Did you know that a group of platypuses is called a paddle, and baby platypuses are called puggles? Puggles are so adorable and platypuses are kind of cute too. Let’s find out what else is cool about these creatures. 1. Peculiar-looking The platypus is definitely a strange-looking creature, especially when you see an image of
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Most of us grew up with pets in our homes, or at least knew someone who had a cat or a dog. For most people, it is natural to share a home with a furry friend, but we don’t always consider the valuable lessons children learn from these animals. Animaltalk magazine spoke to Dr Nicoleen
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Q: While playing my cat sometimes bites and scratches my hand. Why does she do it? What can I do about it? A: Cats are highly sensitive to touch and also quite easily over-stimulated during play. This combination often results in human injuries, simply because we don’t always catch the subtle signals that a cat
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Don’t you wish you could understand your dog’s barks or your cat’s meow? Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly what your dog was trying to tell you when he barks a few ‘doggy words’ to you, or your cat with her meows? We’ve got a short guide of what he might be trying
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Puffins are also known as clowns of the ocean or sea parrots and they are indeed fascinating animals. Let’s find out what else is cool about them. Stuffed mouth You might think that the puffin is greedy for stuffing his mouth full of fish in one go, but he has a special ability that allows
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Rats are intelligent animals who enjoy learning new things, and being social animals, they also enjoy spending time with their owners. Teaching your rat a trick or two may be easier than you think. An easy trick to teach your rat is to stand up on cue. Once your rat can do this trick, teach
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Q: We’ll be moving to a new house shortly. How can I prepare our three cats for the big move? A: Moving is an extremely stressful process for cats, but taking it slowly makes it far easier. The ‘cat stuff’ should be packed last, so that the cats have free access to their usual beds,
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Having pets and children, or perhaps children first and then pets for them, seems to be part of the natural order of life. We understand the benefits for children who grow up with cats and dogs, but as adults, we don’t always understand the role we play as parents and responsible pet owners when it
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The longhorn cowfish, also known as a horned boxfish, is truly a weird looking creature, yet fascinating. Let’s find out what is to cool about this fish. 1. The look The longhorn cowfish isn’t the same shape as ‘ordinary’ fish. Instead, he is shaped more like a box with a flat underside. And his mouth
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Rabbits are such adorable and affectionate pets, but it can take a while before they trust people. Before you start teaching your bunny to sit on your lap, you first have to gain his trust, and you will need to be patient with him. Building trust Slowly but surely, your rabbit will learn to trust
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Q: Should my cat see the vet more than once a year for a check-up as she gets older? A: The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) have made recommendations that all cats should get an annual wellness examination, and these examinations should become more frequent in seniors and
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As the days and nights are cold in winter, we are less active. Hiding under the blankets and cuddling with our dogs is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as we balance it out with some activity at other times. 1. Know your dog Getting to know your dog well is best for both
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