Author name: Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson is an animal behavioral, welfare, and nutritional specialist with eight years of experience. Johnson loves to share his expert knowledge about different animal species, and in-depth guides on animal health, nutrition, and care of various pets. He is a firm believer in treating all animals with kindness and compassion to achieve a harmonious animal-human relationship.

Animal Kingdom Classification (Animalia) - Complete Guide

Animal Kingdom Classification (Animalia) – Complete Guide

Animals / By / Updated on November 21, 2022

Animals have different characteristics that call for classification into multiple categories. This animal kingdom classification is important—not just to learn about the different species, but the relationship shared by all.  The system was created by a Swedish botanist named Carl Linneaus. It was termed the Linnaeus method or the Linnean method, and it is essentially […]

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How Often Do Corn Snakes Shed Their Skin [Answered]

How Often Do Corn Snakes Shed Their Skin? [Answered]

Snakes / By / Updated on November 12, 2022

Corn snakes, also called “red rat snake” is a nocturnal snake that is non-venomous. Corn snakes are kept as pets in various places and are known to be human-friendly. Most reptiles, including alligators and crocodiles, shed their skin, and corn snakes are not an exception. This shedding process helps reptiles to maintain glowing skin. Corn

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Rabbit Hutch Spider (Steatoda bipunctata) Facts & Profile

Rabbit Hutch Spider (Steatoda bipunctata) Facts & Profile

Spiders / By / Updated on January 24, 2024

The Rabbit Hutch Spider (Steatoda bipunctata), falls under the family of cobweb spiders and can be seen in different countries of Europe. They are present in different places ranging from gardens to bushes, walls, and even in dark, quiet rooms.  Spiders are insects from the arthropod class with over 45,000 known species of spiders living

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Species Of Snakes That Whistle (With Pictures & Facts)

Species Of Snakes That Whistle (With Facts & Pictures)

Snakes / By / Updated on November 12, 2022

Snakes are cold-blooded animals known to have over 3000 species existing in different parts of the world. Like every other creature, they communicate through sounds, which include hissing, rattling, and growling. What about whistling? Are there snakes that whistle?  It is unlike snakes to whistle, but they may do so accidentally. Some species like the

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Do Wolves Bark Like Dogs? Why Do Wolves Howl At Night?

Do Wolves Bark Like Dogs? Why Do Wolves Howl At Night?

Wolves / By / Updated on November 6, 2022

Wolves are related to dogs, but there are many significant differences. One such difference is in the vocal sounds. Their sounds serve various purposes like scaring enemies away from their turf or alerting wolf pups mothers of imminent danger. Wolves communicate in several ways, occasionally making a dog-like barking sound. This makes people assume they

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Are Armadillos Bulletproof? Are Armadillos Born With Armor?

Are Armadillos Bulletproof? Are They Born With Armor?

Armadillos / By / Updated on November 5, 2022

The armadillo has thick skin, and it is often rumored that they can take bullets and walk off unharmed. The skin also seems to have inspired a lot of bulletproof vests as they were developed by scientists using the same technology found in the resistant shells of the armadillos. This begs thought-provoking questions related to

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