Animal Care

We have all heard the phrase that dogs are man’s best friend, but what about their own closest confidant? Some may argue that it could be the orange tennis ball under the sofa, the mangled toy they’ve had since puppyhood, or even a stick in the woods.  Have you ever been able to watch a …

When it comes to an animal being able to study the physical expressions and emotions of humans, there is no critter skilled more than the dog.  Even more incredible than this understanding is the fact that dog’s can communicate back with people based off of those social cues.   When a dog tries to convey something …

Chances are that when you think about a sow bug, it will match the description of Armadilidium vulgare. This species goes by many names, including the Common pill bug, Doodle bug, Potato bug, and the roly-poly. Out of all the isopods, this is the most intensely studied terrestrial species.  Isopods are not insects but arthropods …

(image credits, IG:monkeytailedskinks) With “rubber ducky” in the name, it isn’t much of a surprise that any species belonging to Cubaris isopods are deemed cute. They’re also a bit rarer than other pill bugs as they were only recently discovered. But why are they named the Rubber Ducky isopod? These insects sport the typical dark …

Although not the most traditional pet, isopods have increased in popularity due to their simplified care and exceptional janitorial abilities, Dairy Cow isopods are no different. These little pill bugs are capable of ridding a terrarium of the natural waste leftover from other animals you may house. Dairy Cow isopods, or Porcellio laevis, are among …