Are you considering adding a pet to your family? Pets can provide companionship, loyalty, and love. But before diving into pet ownership, there are several things that need to be taken into consideration. From size restrictions in your home, costs involved with caring for an animal, and the energy needed to constantly care for them […]
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How to Find the Perfect Gift for Your Animal Lover Friend
Finding a gift for someone can be hard work – especially if that person is an animal lover. Not only do you need to make sure the present is something they’d like, but it also has to reflect your appreciation and show how much you care. Unfortunately, although animals bring us an immense amount of […]
Meet Japan’s Iriomote and Tsushima cats: Ambassadors for island conservation
Japan is home to two rare subspecies of leopard cat, one found only on Iriomote Island and the other on Tsushima Island. Neither larger than a housecat, each subspecies has an estimated population of only around 100 individuals, and both are listed as critically endangered on the Japanese Red List of Endangered Species. While the […]
Important Things to Keep in Mind Before Choosing a Pet
Choosing a pet is an exciting and life-altering decision. Whether you’re considering bringing a furry friend into your home for the first time or adding another companion to your existing pet family, there are essential factors to consider before making that commitment. This article delves into the vital aspects that should be considered when choosing […]
New Cat Species Discovered in Museum Collection is Probably Already Extinct
“Currently, 11 felid species are identified in Latin America,” said Pontificia Universidad Javeriana researcher Manuel Ruiz-García and his colleagues. “Eight of them form a monophyletic group named the ocelot lineage.” “This lineage includes the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), the margay (Leopardus wiedii), the Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita), the Pampas or colocolo cat (Leopardus colocola), the kodkod […]
Creating a Loving Home for a Pet From a Small Adoption Center
Millions of dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits, and other pets enter shelters and rescues annually. They’re often victims of cruelty or simply surrendered by families who can’t afford to care for them. Preparing for Your New Pet When you’re ready to adopt at an HSNY shelter, take a few steps to prepare your home and life for […]
Saber-Tooth Cats and Dire Wolves Suffered from Osteochondrosis, New Study Shows
Skeletal disease may hamper the behavior of large predators both living and extinct. In new research, paleontologists from Evidensia Academy and the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum investigated the prevalence of osteochondrosis dissecans, a developmental bone disease affecting the joints, in two Ice Age predators: the saber-toothed cat (Smilodon fatalis) and the dire wolf […]
African Serval Cat Found Wandering Missouri Farm Sent to Rescue Sanctuary
It was a crazy day recently in Ava, Missouri, when a family discovered an African serval cat prowling around on their farm in the Ozark Mountains. They noted that they’d seen a lot of strange things over the years, but nothing like a cat that calls arid grasslands halfway around the world home. Eventually, the […]