science

Study the science of animals to get a deeper understanding of your pet's brain, body and behavior.

DOG
You may all know the importance of daily brushing and flossing for regular good health of your teeth and gums, but that's as humans and also thanks to dental health education being so updated today. But, did you stop to consider the fact that since science has revealed oral health benefits us by lowering our risk of cardiac problems, it could well be the same for our canine pals? Keeping this medical fact in mind, pet owners are advised to pay extra attention to cleaning their dog's teeth regularly to keep diseases such as plaque and tartar at bay; even a simple swipe across Fido's gums with a clean damp cloth should do the trick!
By Biswajit Dey4 years ago in Petlife
The Importance Of A Dog's Diet
Nothings greatly affects your dog's well-being like the diet you he feeds on, so, what makes diet so special? Let's discover more.
By Biswajit Dey4 years ago in Petlife
If money were no object, would you clone your pet?
CC's life is a long experiment, and her birth seems to prove the omnipotence of human beings to bring the dead back to life. In recent years, there are also biological institutions in China advocating this business opportunity, but is it really good to clone cats?
By christean talley4 years ago in Petlife
Laika
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. Of course space's first explorer cannot scream. She isn't human.
By Erin Hensley4 years ago in Petlife
Going Extinct
Extinction is an unpleasant subject. It is a natural phenomenon that occurs when a particular thing, plant, or animal ceases to exist. 137 species of animals go extinct every single day. This causes a domino effect on an ecosystem that could change the landscape of a region forever. Some factors that cause extinction are habitat loss, introducing a destructive new species, a rival’s population growth, and overconsumption of a particular food group. During an apocalyptic event, there will be an enormous drop in humans leading these animals toward a path to extinction.
By M.L. Lewis4 years ago in Petlife
Top 5 Most Common Parasites in Dogs and Cats.
More than 50% of house holds now a days have either a dog or a cat. Some have more than one of each. There have been studies done that prove that having a pet is beneficial in many different ways.
By Sandra Ivonne4 years ago in Petlife
Cannibal Animals, That's Nasty
I was casually scrolling through the web and a thought came to my mind. Last week at work, a teacher who has praying mantis in her class told me that they are cannibals. I already knew that the female bits off the male mantis' head after becoming having the offspring. But I did not know that they become cannibals when they have nothing to eat.
By Michael J. Harris5 years ago in Petlife
Artificial Insemination in Racing Camels hits its stride
Artificial insemination has made a world of difference for camel racing. Dromedary camels, those with one hump, are the type used in racing and the females are preferred for the sport. Assisted reproduction options that don’t interfere with the racing careers of these prized athletes are being utilized with increasingly regularity. Assisted reproductive technologies also help to address basic challenges of camel breeding (among others these include: injury to animals during breeding, disease transmission between mating pairs, false signaling of successful mating, fertility issues such as cysts - common but treatable).
By B Rose5 years ago in Petlife
Feral cats in urban environments Research/Survey grant proposal
*Authors Note - I wrote this research paper while I was in college. Since then, we have more scientific data that tells us more about feral cats and the behavior of all cats that spend time outdoors. This was a topic I was passionate about then and that I am still passionate about today. I believe we should all, as pet owners, be responsible pet owners. Limit the time your cat spends outside if you can and have your dogs and cats spayed or neutered. Sorry not sorry to get all Bob Barker on y'all.
By Floyd Doolittle5 years ago in Petlife
What Exactly is Animal Communication?
Human to human telepathy was given a name in the 1880s. It is a means of communication without speaking or using our best known senses of sight, touch and hearing to interpret the message. We have other senses that we use less often, like intuition. Anyone can tune in to the common language of the universe with a bit of practice and trust. In this language, it makes no difference if you speak Italian or Spanish and wish to communicate with a shark in Norway. The language is universal, and the information comes in pictures, words (in the language you understand) and feelings.
By Brenda Mockler5 years ago in Petlife
The Ochre Sea Star and Blue Mussel
INTRODUCTION Day by day, humans live out their lives, darting to and fro, rarely noticing the sheer beauty and complexity that lies only a few yards away. Beauty exists everywhere: in the sky, in the trees, in the ground, but one such beauty is purely immeasurable… the ocean. Waves circle and crash in an endless motion, the wind gently nips at the supratidal trees, and organisms thrive within watery caverns. Only a few yards away from the beach lies an amazing relationship between the sea star and the blue mussel.
By Shelby Wells5 years ago in Petlife
Recognizing Leucism In Our Furry Friends
We all get excited about animals with abnormal colorations. The all-yellow cardinal spotted in Alabama created headlines and attracted hopeful birdwatchers, and after many admired an unusual all-white buffalo calf, controversy ensued when it was tragically killed. But many of us don't know the causes or names of these conditions. Oftentimes, abnormally-colored animals are simply grouped under 'albino' by casual observers. Much of the time, this is incorrect. Truly albino animals have a complete loss of melanin, the pigment that gives fur, skin, and other parts of the body its color. It leads to lack of pigment in the eyes, oftentimes presenting as red or pink eyes. However, more common in the wild is leucism - a partial, but not complete, loss of pigmentation.
By Patrick Kuklinski6 years ago in Petlife