Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog, Gun dog Height: males 25-27 in., females 23-25 in. Weight: 65-80 lbs. Life span: 9-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Curly-coated Retriever? The Curly-coated Retriever was developed from the Irish […]
If you’ve ever watched a frog eat prey, you’ve probably noticed that they close their eyes when swallowing. Scientists x-rayed frogs as they consumed crickets to discover what happens. The x-rays showed that the frog’s eyes don’t only close as they swallow, they retract down towards the esophagus. During swallowing the eyes appear to touch […]
Animals are abandoned at any time of year, but winter can be a particularly hard time for them. In summer they can find shade and hopefully a water source. When temperature plummet in winter, it’s sometimes impossible for them to find shelter. Left to fend for themselves, many animals die. We, along with the ASPCA, […]
