Animals

June 20, 2024

Exhibit Your Cat’s Creations With a ‘Catvas’ Scratching Pad That Can Be Displayed Like Wall Art

Torn cushions, scuffed up carpets, and scratched furniture—many cat owners know this sight all too well. For some pet parents, this is simply seen as their beloved cat's claw maintenance. It can't be helped! Still, there seems to be a better outlet for your kitty to file their claws—with a chance of you even celebrating what they've done. Luckily, industrial designer Zhenyang Yan of Shanghai-based company Livelyhood LTD.

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June 10, 2024

Scientists Discover That Crows Can Actually Count Out Loud

Crows are incredibly intelligent animals. Scientifically known as the genus Corvus with many subsidiary species around the globe, these birds frequently impress scientists and amateur bird watchers alike with their brilliance. One rescued crow visited his savior every day to sip coffee, while researchers have uncovered crows' understanding of water level displacement. They can play ball and solve puzzles.

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June 4, 2024

15th-Century Manuscript Covered in Medieval Cat’s Paw Prints and Urine

Today, cats are the kings and queens of the internet. Their popularity amongst humans is nothing new though. Felines have accompanied humankind for centuries for a variety of reasons. Medieval monks often kept cats in their monasteries because their kitty companions protected their food stores from rodents. Cats were also employed to limit the rodent population, as mice and rats were known to nibble on manuscript pages, ruining them.

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