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Sleek, black Bombay cat crouched down, showcasing its flexible and agile feline anatomy

Do Cats Have Knees? Exploring Feline Knee Joints and Agility

31 May 2024

Cats are able to do the things they do because of their knees, but that said, knee problems like ligament tears can happen and will need to be addressed by a vet.

Close-up of a pinkish-gray Sphynx cat with large, expressive eyes and wrinkled, velvety skin

The Genetics of Hairless Cats: Unveiling the Science Behind Their Unique Coats

31 May 2024

The genetic anomalies responsible for creating hairless cats like the Sphynx and what this means for their overall well-being and needs.

Box turtle with its head raised, emitting a soft chirping sound in a grassy environment

Turtle Talk: What Do Their Sounds and Calls Mean?

31 May 2024

Turtles make a wide variety of sounds such as grunting, chirping, bellowing, and hissing to communicate and interact with each other.

Curious rabbit with long ears and fluffy white coat examining a vibrant rainbow of colors

The Rainbow of Rabbit Vision: What Colors Can Rabbits See?

31 May 2024

Rabbits have dichromatic vision, which means they can see blue and green light, which helps them spot predators in green foliage.

Detailed photograph of a sleek, fluffy grey Siberian cat balanced on a narrow surface, its long, bushy tail extended behind it for stability

Cat Tail Control: An Investigation of Feline Agility and Evolutionary Functions

31 May 2024

How cats use their tails for balance, to show their feelings, and to help them catch prey, as well as what happens when a cat loses its tail.

Close-up of a tiny, striped land snail inching its way across a leaf

Snail Speed: How Fast Can These Mollusks Move?

30 May 2024

Snail speeds can vary widely depending on the species, temperature, and habitat, but they usually fall between 0.03 and 0.7 mph.

Cat with piercing green eyes sitting on a weathered stone pedestal, surrounded by ancient hieroglyphics and candles in an old cathedral-like interior

Cats in the Bible: Are They Evil or Just Misunderstood?

30 May 2024

The Bible's take on the value and treatment of animals, including cats, and how this has evolved throughout history.

Close-up portrait of an orange tabby cat with prominent bony ridges above its eyes, giving a quizzical expression

Do Cats Have Eyebrows? Understanding Feline Facial Features

26 May 2024

Cats have bony ridges above their eyes that look like eyebrows and even seem to help express the same emotions.

Close-up portrait of a curious tabby cat with watery eyes looking directly at the camera

Why Do Cats Cry Tears? The Science of Watery Cat Eyes

26 May 2024

Cats don't shed emotional tears, but they do shed tears for physiological and environmental reasons such as blocked tear ducts or eye irritation.

Persian cat curled up on a velvet armchair, reading an open book on the history of language

The Strange Etymology of 'Pussycat': Uncovering the Origins

24 May 2024

The history and development of the word "pussycat" as a common moniker for felines, and its complicated relationship with gender.

Close-up portrait of a spotted turtle with an intense, contemplative expression

How Smart Are Turtles? An Investigation Into Turtle Intelligence

24 May 2024

Turtles have higher-level thinking skills than previously thought, and recent studies have even found that they have the ability to form mental maps.

Woman grimacing and holding her nose, sitting next to a poodle with a curly, bright white coat, both reacting negatively to an unpleasant odor in a plain living space

Why Do My Dog's Farts Smell So Bad? The Science Behind Stinky Gas

23 May 2024

Why do dogs fart so much and why do their farts smell so bad? Their diet, health issues like inflammatory bowel disease, and food allergies can all play a part in why your dog's farts are stinking up your home.