Nobody likes insects flying around and into our ears, eyes and mouths, or worse – delivering a nasty sting or bite. Although they have their place in the food chain, we sometimes find them irritating. Let’s find out which flying insects are the most annoying, and why. 10. Bees Why they annoy us Some
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Do you sometimes wish you know what your small pet is trying to tell you? Here are a few hints of what your pet’s behaviour could mean. Bunny tales Your rabbit might be more subtle in the signs that he gives you to tell you what he wants. By spending more time with your rabbit,
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Q: Why should I crate train my puppy? A: Crate training is wonderful and has many benefits, if done correctly. The benefits include: If introduced correctly, the crate becomes your dog’s safe space. With the correct training we teach the dog to love his crate, and it gives the dog a place to go when
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Veterinarians often recommend restricted activities for our pets after a certain disease has been diagnosed or when surgical procedures have been performed. Easier said than done! For some pets and their owners, this seems like an impossible task. Although daunting, restricting your pet’s activities is important to ensure a smooth and speedy recovery. When should
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The Komodo dragon is one of those interesting creatures that you want to know more about. Did you know he can run up to 20km/h? These are the other cool things about him. Big, bigger, biggest The Komodo dragon will definitely not win any beauty contests, if ever there was one for animals, but he
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Your cat might not appreciate it if you try to teach her things that you would teach a dog, like catching a frisbee. She will most probably give you a typical cat stare, ignore you and find a place to take a nap. That doesn’t mean you can’t teach her to play fetch. But she
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Q: How can I teach my puppy not to nip and bite while playing with the children? A: While nipping and biting is quite common in puppy play, it’s important to teach them from a young age that doggy teeth does not belong on human skin. The training goes both ways though – it should
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Animals don’t speak in the same way as we do, but they do use body language to communicate with us. By ‘listening’ closely to the signs that they’re giving us, we can get a good idea of what they want. Something that is very critical to remember is that body language shouldn’t be ‘read’ in
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Dragonflies are such interesting insects. For instance, did you know that they help keep mosquitoes at bay by hunting them? Let’s find out what else is cool about this creature. 1. Older than dinosaurs Who would have thought that the dragonflies we know today roamed the earth even before the dinosaurs? Some scientists believe that
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It is a never-ending story! That is what most pet owners agree on – preventing fleas from invading your home and pestering your pets is a continuous task. They don’t take summer or winter holidays. Luckily, there are myriad of preventative programmes available on the market and we share some tips with you to make
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Q: Do dogs feel guilt like we do? A: The short answer: no. Sometimes our dogs do look incredibly guilty after they have done something they shouldn’t have, but in reality, we as humans are completely misinterpreting what is going on. This links closely with another common misconception: my dog knows exactly what he did
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Rats are intelligent and curious creatures who can be taught a variety of tricks. Not only is training your pet rat a fun and rewarding experience, but it also helps to strengthen your bond with him. It’s absolutely amazing what rats can learn. Here are some of the cool tricks you can try… 1.
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