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Baby giraffes have a number of vocalizations, from mooing to hissing. ©Craig Fraser/Shutterstock.com If you’ve ever wondered what a baby giraffe sounds like, you might be surprised to learn that their voices sound more familiar than you might think. That’s right — giraffe calves can m...
One of the more reptile-like of the earliest amphibians, Cacops was a squat, cat-sized creature possessing stubby legs, a short tail, and a lightly armored back. There's some evidence that this prehistoric amphibian had relatively advanced eardrums (a necessary adaptation for life on land), ...
There’s a fire that pounds deep within your chest It’s a heart that beats just like anyone else But you feel kind of different, like something has changed These burnt out streets will never be the same As you stand on the platform, waiting for your train January 2020 Derek Wilson Post...
The biggest indicator of a cockatiel’s mood is its crest feathers. Straight-up crest feathers usually indicate that the bird is startled, crest feathers held close to its head mean it is tressed or afraid — often accompanied by hissing — and slightly held-back crest feathers are an indica...
Cat Behavior Cats are clean animals by nature, and they spend a lot of time licking their coats. They are self-sufficient and do not require as much attention as dogs. Meowing, purring, hissing, growling, squeaking, chirping, clicking, and grunting are all ways cats communicate. ...
It’s common for aPionusparrot to mumble to itself and make low chirping and tweeting noises. When this bird is frightened, it makes a hissing sound that seems like it’s having trouble breathing. PionusParrot Colors and Markings The eight species of thePionusparrot vary greatly in color, ex...
For this instructable, I'll be using my cat, Oliver, as my example to show you how you can make your cat purr. I love feedback and comments, and positive ratings are appreciated! Step 1: The Science of a Cat's Purr. The following information has been obtained from Wikipedia. In no...
The clouded leopard communicates using a number of sounds, including mewing, growling and hissing. It also makes a low, breathy snorting sound calledprusten. This sound, which is also made by snow leopards and tigers, is a non-threatening greeting. It is used by courting pairs and by moth...
Vultures do not have sweat glands so they cool themselves off by urinating. The turkey vulture makes a hissing sound when it feels threatened. Another defense mechanism for the turkey vulture is to vomit. Many predators can’t stand the foul odor and substance so they leave. ...