Predation

Have you ever wondered why a dog does what it does and wished you knew what they were saying? The basic body signals that dogs use to communicate are often misread by humans. If we keep correcting our dog for giving warning signals and properly communicating his unease, he will eventually skip all the warning steps and go straight into an attack the next time he feels threatened. Because of this misunderstandings, approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every…

When the weather starts to get colder, pests such as mice want to get inside your warm home. It's important to learn effective ways of keeping these pests out of your home and how an exterminator can help if they still manage to sneak in. The pest control experts at Tabor Pest Control, located in Dothan, AL, explain the common ways that mice can enter your home. When the weather gets cold, mice look for a safe and warm place to build a nest. Due to their small size, mice are able to enter a home…

According to the author of ASPCA, they talk about the population of cats and dogs in shelters across the country.There is estimated to be about 70 million stray cats in the U.S. (ASPCA, 2015) whether a cat is stray or not can affect a cat's future behavior. Cats behavior is affected by the music that is played. The music not only affects the cat’s behavior, but also the mood, and feelings. A cat's tail and ears can tell a lot about their mood. Their tails can show when they are happy, angry,…

The Eurasian curlew and the Peregrine falcon are two different bird’s species with noticeable anatomical and behavioral differences between them. While the curlew feeds from invertebrates, at the same time it becomes the prey for the falcon, which is conditioned by another feature of their anatomy, their beaks. A decurved bill such as the one present in Numenius arquata has numerous advantages over a straight bill for such foraging on mudflats. Foraging Curlews use probing as a way to take…

Bengal Kittens Overview: Bengal Kittens are considered to be amongst the relatively newer breeds of cats, and they are formed by the cross-breeding of a domestic feline and an Asian Leopard Cat. The Bengal Kittens have a wild appearance, which resembles that of a leopard with a large white belly and large spots with rosettes. Even though it has a wild appearance, it offers a gentle domestic pet temperament. Genetics: There has been a formation of many of the Bengal Kittens simply because of…

Sony has released several videos showing off the mechanical beasts that roam the world of Horizon Zero Dawn. These hulking beasts are perhaps the most intriguing facet of the game. In a world that has been taken back to its primordial roots, these beasts represent technology at its highest point. The dichotomy that exists in Horizon Zero Dawn is truly amazing. The first video shows of the Snapmaw. The Snapmaw is a crocodile-like machine that utilizes its powerful jaw and tail, coupled with its…

One of the stories The Stick Of The Man Eaters . Is about how these two lions, and how they killed 75 men. In the other story it talked about how a man named Richardson, was able to be with grown lions and live. There is a man that can take lions for walk’s. In the pitcher he is playing with a lot of lions . “One morning Richardson hugged a lion , and answered his phone.”The two righters who wrote thees is Lauren Tarshis and Susan Orlean . The similarities between the stories Attack Of The…

The Eupleridae are small, furry, cat-like creatures that live in Madagascar. Molecular studies show that the euplerids evolved from one ancestor that most like rafted from main land Africa 18-24 million years ago. The reason for the speciation is not confirmed, but it could be because of different geographical regions. Some common traits between them is their slender bodies, they all feed on insects, and they all have fluffy tails. Narrow Striped Mongoose: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata…

Why Two Dogs Are Better Than One There are many reasons that owning two dogs is better than owning only one. Dogs prefer having company rather than being on their own. Having multiple dogs means that one of them is most likely a rescue, therefore you have saved a dog’s life. For one, dogs are very sociable and having two dogs allows them to always have a companion. Owning two dogs is also a good idea because it allows your dog to tire out without you constantly playing with them. While…

While Mirage still uses the same ranking system for the Clan, we have removed the Medicine Cat position, as the Medicine Cat relied on herbs unable to be found in the desert. Instead, the Agate tends to both Clan and Tribe cats alike. There are also a few changes regarding superiority among higher ranks, and a few general rules set in place by the tribe to help guide the Clan cats along a more righteous path. Patrols - The clan preforms routine hunting and boarder patrols, however, any prey…