Snakes
Learn all about snakes, snake identification, different types of snakes, big snakes like anacondas and pythons, venomous and poisonous snakes like King Cobra, copperheads, coral snakes, rattlesnakes, corn snakes, and more.
Animals & Pets, page 4
Explore the animal kingdom and the pets in it — species facts, behavior explained, and practical care guides for dogs, cats, birds, fish and more.
Animals & Pets
Types of Bees
Read about Bumblebees, Honeybees, Carpenter bees, Ground bees, Parasitic bees, Digger bees, Sweat bees and some other types of bees. Types of Bees.
Pythons
Scared of snakes? Then this is definitely not the page you should be visiting. Pythons are large, non poisonous snakes. But before you relax and breathe easy, let me tell you, they are still dangerous to their prey. They kill their prey by squeezing and constricting their prey to death. Thankfully, they eat things much […]
Pet Horoscopes
You’ve heard of horoscopes for people. Now read about horoscopes for pets” Pet Horoscopes.
Blue Whale Facts
Some riveting characteristics distinguish Blue Whale. The Blue Whale facts reveal a mammoth nature which is enticing. Blue Whale Facts.
Cheetah Facts
The cheetah is one of members of majestic cat family. It is also fastest animal in world, faster than some race cars. Here are some other facts about cheetah. Cheetah Facts.
Jellyfish Facts
Jellyfish are the most abundant denizens of marine waters, found from the freezing Arctic to warm tropical oceans. This article provides interesting and fascinating jellyfish facts — their anatomy, sting, reproduction, relatives and more. Jellyfish Facts.
Terrier Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dog In This Group
The Terrier Group includes those small but lively terrier breeds that were developed (mainly in Great Britain) to hunt small burrowing animals such as badgers, foxes, otters, rabbits and rats. Terrier Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dog In This Group.
Dog Training: To Punish Or Not To Punish
This article explains how punishment operates in dog training and why is it preferable to avoid it. Here you will understand difference between positive and negative punishment, and how positive trainers punish their dogs. Dog Training: To Punish Or Not To Punish.
The Cassowary Bird
The Cassowary Bird is known as Gardener of Rain Forest. This unique bird has been around since long-gone days of Gondwanaland. The Cassowary Bird.
Norway Fails to Fulfil Whaling Quota
Norway will not be able to fulfil its whaling quota this year in what conservation groups are claiming is proof that government should no longer support industry. Norway Fails to Fulfil Whaling Quota .
The Royal Pug
People love Pugs! There is something about that rogue-like face that tugs at your heart strings. This dignified toy breed is loved by royalty and commoners alike. The Royal Pug.
The Versatile Golden Retriever
So you are interested in acquiring a Golden Retriever because you think it is a friendly and good looking dog breed and you have heard that it behaves well with children. Well you are right in that Golden is one of best family-oriented dogs in world as well as being one of best looking and friendliest of retriever dog breeds. The Versatile Golden Retriever.
Thai Zoo’s Lion and Elephant Meat Banquet Angers Kenyans
Kenyan conservationists reacted with anger yesterday to news that a Thai zoo to which animals are being exported in a controversial deal is planning to serve an exotic game buffet to VIP guests. Thai Zoo’s Lion and Elephant Meat Banquet Angers Kenyans.
Facts about the Koala
Some facts about marsupial from Australia, Koala. Facts about Koala.
British Cat Saves Lamb from Drowning
A lamb who escaped recently from his pasture in England was saved from drowning in a swimming pool by an alert cat. British Cat Saves Lamb from Drowning.
1 in 10 Animals and Plants Will Be Extinct By 2050
Global warming to kill off 1m species — Scientists shocked by results of research — 1 in 10 animals and plants extinct by 2050 1 in 10 Animals and Plants Will Be Extinct By 2050.
Teens Describe Killer Crocodile Ordeal
Animal attacks friend and ‘parades’ his body in front of terrified survivors in Australian river. Two Australian teens spent 22 hours in a tree above rising floodwaters after a crocodile killed their friend and showed him off to them as it held body in its jaws. Teens Describe Killer Crocodile Ordeal.
Taiwan Bans The Selling Of Dog Meat
In mid-December Taiwan Legislative Yuan passed new rules under Taiwan’s Animal Protection Law to ban selling of dogs and other companion animals as food. Taiwan Bans The Selling Of Dog Meat.
Bush Signs Captive Wildlife Safety Act
On December 19, 2003, President Bush signed into law Captive Wildlife Safety Act, prohibiting interstate and foreign commerce of dangerous exotics such as lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, and cougars to be used as pets. Bush Signs Captive Wildlife Safety Act.
Popular Fertilizer Is Dangerous to Dogs
How does your garden grow? Not with cocoa bean mulch, please. A retrospective study released recently by ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) confirms that this commonly used fertilizer may deter slugs and snails, but it also attracts companion canines, who can be poisoned by eating it. Popular Fertilizer Is Dangerous to Dogs.
Bird Flu Outbreak on Us Farm
Poultry farmers in US state of Delaware killed 12,000 chickens at weekend, hoping to contain a variant of avian flu which has hit flocks in Asia. Bird Flu Outbreak on Us Farm .
Fish feel pain, British researchers say
Fish feels pain just like humans. Fish feel pain, say scientists in Britain in a breakthrough study that has anglers and animal rights activists at loggerheads. Fish feel pain, British researchers say.
Half-Blind Kangaroo Saves Life Of Unconscious Man
A farmer who suffered serious head injuries after being struck by a falling tree branch was rescued by a partially blind kangaroo who is being hailed as a hero. Half-Blind Kangaroo Saves Life Of Unconscious Man.
Israel Bans Force-Feeding Geese For Foie-Gras
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled this month that method used to produce foie gras (liver pate) is cruel and that Health Ministry regulations permitting it are illegal. Israel Bans Force-Feeding Geese For Foie-Gras.
Welfare Groups Protest Massive Dog Cull in China
Animal welfare groups are protesting mass slaughter of dogs by Health Ministry of China’s Guangdong government, as a rabies prevention strategy. Welfare Groups Protest Massive Dog Cull in China.
Where Pets Are Allowed, and Neighbors Are Furry
Some lucky East Village, NY squirrels are benefitting from a new housing plan in Tompkins Square Park approved by Parks Conservancy. Where Pets Are Allowed, and Neighbors Are Furry.
Leningrad Zoo Sharply Criticized in Report
A report recently issued by Eurasian Regional Zoo and Aquarium Association (ERZAA) indicates that at least 167 birds, all of amphibians and nine mammals at Leningrad Zoo died within last year. Leningrad Zoo Sharply Criticized in Report.
Beetle Mania Insect-obsessed Artist Covers Belgian Palace Ceiling
Belgium’s 19th century royal palace has been given an unconventional makeover by one of country’s most innovative artists, who has taken unusual step of glueing 1.6m iridescent green beetles to its ceiling. Curiosity is growing in days leading up to November 15, when the... Beetle Mania Insect-obsessed Artist Covers Belgian Palace Ceiling.
Giraffe Killed by Lightning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A 12-foot tall giraffe, known by name of Betsy, died last Monday after being struck by lightning from a severe, sudden storm that swept across Kilimanjaro Safari attraction at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Giraffe Killed by Lightning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The Cloned Cow Coming to a Farm Near You
Genesis has her head stuck in a bale of hay on Greg Wiles’s farm. She has same large glossy body as her mother, Zita, once reigning queen of American dairy cattle, and Zita’s trademark white triangle patch on her forehead. Actually, Genesis is Zita, or her genetic double. The... The Cloned Cow Coming to a Farm Near You.
Bad Karma for Cross Llama Without a Hump
It’s name is Rama and it’s a cama. The cross between a camel and a llama has been bred in Dubai by a British scientist aiming to combine best of both creatures - although it has a filthy temper. Bad Karma for Cross Llama Without a Hump.