A rat’s tail has other uses besides helping with balance. Rats regulate their body temperature with their tails which serve as heat loss organs. The tail contains many blood vessels, especially at mid-length and tip which help keep their body temperature at the right level. The process is called thermoregulation. If body temperature rises, the […]
Beaglemania by Linda O. Johnston is a delightful read in a new series by the author called Pet Rescue Mysteries. It’s obvious throughout the book that Ms. Johnston is a strong animal supporter advocating for homeless pets and no-kill shelters. Her new heroine is Lauren Vancouver, who manages a no-kill private shelter. If you are […]
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus. It’s in the family of other viruses carried by mosquitoes such as West Nile virus, malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever and more. The Zika virus was first discovered in Uganda in 1947. It was found in a Rhesis monkey whose habitat was the Zika (overgrown) Forest. Little research […]
