Masses of ephemeral organisms called “sea-men” wash up on the West Coast every year in the form of a “blue tide,” but warmer seas are increasing their numbers. From Oregon to California, blankets of blue, alien-looking creatures are washing up on rocky beaches. They are Velella velella, colonies of organisms with a hat-like body and … Read more
My Java pigeon died a few weeks ago from old age, leaving us with just one bird, Julius. He became quiet, sad, and depressed, so we went to where we acquired him 10 years ago and took home their best Java pigeon, Roger. Roger is also 10 years old, but his true sex is unknown. … Read more
California sea lions get sick and aggressive toward humans after ingesting high levels of domoic acid, a neurotoxin found in algae blooms. In just three to four weeks, the Marine Mammal Care Center, a nonprofit rescue organization in Los Angeles County, received more than 20 reports of the creatures biting beachgoers, writes Rachel Barnes for … Read more
Starfish are the world’s strangest sea creatures. They have no blood or brains. They feed by vomiting their stomachs into their mouths and swallowing their prey inside. They move around on thousands of tiny, tube-like fingers, and many can regenerate lost body parts—some can even form an entirely new sea monster from a single “arm” … Read more
ROBERTSPORT, Liberia — “We rely solely on the sea to survive. How can we control it while the sea is closed?” Mamie Freeman sat atop a beached canoe in Robertsport, a busy fishing network in western Liberia. She occasionally glanced at her fellow fishmongers, busy packing the fish they had just bought. She was concerned … Read more
If you’ve ever dined near a pug, you’ll find it hard to resist those big, pleading eyes. The smell of French fries or a Bite of Sandwich in the distance or whatever. Finding food seems to be Pugs’ sixth sense. But while it might be nice to ask your dog, but it’s important to understand. … Read more
Golden Retrievers are known for their gentle nature and playful nature. But there’s something heart-melting about seeing these loyal dogs proudly display their favorite toys. One puppy, Chowder, stole the hearts of all his neighbors by doing so. By showing him his favorite plush toy. every passerby and it is such a phenomenon that words … Read more
An Oklahoma family who had accidentally bought a pet octopus ended up with dozens of the sea creatures on their hands, after an unexpected childhood growth spurt. Their pet turned out to harbour fertilized eggs, leaving the family with 50 unexpected baby octopuses. Cameron Clifford’s nine-year-old son, Cal, had been asking for a pet octopus … Read more
In the waters of the Red Sea, fish and octopuses are forming an alliance that isn’t working: They’re joining forces to track down their prey, setting up a hunting operation that’s likely to be more effective than if each creature worked alone. With the octopus in the lead, the fish look for hidden prey and … Read more
“My 7-month-old pet dog from the shelter, whom we have fostered for about 2 months, has started bringing high-value treats and food-related enrichment items into his crate and may growl and snap when we attempt to touch him. This behavior does not occur during normal mealtimes outside of the crate. He allows us to pet … Read more