Key Points Elephant seals mainly eat squid and fish, but they will eat a variety of other foods as well. Their exact diet depends on where they live since elephant… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
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Emily is an editor and content marketing specialist of five years. She grew up in rural Pennsylvania where you can regularly encounter anything from elk to black bears to river otters. Over the years, she raised livestock animals, small animals, dogs, cats, and birds, which is where she learned most of what she knows about various animals and what allowed her to work as a dog groomer and manager of a specialty pet store. She now has three rescue cats and two high-needs Pomeranian mixes to take up her love and attention.
Key Points Gila monsters are one of the only venomous lizards in the world, though their venom rarely causes any serious effects in humans.They are large, lazy carnivores who live… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points: Insects are considered animals because they reproduce sexually, breathe oxygen, consume organic material, and are able to move.There are about one million described species of insects, which make… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points Originally bred in Switzerland, Bernese Mountain Dogs make great family pets because of their gentle and affectionate personalities. Samoyeds have an interesting past, being bred by the Samoyed… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points While dogs see things quite differently than humans, many common misconceptions about their vision (such as total color blindness) have been disproven.They also have a great field of… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points While puppies are often thought of as little energetic balls of fur, they spend a large portion of their young days asleep.Because their bodies are still growing and… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points Melatonin is a possible treatment for your dog if they suffer from excessive stress and anxiety responses; however, this solution is not the right choice for every dog.Some… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points While dogs have some sense of time, science has thus far shown that they do not perceive the passage of it the way humans do.They use external stimuli,… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points From comfort to submission to forming emotional bonds, there are several reasons your dog asks for and enjoys belly rubs.The belly is the most vulnerable part of your… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points: In the "loaf of bread" sleeping position, you see a cat lying upright with all its paws tucked underneath.The "crescent cat" sleeping position helps your cat get warmer.Sleeping… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points A dog's heat cycle can start as soon as four months of age and occur every 4-18 months for the rest of the dog's life.A single heat cycle… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points Female dogs will experience a heat cycle their entire lives, starting at the time they reach puberty.While the frequency and duration of a heat cycle depends on the… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points Your dog's teeth are susceptible to dental issues and decay just like a human's. Keeping their teeth clean and healthy can help minimize any dental problems over the… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points The African Big Five is a term coined during the British colonial era by hunters to refer to the five most dangerous animals to hunt on foot. The… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points: With five different species native to the U.S., turkeys are a popular game bird. Wild turkeys are omnivores that eat a variety of foods from grasses to nuts… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points While there are many old and widespread ideas about how to treat a venomous snake bite (such as sucking out the venom), the proper way to address a… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points White-tailed deer are a popular game animal found in almost every part of the United States. They are most populous in states like Georgia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and New… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points California has by far the greatest variety of garter snakes (11), followed by New Mexico with five.The garter snake, aka 'garden' or 'gardener' snake is likely the United… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points Monarch butterfly eggs are small, white or off-white, and oval-shaped, with vertical ridges on their surface. Since monarch caterpillars eat milkweed, the butterflies lay their eggs on the… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points Toy dog breeds are characterized by their small sizes and big personalities.Because they're small, they cost less to feed and fit better in apartments and small spaces.While toy… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points There are some dog breeds considered "scary" because of their intimidating looks and/or bark. These animals were often trained for guard duties since their powerful appearance often intimidated… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points Emotional support animals provide comfort and stress relief to people suffering from mental health issues. Dogs are the most common type of emotional support animal because they are… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points It can be difficult to tell apart yellow jackets and paper wasps, but they have slight differences in their body shape, size, and coloring that distinguish them from… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Peacocks eat snakes, frogs, mice, and insects. Key Points Peacocks are omnivorous birds in the pheasant family. They are opportunistic and will eat whatever is easily available, but their diet… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points Doves are plump birds in the Columbidae family that have a plant-heavy omnivorous diet. They eat various seeds and nuts, grains, grasses, flowers, and other plant matter, as… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points Certain animals have tough, thick skin to protect them from predators, the environment, and other factors. Physical characteristics like their hides can tell us a lot about their… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points While birds come in all shapes and sizes, the tiniest birds of the world are especially unique. These tiny creatures have evolved more easily to escape predators thanks… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 2 years ago
Key Points: Sweating is an adaptation that helps some animals cope with the heat, but it is relatively rare. Horses have the most efficient sweating and cooling system, with humans… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 3 years ago
Key Points: The smallest shark in the world, recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records, is the dwarf lanternshark, with an average length of 6.3 inches for males and… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 3 years ago
Key Points: The Bichon Frise dog has a double coat of soft, silken hair similar to a collection of cotton balls. This dog is only a foot tall on average… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 3 years ago
Key Points While leopards and jaguars are both part of the Panthera genus, they are different species of big cat. Leopards are elusive creatures, choosing to hide among trees and… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 3 years ago
Key Points: Surprisingly, it's illegal to own pet hedgehogs, ferrets, and turtles in some states. Many states and cities have also banned pet monkeys, sugar gliders, Chausies, skunks, lemurs, and… Read More
By Emily Wolfel 3 years ago
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