Pack hunters are predators that have evolved to hunt their prey by working together. This form of hunting is by far the most effective form of hunting as literally “all hands are on the deck” and rarely do a target prey escapes. Some animals have refined this approach to hunting almost to scientific precision. Here… Read More
Scientific studies on animal behavior is largely a male dominated field. That said, two females stand out with respect to Primatology: Dian Fossey, and Jane Goodall. The two distinguished scientists contributed a lot towards the expansion of Primatology. Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall moved out of their comfort zones and ventured into the unknown, and came… Read More
If there are some behaviors that have largely remained unchanged for thousands of years in man’s history, then one of them is superstition. You might have heard that certain people believe in a lucky pendant, a lucky bracelet or even eating certain type of food before performing an activity. That said, do you also know… Read More
Dogs and humans have been living together for more than 20,000 years! You’d think we have already learnt all about one another in this time, but it turns out that most dog owners and pet lovers still don’t know some basic but crucial facts about their dogs. Some of these little-known facts will not only… Read More
How much do you know about Gorillas? Chances are that, if you happen to live outside Africa, you have only seen a Gorilla in a zoo or on T.V. Did you know that the Gorilla is the closest cousin to Man after Bonobo, and the common Chimpanzee? Do you also know that Gorillas are Gentle… Read More
Working is part and parcels of our lives as human beings. It is the reason why we have to get out of the bed every morning no matter how it might be tempting to do otherwise. If you hate your 9 to 5 schedule, it might interest you to know that you are lucky to… Read More
Text From Dog is an extremely funny tumblr blog where October Jones, the author of the blog gets texts from his bulldog. It’s one of the most popular site for dog lovers and pet owners. He says: “My dog and I are so happy that people are enjoying the texts,although he feels he deserves more of the… Read More
Hugging is one of the best ways of bonding. It is something that we do as human beings when we meet people we have feelings for family, friends, or lovers. Animals to have feelings, and hugging is part and parcel of their daily interaction. You can borrow some hugging tips from some of the following… Read More
Hedgehogs make cute pets! Don’t you love it when a baby hedgehog curls up in your palms like a spiky ball? While they adore playing with humans, hedgehogs care and love other pets too! Hedgehogs not only bring in a world of cuteness in our homes but they also prey on common garden pests and… Read More
The Verreaux’s Sifaka is a primate belonging to the lemur family that is only found in Madagascar. The Sifaka is found in a variety of habitats from the deciduous rainforests, to dry spiny forests. What makes them unique compared to other lemurs is the way they move on the ground from one territory to another…. Read More
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