Tagged With Science

Chestnut brown Quarter Horse standing beside a person with a height measuring stick in a fenced pasture

How to Measure a Horse: A Complete Guide to Height and Weight

14 March 2024

Important ways to measure the size of a horse, including the classic ‘hands’ method, weight tapes, and how conformation plays a role.

Tiger Barb fish motionless at the bottom of a dry tank with a warm-toned living room background

How Long Can Fish Live Out of Water? Insights into Aquatic Survival

14 March 2024

Times for fish out of water, adaptations that are unique to certain species, the difficulties of osmoregulation, and how environmental factors play a role.

Great Dane puppy sitting beside an adult on a grassy field, looking up at it against a clear blue sky

When Do Dogs Stop Growing? A Guide to Canine Growth Stages

14 March 2024

Things that can impact when a dog reaches their full size, such as their breed, how big they are, their diet, the impact of being spayed or neutered, how much they exercise, and their genetics.

Veterinarian pointing to a dog's anatomical chart showing rib structure with a Boxer dog looking on, in a clinic

How Many Ribs Do Dogs Have? Exploring Canine Anatomy

13 March 2024

Learn about the anatomy of a dog's ribs: the functions of 26 ribs in protecting vital organs, enabling breathing, differences between breeds, health issues, and how rib anatomy has evolved.

A gentle hand touching the shell of a green sea turtle on a sandy beach

Do Turtles Have Feeling in Their Shells? The Mystery of Shell Sensitivity

12 March 2024

The carapace is a highly innervated structure that has implications for everything from behavior to environmental interactions to conservation.

Siberian Husky with head tilted upward in a vet clinic, highlighting its throat anatomy

Do Dogs Have Adam’s Apples? Exploring Canine Laryngeal Anatomy

12 March 2024

The structure and purpose of the dog larynx, how it impacts barking, potential medical concerns, and ways to address issues that may arise.

Two cats in a warm living room sniffing each other's tails, illustrating feline scent communication

Why Do Cats Sniff Each Other’s Butts? Unraveling Feline Scent Communication

11 March 2024

Knowing the reason behind why cats smell butts: a way to communicate information about identity, health, and social status through smell.

Veterinary professional in lab coat checking a dog's temperature with a digital thermometer on an examination table

Can Dogs Get the Flu from Humans? Interspecies Transmission Risks Explained

10 March 2024

This article discusses a few key topics. First, it explains why dogs can't get the flu from humans. It also covers the different strains of the flu virus, the symptoms of CIV, and ways to prevent the flu in dogs.

Serene sea turtle swimming in clear blue ocean water with harmless jellyfish nearby

Do Jellyfish Get Turtles High? Debunking Marine Myths

10 March 2024

Disproving the idea that eating jellyfish gets sea turtles stoned, and explaining how turtles have evolved to eat jellyfish and are immune to their venom.

Golden retriever winking playfully with a head tilt in a sunlit room

Why Do Dogs Wink? Decoding Canine Communication

10 March 2024

This article discusses the science behind dog winking, including why dogs wink, what it can indicate about their health, how you can train your dog to wink, and the connection between winking and a dog's vision and other physiological processes.

Gray tabby cat sniffing a cotton swab with earwax in a bathroom setting, displaying curiosity

Why Do Cats Like Earwax? Exploring the Feline Fascination

7 March 2024

Cats are attracted to earwax because of the smell of the proteins in it, the nutritional content that is similar to their regular diet, and their sense of smell.

Grey lop-eared rabbit eating a small carrot in a serene outdoor setting

Can Rabbits Eat Carrots? The Science Behind Common Beliefs

7 March 2024

Common misconceptions and facts about bunnies and carrots, covering topics such as nutrition, health risks, and dietary requirements.