Birds have a natural advantage over their prey; their wings. This enables them to quietly observe their prey from above, form a plan of attack before surprising them and going in for the kill. This article touches upon the various forms of attack that birds choose to practice when stalking and catching their prey.
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02/02/2011
Animal Nature: Selfish or Selfless?
In the past it was taken as a given that while humans were capable of demonstrating selfish and altruistic behaviour, animals always acted for the good of their species. This article explores animals’ tendencies towards these same behaviours and the reasons behind them.
Fun Facts about Migration
Migration is a subject that we frequently hear mentioned but we rarely explore the subject in much detail. In this article we will investigate the various migratory habits of different species and exactly how and why these migrations take place.
Why pamper your dog?
Dog grooming is important for the overall health and wellbeing of the animal. In today’s society we have a wide choice of grooming parlours, but this was not always the case. This article explores the origins of Dog Grooming and Grooming Parlours, as well as why they are becoming increasingly popular.
How much of a Wolf is your Dog?
Dogs have been “man’s best friend” for a great many years and their various behaviours have sparked the interest of dog-owners and scientists alike. Their close relations, like the grey wolf (Canis Lupus) make an interesting point of study as many of the behaviours they demonstrate are similar. This article is designed to give you a deeper understanding of how the grey wolves communicate with each other.
Magnets : Fun Facts
We have all no doubt played with magnets and a large proportion of us will not have understood why they work the way they do. This article explains the history of magnets, gives you some fun facts about them and hopefully will leave you somewhat enlightened afterwards.
Drugs : Experimenting, Recreational or Dependent?
When it comes to drugs it seems there are 3 categories of drug use: experimental, recreational and dependent. This article examines the differences and whether they are as clear-cut as they seem.
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