We attribute all kinds of odd behavior to the full moon. The word “lunacy” comes from lunar, having to do with the moon. As children, we were told the moon was made out of cheese and that if we looked hard enough, we could see a man in the moon. Of course, now that men […]
Dogs have 2 anal sacs located on either side of the anus. Anal sacs in dogs are similar to the scent glands of skunks. While skunks use their scent for defense, dogs mark their territory when defecating with secretions from the anal sacs. There is a strong odor emitted from the sacs. When dogs smell […]
A rat’s tail has other uses besides helping with balance. Rats regulate their body temperature with their tails which serve as heat loss organs. The tail contains many blood vessels, especially at mid-length and tip which help keep their body temperature at the right level. The process is called thermoregulation. If body temperature rises, the […]
