Archive for the ‘Horses’ Category
3 Hilarious Animal Humor Websites
January 7, 2010 — by Anna P.Cats, Dogs, General Animals, Horses
Animals are wonderful, fascinating, and very intelligent creatures. And sometimes, they can also be pretty funny, too. Have you ever stumbled across funny websites like I Can Haz Cheezburger or browsed through YouTube in search of funny animal videos? There is no better way to pass the time than to find hilarious websites that feature funny pets and animals, and the web is filled with plenty of great animal humor websites. Here are a few of these websites worth checking out. Read More »
Carbon-Based Life
December 31, 2009 — by Jane WangerskyBooks, Cats, Dogs, General Animals, Horses
A recent article by Terry O’Neill said that, if people really wanted to reduce carbon emissions, they’d take the idea to its natural conclusion and get rid of their pets. Not that O’Neill endorses this – he’s just read about it in a book that claims:
simply feeding an average-sized dog has the eco-footprint of building and fueling a Toyota Land Cruiser. A cat’s eco-paw-print is somewhat less: about the same as a Volkswagen Golf.(The book is Time to Eat the Dog? The Real Guide to Sustainable Living, by Robert and Brenda Vale, who, as O’Neill says, “may well be...
Fascinating Facts About Horses
October 15, 2009 — by Anna P.Horses, Mammals
Throughout time, horses never have ceased to amaze us with their beauty and mystique. As a member of the equus (equine) family, horses are related to zebras and donkeys. A long time ago, they would run wild and often were hunted for their meat and skin. It wasn’t until after the year 3000 BC, that horses were tamed and soon used as a method of transportation. In modern times, many people take care of horses and often ride them for recreational purposes. Whether you’re fascinated by horses, or would like to take care of one (ore more), here are some...