Fauna

Many cat owners probably have no doubt that their pets understand human speech well. And now this has been confirmed from a scientific point of view. Japanese researchers have found that cats can match words with images and objects. The experiment involved 31 cats. The animals were shown images on the laptop several times, at the same time the cats heard words that denote them. Then they were shown...

Two rescued southern sea otters make their debut at the New York Aquarium. These orphaned females were found off the coast of California when they were still cubs. They decided to take the sea otters. At first, marine predators lived in different zoos. Now their permanent home will be the New York Aquarium. Southern sea otters live on the coast of California. Once the population of these animals was in...

In Hong Kong, the number of pandas tripled thanks to the birth of two cubs, brother and sister, on August 15. Before that, only two pandas lived in the city, which did not give offspring. The new addition was the first panda birth in Hong Kong, which aroused great interest among locals. The mother of the cubs, 19-year-old Ying Ying, and her partner Le Le were donated by China in 2007. Ying Ying became...

It has long been known that dolphins love to play. They chase each other, perform acrobatic stunts in the water and jump over its surface. And now Italian scientists have found out that dolphins can also smile. Of course, these sea creatures do not have such lively facial expressions as, for example, dogs or monkeys. Dolphins simply open their mouths, or, as it is also called, their beaks. Scientists...

Funny images are presented by dog owners on this stage in Moscow. They created costumes for themselves and their pets specifically for the competition, which takes place during the Petshop Days festival. One of the brightest was the team of divers. Scuba gear is made of plastic bottles, and hoses are made of cables. Arina Denzel, participant of the festival: "Inspired by such an aerodynamic image of our...

When it's time for Shani to go to work, she doesn't have to say goodbye to her Essie – she can just take the dog with her to the office. Shani works for an insurance company in Hobart, Tasmania. And for many years you can bring your dogs here. "Everyone lights up when the dog walks around the call center, and you can reach out and pat it. This makes people happy." At first, it was possible to bring dogs...

Fluffy pets in fashionable outfits and accessories take to the catwalk in New York. Everyone, of course, is accompanied by human models. The collection was designed by designers from various brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, Caryna Nina and Johnathan Kayne. The FurBaby show takes place on the eve of New York Fashion Week. But the main thing here is not outfits, but charity. More than 20 dogs participate...

Using the latest high-resolution microscopy, the researchers were able to trace the developmental stages of butterfly scales, trace their formation from caterpillar to butterfly, and figure out how they become so bright. Their work showed that actin, a protein that is part of butterfly scales, controls the complex arrangement of colorful structures. In a study at the University of Sheffield and the Central...

Unusual guests gathered at the Shanghai Museum. Cats walk along with people in its halls. This event is held under the slogan "Meow Night". It is held as part of an exhibition dedicated to Ancient Egypt. People and furry guests will see an exhibition called "Secrets of Saqqara". In ancient Egypt, the goddess Bastet was revered. She protected the pharaoh and the sun god. She was often depicted as a...

These dogs come to California's Del Mar beach with their owners almost every day to prepare for a big swim. They are being trained for the Surf-A-Thon Dog Surfing Championship in September. Here, everyone is introduced to special boards for this sport, floating devices for dogs and safety rules on the water. Dog surfing instructor Scott Owens comes to class with his two Dalmatians, Bentley and Bailey. The...

An important legal reform is being prepared in the TRNC that will significantly improve the status of animals. Currently, animals are classified as "things," but the new law recognizes them as "living beings." This long-awaited step is of great interest in society, according to Kibris Postasi. Raising public awareness of the upcoming changes plays a key role in the successful implementation of the law....

Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over a beach in Monterey in the United States. Local authorities temporarily closed the area to people so as not to disturb or frighten the animals. However, many people come here and admire the sea lions from afar. "They are noisy and seem belligerent. Some attack each other. They have a lot of energy and seem to be having a great time. They are cool. They...

Costa Rican Villan Río collects shellfish in the water among mangroves in the province of Guanacaste. Every day he finds about 150. I had never dreamed of such a catch before. Shellfish became more numerous when the local reserve began to restore mangrove forests. The mangrove forest is a unique ecosystem. But since ancient times, people have cut down trees for wood, fuel and raw materials for dyes. Also,...

It is the only center for the rescue and rehabilitation of birds of prey in Croatia. It was organized almost 30 years ago by volunteers in the Mediterranean forest, a 20-minute drive from the famous Dalmatian coast. The center offers guests the opportunity to learn about birds of prey and, if they are brave enough, hold and feed some of them. It is also a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Site. It is...

Three jaguar cubs have become public favorites at a zoo in Mexico City. Two females and a male were born in early March, but spent the first months of life in an isolated room. Recently, they and their mother were transferred to an enclosure with a transparent wall. Is it very impressive for visitors when you can see a mother with cubs? This gives a great opportunity for adults and children to get...

In the vastness of the Hortobágy National Park in Hungary, a herd of rare Przewalski's horses grazes. In the last century, they disappeared into the wild. Specialists had to turn to the breeding program. Now there are about 2000 Przewalski's horses in the world. About 300 live in this reserve. Hungarian scientists have been observing animals for 20 years. Now drones are helping them. This makes it easier...

Italian Matteo is a former shooting champion and is now learning to walk again. After the car accident, he spent several months in a coma, and the body became like a stranger. A horse helps to regain control over it. Hippotherapy sessions are held right in the hospital in Rome. In recent years, medical technology has advanced a lot. It turns out to achieve great success in the field of rehabilitation of...