Incitatus was Roman Emperor Caligula’s favorite horse. The name is Latin for impetuous. Because Caligula took cruelty to extremes and his behavior was so bizarre, it is thought he may have been suffering from a mental disease. But the one thing Caligula did love was his horse Incitatus. Stories about his treatment of Incitatus abound. […]
Where does the Macaw come from? The Macaws native habitats are the rain forests of Central and south American. Sadly , the rain forests are disappearing and some species of Macaw are on the endangered list. Macaws have been kept as pets in the U.S. as far back as 1100 A.D. by the Pueblo Indians. […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland Group: Terrier Height: males 12 in., females 10 in. Weight: males 18-22 lbs., females 15-18 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, will chase small animals In the 1800s in England, a breeder of Cairn […]
