Mammals

Although it is doubtful that a prospective dog owner would select a pup completely based on the color of their nose, many people may find it to be interesting that some dogs have a pink nose rather than the standard black nose. This may pique a person’s curiosity and leave them with several unanswered questions. …

Aside from being your best friend, dogs have protective instincts. While it’s known that dogs can be trained to do many things including sit, stay, fetch, and even protect, those who are fairly new to the concept of dog ownership may wonder if their new pup needs any specialized training to protect the property. Of …

If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know that it’s not unusual for canines to slather each other with friendly licks. Dogs lick other dogs for various reasons. But what are these reasons exactly? Well, let’s find out right now!   Why do dogs lick other dogs? Dogs may lick other dogs to get to know …

Cat’s ears have far less fur on them than the rest of a cat’s body. This is to help them regulate their body temperatures by giving off excess heat. Cats can’t sweat through their skin like people or horses do, so extra body heat is given off by panting, by sweating through the pads of …

While cats can most certainly be an elusive species, most of them enjoy human interaction, at least to an extent. They may not have a reputation for being overly friendly or even agreeable, but any cat lover will be quick to tell you otherwise. Cats are funny, intelligent, intuitive, and adorable. They’re incredibly loyal, and they rarely …