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My Heart, My Prince, My Boy
My story of cats begins with a dog. Specifically an American Eskimo named Frosty (not my choice) who'd had a hard life. She'd been adopted by my aunt originally, but due to allergies she'd ended up with my grandmother who kept her outside for most of her life. I'd spent a lot of time with her whenever we visited. When my grandmother died and Frosty had refused to stay with the people my aunt set up to care for her I insisted that she be mine instead.
By Karalynn Rowley5 years ago in Petlife
I Love Cats
When I was about 15 years old and doing my CSE and O level exams (GCSE’s to you younger ones), my parents sat me down “for a chat.” I thought “Oh no, what have I done now?” as any typical teenager would say. “No matter what your exam results will be, mum and I know that you have done your best,” (yes, I did actually study for these exams) “here is a gift to say well done and that we are proud of you.” And they put into my lap a tiny, black and white kitten. I fell in love with cats!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in Petlife
Why Bats Are Classified As Animals
Why Bats Are Classified As Animals * One time, a long time ago, in the beginning when all the animals were in charge of everything, they decided they were going to have a big ball game on a certain day. The various animals and birds all gathered up out in a big field. It was going to be all the land animals against all the birds of the air. Some of the reptiles were to be the judges--but that's another story about a broken nose! The two teams got their leaders chosen, got their balls and were fixing to play. As you surely know, the bat often sleeps during most of the day. Well, the little groggy bat woke up from all the commotion and came on out; he wanted to play, too.
By William L. Truax III5 years ago in Petlife
My Dog, Molly
Oh Molly, you were such a good dog. That first time we saw you in that little cage, a black, furry mass tightly curled up; we knew we wanted to take you home. You looked up at us with those big, dark eyes and ears flat against your head and we knew you were the one. “How old is this one?” we asked, “one, maybe two or three?” a volunteer told us. “Perfect, we’ll take her”.
By Katelynn Henderson5 years ago in Petlife
Why I Can Never Get Over The Loss Of My Dog
After all this time, I still remember the day I lost you. The memory is fresh, a wound that refuses to heal. I am at peace with this. I do not want it to. I recall the stringent smell of the white room, barren aside from the sterile examination table and a few chairs.
By Evelyn Martinez5 years ago in Petlife
A Beginner-Friendly Fish Breeding Guide
Breeding is an integral part of fishkeeping and everyone who is into the hobby must have a basic knowledge of how the entire breeding process takes place. Yes, we do agree that it can seem a bit daunting at first, but with the right approach and understanding of fish anatomy, you would be able to gain a basic knowledge of how to breed your fish at home. So, today we are going to help you learn the most important aspects of fish breeding.
By Anne Brits5 years ago in Petlife
Cannibal Animals, That's Nasty
I was casually scrolling through the web and a thought came to my mind. Last week at work, a teacher who has praying mantis in her class told me that they are cannibals. I already knew that the female bits off the male mantis' head after becoming having the offspring. But I did not know that they become cannibals when they have nothing to eat.
By Michael J. Harris5 years ago in Petlife
Tex: My Uncommon Rescue Cat
Tex is an adult male, tuxedo kitty, not typical markings, but close enough, and he has a particular story to tell. I adopted him as the seventh of my rescue cats over the last 25+ years. Four of my rescue kitties have traveled on to their own hereafter. So now with my three remaining, Abby--a beautiful Rag Doll, Callie--a feisty Calico, and Tex--a shy, big, softhearted, dressed-up-to-his-nine-lives guy, we are a family, including all that unexpected groupings bring with them.
By Cynthia L Fortner5 years ago in Petlife
The Capuchin Monkeys of Costa Rica. .
"Capuchin" comes from a group of friars named, "The Order of Friars Minor Capuchin", an offshoot from the Franciscans, who wear brown robes with large hoods. When Portuguese explorers reached the Americas around the 15th century, they found small monkeys whose coloring resembled these friars, especially when in their robes with hoods down. . and they were named accordingly. When first studied, scientists described this species as such. . "their muzzles of a tanned color, with the lighter color around their eyes that melts into the white at the front. Their cheeks give them the look that involuntarily reminds us of the appearance that historically in our country represents ignorance, laziness and sensuality." They seemed to have had no respect for this noble beast!
By William "Skip" Licht5 years ago in Petlife
Koalas are an Affront to God
Have you ever heard a koala scream? Maybe then you'll understand why they shouldn't exist. Let's start with the evolutionary mistakes that happened along the way of creating the koala. Koala's ancient ancestor, Nimbodon, was apparently 20 times larger than the modern koala we know. However, the koala we know is a much smaller version—including its brain, which weigh 19.2 grams on average. Not only are their brains tiny, but it's mostly smooth, minimising surface area. In addition, it only takes up 61% of its cranial cavity, with the remaining 40% filled with cerebrospinal fluid. So the age old insult of calling a horribly stupid person a smooth-brain? That basically applies to the entire koala species.
By Melissa in the Blue5 years ago in Petlife
