If you grew up in a place where Christmas is celebrated, there's a decent chance that you've heard the song — or at least the story — of Rudolph the… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 1 month ago
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Krishna is a lifelong animal owner and advocate. She owns and operates a small farm in upstate New York which she shares with three dogs, four donkeys, one mule, and a cat. She holds a Bachelors in Agricultural Technology and has extensive experience in animal health and welfare. When not working with her own animals and tending her farm, Krishna is helping other animal owners with behavior or management issues and teaching neighboring farmers about Regenerative Agriculture practices.
Key Points The reindeer is a member of the deer family. Both male and female reindeer have antlers. Antlers are shed each year. Reindeer (also known as caribou) are a… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 2 months ago
Bed bugs are disgusting and frustrating pests to get rid of. If you have a current infestation, read more about how to remove bed bugs permanently. Once they travel to… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 months ago
Have you ever stopped to watch all of the natural activity happening around a pond? A large pond in someone’s backyard or even a small fish pond just off a… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 months ago
No matter where you live, you've probably heard people talk about crawfish, crayfish, and crawdads. It's common to wonder what the difference is between crawfish vs crayfish. Believe it or… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 4 months ago
Key Points Foxes and wolves are both in the canine family. Their sub taxonomic rank is vulpine vs canine. Foxes are more coyote-like than wolf-like. Foxes and wolves - especially… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 4 months ago
With their lean builds and scruffy coats, coyotes are sometimes perceived as the scrappy and sneaky counterpart to more noble canines like wolves and domesticated dogs. Known for their prodigious… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 4 months ago
Hoarding (also known as caching) is not just a fascinating psychological quirk of humans. It’s also an instinctive behavior in which animals store food for later use. The most common… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 5 months ago
You've seen it in horror and science fiction movies - an alien creature that can spit acid, dissolving obstacles or its opponents. Did you know that there are real animals… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 5 months ago
Do you like to sing? Some people love to sing in front of an audience, while others limit their musical vocalizations to the car or the shower. What about animals?… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 5 months ago
People call pigs and hogs by many names (and nicknames), and they even use the terms interchangeably, but how correct are they? After all, with different names, there have to… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 5 months ago
Dogs are known for becoming very attached to their owners. Some breeds are very outgoing, friendly, and loving to family, strangers, and other dogs. These happy, sweet pups occur in… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 6 months ago
When people talk about drugs, you've probably heard the phrase "...it could kill an elephant." There are certain drugs and toxins that can kill elephants, but is anything similarly true… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 6 months ago
Can elephants jump? Perhaps you've heard the rumor that elephants are the only animals that can't jump. Is it true? In cartoons, we often see elephants "jumping" in fear when… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 6 months ago
There are many reasons why someone may want to know the dog breeds with the softest coats. The softest dogs are often associated with being the most cuddly, which can… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 6 months ago
It's an interesting dichotomy. You see the scariest, seemingly toughest dogs in the world, a darn intimidating pooch that might do unfortunate damage. But the owner sees a lovable pup.… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 6 months ago
The ancient Egyptians lived in a time when the relationship between humans and wild animals was much closer out of necessity. From the jackal to the Nile crocodile, the Egyptians… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 6 months ago
A pointer dog is a hunting or sporting dog breed that stops and points at small game that a hunter might not be able to see. When in a pointer… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
Throughout modern history, there have been many cats that have had long lives. They have been cherished family members who their families loved for many years. There doesn't seem to… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
Cougars, pumas, and mountain lions, oh my! Depending on where you live or what you are watching, you may hear America's big cat called by a number of different names.… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
Whether you’ve been on an African safari, taken a walk around a zoo, or just looked through some nonfiction books, you likely know that there are a number of animals… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
When you're creating a farm, you need to know about the most useful animals for that environment and what you intend to do with the animals. Are you looking for… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
You probably already know about the classic cat breeds, that is, Tuxedos, tabbies, and calicos. These aren't really different breeds at all, just different color variations of domesticated cats. If… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
Elephants and mammoths are closely related animals, belonging to the same order: Elephantidae, which is part of a larger group called the Proboscidea . Of the three families in this… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
The animal kingdom is full of useful survival strategies, from poison to thick skin. But no matter the medium in which they move, including land, air, and even water, speed… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
Some animals are truly terrifying, and we have good reasons to keep a respectful distance from them. Nobody wants to tangle with a crocodile, shark, or coyote, but are there… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
Mimicry means the act of imitation, but in the animal world, it is defined as “the close external resemblance of an animal… to another animal, plant, or inanimate object.” Animals… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
Can you picture a fight between a Silverback Gorilla vs a Grizzly Bear? Before we begin, let’s clarify which animals we are actually talking about. Though many people know them… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
Have you ever wondered if there are animals that reproduce asexually? Sexual reproduction is by far the most common method of procreation in the animal kingdom. It’s been estimated that… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
Which animals have the craziest adaptations? There are many adaptations animals make that seem crazy to us. The climate where the creatures live, predators that prey on some of them,… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
America is a country that’s abundant in wildlife, and inevitably some of that wildlife is dangerous to humans. The body count from, say, venomous snakes isn’t nearly as high in… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
There are over 1000 species of sharks living throughout the world. Bull sharks and great white sharks are two of the most interesting. They're both large sharks that can swim… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 7 months ago
There are many ways to measure strength, and this fact stands true across the animal kingdom as well. Every animal has to eat, and there are few things more terrifying… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 8 months ago
Key Points The oldest known Shih Tzu was Smokey, who made it to the ripe old age of 23 years old. According to the AKC, the average size of a… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 2 years ago
Key Points: Dunkleosteus, the strongest fish of its age, lived about 380 million years ago. It was the largest predator and one of the fiercest creatures ever in marine life.The… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points A microchip provides permanent, unalterable identification for your pet that can't be lost. All veterinary offices and shelter scan animals who have been brough in as strays. A… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points The short-faced bear, was one of the largest bear genera that ever walked the earth.Arctodus was primarily found in the US and possibly in Canada. It existed during… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points This period is known for the many glaciations and glacial retreats.The extinction of huge birds and mammals happened during this periodThe Quaternary period is divided into the Holocene… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Scientists suggest that the Australopithecus primates are the close relatives or ancestors of humans.The name of this genus means southern ape. It is an extinct group of early… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points The woolly rhino lived during the ice-age and went extinct approximately 10,000 years ago. Fossils found of the Woolly Rhinoceros showed that it measured between three to 3.8… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points While these flightless birds are called "terror birds" because of their size and speed, they ate mostly insects and rodents. Phorusrhacos averaged 8.2 feet from the bottom to… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points The most powerful bite was called a marsupial lion in Australia. Though referred to as a lion, they are not related.These extinct animals were agile and adept hunters.… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Monarchs spend the summer season in forests, grasslands, wetlands, and other habitats throughout the northern United States and southern Canada.These butterflies can travel hundreds of miles — some… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points The border collie remains the number one working farm dog. These intelligent, high-energy working dogs need a job to be happy. If you can't give them one, they… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points There are at least 206 types of house birds, but not every bird is appropriate for a pet. Birds need a great deal of attention to be happy… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Some snakes do not have scales due to a genetic mutation. Scales help with locomotion and retaining moisture in the body. Even scaleless snakes have scales on their… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points The deer tick and the dog tick are both ticks, but they are named because of the animal they prefer feeding on.Both deer ticks and dog ticks will… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Butterflies can't bite or harm humans. That said, they are toxic to anyone who eats them though they would have to eat a number of them.Birds or other… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Wild ducks, such as Mallards, are extremely fast, agile, and capable fliers. There are several breeds of domestic ducks that have lost the ability to fly. Did you… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
Key Points Whether domestic or wild, some cats are just plain scary. Black cats have a rep for being harbingers of ill will. However, this is just pure superstition. Black… Read More
By Krishna Maxwell 3 years ago
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