Dogs, cats and horses are not the only animals partnering as therapy pets. Many different species can form an animal-human bond. However, pet therapy organizations accept only domesticated animals for of course, their temperaments are much more reliable. Wild and exotic animals don’t have the personalities or cannot be tamed to meet the criteria for […]
National Bird Day is celebrated on January 5. On this day, public awareness is raised regarding the threats to wild birds, as well as the plight of many captive birds. Today, nearly 12% of the world’s 9,800 bird species may face extinction within the next century, including nearly one-third of the world’s 330 parrot species. […]
Hedgehogs normally lose their quills (spines) during shedding periods. This is referred to as quilling and usually occurs when hedgehogs are babies and juveniles and large amounts of quills are shed. The first quilling takes place at 2 months old. The baby hedgehog’s fine quills are dropped and the replacement quills are longer and thicker. […]
