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April – Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
April is the month and orange is the color. Show your support of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals by wearing the color orange. The ASPCA is sponsoring a number of events throughout the month of April including a contest. Check the ASPCA and animal shelters in your area. Join animal lovers across the country by […]
How Birds Safeguard Their Nests
In an experiment using zebra finches which are native to Australia, scientists at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland discovered some interesting choices made by the birds. Zebra finch males are the ones that build the nests. Choosing 21 birds, the researchers wallpapered the walls of their enclosure with blue, pink or yellow pastel […]
How Well Do Cats Hear
Amazingly cats can hear the tiniest sound and gauge direction and distance from the sound. A cat’s hearing is about 5 times greater than a human’s, particularly with high-pitched sounds. Dogs have more pitch range, but otherwise their hearing abilities only about one-third that of cats. According to scientists, cats can actually sense earthquakes even […]