Posts from: September 2021

If you are like most people, you probably have never been licked by a lion, but do you wonder what it might feel like? A lion’s tongue is large and rough — would it hurt if it licked your skin? By all accounts, it would hurt and a mere licking from a lion — or …

Isopods are tiny crustaceans universally famous for their clean-up abilities. And let’s face it, that’s not a bad reputation to have in the ecological sphere. Indeed, it is this inherent talent that has made them a popular choice of critter in vivariums the world over. They’re hardy, easy to breed, and beneficial to have around. …

I love my dogs. They are gentle and intelligent. So imagine my surprise when my nine-year-old son came home from school and asked me if Rufus, our pittie, could take on a wolf and win in a fight! I was utterly shocked. Apart from never having even considered my pitbull a fighter since he is …

The largest land animals on the planet are the Elephants, but they do not have the largest balls. At first glance, male elephants don’t appear to have any testicles at all, although they do clearly have a sheath. Actually, elephants do have testicles. They are located inside of the abdomen, up near the spine. Balls, another …

Both pugs and golden retrievers are charming dogs. Pugs have their wrinkly faces, smooshed noses, short hair, and curled tails, while retrievers have long snouts, soft floppy ears, long hair, and long fluffy tails. With the popularity of hybrid breeds, one unlikely mix creates an adorable and friendly dog, a pug and retriever mix. A …