Amazingly, inventors and scientists have more often than not been inspired by studying animals and their habits. Many things we take for granted today we owe to these creatures. Artists and clothing designers have drawn inspiration by nature’s color schemes and designs. Here are some creations inspired by studying animals and that have benefited mankind. […]
The Netherlands, or Holland, has a maritime climate which is cool in the summer and mild in the winter. This makes the country ideal for dairy farming and raising livestock. Some animals native to the Netherlands are the beech marten, the long-finned pilot whale, the Netherland dwarf rabbit, as well as wild boar, elk and […]
Latin dictionaries define the name Fido as meaning “to trust, believe, confide in”. Books describing origins of names say that Fido means “I am faithful.” All apt descriptions of dogs. Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, esteemed for preserving the Union and ending slavery, was a pet lover as well. Lincoln often recovered […]
