Eggs are a healthy and nutritious source of food. They contain vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants and choline (which is good for your liver). Many people find it satisfying to know where their food comes from and like to keep chickens in their backyard for fresh eggs. How much do you know about raising chickens? If you've always wanted to know how to raise … [Read more...] about How to Raise Chickens for Eggs
Most Hilarious Stories From Dog Owners
If you own a dog, then you probably know that there are some pretty funny things about these furry creatures. Of course, they aren't always "funny" because someone's dog is being mischievous or naughty - sometimes it's what the dog does to us humans that makes us laugh. Here are my favorite four stories from people who know what I'm talking about! The Dog Who Thinks He … [Read more...] about Most Hilarious Stories From Dog Owners
Animals That are Living Fossils
Animals that are living fossils are animals that have existed for a long period of time, but because the environment changed they survived. The Archaeocyathids were found to be surviving from the Cambrian. The Cambrian was 542 million years ago and they were found in South Africa. These organisms had no intrinsic mineralized tissue and were believed to be extinct over 3 … [Read more...] about Animals That are Living Fossils
The Most Beautiful Fish in the World
The most beautiful fish in the world, the orange betta fish comes from a tropical region in Southeast Asia. It is usually found living around rice paddy fields and stagnant water. The betta fish are harvested for their brilliant colors which bring them high prices at aquarium shows and pet shops. These striking colors come from pigments called carotenoids that are found only … [Read more...] about The Most Beautiful Fish in the World
The Smallest Mammals in the World
Today we wanted to share some of the world’s smallest mammals with you. It seems so many people are focused on the larger mammals in our world, we thought we’d switch things up by sharing some of the smallest mammals you can find around the world. Pygmy Possum This is a relative of the kangaroo, even though it looks closer to the chinchilla family. The pygmy possum can … [Read more...] about The Smallest Mammals in the World