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Why Do Mandrills Have Colorful Faces And Butts?

January 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

(photo: “Macho mandrill” by Tambako the Jaguar)

The largest of all monkeys, mandrills are impressive figures best known for their stunning coloring. While every color of the rainbow can be found in all manner of life, even Charles Darwin noted that “no other member in the whole class of mammals is colored in so extraordinary a manner as the adult male mandrills.” In his book The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex, Darwin refers to these variegated primates often. Perhaps one of the first to record this species, he certainly paved the way to further study and understanding of them.

Why Are Pandas Bad At Mating?

January 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

Giant pandas have shorter lifespans than most others of the ursidae family, averaging 20 years.

They come of age any time between 4 and 8 years old, after which the females are sexually active.

7 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Merle Pomeranian

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

(photo: lunaa_the_pom)

Many people would recognize a merle, but not know the name for it. It’s a unique and beautiful blend of multiple colors that, even on smaller dogs, can really make a canine’s coat pop. Pomeranians especially. With their signature puff, this kaleidoscope of color can emphasize a Merle Pomeranian’s characteristic fur.

8 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Merle Corgi

January 9, 2021 Leave a Comment

(photo: apollo.the.merle)

You don’t have to be a Corgi owner to recognize these beautiful herding pups. From their short legs and long torso, to their long hair and friendly personality, Corgis can make a long-lasting impression on anyone.

There are a few different types of the Corgi breed, and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about one in particular. Below is an in-depth look at the Merle Corgi.

Do Cavachons Shed?

January 5, 2021 Leave a Comment

(photo: lifeofrosiethecavachon)

Are you considering a Cavachon for your next family pet but need to know a little more about them before you make your final decision? Like are they hypoallergenic or do they shed? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re going to tell you all about them.

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How Painful is a Warrior Wasp Sting?

December 23, 2020 Leave a Comment

While bees have pretty monikers like “honey” and “bumble” attached to them, wasps come with rather more sinister titles – the “executioner” or the “warrior”. Warrior wasps, which can be found in central or south America, are named after their aggressive behavior, which includes threatening displays of wing-beating and creating a war drum sound by scraping their mandibles on the insides of their nests.

How Do Giraffes Mate?

December 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

(photo: “Giraffes Fighting” by Andy Morffew)

Don’t let giraffes fool you. They might look weird and wonderful enough to put in a list of the 10 cutest animals, with their absurdly long necks and tennis ball eyes, but giraffes are darker and more dangerous than you know. We’ve written before about the awesome power of a giraffe kick, but did you know they could also use those long necks as clubs, smashing at enemies and each other with the hard, knobbly ossicones atop their heads? At moments like these, look more like something from “Jurassic Park” than “The Lion King”.

A Complete Guide to Brindle French Bulldogs

December 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

(photo: bruno.theefrenchie)

Brindle French Bulldogs one of the world’s most charming pooches. With their small bodies, big ears, and singing personalities they’re sure to make a great pet for you and your family. But before you jump the gun, there are some things you should know about this breed that will help you make the right decision on whether this is the right pup for you.

Cymothoa Exigua – Everything You Wanted To Know About The Tongue Eating Louse

December 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

(photo: “File:Amphiprion clarkii – Cymothoa exigua (28999213532).jpg” by Christian Gloor from Wakatobi Dive Resort, Indonesia)

"Nature reserves the right to inflict upon her children the most terrifying jests,” the playwright Thornton Wilder once wrote. And while he wasn’t pointing the finger at Cymothoa Exigua, specifically – this nightmarish crustacean wasn’t discovered until this century, and Wilder died in 1975 – the description certainly fits. If you’ve managed to get through life without hearing of this aquatic horror, then it might give you a clue to know it is more commonly called the tongue eating louse (we’ll call it a cymothoa exigua for short). Which sounds bad, but doesn’t capture the full horror of this creature’s life cycle.

The Mimic Octopus – Nature’s Most Astonishing Shape-Shifter

December 5, 2020 Leave a Comment

(“Mimic Octopus” by Elias Levy is licensed under CC BY 2.0 )

Although thousands of new species of animal are discovered every year, the majority are never going to make headlines, given that most vary in only very minor ways from existing species. But when fishermen discovered the mimic octopus off the beautiful Indonesian island of Sulawesi as recently as 1998, they really had uncovered something new. Or had they? In fact, there’s every chance that this creature had been spotted before, just not recognized, as it may have looked like an entirely different animal at the time.