Birds gather in flocks for defense; with many eyes spotting predators, and distractions of many individuals, birds are more likely to survive. Pet birds in our homes miss that security. If you have a pet bird, YOU are part of their flock. Don’t underestimate the power of the flock.
Worst dog breed is a cross between a Terrier and a Bulldog. It’s terribull.
Wikipedia definition: A major group of multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Wow, lots of words for future PWOTD. The essential point of today’s definition is all animals must ingest plants or other animals for food. In this, we are far inferior to plants. In short, plants are producers, animals are consumers. Why aren’t plants our favorite pet?
Newly hatched crickets are tiny. Crickets are sold as food for reptiles, arachnids, chickens, etc. Cricket size varies from pinhead to adult (about 1″). Why, what were you thinking when you read “pinhead”?
A cross between a Chihuahua and a Whippet is a Ch- Ch- ChiaPet!
All natural oil product in a 4 oz bottle for treating cuts, bites, mites, and dry skin on reptiles. Full name is Nature Zone Benson & Sons Snake Oil. Non-toxic. In case you are wondering, yes, Andy’s Pet Shop can sell you a bottle of snake oil. Guaranteed.
Everyone loves a puppy. A baby shark is a pup. A baby rat is a pup. A British single seat biplane fighter aircraft in WWI made by the Sopwith firm is a pup. Snoopy flew a Sopwith Camel, one of many mammals, aka the “zoo”, that the Sopwith firm engendered in the great war to end all wars.
Formerly a treatment to prevent rabies (place a hair of the dog who bit you in the bite wound). Today the phrase refers to curing a hangover by drinking more alcohol. The efficacy of both treatments is questionable. Today, vaccinations prevent rabies. The only way to prevent a hangover is don’t drink too much.
Vaccines provide immunity to disease. In 1796, Edward Jenner used cow pox (Latin; variolae vaccinae hence the term “vaccination”) to protect humans against smallpox. Dogs and cats receive vaccinations to protect against rabies and other diseases.
Happiness is a Warm Puppy – Charles M. Schulz
Dogs breeds with skulls short front to back (if you want to get technical, “squashed”) are called brachycephalic and mostly start with “b” or “p”. Coincidence? You decide. Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Bichon, Brussels Griffon, Boxers, Bull Mastiffs, Pugs, Pekingese, and Presa Canarios are brachycephalic.
A nickname bestowed on a Walt Disney cartoon elephant in 1941 whose real name was Jumbo Jr. Dumbo had very large ears which enabled him to fly. A variety of fancy rats are called Dumbo rats because of their large ears, but none have been observed flying.
Cross a Deerhound with a Terrier and you get a Derriere; a hunting dog breed often found at the rear of the pack.
CREPUSCULAR animals are active at dawn and dusk. Positives: they avoid strictly nocturnal and diurnal predators and get to snuggle into bed twice a day. Negatives: they have morning blahs twice a day.