The self-proclaimed king of nature added that “nature is not a temple, but a workshop…” and began to manipulate the world around him willfully, often without considering the consequences (it is estimated that 99% of animals have disappeared from the…
Crocodiles have been around for over 83 million years. They are one of the few animals that have seen dinosaurs with their own eyes, but unlike the latter, they managed to survive the global crisis that occurred during the Cretaceous…
Since childhood, we’ve been taught that you shouldn’t be afraid of dogs. More precisely, you shouldn’t show your fear to a dog—after all, they supposedly sense it. Let’s figure out whether this is true or just another myth (of which…
The British Shorthair is one of the most popular and beloved breeds. Its appearance is absolutely unique and charming: thick plush fur and round amber eyes. Fluffy cats, as a rule, have a gray, lilac or bluish color. Although the…
A couple of years ago, another fashion trend arrived in our country: the Yorkshire Terrier. No one is indifferent to this breed—they’re either madly loved or hated. I’ve always disliked dogs—shaggy, mean, and smelly. And then one fine day, he…
One day, a kitten appeared in our family. Gray and white, fluffy, and very cheerful. We decided to name him “Bunny.” It was certainly an unusual name, but he looked so much like this beautiful creature. At first, Hare was…
A circus without animals isn’t a circus. The persistent trainers, capable of teaching any “creature” the most unexpected tricks, unleash all sorts of animals into the arena. Acts featuring “our smaller brothers” are spectacular and consistently popular. Spectators enjoy watching…
Two Tai chimpanzees in Ivory Coast with fruit in their mouths. (Photo: Alexey Maro and the Tai Chimpanzee Project) Early estimates of alcohol consumption suggest that wild chimpanzees may consume the equivalent of a pint of beer and half their…
A new species of crinoid fish has been discovered at a depth of 10,700 feet. (Image credit: © 2019 MBARI) A lumpy pink fish with blue eyes and beard-like appendages was captured on video hovering above the muddy bottom of…
Usually, a dog disappointed in humans dies in fights over leftovers, but in rare cases, it manages to make friends with equally untouchables. What if loyal dogs not only survive, but also adapt for thousands of years on a closed…
Fleas are annoying parasites that cause discomfort not only to animals, but also to people. Many are sure that these bloodsuckers jump to humans only from dogs, but in fact there are over 2,500 species of fleas in the world.…
The vast majority of us consider dogs to be smart animals. After all, a dog is a man’s old and trusted friend, and this is an indisputable truth. Over the period of our close communication, hundreds of dog breeds have…