It is hard to believe that a chihuahua, pug, or poodle can trace their bloodlines back to wolves. Scientists, however, do have the DNA evidence to show that the dog did indeed descend from the gray wolf. The oldest fossils of a domesticated dog are from a 14,000-year-old dog grave, although DNA evidence suggests dogs…
Elephants are remarkable animals. These gentle giants consume various grasses, bark, roots, leaves and bamboo in their diet. Elephants are mischievous however and are known to pilfer sugarcane and banana crops from farmers. Adults alone eat between 300-400 pounds of food a day. There are many people who adore the floppy ears, the quizzical trunk,…
When it comes to animals that you might see out in the woods or in a zoo there are a few that are quite majestic. The magic of seeing a bear or an eagle is quite a sight as well as some of the sea creatures like a shark or a whale. It just seems…
“What’s in a name?” Most can recall Shakespeare asking this age-old question. There is more to name in a matter of speaking. For example, etymology will agree there is more to name as etymology is defining the meaning of a name. Many people will deliberate on a name for their children. One will choose a…
When you are looking at animals that are loved the most you don’t really have to look much further than the farm. Kids and adults alike love taking a trip to the farm to see all the animals and what they can contribute to their life. The amount of animals that you can find on…
Quite a few people develop a soft spot for animals, whether they are water or land animals, most have a pull to at least one type of animal, if not more. With the bond people have with specific animals, they act on the impulse and adopt them as loving members of the family. When they…
Raccoons are known as nature’s bandits. In many locations, wild raccoons are considered a pest, but so many are letting these bandits steal their heart’s they are fast becoming domesticated pets. Their adorable faces and playful demeanor has won over people who even admire them from afar. Whether you love these animals enough to adopt…
The zoo is a fun place to see all the animals that you wish you could actually see in real life. The zoo has many species of animals that are taken care of and often being rehabilitated from a bad situation. The great thing is that while under the care of the zoo, patrons can…
One of the best ways to spend time together as a family is to go to the zoo. This is an age old pastime that people off all ages enjoy. Being able to see the animals that you otherwise would only see in print is fun and exciting. There are some zoos that go all…
When you are looking to find a unique and personal gift for a friend or family member it can be hard. There is not much left that people don’t have access to or can get for themselves. That is why you want to find a way to use a personal touch to make the gift…
