We know that prey animals use defensive measures that mimic other dangerous animals in order to fool predators. For example, the Scarlet Kingmaker’s stripes help him look like the poisonous coral snake to avoid predators. Called “Aposemitism”, it means warning coloration in which prey use adaptations of color and/or color patterns to mislead predators. At […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canada Coat Type: hairless, soft down on face, ears, paws, tail & back Color: all colors of cats Temperament: affectionate, curious, loves people, good with dogs & other cats Where does the Sphynx come from? The unusual Sphynx first appeared as a hairless kitten in a litter of normal short […]
Pet ownership is very widespread in Japan. The Japanese keep dogs, cats, goldfish, tropical fish, turtles, ferrets and hamsters. The declining birth rate in Japan may be one reason that pets have become so popular. Many Japanese treat their pets as members of the family. Before the advent of dog food in Japan, Japanese dogs […]
