Animals

In addition to the pets we have at home, the animal kingdom is made up of thousands of different species. This section takes a look at some of the most well known, including horses, pigs, and birds, as well as wild animals like lions, whales and monkeys.

AnimalsWarning Signs for Allergies in Dogs

An allergy is an exaggerated reaction of the body to substances that are normally tolerated, and it's a reaction that…

DogsCan Dogs Distinguish Between Different Languages?

The University of Eötvös in Budapest recently conducted some research into whether dogs distinguish between different languages, and they concluded...

InvertebratesAn Ecological Miracle, the Butterflies of Taiwan

Butterflies are among the most beloved of insects. If you're fond of these winged creatures, you mustn't miss the butterflies…

DogsHow Can You Calculate a Dog's Age in Human Years?

If you have ever been told that to calculate a dog's age in human years you only have to multiply…

InvertebratesRisks and Benefits of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

Vector-borne diseases are a major headache worldwide. Especially in tropical and subtropical regions, where the highest incidences are found. There...

Birds and Lovebirds6 Differences Between Male and Female Sparrows

The house sparrow is a small bird native to Europe and Asia, which has been introduced to the Americas, Africa…

ReptilesA New Chameleon is the World's Smallest Reptile

In Madagascar, they've recently discovered the world's smallest reptile. It's a tiny chameleon that fits easily onto the tip of…

CatsWhat to Do if My Cat Doesn't Want to Eat?

When a cat doesn't want to eat, it will quite naturally set off a few alarm bells. As with any…

Birds9 Curiosities About the Golden Eagle's Vision

This group of birds is often renowned for its great visual ability. Thanks to it, they're able to locate their…

DogsHow to Know How Old Your Dog Is

If you haven't had your dog since it was a puppy you'll have often wondered exactly how old your dog…

BirdsWays to Medicate Your Bird

Unlike some other animals, birds aren't easy to handle. In fact, certain experience is needed in this regard, as their body is extremely fragile an...

Invertebrates9 Curiosities About Cuttlefish

Cephalopods are much more interesting to study than to eat! If you don't believe it, it's because you haven't read…

AnimalsEndangered Primates of the World

A headline that you could easily read in any newspaper or magazine is the following: "A large number of the…

AnimalsWhy Do Some Bats Hunt During the Day?

About 54 million years ago, scientists tell us that bats became nocturnal hunters and became night dwellers. Currently, 1400 species…

DogsA Dog's Vision: Seeing Through a Dog's Eyes

Sight is one of the most important senses, as it's usually our first source of information about our surroundings. There…

AnimalsPygmy Goats: An Adorable Animal to Have at Home

Pygmy goats are mammals that, due to their small size and affable character, have gone from being considered a livestock…

InvertebratesThe Strange Virus that Turns Caterpillars into Zombies

Bet that title caught your attention! A virus that turns caterpillars into zombies seems like the prologue of a science…

Animals9 Curiosities About Brown Bears

There are many different hunters in the animal kingdom, right at the top of the food chain and with very…

Animals9 Curiosities About the Giant Squid

Aquatic animals can range from being just an inch or two long up to nearly 100 feet. This characteristic has…

FishCan Fish Drown?

Nature has adapted to almost all environmental conditions present on Earth, hence the existence of living beings even in the most remote places (su...

InvertebratesWorld's Largest Bee Rediscovered After 38 Years

In 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace found a beautiful bee that had never been seen before in the jungles of Indonesia.…