Wildlife
My dog was barking at my cat earlier today, and although the cat was responding with his best impression, it was clear they weren’t speaking the same language. However, the dog knew that the cat was not in the mood to play, so I wondered how animals communicate...
Wildlife
I was watching my dog and cat the other day and noticed they interact much differently from how I interact with other people. Most animals don’t have hands or speech, so they need to use tactile communication. Animals use tactile functions to communicate. This...
Wildlife
Being a prey animal means navigating the environment in a constant state of alertness. Prey animals must always be on the lookout for danger. Many animals have adapted unique ways of either hiding, escaping from, or intimidating their predators to avoid predators....
Wildlife
When we feel tired, we take a nap, have some food or drink a caffeinated drink, but how do animals get their energy? They can’t just grab a coffee when they feel tired, so what do they do? Herbivores will get their energy from the nutrients of the plants they...
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With so many animals in the world and our domestication of many species, it should come as no surprise that animals help us in many ways. Animals provide physical and emotional support, as well as transport, farming, and scientific study. Animals have been trained to...
Wildlife
Stories of ocean animals washing up with their stomachs full of plastic are becoming increasingly common each passing year. It may seem strange that an animal will swallow a plastic bag or a straw, so what makes them do it? Animals eat plastic because it looks similar...
