What makes owls regurgitate their food?

What makes owls regurgitate their food? by Stefan Pociask Answer by Stefan Pociask: This’ll be a lovely article just before breakfast. I’ll try to make interesting, the subject of things that come back up… specifically, in birds. It’s not as bad as it sounds, and I’ll be gentle. You may find it interesting because I’ll … Continue reading →

Can animals think in words?

Can animals think in some way other than imagining sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and feelings? And, if so, what forms might those ideas take? Good question! No, animals cant think in “words” per se—unless by words you mean “language.” “Can animals think in language” (at least in the limited sense we understand language) is a … Continue reading →

Cat Fact of the Day

Cats (both indoor and outdoor) kill from 1.4 billion to as many as 3.7 billion birds in the continental U.S. each year. Not indigenous to the United States, (desert animals by origin, later and brought here by European colonists) cats are considered an invasive species. And, because the number of domestic cats has tripled in … Continue reading →

Is it Possible the Gorilla at the Cincinatti Zoo was aping human’s care of children which is why he sat him upright and Pulled up His Pants Before Dragging Him?

  I’m going to redirect you to an article I recently posted (written by someone else) which directly covers this question from the perspective of someone who worked with gorillas, (as well as many other questions about the gorillas behavior that day). But first, I’d like to say that while I have not worked directly … Continue reading →

Was there even a chance that the gorillas in the Cincinnati Zoo would ignore the fallen kid?

Was there even a chance that the gorillas in the Cincinnati Zoo would ignore the fallen kid? by Ava Teresa Answer by Ava Teresa: Rather than answer this in my own words, I’m going to post an article I came across the other day which I believe will answer your question best. It also sums … Continue reading →

What are the chunky bits in parrot seed? Are they edible?

What are the chunky bits in parrot seed? Are they edible? by Ava Teresa Answer by Ava Teresa: Are they colorful? Or perhaps brownish, with a texture similar to dog food? Is your parrot eating them? In this case they are most likely supplements meant to enhance flavor, texture, or nutrients (or all three). Parrots … Continue reading →

What are some examples of synnecrosis in the animal kingdom?

What are some examples of synnecrosis in the animal kingdom? by Ava Teresa Answer by Ava Teresa: Synnecrosis is a parasitic relationship between two living organisms that results in one or both of their deaths. It is one of the more rare and less studied forms of symbiosis, and because of this there are varying … Continue reading →

Measuring Intelligence and Decoding the Animal Mind

Is it possible to define animal intelligence, and if so, how? Are smarts purely inherent and genetic, or can they be obtained over time and/or expanded upon? What can we hope to achieve by determining the various forms (emotional, logical, instinctual, etc) of animal intelligence? These are some of the questions that twentieth century scientists, … Continue reading →

My dog keeps taking care of her dead puppy. When should I dispose of it?

My @Quora answer to My dog keeps taking care of her dead puppy. When should I dispose of it? Answer by Ava Teresa: It's best to remove the puppy as soon as possible. Some will argue this must be done ASAP, but others emphasize the importance of not removing it too quickly. If removed immediately, … Continue reading →

Do Giant snakes exist?

My @Quora answer to Do Giant snakes exist? Answer by Ava Teresa: The largest snake on earth is the Green anaconda: Name: Green anaconda: Scientific Name: Eunectes murinus Family: Boidae Weight: 500.4 lb (227 kg) Length: 28.8 ft (8.8 m) Location: South America Here's a list of the top 10 largest snake's on earth: List … Continue reading →