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Tarantula in a desert habitat, raising its front legs in a defensive posture with dry plants in the background

Can Tarantulas Make Noise? The Truth About Spider Sounds

10 February 2024

Tarantulas are known to make noise, but instead of barking, they hiss and stridulate, which means they rub their legs together. They also use vibrations and urticating hairs to protect themselves and attract a mate.

Grey lop-eared rabbit with bright eyes, alert in a dimly lit dusk setting

Do Rabbits Have Night Vision? Exploring Their Ability to See in the Dark

10 February 2024

Rabbits are crepuscular animals, meaning they are most active during the hours around dawn and dusk. This is when their environment is at its brightest, and their eyesight is at its best. However, their vision has adapted to low light with high rod-to-cone ratio; they can’t see in total darkness, relying on other senses.

Energetic cat leaping with a toy in its mouth among cat enrichment toys and a climbing tree

Do Cats Have ADHD? Exploring Feline Hyperactivity and Other Behaviors

9 February 2024

Topics include cat ADHD-like behaviors, how to tell if your cat's behavior is normal or abnormal, and the importance of environmental enrichment for your cat's health.

Siberian Husky with its tongue out licking a bowl of ice, looking stunned, in a sunny park

Do Dogs Get Brain Freeze? The Science of Cold Sensitivity in Dogs

9 February 2024

Cold-stimulus headaches in dogs could be the result of brain freeze, which would be characterized by restlessness and pawing at the face.

Brown rat displaying agility while navigating obstacles, with a skeletal overlay, in a clinical educational environment

Do Rats Have Bones? Exploring Rodent Skeletal Structure

9 February 2024

Topics include rat anatomy: the skeletal system, bone makeup, how to be agile without a cartilaginous skeleton, and evolutionary changes that helped ensure survival.

Ball Python exploring a twilight garden, with a focus on its head and tongue in soft lighting

Do Snakes Come Out at Night? Understanding Snake Activity Patterns

8 February 2024

Variation in the activity patterns of snakes: night, day, and twilight activity is affected by temperature, food, environment, and special senses.

Beagle sleeping with its bum facing the camera, owner smiling and patting it, in a cozy room with warm lighting

Why Do Dogs Sleep with Their Bum Facing You? Decoding Canine Comfort

7 February 2024

Reasons why your dog sleeps with their butt toward you, such as showing trust, feeling comfortable, marking their territory, and other environmental reasons.

Russian Blue cat curled up by the feet of a person under a soft blanket in a cozy bedroom

Why Does My Cat Sleep by My Feet? Science Explains the Relationship Behind the Behavior

7 February 2024

Reasons why cats like to sleep by your feet: warmth, security, attachment, instinct, tactile, and domestication.

Australian Shepherd sitting beside a diagram of canine skeletal structure in a veterinary clinic

How Many Bones Do Dogs Have? Exploring Canine Skeletal Variations

7 February 2024

A summary of dog bones, how many bones dogs have, unique bone structures in different breeds, and how to keep your dog's bones healthy.

Two Corgi puppies outdoors, one with a short tail and the other with a long tail, looking back at their tails

Are Corgis Born With Tails? A Look at the Tail Characteristics of Pembrokes and Cardigans

7 February 2024

Corgis are born with tails; Pembrokes typically have their tails docked to conform to breed standards, while Cardigans have long tails; tail docking is controversial.

Chow Chow with a bear-like reddish-brown coat standing beside a 'Beware of Bears' sign in a grassy field

Are Bears Big Dogs? The Science Behind This Myth

6 February 2024

Comparison of bears and dogs, discussing variations in DNA, appearance, the process of becoming pets, place in the environment, cognitive abilities, and cultural significance.

Border Collie lying down with paws forward, highlighting detailed anatomy of its toes and pads against a clean background

How Many Toes Does a Dog Have? Exploring Canine Paw Anatomy

5 February 2024

This article discusses the following topics: number of toes, purpose, genetic and breed factors, differences between breeds, evolutionary history, and the need for paw care.