Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Greece Coat Type: semi-longhaired, thicker at ruff and tail Color: bi-or tri-colored always with white Temperament: active, intelligent, communicative Cat of the Month for February A Greek native, this cat is their best method of pest control. What is the origin of the Aegean Cat? The Aegean cat is a […]
The meltdown of the nuclear power plant in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami has had far-reaching effects. Pacific Bluefin Tuna run in schools and are migratory. After swimming in radioactive waters off Fukushim, Japan, some of them headed for the California coast. Scientists studying the migratory patterns of the tuna detected radioactivity in 15 […]
Have you ever wondered how breed names came about? Some are obvious such as those named for their places of origin. Others are named for the person who developed them, the breed’s job and still others were inspired names. Here are some examples. Cairn Terrier – Called cairns in Scotland (home to this terrier), they […]
