animal behavior, cats, communication with animals, dead animals, dogs
What do a little penguin, a baby rabbit, a black rat, and a Krefft’s glider have in common? They’ve all been presented to me (when dead) by my animal companions. Chances are, if you live with a cat or dog, you’ve also been brought something similar. So is it a gift, are they showing off, ...
People keep many species of indoor plants in their homes. These include orchids, cactuses of varying types, and flowering plants too. These indoor plants not only help enhance the aesthetic appeal of a room, but also enhance the supply of oxygen. However, you may not be aware some plants are not suited for your beloved ...
While not widely acknowledged, animal superpowers have been demonstrated in a variety of situations. It’s been shown that small animals, for example, not only have emotions like human beings, but also have superpowers which go beyond our human capabilities. Pets who know when their owners are coming home One such superpower is that of telepathy. ...
The COVID-19 pandemic hit everyone unexpectedly. For some people, together with the feeling of uncertainty and fear, it also brought a lot of financial difficulties. One of them was Naoki Teraoka, a railway model enthusiast and owner of the Diorama restaurant in Osaka, Japan. It was on the verge of closing down until it was ...
Life for kids coping with autism is tough and it is not something they can help. However, for parents and families of autistic kids, the problems are multifaceted. Autistic children can be enraged and agitated by certain stimuli and these can include certain sounds, sights, smells, or even movements in their vicinity. Naturally, parents of ...
There are countless legends and stories about good omens and auspicious Chinese symbols. Some are lovely, and some seem rather odd. Before the 1970s and 1980s, when people in the countryside held weddings, they would place patterns of beautiful flowers and birds that were believed to be auspicious on various items, like quilts, dresses, and ...
People often look for unique and interesting part-time jobs to alleviate boredom, learn new things, or earn some extra money. But 31-year-old Madolline Gourley uses her part-time job as a cat sitter to travel the world. Becoming a cat sitter In 2017, Madolline Gourley, who worked as a government contractor in Brisbane, Australia, discovered that ...
People have always noted that dogs tend to be friendlier than cats. If you, too, have observed this phenomenon and have wondered why these animals behave differently despite being identically well cared for by their humans, there is an interesting scientific reason for it — it’s in their genes. Not too friendly A study conducted ...
Hujing, a small island off the coast of Taiwan, is trying to attract tourism and boost the local economy by transforming the region into a cat-paradise. Various artwork related to cats is also being installed throughout the island. Cat tourism Hujing has a very low population of around 200 people, most of whom are aging. ...
During the height of the Cold War, officials in the CIA devised a covert plan to keep tabs on Russians in Washington, D.C. As part of a clandestine experiment, “Project Acoustic Kitty” was launched by the Central Intelligence Agency Directorate of Science & Technology, which cost more than $20 million over five years in the ...