Tag: animals

Drug Addictions

Drug addictions are not unique to humans. Some wallabies in Tasmania love to sneak into poppy fields used to grow medicinal opium and eat the poppy straw and sap. Then, once drugged, flail around in circles, damaging the crops. Next, they often pass-out and have to be carried away by people the next morning.  On…


Rodent of Unusual Size?

I love capybaras. They always seem like such relaxed animals and they look interesting. They are members of the rodent family, have slightly webbed feet, and can grow up to 2 feet tall! Animals, especially birds, seem to like being around them too!


Gecko Feet

I have always liked geckos. They are fascinating creatures that have inspired people for ages. There are even old myths that say, if you see a gecko, it means that you are safe and someone is watching over you. Today, people are asking different questions about geckos. One of the most obvious ones is, how…


Wooly Giant Rats

Kunsia tomentosus from Brazil. It’s really kind of cute!


Owls Hunting

Owls hunt by homing in on the tiny noises that their prey make. They do this by triangulating on the animal’s location with its ears. They create a “sound picture to navigate through the forest. This picture includes noises made by animals, leaves blowing across the ground, and wind moving through the trees. The owl’s…


Owls’ Eyes

Owls have 2 sets of eyelids. One is the nictitating membrane and the other is its regular eyelid. The nictitating membrane is a translucent eyelid that are used to protect and keep the eye moist while the owl maintains its vision. It is a very handy thing to have. While owlets primarily depend on sound…