Animals 2024, September

Experienced dog owners, of course, understand their pets well, but those who are just going to make such a friend for themselves should know their language. Their peculiar language is behavior and posture. The owner for each dog remains a member of her pack, and she will communicate with him in the same way

The muskrat has long been deservedly popular with the fur tradesmen. However, in order to return from hunting with good prey, you need to spend a lot of time and effort. Instructions Step 1 Read the order on the timing of hunting of the administration of the region in which you are going to fish muskrat

The cold has come, it's time to think about the birds. Indeed, in severe frosts, it is much more difficult for them to find food for themselves. Not everyone can make a wooden feeder. It is much easier to make it from ordinary cardboard boxes

There are a huge number of signs in the world that help predict future events in the behavior of living organisms. Swallows were no exception. People say: "Swallows fly low - towards the rain." Is there a scientific basis for this belief?

A person spends a third of his life in a dream. This state is necessary for restoration of strength, rest, as well as for the normal functioning of the psyche - more precisely, the sphere of the unconscious. Animals also need sleep. The normal duration of sleep is an individual phenomenon, and yet certain trends can be traced

In the region of the South American Andes, at an altitude of 3500 to 5500 meters, an interesting animal lives - the vicuña. Its close relatives are llamas and camels. Vicuñas are mammals of the artiodactyl order. These species of living creatures belong to the camelid family

Any trainer knows that a dog, as well as a person, needs an individual approach. Each breed has its own characteristics, and not every dog lends itself to training. But nevertheless, it is necessary to train the animal, at least so that the dog is controllable, and you can be sure that it will not violate your command, will not cause inconvenience to other people

How wonderful horse riding is! Especially if you go on a horse trek to nature. Here, your horse happily carries you along the green valley, cutting the oncoming cool breeze with its chest. From time to time, she slows down and listens to the surrounding sounds of the forest

The Red Book insect, the praying mantis, leaves few people indifferent. Its size, habits, and appearance are also impressive. Because of its large jaw and predatory disposition, the praying mantis became the hero of many fairy tales, and just fables

Butterflies are amazing insects. From ugly larvae, they turn into a real miracle of nature. People have a negative attitude towards most insects, take at least ants or cockroaches. Even spiders cause fear in most of the world's inhabitants. The exception is butterflies

Throughout its history, there have been many famous dogs in the world, but the outbred dogs Belka and Strelka are considered the most recognizable. This unusual couple of cosmonauts became pioneers and conquerors of space, literally blazing a path for humanity into outer space

Everyone needs a home: they rest, sleep, recuperate, keep warm in winter and cherish freshness on a hot July afternoon. In order for four-legged friends not to huddle under the porch or in the woodshed, it is necessary to build their own dwelling for them

Every year, on the streets of cities, more and more often you can meet a stray dog, which shows that it was once loved and lived with its owners. As a rule, such dogs are less adapted to life on the street than mongrels born here, they cannot fend for themselves and find food

Today, the sight of dogs traveling with their owners is no longer surprising. However, not all dog owners are familiar with the rules for exporting animals abroad. To save you and your pet from unnecessary stress, it is necessary to prepare well for a joint trip abroad and approach it with all seriousness

An infectious disease such as rabies canine is very dangerous and without vaccination is fatal. There are various routes of transmission of rabies in dogs. Signs of rabies At the onset of the disease, changes in the dog's behavior are noted:

A small puppy looks like a child. He is just as helpless and needs our care. He needs help to adjust to the norms of life. One of these tasks is collar training. This process will take about a month. Instructions Step 1 A puppy collar is usually required at two months of age

The mole is perhaps the most famous animal that digs holes in its habitat. These small and almost blind laborers are able to make up to hundreds of holes and up to a kilometer of tunnels per day. Moles can be found everywhere from Europe to Siberia itself

Dressage is one of the types of classic equestrian sport, which was mentioned in ancient Greece. But dressage in its modern form originated in 1532, when Frederico Grisone founded the first equestrian academy and began to train horses in complex and spectacular movements

It is difficult to do without a watchman on your own land. And a dog is perfect for this responsible position. However, before or after purchasing a pet, you need to take care of its place of residence. If you do not want the dog to live with you in the same house, you will need a warm kennel for the dog

The command to “sit” is one of the main commands and, as a rule, is given to the puppy at the very beginning of his training. Not every dog lover knows how to get unquestioning obedience from his little friend in response to this simple word

Chipping animals has a number of advantages. It provides lifelong identification and serves as a kind of proof that the animal belongs to a specific person, and therefore helps in cases of theft and loss of pets. In addition, the presence of the chip allows you to automate the maintenance of the veterinary card

People's preferences change, children ask their parents to buy not a dog, but a rabbit. Adults do not even know that the baby can be taught to go to the toilet in a regular litter box. It's actually very simple, the principle of litter box training is similar to that used for kittens or miniature dogs

The birthing site is the box where your pregnant cat will give birth and care for her litter of kittens for the first weeks of life. It must be created 2 weeks before giving birth so that the cat can settle down. Leave the cat food in the bowl, water in this birthing room for an addictive experience

If we proceed from the fact that the dog is a descendant of wolves and has retained the skills that its wild brethren possess, a simple shelter from the wind and precipitation will be enough for it. This, of course, applies to those "working"

Although feeder troughs are relatively inexpensive, many anglers choose to make their own. How to make a do-it-yourself feeder feeder? It is necessary - galvanized mesh netting; - lead sheet; - soft stainless wire; - electric drill

Recently, unusual representatives of the cat family - Pallas' cat, also known as palassovy cats, are gaining more and more popularity. Outwardly resembling ordinary cats, they have a number of distinctive properties. Pallas cat's appearance The size of the Pallas' cat is slightly larger than that of ordinary domestic cats

Australia is an amazing continent. There is a lot here that is unusual for the inhabitants of the Northern Hemisphere: when moving to the south it gets colder, and to the north it gets warmer. But the main “visiting card” of Australia is marsupials

Cat litter will bring joy to your pet and make the life of its owners much easier. It eliminates the daily need to wash the litter box, traps odor and allows the animal to dig into it. Instructions Step 1 The main function of cat litter is to absorb liquid and keep odor inside

In order for cats and their owners to live comfortably side by side with each other, the correct selection of litter for the toilet is not the last place. There are many types of these litters now, and it can be difficult to figure out which one is right for your cat

As a rule, the question of where the puppy will live should be decided at the stage of purchase. If you plan to choose a dog for guarding a summer cottage or home, then you should accustom it to life on the street from the very first days. But only if you buy a puppy in summer or spring

Today, more and more often on the street you can find a shod dog. At first glance, it seems that this is unreasonable and thus advanced owners pay tribute to fashion. But is it? Instructions Step 1 As a rule, decorative dog breeds need shoes, as they tend to freeze quickly, because the skin on their paws is very delicate, so shoes will be desirable if the pet likes long walks in wet and dirty weather

Cows are not only sources of milk. This type of cattle is also used for meat production. There is a separate type of cow that is different in size from the rest. Limousine cows are one of the largest among the rest of the species. Limousine cows look very different from other breeds

If you recently got a kitten, then you probably have a question about feeding your new furry friend. And here it is very important to follow several rules for feeding a cat, which will allow your pet to live a long and happy life. Instructions Step 1 In no case should a cat be given food that is intended for dogs, such food does not contain nutrients necessary for a cat

Many of the older generation of beekeepers keep bees in large-volume hives - loungers, achieving good results. In this article, beekeepers can get acquainted with one of the old methods of keeping bees, this can help in practical work. The method provides for keeping bees in hives - beds, adapted for keeping each colony with two queen bees - helpers

Recently, it has become fashionable to have among pets not cats or dogs, but exotic animals, in particular snakes. Sometimes the reasons for this choice lie really in fashion trends, but sometimes people who like watching the mesmerizing movements of these reptiles become the owners of snakes

If you decide to have a pet, you are faced with a difficult task - go directly to the breeder, go to a pet store or take an animal at the “bird market”. Breeder If you have decided on a purebred dog, pedigree cat or exotic animal, it is best to contact the breeder directly

Sometimes you can hear dog owners proudly talking about their pet eating everything. However, the opinions of experts in this matter are very contradictory - accustoming a dog to eat everything, you can deal a serious blow to his health. Should you train your dog to “have everything”?

Many zoologists who study pandas classify these animals as bears. However, other researchers believe that these cute plush creatures are more closely related to raccoons. And third researchers distinguish them into a separate family. Origin Most supporters of the theory of evolution consider the giant pandas (in other words, the bamboo bear) living fossils that have a relationship with the extinct agriotherium bears, which are somewhat reminiscent of external sig

Ticks are dangerous not only for humans, but also for dogs. The animal does not suffer from encephalitis, but it becomes infected with an equally dangerous disease - piroplasmosis. Even with timely treatment, a pet can be lost, therefore it is recommended to carry out preventive measures

There are such rare animals on the planet that zoologists know little about their lifestyle and habits. The human factor became the reason for the disappearance of many representatives of the fauna. In the world at the moment there are more than 800 species of animals and birds that are on the verge of extinction