The family Strigidae (owls) includes around 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey characterized by an upright stance, a big, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight. The diurnal northern hawk-owl is one exception. Like many other birds of prey,...
Cat Stretching: Feline Body Language
The Cat (Felis catus) is a tiny meat-eating mammal that has been domesticated. It is the only domesticated species in the Felidae family, and because of this it is frequently referred to as the domestic cat. A cat may be a housecat, a farm cat, or a feral cat. A...
Myths Debunked: Are Sharks Blind?
Are Sharks Blind? How Do Sharks See? Sharks are known for being large predators that are capable of inflicting serious damage upon humans. But despite their size and strength, we've been led to believe that they are largely unable to see us due to the fact that they lack eyelids...