Birds migrate in order to avoid the physiological stress of cold weather and to take advantage of distant food resources. Some species migrate a few kilometers while others will travel hundreds or thousands of kilometers. Bad weather systems, predators, and habitat destruction prevent as many as half of migrating birds surviving to their destination. The […]
When dogs growl, they are communicating their feelings. Growling means that something is upsetting them and they are trying to let you know what it is. Our first instinct is to punish the dog for this behavior. After all, how dare our best friend threaten the hand that feeds and pets him. But if we […]
A wrasse is a family of marine fish native to the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They usually inhabit coral reefs and rocky shores. There are about 500 species of wrasse (making it the second largest fish family) and most of them are brightly colored. They are carnivores and feed on a variety of invertebrates. […]
