Tagged With Desert Animals

Close-up portrait of a green lizard with a vibrant body, bulging eyes, and a pointy snout, bobbing its head in a natural, tropical setting

Why Do Lizards Head Bob? Unveiling Its Meaning

20 April 2024

Causes of head bobbing in lizards, which include communication, social status, mating, and how it has evolved.

Wide angle view of an empty leopard gecko terrarium with hiding spots, rocks, and plants, featuring a single curled up leopard gecko

Can Leopard Geckos Live Together? What the Research Says

18 April 2024

Leopard geckos are solitary creatures and therefore need to be kept alone to prevent conflict, injury, and stress caused by territorial behavior.

A coati crouched in a defensive posture, surrounded by lush jungle foliage

Can Coatis Be Dangerous? What You Need to Know About the Threats of Coatis

14 April 2024

Coatis are known to be territorial and even aggressive, and they have sharp claws and teeth, so they would not make good pets and could be dangerous to have in a home.

Bearded dragon standing on a branch, using its front legs to wave back and forth in a slow, undulating motion

Why Do Bearded Dragons Wave? The Science of Arm Waving

6 April 2024

The science of bearded dragon waving, including signs of submission, signs of dominance, friendly behavior, and what else to look for.

White-tailed deer looking curiously at a ripe yellow banana on the ground in a natural outdoor setting

Do Deer Eat Bananas? What to Know About Their Digestive System

21 March 2024

Deer should steer clear of bananas because of their high sugar and carb content, which can lead to stomach upset.

Grey fox with a black-tipped tail cautiously approaching a coiled snake in a rocky, desert environment

Do Foxes Eat Snakes? Exploring the Predatory Habits

20 March 2024

Foxes are omnivores that will eat whatever they can find, including snakes, and they have special techniques for hunting and killing venomous snakes.

Armadillo curled up in a ball on a beige carpet, showing its armored shell and small black eyes

Keeping an Armadillo as a Pet: Risks and Care Requirements

19 March 2024

Downsides of having an armadillo as a pet: legality, the need for specific care, potential health problems, and moral implications of keeping them in captivity.

Colorful Leopard Gecko under a UVB lamp in a terrarium, highlighting its vibrant skin and the lighting's glow

Do Leopard Geckos Need UVB Lighting? Essential Care Guide

5 March 2024

The importance of UVB light for leopard geckos, such as making vitamin D3 and protecting against metabolic bone disease.

A brown and white hedgehog swimming in a shallow water tub with a content expression

Do Hedgehogs Swim? The Truth About Their Swimming Skills

2 March 2024

Hedgehogs’ natural swimming, how their quills help them float, why they swim, how their swimming is influenced by their surroundings, and how to keep hedgehogs safe around water.

Tortoise with a domed shell cautiously reaching to drink from a shallow pool, in a natural setting with rocks and grass

Do Tortoises Swim? Investigating Terrestrial Adaptations and Aquatic Constraints

10 February 2024

Tortoises are not built for swimming because of their shells and the way their legs are positioned, so they need shallow water to drink from, not to swim in.