Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Ever since we got Gary I've been going on a spiral of research trying to learn more about Chinchillas, where they come from and what their natural habitat is like. I thought some of you might be interested, so here are some of the coolest facts I've learned! 1. Chinchillas Are Native to the South American Andes Mountains Chinchillas … [Read more...] about 36 Most Interesting Facts About Chinchillas in the Wild
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Are Calico Cats Always Female? Can Male Cats Be Calico?
When we first adopted our cat Kalista we weren't aware of how special calico cats were. In regards to Kalista's coat, we thought it was really cute if we adopted a second cat that had a white belly like our first cat, Beau, had. Though, that being said, this was not a requirement for adopting a new cat. Shortly after adopting Kalista we kept bumping into people asking us … [Read more...] about Are Calico Cats Always Female? Can Male Cats Be Calico?
Why Is It My Cat Bites Me Then Licks My Fingers?
Cats do odd things sometimes and one of the weirdest things Kalista does is bite us and lick us. It's a fairly common trait in cats, however, it's something none of our other cats have ever done. So why is it that she's doing it? What does it mean? As is with most things and cats, there's no straightforward answer. Cats can use one tactic to try to say many different things, … [Read more...] about Why Is It My Cat Bites Me Then Licks My Fingers?
How High Do Chinchillas Jump? Do They Jump Higher than Cats?
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, A while back I was really curious as to how high cats jump, but this week I've been more curious to see how high Chinchillas jump. Since Chinchillas are known to be jumpers (as they're native to mountain living) could these small creatures jump higher than our fine furry friends? Well, let's break it down and see! Short Answer The average … [Read more...] about How High Do Chinchillas Jump? Do They Jump Higher than Cats?
How Do Betta Fish Sleep?
Sometimes it's a bit confusing to tell when fish sleep, especially because they have no eyelids! So, do Betta Fish sleep and if so, how do you know they're taking a nap? So Do Betta Fish Sleep? Absolutely, Bettas, as well as all other fish, definitely need sleep! When do Bettas sleep and when are they most active? Unlike a number of other pets, Bettas are actually most … [Read more...] about How Do Betta Fish Sleep?