Two hundred years ago, North American researchers began the practice of placing leg bands on wild birds in order to keep track of their habits. This practice was continued with imported birds by the United States Department of Agriculture to help avoid outbreaks of diseases. After an outbreak of psittacosis, restrictions were set on bird […]
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 […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Indonesia Coat Type: long, silky, close to body Color: seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, tabby, tortie or white Temperament: intelligent, very affectionate, playful November’s Cat of the Month This relative of the Siamese is playful and active. With a loving personality, this cat will follow you everywhere. Where does the […]
