Welcome To AnimalQuestions.org!

by Scott Byers

Welcome to AnimalQuestions.org!

Here, we try to answer all of the common (and some not so common) questions that people have about the various animals that we share this planet with.

Are you wondering something about a particular animal? Just search the search located to the right and see if we can help you find the answer!
 
 
 
 

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Can Giraffes Be Homosexual?

It is true that just like humans, all kinds of animals, including the giraffe can be homosexual. For these animals, there is documented homosexual behavior of one or more of the following kinds: sex, courtship, affection, pair bonding, or parenting. Another interesting fact is that giraffes have actually often been referred to as “especially gay” [...]

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Are Giraffes Endangered?

While most species of giraffes are not endangered, some species such as the West African And/or Nigerian Giraffe are endangered due to the fact that human poachers often hunt them for their skins, meat, fur and tails. Unfortunately these creature’s tails are often made into good luck bracelets. Other reasons for certain species of giraffes [...]

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Are Bats Dangerous To Humans?

Very few bats will actually come in contact with humans. In fact, bats are shy creatures that prefer habitats away from direct contact with humans. Interactions may occasionally occur when and if one of these winged creatures enters a living space and is found nesting in an attic, porch, wall, garage, etc. It is not [...]

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Do Armadillos Have Sharp Teeth?

Armadillos (meaning “little armored thing” in Spanish) have a large number of cheek teeth, which are not divided into premolars and molars, but incisors and/or canines. In mammalian oral anatomy, canine teeth also known as cuspids or fangs are relatively long, sharp, pointed teeth that can sometimes appear more flattened and are used for firmly [...]

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Are Cats Protective Of Their Owners?

It is true that some cats can be very protective of their owners. Whether or not a cat is protective of their owners, their territory, or other animals or children in the household really just depend on the cat’s breed, personality, environment, and relationship or bond with its owner. There have even been some instances [...]

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Can Cats Tolerate Cold Weather?

It is a common belief that cats and dogs are more resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur coats, however this assumption is untrue. Just like people, your feline friend is susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should therefore be kept inside during cold weather. A cat’s temperature tolerance can vary from [...]

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Why Do Cats Purr?

Most felid species produce a purr like vocalization. In domestic cats, purring is most noticeable when an animal is nursing her kittens or when we humans provide social contact, be it from petting, stroking, feeding, or playing with kitty. Most people assume that a cat’s purr is an expression of pleasure or that it is [...]

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Are Cats Ticklish?

While your cat might respond to being tickled, chances are its more of a reflex than a tickle response. Just like humans, some cats may be more ticklish than others. There are plenty of cats (and dogs, as well as other animals) who have thumped a hind leg when they were scratched in the right [...]

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Are Cats Nearsighted?

Cats are nearsighted, meaning they can see better close up than far away. Interestingly enough, cats are also unable to see directly underneath their nose, which is why if you set a treat down directly underneath them they may have trouble finding it right away. While cat eyesight is excellent for detecting motion and seeing [...]

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Are Cats Predators?

Cats are indeed predators. In fact, being a predator is your feline friend’s specialty. Although your companion may be spending everyday of his life eating cat food out of a bowl and cuddling on your lap, he is a predator by nature and has specialized eyesight to make him a more efficient hunter. Like most [...]

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