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1. Best Friends by Sheri The Original Calming Donut Dog Bed Great for calming anxiety-prone dogsHas a lounge set up as well as sides for your dog to rest their head and limbsSoft, plush exteriorFully washable and easy to cleanAvailable in multiple sizes and colors 2. Petcube Cam Pet Monitoring Camera Two-way audio to redirect your dog off of furnitureVet support to help with any troubling behavior or issuesNight vision to see in the darkEasy to mount and useCan set up sound and motion alerts...

Dog parks are a great place to take your dog for exercise and give them a chance to have fun with other dogs. Not all dog parks are created equal, as some will give you a much better experience than others. Good dog parks have plenty of space and water for dogs to drink. You may even find ones that have areas for smaller or shy dogs if you have a timid breed....

We do not have to look in the pages of a fairy tale to find a dragon but can spot them around the world living in the wilderness. Dragons are a creature built from imagination, but real animals exist that have helped humans create these mythical reptiles. Here are 10 lizard species that look similar to dragons. 1. Bearded Dragon Living in the deserts, woodlands, and savanna habitats of Australia, the bearded dragon (Pogona) is now a popular pet lizard species that is found across the world....

1. Mandrills Mandrills are the largest monkey species, and they are also some of the most colorful. Male mandrills have blue and red faces, while females and juveniles have gray or brown faces. These monkeys are native to southern Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Congo. Mandrills are very social creatures that live in large groups of up to 500 individuals. A dominant male leads these groups, and the other members are typically related to him....

Perhaps there’s an animal scavenging your garden and you suspect that it’s an armadillo but you are not absolutely sure. Fortunately, if the animal leaves its poop behind, you can use that to identify the culprit. However, that might be difficult if you don’t know what the digestive waste of these mammals looks like. Here is a comprehensive guide that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about armadillo poop....

1. Only Birds Have Feathers Birds are the only animals in the world that have feathers. Feathers are important for flying, but that was not what they were originally used for. As strange as it may seem, birds are the descendants of dinosaurs that evolved feathers to help their bodies conserve heat. It was only later that these avian animals began using feathers for flying. Today, birds still use their feathers to help control their body temperature and to fly, but they have many other important uses as well....

This article discusses 10 interesting humpback whale facts, some of which you may be finding out for the very first time. 1. Humpback Whales Migrate The Farthest One of the most interesting facts about humpback whales is their ability to migrate as far as 16,000 miles in a year. That’s the most for any extant creature in the animal kingdom. They are known for leaving the polar climates in the summer for the tropical climate in the winter, where they mostly just mate and live off their fast reserves....

Meerkats have an incredible lifespan due to their lifestyle and intelligence. Have you ever wondered how meerkats could survive for long in the wild despite being small? This post is here to provide interesting answers to that. Here are ten amazing meerkat facts for your reading. 1. Meerkats Have Sophisticated Social Lives Meerkats are among the few animals in the wild with a sophisticated social lifestyle. They are small but move in groups to help protect each other....

Closely related to horses and rhinos, tapirs have a unique appearance. As adults, they’re all one color. However, tapirs have an adorable watermelon pattern covering their bodies when they’re babies. What else should you know about these hog-like animals? Read on to learn 10 incredible tapir facts. 1. Tapirs Are Living Fossils Tapirs are living, breathing fossils. They’ve been in existence since the Eocene. That means they’ve survived numerous extinction waves that took out other animals....

1. Tiger Sharks can Weigh over 1700 Pounds! Tiger sharks are the second largest predator shark in the world, and the fourth largest shark overall. They typically weigh between 850-1400 pounds, but the largest tiger sharks have weighed in at over 1,700 pounds. These large creatures can also reach lengths of over 18 feet! 2. Mama Tiger Sharks Give Live Birth—but Babies Develop in Eggs Most animals who give live birth have a placenta that “feeds” their offspring the nutrients they need while inside of the uterus....

Whether in the hues of apricot or carrot, orange garden flowers attract many birds, butterflies, and bees. Depending on where you live, your orange flowers might appeal to warblers, hummingbirds, and orioles. So, if you’re hoping to bird-watch and please the pollinators, planting orange annual flowers is a great step toward those goals! Chrysanthemum Botanical name: Chrysanthemum x morifolum Common names: mum, garden mum, florist’s daisy USDA hardiness zones: 6 to 11 Sun exposure: full sun preferred Mature size: up to 24 inches tall, 36 inches wide Bloom time: summer to fall Flower colors: orange, yellow, green, white, purple, pink Growing chrysanthemums or “mums” in garden beds and containers is relatively easy....

The two USDA Hardiness Zones in Ohio are zones 5 and 6, though zone 6 takes up a higher percentage of the state. However, annual flowers grow in many different zones for one season. Thus, even if the seed packet calls a flower a perennial, it might grow beautifully during the warmest months in your area. Now on to our list of 17 annual flowers for Ohio gardeners! Which ones are your favorites?...

List of snakes in Wisconsin Butler’s GartersnakeCommon GartersnakeCommon Water snakeDeKay’s brown snakeEastern FoxsnakeEastern Hog-nosed snakeEastern MassasaugaEastern RibbonsnakeGopher snake (Bullsnake)Gray (Black) Rat snakeLined snakeMilksnakeNorth American (Blue) RacerNorthern Ring-necked SnakePlains GartersnakePrairie Ring-necked SnakeQueensnakeRed-bellied SnakeSmooth Green snakeTimber RattlesnakeWestern RibbonsnakeWestern Wormsnake What are the 2 Venomous (Poisonous) snakes in Wisconsin? Wisconsin’s 2 Venomous (Poisonous) snakes are the Timber Rattlesnake and the Eastern Massasauga. 1) Timber Rattlesnake Timber rattlesnakes are some of the largest rattlesnakes in the United States....

Healthy dogs require regular exercise and socialization. In a big city, finding a safe place to let your dog run around and play can be hard, but luckily, dog parks are there for you to use. Dog parks provide a safe area, usually fenced in for your pup to run and play. There are also other pups always ready to play. Like all cities, dog parks in Virginia Beach have their own rules, such as;...

The first creature this video covers is the Hagfish. This is a bottom dweller that cleans up the ocean floor. It also produces copious amounts of slime as a defense mechanism. Hagfish can be found in groups, particularly when they have encountered anything dead or decaying that requires cleanup. Their bodies look similar to those of eels, but these creatures have razor-sharp teeth—the image is something straight out of a horror movie....

Komodo dragons can only be found on five islands in Indonesia, the most inhabited of which is named Komodo Island. New fossil evidence suggests that the Komodo dragon may have originated in Australia, with some dating back 4 million years. Komodo dragons are carnivorous creatures, and can overcome and consume animals like deer, water bison, and even their own species through sheer power and their toxic venom. While its monstrous size has inspired tales of creatures like Godzilla, this incredible beast of a reptile’s got nothing on the longest snakes in the world!...

We’ve decided to help narrow your search by providing you with a list of the top 72 perfect German dog names (along with their meanings). All you have to do is pick a name that you and everyone in your household will adore. Don’t look too far – we’ve got you covered. 72 Perfect German Dog Names and their Meanings Depending on your dog’s personality, appearance, or temperament, there’s an extensive list of endearing terms to name them....

There are 48 types of ticks in California. There are also more than 13 known tick-transmitted pathogens in the United States, so awareness of ticks is a matter of personal health. Most of the ticks on our list are of medical importance in the Golden State. Where do ticks live? What are 9 of the ticks in California that you need information about? We’ll take a look at some details and pictures now....

Recreational boaters have noticed beluga whales approaching them, and individuals have been observed touching and socializing with them. Both the whales and the people who are petting the animal are at risk from this type of conduct. It makes only sense that someone may find a beluga’s charm hard to refuse. The most reasonable, sane, and noble course of action is to refuse to interact with belugas for the sake of the animals and the protection of humans....

Because of this, many pet owners are wondering if all these acorns are safe for their dog or cat to be around. For example, you may be asking, are acorns poisonous? Will a dog or cat eat one? What should you do if your pet has eaten an acorn? Let’s dive into each one of these questions below! Are Acorns Poisonous to Dogs or Cats? Acorns are oak tree nuts that can be harmful to dogs and cats if consumed in copious quantities....