Facts about the animal kingdom of Farm animals
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The biodiversity of animal species on our planet is great, as evidenced by the many different types of birds we can see. Their differences can be seen in their plumage, diet, vocal sounds and many other physical characteristics and behavioral traits. Size is also an important differentiator, as is the...
Sheep are one of the first animals to be domesticated by humans. This is thanks to their usefulness in providing milk, meat and textiles to various ancient civilizations, as well as their relatively docile nature. Sheep are also known as ovine animals belonging to the genus Ovis. The sheep with which...
The pain suffered by a bull in the bullfighting arena is a controversial topic between bullfighting enthusiasts and those who claim that it is a tradition that should be ended because it involves animal suffering. For pain to occur, first, there must be an unpleasant stimulus. Second, a signal that...
Without horses, our world would not exist as we know it today. Horses and humans have an ancient relationship that dates back thousands of years. They were domesticated by Asian nomads about 4,000 years ago, and they were essential to many societies until the advent of motors. Horses are mammals in the order...
When it comes to chickens, the average person usually has a few questions. You may be wondering about the difference between chickens and roosters. While it is unmistakable when a rooster crowls and struts, it is sometimes difficult to tell which is which. But how can we know at 3 months of age if it is a rooster...
Chickens are one of the most common and widespread domestic animals. There are more chickens in the world than any other bird.Although hens are birds and have wings, they cannot fly, at least not like sparrows or pigeons, for example. Contrary to what one might expect, the ancestors of hens were decent...
It is often believed there are two types of camels. These are recognized as a camel with two humps versus a camel with one hump. There is some truth to such conventional wisdom in that we can broadly recognize two distinct camelid groups, but their classification is more complicated. All camels are camelids...
Many people believe that cows have 4 stomachs. Some even go on to say that they have 4 or 7 stomachs. This is completely incorrect. Cows only have one stomach, however, that stomach is divided into 4 compartments: rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum.
In this AnimalWised article we're going to explain...
We know that many companion animals go into heat and behave erratically, but not all do. Known as the estrus cycle, the heat period can cause dogs and cats to behave erratically and present various symptoms. The estrus cycle can also influence the animal's health and well-being in various ways. For those...
Some people only see horses alone in a stable, rarely in a field with other company. For this reason, it is too easy for some to see them as solitary animals. This is not the case. As with humans, horses are social animals which need contact with others to maintain their well-being. Horse communication...
Since childhood we have been taught that roosters crow in the morning as the sun rises. However, if you have pet chickens, you must've noticed that your rooster crows might also crow in other times of the day.
In this AnimalWised article we will explain why roosters crow in the morning, as well as other...
Chickens, despite being one of the common farm animals, have recently become more popular as pets. There are many reasons for this, not least the fact that cruel farming practices mean many chickens will have a better life in a domestic setting. However, since chickens being kept as a pet is a new idea...
Anyone who has lived with animals knows that they are capable of improving our physical and mental health in a number of ways. This is as true of cats, dogs and smaller house pets as it is of horses. In fact, Equine therapy - also known as Equine-Assisted Therapy -can be traced as far back as the Ancient...
Bees are an incredibly essential species for the balance of the world’s ecosystems. Sadly, however, there are several threats that are putting the world’s bee population at risk, inluding pollutiong and deforestation. Bees are incredibly organized flying insects that are able to build and run hives in...
We have all heard the phrase ‘sweating like a pig’ to describe a person who is overheated and sweating profusely. While it creates an evocative image, it is not an accurate one. As with many phrases associated with pigs, they are misleading. Pigs are seen as gluttonous, filthy, stupid and sweaty. In actuality,...
Horses are noble, intelligent and sensitive animals, which explains why they are considered one of the most popular animals in the world. Throughout history they have been respected and commended for their noticeable elegance and charm. Additionally, they have inspired writers, poets and artists for centuries.
To...
We keep receiving news about the decline of our precious bee population. Not only is climate change and human intervention having a negative effect on our world’s bee population, but many are choosing to ignore these important facts. The fact of the matter is, the importance of bees in the ecosystem...
Since we were little we have been taught that, just like a cat ‘meows,’ a horse neighs. Have you also heard of a horse’s whinny? It’s important to know, however, that there is a slight difference between a horse’s neigh and whinny, which is usually lower in both pitch and frequency. If you are wanting to...
Ask someone “what is the difference between an ox and a bull?”and they may picture images of two different animals. Although both terms are used to refer to males of the same species, they are terms which carry more specific meanings. These meanings have more to do with nomenclature rather than a breed...
Like most herbivorous mammals, horses are not characterized for spending long periods of time sleeping. But a horse’s basis of sleep and a horse’s sleep characteristics are important to know for any horse lover. Like with all animals, good rest is essential for the proper development and maintenance of a horse’s...
Honey bees are mostly grouped in the genus Apis. However, within the family Apinae are stingless bees, part of the Meliponini tribe. These bees are different from honey bees, producing less abundant and more liquid-based honey. This type of honey, produced by stingless bees, is traditionally used more for...
Honey bees are insects belonging to the genus Apis. Honey bees are a eusocial species, meaning that they belong to the highest level of social organization group of all animals. Bee hives are inhabited by swarms. There are many different breeds of bees that coexist in hives: the queen, the worker bees...
The belief that bulls hate the color red is quite common. This is especially due to the use of this color to aggravate bulls during bullfighting, an outdated and sad practice that unfortunately still takes place. Bullfighting is a common and well-known example of animal abuse, where bulls are often left so...
Between the years 2000 and 2010 the possession of pigs as pets has been popularized in western nations. After years of coexistence, we have witnessed a multitude of cases in which these pets have saved their owners. Others have learned behaviors that, until recently, were not considered proper or even...
Chickens are often kept in roofless enclosures or even let to roam free in back yards of domestic chicken keepers. This would understandably give the impression chicken's can't fly. Then you see them standing on a high fence and you get the oposite idea. The truth is a little bit of both. Chickens can...
Have you ever gotten close to a bee? Chances are slim to none you would like to take the risk of going too near one on purpose, let alone touch one: bees can take all the fun out of a nice summer day! While it is hard to know the total number of bee stings every year, the truth remains that a sting is quite...
Wild horses, majestic and fiery, evoke a feeling of freedom and pride and bring images of wild herds galloping across infinite landscapes with their manes billowing in the wind to mind.
However, nowadays wild horses are becoming rarer. Humans have forced them to arid areas where the lack of food and water...
Mattu Pongal is a lively festival that takes place in India where people offer prayers to cows, bulls and other farm animals. The intention is similar to that of the American thanksgiving, where people give thanks for their blessings.
In this AnimalWised article we're going to talk about Mattu Pongal,...
Land fowl, namely chickens, quails and pheasants, are all closely related - but that is where the similarity ends. When it comes to size, color, plumage, diet and habitat, each of these birds differs from the other. Even though all three animals reproduce by laying eggs, there are many distinguishing characteristics...
When you get nervous at the sight of a wasp or a bee flying towards you, they can both look almost identical in terms of appearance. However, nothing is further from the truth. Wasps and bees are very different insects in terms of their morphology, diet and behavior.
In this AnimalWised article we will...
The scientific name for the impressive water buffalo is Babulus bubalis. This species is also known by several other names, most of them referencing its habitat. They include:
Asian buffalo
Indian wild buffalo
River buffalo
Swamp buffalo
Wild Asian water buffalo
Wild water buffalo
Water buffaloes are...
Hindus all over the world revere and worship cows. In fact, in India, cows are considered to be a manifestation of the Mother Goddess and a sacred animal that provides life-sustaining milk, considered the divine prasadam or holy offering.
In India, the cow is a holy, maternal figure revered as a symbol...
Kamadhenu ( कामधेनु, Kāmadhenu in Sanskrit), also referred to as Surabhi (सुरभि, Surabhī in Sanskrit) is the mother of all cows, according to ancient Hindu scriptures. She is the cow of plenty who provides the owner whatever he seeks. Stories of ancient Indian mythology depict Kamadhenu as the mother...
Can you tell how many reindeer pull Santa Claus's sleigh?
Depending on who you ask, it's eight, nine, or twelve reindeer. All these different answers come from different sources, like folk stories, poems, movies, and of course the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". But what version is right? Who are...
Jallikattu is a bull-baiting sport played in the state of Tamil Nadu in the south of India as part of the Mattu Pongal celebrations. Tamil historians hold that this sport dates back to 2nd Century AD, which makes this bull-fighting sport more ancient than the Spanish bull-fighting known for its matadors.
There...
If you thought buffalo and bison were the same animal, don't be too hard on yourself. Early American settlers called bison ‘bufello’ which in part led to misnomer to be perpetuated. In fact, many dictionaries still accept ‘buffalo’ in reference to American bison. However, true buffaloes are only found...
Nowadays we're very used to seeing peacocks in parks and gardens in almost every continent. Their popularity is in a large part owed to their striking plumage and docile nature. In fact, peafowl were artificially introduced to most of these areas centuries to keep as decoration.
In this AnimalWised article,...
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