Up until now, how a cat purrs has been a mystery, even to scientists. But just recently, it looks like a team of researchers may have cracked the purring code! And there’s one fact that may give you pause. Before I explain how they figured this out, I’ll tell you the shocking truth. A cat’s […]
Several years ago, I was exposed to the lyrical, poetic prose of a Grand Trunk advertisement. This hammock dealer deftly used imagery to sell the feeling of adventure and exploration without ever blatantly coming out to say it. Although they were not successful in selling me a hammock (at least, not yet), one particular phrase […]
Our Final Verdict We give Omlet Cardboard Cat Scratching Post a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Durability: 5/5 Variety: 5/5 Value: 5/5 As a devoted cat owner, I am always seeking the perfect solution to satisfy my pets’ natural scratching instincts while minimizing damage to furniture and décor. From the moment […]
There’s something wonderfully primeval about the Northern Bald Ibis: it has the look of a bird that really ought to be extinct. The fact that it’s not is quite surprising, as this curious bird has come very close to the brink. According to Storks, Ibises and Spoonbills of the World, a handsome volume written by […]
Can you believe it’s only been a few days since the last cat show and it’s already time for another one! This time, it’s a lot closer to home. It’s in Glendale, so it’s a very short drive, and no suitcase this time. But I still need to pick out some things to wear. The […]
It’s been a rough year for Michoacán, the state in which I live. The state government has now announced plans for cloud seeding, in the dubious hope of producing some March rains. Our grass and forest fire season has already kicked in, some two months earlier than in normal years. And on Monday, February 5th, […]
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. OK, I’m just going to say it. Size matters. When it comes to cat carriers, that is. Cat carriers are the […]
On a high after waking up in Guyana’s wild interior for the first time – with a spectacular morning of birding already under our belts – we resumed our southerly journey with full bellies. As difficult as it was to leave Iwokrama behind, we knew that we’d be back eventually. The road through the interior […]
Call it what you want — kneading, making biscuits, smurgling, or my human’s favorite, happy paws — it’s an activity that’s familiar to nearly all humans with cats. But have you ever wondered why cats do this? Most people assume that this rhythmic paw stretching and kneading came from kittenhood memories of nursing. But while no scientific […]
A crest is a “comb or tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head of a bird or other animal”. Birds use them for display purposes – they can be either recumbent (not noticeable when not erect) or recursive (noticeable in all states). Quite a few bird species have crests. In fact, crests occur […]
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