While finer types of wool might be used to make garments that directly contact the skin, it’s much more common to find wool used for outerwear or other types of garments that don’t make direct bodily contact. For instance, most of the world’s formal suits consist of wool fibers, and...
Sand foxes live in the deserts of northern Africa and sport very large ears for better hunting abilities in the sand. Though sometimes confused with fennec foxes due to their coloration, sand foxes are much larger. Sand foxes can reach 31 inches long and weigh up to six pounds. The swift ...
Having a moose as a pet would be fun but difficult. They take up so much room and would eat a decent amount, but the thought of being able to ride one or show off your pet moose would be pretty cool. This could never happen for real, with moose being mostly untrainable, but in t...
The Australian shepherd is a lean and tough ranch dog closely associated with the cowboy life. This breed exhibits an irresistible impulse to herd everything: birds, dogs, kids, you name it. This strong work drive can be too much for an inactive pet owner, but it is a great dog for o...
Coyotes are shorter, sleeker, and lighter on their feet. They typically measure up to 4 feet in length including tail, and stand closer to 18 inches in height at the shoulder. Their weight ranges from 15 to 45 pounds - way smaller than gray wolves. ...
Wet food can spoil much faster than dry food as its high water content makes its shelf life much shorter. Canned food can go bad for many of the same reasons human food can spoil. For example, exposure to air can cause bacteria growth, and high moisture levels in the air can breed mol...
The takeaway message from the peppered moth case is that white makes you visible to your cohorts and prey. A cat with light-colored mucous membranes will similarly stand out when they open their mouth to yawn. It doesn’t take much to put a prey species on high alert. It’s worth notin...
The NBA season starts tonight, and much has happened since the end of the NBA Finals. The Eastern Conference has loaded up on top, with the Knicks and the 76ers making big moves over the summer to compete with the reigning champion Celtics. Over in the Western Conference there is as comp...
What do raccoons eat? Raccoons are omnivores, which means they eat both meat and plants. In the wild, they eat many types of food: Berries Birdseed Eggs Fish Insects Nuts Seeds Small mammals In a residential neighborhood, they’ll eat pretty much anything that’s remotely edible, including ...
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