The Amazing World Of Animals
Despite the advancements of science and everything we know about the natural world, the individuality of fingerprints is a still a shocking fact to wrap one’s head around. Every single human being has a unique set of fingerprints. What about others in the animal kingdom?
Records of this morbid behavior in other species go back as far as the 2nd century A.D. Claudius Aelian was a Greek scholar who wrote an entire book about it, citing 21 different incidents. Questions about why some animals behave this way have cropped up over the centuries. Even today, scientists struggle with pinpointing the reason. The biggest question is whether or not the animals commit suicide, knowing what it is.
(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.
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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.
(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.
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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.
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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.