Predator and prey animals are in what is known as an ‘evolutionary arms race’. This means that while prey animals are constantly evolving new traits to avoid being eaten, predators are actively evolving traits that help them overcome the tactics of their quarries. That said, prey must always stay one step ahead of predators to maintain the natural balance.
Today is International Dog Day, so I have decided to run down my top five favourite dog breeds. Of course, like most dog lovers, I can’t help but love every dog I lay eyes on, but I’ve got a soft spot for these five cuties:
When designing the perfect home for your new leopard gecko, there are many things that you need to consider. One of the first questions you should be asking yourself is: what substrate is right for me? Similar to how, when you design your own home, the walls and carpets have to go in first, your reptile’s substrate needs to be added before any exciting hides and decorations.
Hamsters can run over 5.5 miles (9 km) every single night. With so much much energy to burn, it’s hard to imagine any cage could be big enough for them, so a hamster exercise ball may seem like a logical purchase for any new hamster owner. However, a ball may not be the right choice and in this article I’m going to explain why.
As I covered in my previous article, there are many things around your home that present a physical threat to free-flying birds. But some of the dangers lurking in our four walls actually come in the form of silent or invisible threats that can be toxic to parrots, causing long-term health implications or even sudden death. Parrots are extremely good at hiding illness or injury, a trait they share with most other prey animals.
