We have all seen it, or we have had it done to us. You are minding your own business and a cat sticks his or her butt in your face. Cats do this when they are greeting a person, another cat, a dog, etc. They will also do this when you are petting them. Most …
Category: Behavior Bites
Nothing Happens “Out of the Blue”
Myth: Animal bites happen "out of the blue." Truth: Animal bites are provoked in some form, and they can be prevented. When I think of common animal bites, three companion animals first come to mind: dogs, parrots, and cats. All three of these are social animals. Why does this fact matter? Well, social animals use …
Crepuscular Cats!
June 2013 A firefly (Photuris lucicrescens) or "lightning bug" is a crepuscular beetle June 2013 Cat lovers love their cats, but let's be honest: Not all cat lovers know cat facts. Here's one common misconception about house cats: Myth: Cats are nocturnal. Fact: The domestic house cat (Felis silvestris catus) is actually crepuscular, which means they …
