Animals Archive

Camels are thought to have originated around 40 million years ago, in the Americas, migrating to Asia before the last Ice Age. The two types of camel are the Dromedary, which has one hump, and the Bactrian, which has two humps. A …

Since time immemorial, lions have been associated with courage, power, and royalty. Primitive man doubtless treated these beasts with both fear and reverence. The lion’s recognizable profile, sheer strength, and association with nobility all make him the King of Beasts in the …

Unlike the fear of spiders, snakes or rats, the fear of cats (ailurophobia) and the fear of dogs (cynophobia) are not particularly common zoophobia fears. That said, those that do suffer from them are subjected to seeing the source of their fear …

If you have a dog, somewhere along the line, your vet will tell you that your dog shouldn’t be eating “people food.” Sometimes, this can be entirely beyond your control; if a bit of tomato sauce falls on the floor, and you …

As similar to “allure” as the word looks, Ailurophobia could not be farther from the meaning. Ailurophobia (also known sometimes as felinophobia, gatophobia, and elurophobia) is the irrational fear of cats. Big and small cats, black and ginger cats. Cats of all …

If you happen to see a rat on the streets, you might think that they’re gross, dirty creatures. Rats can be found in any area where there are people, and are usually seen as little more than vermin. While rats can carry …

Dogs are one of the most playful and family friendly animals there are, whether it’d be for protection or a happy loving dog for a family. When families are in search of an animal to be a part of their family, dogs …

Sharks are easily one of the most interesting and talked about animals in the world. Most people tend to fear them due to their monstrous appearance, and the way Hollywood presents them. But on the upside, here are some fascinating facts about …

Having a guard dog can be useful, so useful that it could save your life, or even the things you own one day. How? By attacking an intruder, such as a burglar or potential threat. Guard dogs are some of the best …

It’s normal for a dog to begin licking you or itself each time you begin to show affection towards it or whenever a dog is attempting to clean itself and dogs can lick themselves out of boredom as well. The following are …

The giraffe is a walking neck to most people’s eyes. It’s like a majestic long-necked horse that just wants to munch on some leaves in the canopies of trees. As the world’s tallest animal, giraffes can grow as high as 19 feet …

The German Shepherd which is also known in Britain as an Alsatian is a dog breed that is well known as the protector or as some would call the police dog. The majority of K9 unit dogs on police forces are German …

It doesn’t matter whether you have a feline that loves to stay indoors or whether you have a cat that likes to prowl the streets of the night, you’ve probably seen your cat eat grass now and again and this looks strange …