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 […]
Many common beliefs about dogs are simply not true. Myth: Dogs are sick when their noses are warm. Fact: The only way to find out if a dog has temperature is to measure it with a thermometer. Myth: All dogs like to be petted on their heads. Fact: Some do, some don’t. Myth: If a […]
Native Americans welcomed wolves into their homes and domesticated them. According to a Native American legend, the dog freely chose to become a companion to man. Dogs were considered part of the family and given names which reflected their personalities and characteristics. Before the introduction of horses to North America (by the Europeans), dogs were […]
