Archives for Science - Page 6
Walking Your Cat
While there is some concern that giving your cat a taste of the great outdoors will turn him into a demanding puss who sits by the door meowing incessantly to…
The Fox Hound Dog
(Originally Published 1894) "In giving a description of the various breeds of Hound dogs," says Mr. Jesse, "everyone must be aware, that by crossing and recrossing them many of those…
Oops, The Cat Got Out
Fluffy may have been a contented couch-potato-kitty all winter long, but now spring breezes are wafting through the open windows and bringing with them the allurements of the great outdoors.…
The Beagle Dog
(Originally Published 1894) The Beagle is called by Mr. Jesse, "a Foxhound in miniature," and he adds nothing can well be more perfect than the shape of these small dogs.…
Are Archaeologists Always Absent-Minded?
Doesn’t it seem that archaeologists show up a lot in popular culture these days? The most familiar images of Indiana Jones and Lara Croft leap to mind; but you can…
But He Doesn’t Like It
What can be done with an uncooperative cat when you need to give medication, trim nails, or brush out dead hair? Here are a few suggestions: * If you have…
The Pointer
(Originally Published 1894) The pointer (Canis avicularis) as resembling the race of hounds, more than any other of the shooting or gun dogs is placed next to them in the…
A History of British Architecture
By Adrian Tinniswood 1. The Middle Ages - 1066 and all that 2. Buildings of the Middle Ages 3. The Tudors - stately and curious workmanship 4. Tudor Palaces and…
Amino Acids
Amino acids contain both a carboxyl group (COOH) and an amino group (NH2). The general formula for an amino acid is given below. Although the neutrally-charged structure is commonly written,…
Dog Training: The Mentality Of The Dog
(Originally Published 1943) It is not unreasonable to believe that animals within their kind communicate somewhat to one another. But for a horse to communicate his thots to an elephant…
Egypt: ancient art
The Land of the Pharaohs and pyramids of Giza have fascinated generation upon generation. Thanks primarily to art, their legacy has not been lost to the ravages of time. Much…
Does My Dog Need Depends?
Many owners find themselves in a panic when their dogs begin urinating inside the house. No one likes the messy clean up and the lingering scent of urine. Urinary incontinence…
Choosing A Dog
Having Your Own Dog Is a Wonderful Experience: Your own dog is the most important dog in all the world to you. It doesn't matter whether he's a mongrel you…
The Babylonian Theory of the Planets
The Babylonian Theory of the Planets by N. M. Swerdlow Reviewed by Stacy G. Langton One of the great discoveries of the nineteenth century was a discovery about the past…
Kinds Of Dogs Today
One reason why some dogs grew up to look different from other dogs was that they lived in different kinds of climate. For example, Wild Dog and his children, grandchildren,…
Evolution of Evolution
Politics and Theories of Chance and Determinism By Heidi Hileman Queen Elizabeth - Charles Darwin Queen Elizabeth I of England ascended to the throne in 1558. The last women of…
Sporting Dogs
The Sporting Group contains in it some of the oldest breeds of dogs who have been helping men hunt for many centuries. The dogs that belong to this group still…
Choosing the Right Cat For Your Family
"There is no more important a decision than the decision to adopt and assume the responsibility for another life. That decision carries an obligation to nurture that life--to give it…
Non-Sporting Dogs
To call the breeds in this group "Non-Sporting" is not quite accurate. The name was given to them, however, because by and large they have lived with men as companions…
Your Cat’s Social Life
Friendly, relaxed, confident cats are not necessarily born that way, to a large degree they can be made. Genetics may have some influence on a cat's unique individuality, but we…