs are some of the best things we have on earth. They love so purely and are loyal to a fault. But did you hear about the story of when a puppy saved himself and his siblings from their owner who tried to kill them? A man from Florida, Jerry Allen Bradford, was shot by
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If you are a dog owner, you may be familiar with the rubber dog toy you can place treats in. It encourages play and is excellent for dogs of all stages in life. But did you know how the nifty toy was invented? The classic Kong dog toy was created when the owner of an
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In a 2020 research entitled A cnidarian parasite of salmon (Myoxozoa: Henneguya) lacks a mitochondrial genome, the researchers discuss their findings on the unusual Henneguya salminicola parasite. A close relative to coral and jellyfish, the 8-millimeter parasite infects the flesh of Chinook salmon. Unlike most living organisms, the Henneguya salminicola parasite requires no oxygen to
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When we think of bees, the image of a furry yellow buzzing bug comes to mind. We also associate them with hives and living with a colony of bees. But did you know that there are bees that do not live within a colony? Solitary bees are bees that don’t need a hive to survive.
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Chimpanzees are highly sociable primates. They often live in communities with several animals and are often led by an alpha male. These primates mostly direct their aggressive tendencies on threats. They are intelligent and robust creatures. But did you hear the story about Santino the Chimpanzee in Furuvik Zoo? In 1997, Santino, one of the
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If you’ve seen a single Beethoven movie, you’d probably know the dog breed we’re talking about. Yes, those huge lovable, and cuddly dogs. But did you know they were not always called Saint Bernards? Saint Bernards were originally known as Barry Hounds. They were named after a dog named “Barry” who lived at the Saint
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Like many other birds, flamingos in captivity breed more with the presence of mirrors as it fools them into thinking their flock size is big, helping them communicate more with their flock. Captive flamingos build their nests close to mirrors and display more group behaviors. To aid breeding and to generally promote behavior in birds,
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There are many factors a cat owner needs to consider when their cat refuses to eat. As missing even one meal brings fatal harm to the cat as it may cause them to develop eating-related habits or liver diseases, cat owners should always observe their cats’ eating habits. If cats do not like their food,
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