Yak Facts Yak Geography The yak (Bos grunniens and Bos mutus) is a long-haired bovine herd animal, related to Asian Water Buffalo, African Buffalo and American Bison. Over 90% of the world’s yak population of nearly 15 million lives on the Tibetan Plateau in the Himalaya region of south Central Asia, and as far … Read more
Giraffe Weevil Facts The giraffe weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) is a form of beetle native to Madagascar, only recently discovered in 2008. The only other known giraffe weevil is found in New Zealand. The neck of the male giraffe weevil is typically 2 to 3 times longer than that of the female. The total body length … Read more
German Shepherds The Loyal Guardian German Shepherd Guest Author: Marqeteer When using the epithet of “man’s best friend” about dogs, we sometimes forget that this can mean more than just a buddy. Sure, your dog can be a friendly companion who greets you in the morning and when you come home from work, as well … Read more
Adopting a Stray Cat 3 Great Reasons Why You Should Guest Writer: Alex Roger Animals have always shown to change human behavior for the better. They help increase happiness and even beat depression. There have been numerous studies and research on this topic but even if you don’t believe in the studies, there are so … Read more
Baby Orangutans Budi and Jemmi Beware : Cuteness Alert Published on Apr 7, 2015 International Animal Rescue (IAR) put this little video together of baby orangutans Budi and Jemmi enjoying a fruit snack of peeled rambatan and guavas in their hammock. They say that Budi has grown a lot of body hair, due to the … Read more
Vampire Squid Facts A-Z Collection of Cool Animals Challenge V is for Vampire Squid The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis, lit. “vampire squid of Hell”), is a type of small, deep-sea cephalopod, found in temperate and tropical oceans around the world, living at a dark depth 2000 to 3000 ft (609 to 914 m) at the … Read more
Uakari Monkey Facts A-Z Collection of Cool Animals Challenge U is for Uakari Monkey The Uakari (pronounced “wakari”) Monkey is of the genus Cacajaohe. They live in the Amazon Basin, in the swampy forests of Brazil, Peru and Columbia, and prefer the areas along small rivers, lakes and swamps rather than the forests that fringe … Read more
Thorny Devil Lizard Facts A-Z Collection of Really Cool Animals T is for Thorny Devil Lizard The thorny devil lizard is also known as the thorny dragon or the mountain devil. Its scientific name is (Moloch horridus), with horridus loosely translated as rough or bristly, or dreadful. The thorny devil lizard is native to Australia, … Read more
Pet food labels may not reveal everything Guest Writer Think your cat is the best fed feline on the street? Think again. A study by the University of Nottingham has revealed that many of the most popular pet food manufacturer’s products contain large quantities of meat not listed on the label. Not only does the … Read more
Star Nosed Mole Facts A-Z Collection of Cool Animals True Facts About the Star Nosed Mole A humorous but truthful look. S is for Star Nosed Mole Facts: The star nosed mole (Condylura cristata) lives in the bogs and wetlands of the eastern United States and Canada, extending from Atlantic Ocean west to Manitoba and … Read more