We humans are not the only creatures that yawn. Apes, snakes, rabbits, fish, some birds and cats and dogs yawn too. We yawn mainly when we’re tired or bored. But cats and dogs do so for other reasons. When pets yawn and stretch, especially when arising, they use all the muscles in their bodies and […]
Animals are certainly more attuned to their environment than people are. But do they really sense disasters before they occur? Experts, as they often do, disagree. Before hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, storms, many animals head for the woods and forests where they feel safest. During thunderstorms, lightning flashes produce nitrogen oxides and the smell produced […]
Your horse’s coat can be compared to a book with many stories. The state of your horse’s hair can tell you of existing problems. Hair grows from skin follicles. Each strand is made up of the medula (center), cortex (middle) and cuticle (outer layer). Horses have 3 types of hair on their bodies. The hair […]
