Panthera taxonomy and phylogeny Class: Mammalia (mammal) Order: Carnivora (predator) Family: Felidae (feline) Genus: Panthera The Felidae family consists of big cats and can be divided into two subfamilies: the Pantherinae and the Felinae. The Pantherinae family includes the five…
The puppy goes through several phases in its development, which are briefly described below. In the first two weeks after birth, the blind and deaf puppy only shows genetically fixed behavior and hardly perceives environmental stimuli. But he can distinguish…
Most cats are stationary and don’t like to leave their territory. But there are also a few house tigers that can be good travel companions. It comes down very heavily here character of the animal at. As a pet owner,…
How is the keeping of wild animals in circuses actually regulated by law? In Germany there are only non-binding guidelines that are far below the minimum requirements for zoos. These miserable specifications serve as a guide for the official veterinarians…
The design of the enclosure is based on the nature and needs of these active animals. Pet mice are known for their urge to move, dig and explore, and for their climbing skills. In nature, the animals stay in caves…
In autumn, the food supply for hedgehogs becomes scarcer and hibernation is imminent. If you want to help hedgehogs survive the cold season, you should get plenty of information. Because not every hedgehog needs our support. Normally, hedgehogs are nocturnal…
Young cats not only play to train their hunting behavior, but above all to build social bonds. Unlike dogs, adult cats no longer play in the wild. This has a lot to do with the fact that the cat is…
The original reason for domesticating the cat was to protect supplies from rodents. Although this is no longer desirable for most cats today, hunting has remained an integral part of cat life. The motivation to hunt: Along with reproduction and…
Bear mating season begins in May and June. During this time, the animals give up their solitary existence. Once a male has found a suitable partner, he needs to be careful because he has to gain her trust first. He…
Keeping guinea pigs outdoors all year round in a garden enclosure is the most animal-friendly way of life because you can create natural conditions here. Demand and effort are quite high in the outdoor keeping. With the appropriate design of…