Was the biblical Noah the first conservationist? It certainly seems so since he saved all species (except the species which live in the sea) aboard his ark during the flood. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo created a visitor’s center in the shape of Noah’s ark, which according to the zoo’s website, “was meant to symbolize the […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: both long & short-haired varieties Color: any color of cat Temperament: intelligent, friendly, playful, gentle February’s Cat of the Month Friendly, highly intelligent and good with children makes this cat a great family pet. Where does the American Bobtail come from? The breed of American Bobtail […]
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 […]
