Filters 1.180 articles Updated What Do Different Cat Sleeping Positions Mean? Updated Cats are world-champion sleepers. While it will depend on their age and health status, cats will sleep an average of 13 to 20 hours per day. The type of sleep will vary with some periods of light dozing and others of REM deep sleep. However, there are many factors which affect the quality of their sleep, ... Updated My Dog Sleeps With Their Eyes Open Updated Whether we like it or not, dogs will not keep the same sleep schedule as their human guardians. While this can be disruptive if they are making noise when we are trying to sleep, it actually offers us an opportunity to observe them. A dog's health and well-being can be assessed in many ways and watching ... Updated Animals with Trunks - List of Trunked Animals Updated When we think of trunked animals, the first one we might think of is the elephant. This large mammal has a large appendage sprouting from their face which is known as a proboscis. There are other animals with trunks of varying size, some of which appear in place of a nose or seem to emanate from their mouths. ... Updated My Cat's Fur Is Changing Color Updated What a cat will look like physically is, for the most part, dictated by their genetics. The genes carried by their parents will determine what is their eventual body shape, coat type, and color. Although cats will look different when compared to being a kitten with being an adult cat, it doesn't mean they ... Updated Are Lizards in Your House Dangerous? Updated In this AnimalWised article, we want to address a common doubt about animals that can enter our home. While we may see rats, mice, and insects as nuisance pests, lizards can often be more welcome guests into our home. Unless you have a particular fear of lizards, they often seem to be more docile, and ... Updated Do All Elephants Have Tusks? Updated We usually associate certain traits or particular characteristics with certain animals. It is hard for us to imagine them without these distinctive features. For example, when we think of an elephant, its large size, long trunk and striking tusks immediately come to mind. But is it true that all elephants have ... Updated Why Is My Cat Pretending to Nurse? Updated When living alongside them, humans are often surprised by certain strange behaviors cats exhibit. Most of these behaviors, however peculiar they may seem to us, are completely natural and are part of their social order. They play an important role in how they interact with other animals and people. ... Updated Differences Between a Swan Vs Goose Vs Duck Updated Although the diversity among birds is vast (think of the difference between a penguin and a hummingbird), it is true there are some bird species which closely resemble each other. Sometimes we can't even tell the difference until we are up close. To understand the difference between these birds, we can look ... Updated Different Types of Deer Species Updated Did you know that deer have existed on our planet for over 34 million years? This large family of herbivorous mammals began their long evolutionary journey in the Oligocene period. Many changes have affected the various deer species over these years, but the end result is the taxonomic family known as Cervidae. ... Updated My Cat Is Eating Flies - Is It OK? Updated A common phenomenon in domestic cats is sitting by a window and making a chattering sound. The exact reason for this sound is unknown, but it occurs when they see potential prey. Such prey can range in size and species. They might do it when they see a bird, a rodent, or other small mammals. However, ... Updated Why Do Dolphins Jump Out of the Water? Updated If we were to ask you about jumping mammals, the first animals which come to mind may be kangaroos, gazelles, or even rabbits. For this reason, it can be easy to forget that dolphins are mammals and that they are some of the best jumpers in the animal kingdom. The difference is that they are aquatic mammals, ... Updated Different Types of Swans Updated The diversity of birds is incredibly vast, so it is interesting to wonder why some stand out in the public imagination. The swan is a bird which has come to have great significance for many cultures, its white plumage and graceful appearance making it a common wonder. However, many of us might not even know ... Updated My Cat Cries When I Leave Updated When considering adopting a cat, many people see their supposed independence as a benefit. Irresponsible guardians will think they can leave the cat alone all day and they will not care. Although it will depend on the individual, cats are much more social than their reputation suggests. Some are more ... Updated Differences Between Seal vs. Sea Lion vs. Walrus Updated Seals, sealions and walruses are often confused with each other. While they do have specific differences, they are all marine mammals with similar body structures. They have flippers to swim, canines to eat fish and fur to protect them from the cold. When spotted in the water, it can be difficult to tell these ... Updated Where Do Squirrels Live? Updated When we talk about squirrels, we are referencing animals of the Sciuridae family. While many of us will immediately think of a bushy-tailed red squirrel running up a tree, we should know the diversity of this family is great. In fact, there are so many different rodents in this mammal family that they ... Different Types of Pigeons If you were to think of a pigeon, there is likely one specific species which springs to mind. Perhaps it is surprising that we can find 369 identified species within the Columbidae family, the family in which all pigeons and doves can be found. These birds have various sizes, but generally all have ... Different Types of Camels It is often believed there are two types of camels. These are recognized as a camel with two humps versus a camel with one hump. There is some truth to such conventional wisdom in that we can broadly recognize two distinct camelid groups, but their classification is more complicated. All camels are camelids ... Fun and Interesting Facts About Turtles Turtles of all kinds, both aquatic and terrestrial, belong to the order Testudines, characterized by a shell mainly made up of their ribs. Turtles are an ancient order, but modern turtles differ significantly from what is documented in fossil records. There are 360 living and recently extinct species of turtles, ... Types of Taipan Snake Species Many of us may think there is only one type of taipan snake, but there are more. All snakes within the genus Oxyuranus are types of taipan snake, of which there are three individual species. They are known as being some of the most venomous snakes in the world. Combined with the fact they can strike incredibly ... Do Cats Have Dreams? Cats are almost synonymous with sleep. Although they can be very active and agile, they need to spend the majority of their day at rest. While asleep, we may see them make noises or movements, something which can lead us to ask if cats can dream? Taking it further, if they can dream, do cats have nightmares? In ... Is a Killer Whale a Whale? The term killer whale is partly very apt. Although beautiful and fascinating marine mammals, they are intelligent and prolific hunters. Although they survive only in water, they are able to catch prey from land close to the water's edge. Their massive strength, sharp teeth, and great intelligence make them ... Which Are the Largest Whales in the World and How Big Are They? Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and species. The Dreadnoughtus was the largest animal ever known to exist. This Tintanosaurus lived 77 million years ago and measured about 85 feet (ca. 27 meters) long. It was the largest animal ever known. Today, the African elephant is the largest land animal, with an ... My Dog Likes My Roommate More Than Me When we think of the relationships between humans and dogs, we think of them being our best friend. This is reasonable considering the relationships we see with our friends and their animal or even on various social media platforms. If we adopt a dog and find they are not immediately our best friend, it can ... Why Is the Red Panda Endangered? The red panda is slightly larger than a domestic cat, has a bear-like body and dense, reddish-brown fur. It lives in temperate zone forests with bamboo understory in the Himalayas and other high mountains. Red pandas, like giant pandas, are bamboo eaters native to the high altitude forests of Asia. ... Birds That Do Not Fly - Flightless Birds Flightless birds are birds that have lost the ability to fly through evolution. There are over 60 species of flightless birds, including the well-known ostriches, emus, kiwis, and penguins. There are several domesticated birds, such as the domesticated chicken and some domesticated ducks, that have also ... Life Cycle of a Cat - Stages of Development Cats progress through a number of life stages in their lifetime. As a cat guardian, learning how they change physically and behaviorally will help you to provide the right level of care at every stage of development. Remaining ignorant of these stages can mean you provide the wrong care, making natural ... Why Does My Cat Meow When They See Me? Although they communicate mainly through body language, cats make all kinds of sounds that have different meanings. The meow is certainly the best known of all. If you share your home with a cat, you have probably asked yourself questions like “Why does my cat meow when it sees me?”, “Why does my cat ... Do Dogs Have a Dominant Paw? We can tell whether a person is left- or right-handed by their actions. Their dominant hand is determined by how they eat, open doors, play music, write or do many other functions. Dogs do not use their paws in the same way as humans, so it can be more difficult to determine whether they are right- ... Why Do Dogs Put Their Ears Back When Petting Them? We often wish our dog could simply communicate with us using words. Although they are non-verbal, dogs communicate everything we need to know about them. We simply have to pay attention. Body language and other physical signals are used to convey their wants, mood and emotions, but not all are as obvious ... What Is the Strongest Animal in the World? Contrary to what you might think, strength is not always related to the size of the body or the weight of the animal. You may be surprised to learn that some small animals have strength that far exceeds humans, and that some of them are capable of lifting, dragging, carrying, or pulling enormous weights. ... Animals That Live in Trees Animals and insects are distributed throughout the world over very different habitats. However, 80% of the world's plant and animal species live in forests and jungles, environments characterized by high tree density. In fact, there are many species that spend most of their time in trees and rarely ... Are Bees Endangered? - What We Can Do to Help Pollination is an essential process for the reproduction of plants, on which depends not only the life of different plant species, but also biodiversity in general, including humans. Thanks to this process, it is possible to produce a considerable amount of food on our planet. However, the loss of vital ... Types of Spider Monkeys Primates are a group of animals with a special relationship to human beings. This is due to our evolutionary closeness thanks to a common ancestor. However, the diversity of simians (higher primates which contains all apes and monkeys) is very wide. They have many features and behaviors which are distinguishable, ... My Dog Howls at Sirens - Why and What to Do If you live in a quiet neighborhood, it is possible a dog will hear a siren very infrequently and bark as the ambulance, police car, fire truck, or other kind of emergency service vehicle drives past. If you live in a busy neighborhood in a city, it is possible this is a frequent occurrence. A dog howling ... How Do Elephants Sleep? Elephants are known for being the largest land mammals on earth and having a distinctly massive body, large ears, and long trunks. Elephants are impressive not only for their size, but also for their intelligence and complex social structure. There are many interesting facts to learn about these amazing ... Interesting Facts About Foxes Canids are part of the family Canidae, animals which are part of the order Carnivora. These animals include the most diverse type of land mammal, the domestic dog. They also include wolves, jackals, coyotes and several genera known to us as foxes. Only the genera Vulpes contains the animals we know as true ... Aquatic Reptiles - Types of Marine and Freshwater Reptiles Reptiles are a very diverse group of animals which inhabit various habitats across the world. Although these habitats can have extremely different conditions, they are animals which have adapted to thrive in them all. Many reptiles can survive on land, in water or even between both. Some reptiles live permanently ... Guinea Pig’s Vision - How Guinea Pigs See Sight is not their most distinctive sense, but guinea pigs can recognize certain colors even better than dogs and cats. In addition, they have a wide field of vision (peripheral vision) because their eyes are arranged very laterally. In this way, they can detect the presence of predators. However, their ... How Old Is My Guinea Pig? Guinea pigs are very active rodents that are fun, non-aggressive and ideal as pets for children. If you have a guinea pig or are thinking of adopting one, you may be wondering how old they are. When guinea pigs are young, it's easy to estimate their age based on height and weight. However, once they ... How Do Turtles Communicate? Turtles are an order of reptiles known as testudines, characterized by a shell developed primarily from their ribs. There are 360 living and recently extinct species of turtles found on most continents, some islands, and, in the case of sea turtles, in much of the oceans. For a long time, people thought ... Types of Toucans - Different Toucan Species Along with barbets, toucans make up the birds found in the Ramphastidae family, itself belonging to the order Piciformes. Toucans are arboreal and inhabit the forests of the Americas with a habitat ranging from Mexico to Argentina. Toucans are very intelligent birds, but they are particularly noted for ... How Long Do Turtles Live? - Longevity of Turtles Turtles are an order of reptiles known as testudines. There are 360 living and recently extinct species of turtles, including land-dwelling turtles and freshwater turtles. Turtles are distinguished primarily by their solid shell, which protects their vital organs and from which their head, legs, and ... Domestication of Dogs - Origin and History While we share knowledge on all kinds of companion animals, there is a reason the dog features in so many of our AnimalWised articles. The dog is not considered ‘man's best friend’ simply because they are adorable, loving, and incredibly beneficial animals with which we can share our lives. It also has ... Living and Extinct Prehistoric Birds - Evolution of Birds Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates that walk, hop, or stand only on their hind legs, while their front legs have evolved into wings, which enable them to fly in most cases, although not all of them do. Birds are descended from bipedal, carnivorous Jurassic dinosaurs that lived 150 to 200 million years ago. ... Types of Armadillos The word "armadillo" comes from Spanish and means "the little one with the armor," alluding to the plates of bone that cover the back, head, legs, and tail of these peculiar creatures. Armadillos are the only living mammals that wear this type of protection. These animals, closely related to anteaters ... Should You Feed Stray Cats? Any animal lover who walks out on the street and sees a stray cat in a bedraggled state will feel a certain amount of pity. When they come to our property, we may even feel compelled to feed them since we have the resources. AnimalWised asks should you feed stray cats? In asking the question, we are not ... Can Cats Sense a Woman’s Pregnancy? You may have heard that cats' behavior changes when a woman living in the same household becomes pregnant. Some even claim that cats are able to tell if a woman is pregnant even before she knows it herself. But how can this be? There are few scientific studies on the subject, but everything we know so ... Largest Wild Cats in the World The term "big cat" is usually used to refer to all members of the genus Panthera. Small and medium-sized cats, including domestic cats, belong to the genus Felis. Big cats are found throughout the world in habitats as diverse as mangrove swamps, deserts, mountains and wooded forests. All cats are carnivores, ... Herbivorous Birds - List of Herbivore Birds When we think of feeding birds, we might associate it with seeds in bird feeders or perhaps slurping up worms from the dirt. The diet of birds is as varied as birds themselves, with around 10,000 different species in various ecosystems finding their sustenance from a variety of food sources. There are ... Animals That Play Dead Thanatosis is a behavior by which some animals pretend to be dead. This form of animal deception is an adaptive behavior used as a defense mechanism or a form of mimicry and occurs in a wide variety of animals. Most often, they pretend to be dead in order to survive, hoping that their predator will no longer ... 1 2 3 4 5 > Back to top ↑