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Living and Extinct Prehistoric Animals: Examples and Characteristics
CuriositiesLiving and Extinct Prehistoric Animals: Examples and CharacteristicsLife on planet Earth began a long time ago. Although the exact date is unknown, the first fossils date back...
15 Interesting Facts About Black and White Cats
Curiosities15 Interesting Facts About Black and White CatsThe pattern of black and white cats - also known as bicolor cats - is random. Their spotted pattern catches...
Discover the Death's-Head Hawk Moth!
CuriositiesDiscover the Death's-Head Hawk Moth!Have you ever heard of the death's-head hawk moth? It's a large moth with a distinctive mark on its back,...
12 Interesting Facts About the Great White Shark that You Didn't Know
Curiosities12 Interesting Facts About the Great White Shark that You Didn't KnowThe world's oceans are home to a large predator, which is much feared even by humans. This famous animal, which...
The Best Famous Quotes About Love for Animals
CuriositiesThe Best Famous Quotes About Love for AnimalsLove for animals is a powerful force that has inspired people of all ages and cultures. The deep connection we...
The Sixth Mass Extinction: Why Should We Care?
CuriositiesThe Sixth Mass Extinction: Why Should We Care?Mass extinctions are long periods of time characterized by the sudden disappearance of many species. Although it's true that this...
13 Signs that You're a Dog Lover
Curiosities13 Signs that You're a Dog LoverThere's no doubt that dogs and humans share an ancestral bond: The domestication period of this species has endowed us...
5 Curious Animal Facts You'll Be Surprised to Know
Curiosities5 Curious Animal Facts You'll Be Surprised to KnowAccording to an article reviewed in the journal PLoS Biology, there are an estimated 7.7 million animal species on the...
What Is the Most Annoying Animal in the World?
CuriositiesWhat Is the Most Annoying Animal in the World?For many people, choosing the most annoying animal is easy: it's that unwanted guest that ruins a picnic in the...
9 Curiosities About the Nocturnal Cat
Curiosities9 Curiosities About the Nocturnal CatIf you have cats, it's likely that you have had trouble getting them to sleep at night. This is linked...
Squirrel Hibernation and Its Contribution to Space Travel
CuriositiesSquirrel Hibernation and Its Contribution to Space TravelHibernation is one of those animal capabilities that most fascinate humans, and it isn't just because they can spend months...
The Unicorn: 3 Animals that Inspired this Fantastic Myth
CuriositiesThe Unicorn: 3 Animals that Inspired this Fantastic MythThe unicorn is one of the best-known mythological creatures of fairy tales and of all time. It's often described as...
Did You Know that Dolphins Name Each Other?
CuriositiesDid You Know that Dolphins Name Each Other?Dolphins are characterized by their cute appearance and gentle behavior, making them extremely popular among people. They're also considered to...
The 12 Most Aggressive Dog Breeds
CuriositiesThe 12 Most Aggressive Dog BreedsIt isn't easy to make a list of the most aggressive dog breeds, because every dog has its own personality...
The 10 Cleanest Animals in the World
CuriositiesThe 10 Cleanest Animals in the WorldAnimal behavior is very diverse and fascinating, with a vast range of behavior, ranging from gentleness to extreme aggression. Although...
Xenotransplantation: Cross-Species Organ Transplants
CuriositiesXenotransplantation: Cross-Species Organ TransplantsXenotransplantation is a surgical procedure in which cells, tissues or complete organs from one phylogenetically different species are implanted into...
Why Do Cats Love Boxes?
CuriositiesWhy Do Cats Love Boxes?Cats are adorable animals, albeit independent, territorial, and routine lovers. If you have one at home, you have surely noticed a predilection for certain objects such as boxes, since they...
The World's Oldest Land Animal is Called Jonathan and Is 190 Years Old
CuriositiesThe World's Oldest Land Animal is Called Jonathan and Is 190 Years OldJonathan is a 190-year-old tortoise and the world's oldest living land animal. He lives in Plantation House, the governor's mansion...
Why Do We Talk to Dogs and Cats as if They Were Babies?
CuriositiesWhy Do We Talk to Dogs and Cats as if They Were Babies?Sometimes, we talk to dogs and cats as if they were babies and, more often than not we look around...
Do Dogs Get Cold?
CuriositiesDo Dogs Get Cold?When the winter season arrives it's normal for us to wonder if dogs get cold. The answer to this question may vary depending on the breed and build of our...
10 Types of Flying Dinosaurs
Curiosities10 Types of Flying DinosaursDinosaurs were the supreme rulers of the Earth, at least from the Triassic to the Cretaceous period. Although these "terrible lizards" were mostly terrestrial, others developed the ability to conquer...
The Dogs in Chernobyl Are Genetically Very Different, Studies Show
CuriositiesThe Dogs in Chernobyl Are Genetically Very Different, Studies ShowMore than three decades have passed since the nuclear tragedy in Chernobyl and the dogs that live there today are...
Smells that Dogs Can't Stand
CuriositiesSmells that Dogs Can't StandEven if your dog seems to have a taste for the most bizarre smells from a human point of view (such as feces), there are still some smells that dogs...
Toadzilla Discovered in Australia Could Be the Largest in the World
CuriositiesToadzilla Discovered in Australia Could Be the Largest in the WorldToads are one of the best-known amphibians in the world, as their warty skin and typical vocalization don't usually go...
Researchers Find Bovine Fossils Dating Back 5200 Years
CuriositiesResearchers Find Bovine Fossils Dating Back 5200 YearsBovids (Bovidae) are one of the best-known mammal families in the world, as they include several species of domestic livestock...
Peacemaking Pigs: Find Out All About Them!
CuriositiesPeacemaking Pigs: Find Out All About Them!The domestic pig is undoubtedly one of the most intelligent animals on the planet. Several studies have affirmed that they...
10 Impressive Fossils Discovered in 2022
Curiosities10 Impressive Fossils Discovered in 2022Fossils are preserved remains of living beings that inhabited the earth thousands of years ago. Contrary to what one might...
Curiosities About Rats and Music
CuriositiesCuriosities About Rats and MusicMost human beings like music. It's used to express different thoughts, feelings, and situations and is even used as therapy....