Human guardians of animals get together at a milestone affair
Pet Revolution (also known as PetRev) organized this year’s AnimalCon, which also happens to be the first one under their belt. They brought together people fr... Read More...
Nyza Faustine Ho
Inside the mind of an Octopus
There are about 300 known species of Octopuses that you can find in oceans all over the world. They are intelligent creatures who are capable of changing their... Read More...
Dogs can detect psychopaths, according to studies
There is good and bad in everyone, but how can we spot the psychopathic tendencies of people if we aren’t psychologists?
Dogs have unique and heightened sen... Read More...
Fishes can recognize themselves in a mirror, according to science
There is an old saying that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. But what if we are talking about Fishes?
We often think of Fishes as simple creatures w... Read More...
All about the Bird whom mariners call stupid
Collectively called Boobies, Blue- Footed Boobies have an unusual name, don’t they? Wait until you read about their unique mating rituals and why they have such a curious name to begin with.... Read More...
CAT FOOD 101
Commercial pet food is the go-to solution for a feline companion’s dietary needs. Cat food brands are often labeled as having “complete nutrition”, but do they really provide what a cat needs? Not all brands are created equal, so it is important to know what to look out for.... Read More...
SMALLEST REPTILE ON EARTH?
There is a newly discovered Chameleon species by a German- Madagascan expedition team: the Nano Chameleon (Brookesia nana) found in northern Madagascar. This species is currently the smallest reptile to be discovered, and only a male and female pair were discovered thus far.... Read More...
THE BRITTLE STAR WITH A SURPRISING WAY OF PERCEIVING THE WORLD
The brittle star (Ophiocoma wendtii) has a unique way of seeing the world because it sees with its body instead of with eyes. Evidence suggests that the body of this particular invertebrate can perceive images, although they’re blurry. This gives this creature extraocular vision in the absence of eyes.... Read More...
THE BIG BAN ON ANIMAL TESTING
The EU Parliament is pushing for a worldwide ban on the animal testing of cosmetics. Two years away from the 2023 deadline, even countries known for requisite testing are softening on their stance.... Read More...
CATS VERSUS WILDLIFE
Cats require protein-rich food and enjoy stimulating activities, which is why it makes sense that they are such efficient hunters. ... Read More...
Nyza Faustine Ho
Nyza is a biologist-turned-freelance writer. She lives in a house full of pets, because interacting with them is a part of her daily life. If she's not writing, she spends her time attending pet events as the proprietress of Digipets Animal Shop.