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Why Cats Lick

If you’ve ever been licked by a cat, you’ve experienced the roughness of the tongue, almost like sandpaper. A cat’s tongue is covered with barbs called papillae that face backwards and cause the rough sensation. The barbs are made of seratin, a substance found in human fingernails. The barbs serve a number of purposes. Cats […]
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Endangered Bears

There are a total of eight bear species and all of their populations are dwindling. The Giant Panda is in extreme danger of extinction due to its localized habitat and highly specialized habits. There are currently fewer than 1,000 wild giant pandas in 25 subpopulations distributed along the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau. Luckily, […]
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Pet Calendar of Events – 2014

Here is a calendar of important pet events for 2014. Please check local ads for events taking place where you live. January Walk Your Pet Month Adopt a Rescued Bird Month National Train Your Dog Month Bald Eagle Appreciation Days Jan. 2 – Happy Mew for Cats Day Jan. 2 – National Pet Travel Safety […]