All vertebrates (including mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish) possess the five basic senses – sight, sound, taste, smell and touch – that provide ways to gather information and interact with their surrounding environment. Interestingly, characteristics of each of these senses
Why Don’t Dogs Use Their Claws (and cats do?)
We’ve all seen cats climb up trees, scratch on posts, and claw up our furniture, but why don’t dogs exhibit such behaviors? When you think about it, dogs don’t seem to use their claws that much at all. What is
What are those little balls of poop? Identifying Local Wildlife Dung.
Let’s take a look at some of the dung you may be finding in your yard and see what types of wildlife are living near you. Rabbit Most likely those little balls of poop you are finding on the ground
Top 5 Dog Superstitions with Possible Explanations
Ever knock on wood? Cross your fingers? Pick up a penny hoping for good luck? Superstitions have been in existence for centuries across the globe throughout different countries and cultures – some created out of seemingly supernatural occurrences, other times
Why cats pee outside the litter box – Medical vs. Behavioral
If your cat has begun to urinate outside the litter box, the first thing you would want to do is determine whether this is stemming from a behavioral issue or a lurking medical condition. You may be able to speculate