Sand Cats look like smaller versions of our domesticated pets. But don’t let size fool you, they are wild. Sand Cats can be found from the Sahara throughout the Middle East into Turkestan in sandy and stony deserts. Sand Cats are 10-12 inches tall, 29-36 inches long and weigh about 4-8 lbs. Their soft dense […]
The Bedouin of the Middle East are the earliest known horse breeders. They created the Arabian Horse, which was a fast breed. The Akhal-Teke of West-Central Asia was bred for war and racing in ancient times. Medieval Europeons bred large horses specifically for war, called destriers. These large horses provided more power for the knight’s […]
While our dogs and cats too have powerful “scentsabilities” and can locate us in crowds of people, how well can we recognize our furpals by their smell? Research conducted at Queens University in Ireland with 26 dog owner participating showed surprising results. In one of the tests, using blankets given to them, the owners were […]
