WHY CATS LAND ON THEIR FEET: AND 74 OTHER PHYSICAL PARADOXES AND PUZZLES.The article reviews the book "Why Cats Land on Their Feet: And 76 Other Physical Paradoxes and Puzzles," by Mark Levi.EBSCO_bspMechanical Engineering
Scientific American
Or whether it is possible to feel the Earth's rotation in an airplane? Why Cats Land on Their Feet is a compendium of paradoxes and puzzles that readers can solve using their own physical intuition. And the surprising answers to virtually all of these astonishing paradoxes can be arrived at...
Cats are almost always alert. Even when they have their eyes closed and seem to be asleep, their ears are working. Although some cats do have different natural ear positions, the neutral position is upright but not pointed. This means that your cat has not heard any noise that needs closer...
When your cat is stressed, they may become more vocal. Triggers for Stress and Fears in Cats It’s common for cats to be nervous or uncomfortable with things they don’t know or think can do harm. With some advance planning, we can prevent some of that stress, and we can also treat...
"You can also train your dog to sit when someone new enters the house." Getty Images/iStockphoto Why Your Dog Is Stealing Your Dirty Underwear A dog's curiosity when it comes to scents can bring out some of their worst behavior when they are surrounded by dirty laundry, especially ...
"You can also train your dog to sit when someone new enters the house." Getty Images/iStockphoto Why Your Dog Is Stealing Your Dirty Underwear A dog's curiosity when it comes to scents can bring out some of their worst behavior when they are surrounded by dirty laundry, especially ...
Among the apparent differences are the variations in the color of the animals’ noses, ears, and lips. Have you ever noticed that your cat has pure black lips and wondered why? Again, selective breeding is at work, with official standards for each one.However, cats with black lips can tra...
Look, it's always uncomfortable anytime a dog points its snoot toward your crotch and takes a whiff. For the dog, however, it's the exact opposite. He is just trying to get comfortable with the human who just entered his space.
happy, and affectionate dogs need lots of exercise and are popular pets in both the city and the country. This dog loves exploring the outdoors and makes a good childhood playmate. They tend to get along with other dogs, but their hunting instincts are triggered when they see cats or squirr...