Cats and dogs age somewhat differently, therefore calculating a cat’s age differs from dogs. The first year of life, a cat ages quickly, but slows down after that. Senior cats’ ages are similar to humans, but a bit faster. A 6 month old cat is equivalent to a human 15 years old. A year old […]
A major flood in January 2011 in Queensland, Australia, has been a disaster for animals as well as for people and property. Many pets were left behind because their owners had no way or time to take them with them. Some pets were washed away by the water. Livestock bore the worst of the disaster, […]
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 […]
