Pets: what we don’t know about them

Pets: what we don’t know about them

Since ancient times, pets have been our companions. It is believed that the first was a dog, it helped a person hunt and guarded the house, and then other animals found a destination. Gradually, people got used to having small pets next to them, and now many of us cannot imagine our lives without them.

Since ancient times, pets have been our companions. It is believed that the first was a dog, it helped a person hunt and guarded the house, and then other animals found a destination. Gradually, people got used to having small pets next to them, and now many of us cannot imagine our lives without them.

The most popular in our time are cats, then dogs, many keep birds and fish, rodents and turtles are less common, but reptiles and insects are very rare pets.

Nevertheless, it is difficult to find a person who does not like animals, and often we are convinced that we know everything about them, but it turns out that this is not so. Even biological scientists, conducting various experiments and observing smaller brothers, are often surprised by the results.

Passion.ru collected interesting facts about pets: cats, dogs, birds, fish and rodents. Perhaps you will find for yourself what you will love your furry, feathered or scaly even more.

Dogs

Dogs are distinguished by good eyesight, they see motionless objects at a distance of up to 500 m, and moving objects - up to 900 m, and their scent is truly unique: it is believed that among a billion barrels with good apples, a dog can find one rotten one.

expresses its mood by barking: hoarse, if in pain or in danger, sonorous when playing with the owner or other dogs.According to scientists, dogs communicate with relatives, among other things, also a special chug with different frequencies of sound. It will seem to a person that a dog simply breathes often.There is an assumption that dogs mate not only instinctively for procreation, but simply for the sake of pleasure.

The only dog ​​breed whose representatives due to the special structure of the larynx cannot bark is African Besenji, but they are able to make other sounds: howling, growling and screeching.

When they meet, dogs sniff each other under the tail because there is a special gland responsible for the individual smell. And dogs wag their tail to spread this smell as far as possible.

Important: dogs should not be given chocolate, since theobromine contained in it is poison for the animal.

Cats

The hearing aid of cats can pick up ultrasounds, moreover, they accurately determine the location of its source, therefore, to find a mouse, cats do not have to see it.One of the most advanced sensors is the cat’s whiskers, they are very sensitive and help to determine the victim’s movement at a distance.

To see in the dark, a cat needs only a sixth of the lighting that a person would need. Cats can make various sounds, thereby expressing their emotions. With soft rumbles they express a request, rumbling - submission, hissing - hostility, piercing screams - aggression or pain.

The cat can express its emotions with the help of the tail, when the cat rubs against the owner’s legs, and her tail trembles - this is a manifestation of great love. If a cat shakes its tail, it means that it is in indecision and does not know what to do.Cats don’t taste sweet because they don’t have the appropriate receptors. Cats have unique abilities of a hunter: even if you hang a bell on a cat’s neck, it will catch catches no less successfully - the whole thing is its caution.

The cat devotes a quarter of its time to caring for itself. Not every person watches his appearance like that.

Important: domestic cats can get very sick due to cigarette smoke, the consequences can be diseases from asthma to cancer.

Parrots

Parrots are versed in beauty: the brighter the plumage, the more the bird attracts individuals of the opposite sex. Lovebird parrots are the most faithful spouses, but after the death of one of them, the second needs a new partner as soon as possible.

Among budgies there is the concept of jealousy. If the female "catches" a partner with another, then she will avenge him with her sharp beak, so the males go "to the left" secretly.

When the female budgerigar feeds the chicks, she follows a strict order, and the male will first feed the cub that squeals the loudest.If the female canary does not respond to the courtship of the male, then it is enough for him to ... sing. Having barely heard the sweet voice of a partner, the canary takes the appropriate pose.

Pets, rats, hamsters

Rats are unique creatures. They easily recognize poisonous and spoiled foods, especially rats that live in natural conditions are especially sensitive.

Rats reproduce very quickly, judge for yourself: pregnancy lasts 3 weeks, and the female can bearup to 10 cubs. In two years, one pair of rats can turn into a million.Rats surpass all other animals of the earth with their unique ability to survive in difficult conditions, as well as in tests of quick wits show very high results.

Hamsters, like humans, are addicted to alcohol, but if we had the hamster's stamina, we could drink a box of wine a day.Like humans, in the winter months hamsters are prone to depression, the thing is the lack of sunlight.

Aquarium fish

      To show the females their sexual capabilities, the males of Mexican Pecilia mate with other closely related fish, and the females, in turn, watching what is happening, choose the most active males as partners.

The male guppy, in order to show his beauty and readiness for intimacy, pursues the female and gives a conditional signal - bends the body in the shape of the letter “S”. But female guppies prefer to give birth in front of other fish, and, the more spectators, the more fry appear.

Females of many cichlids protect their cubs by sucking them in their mouths, and when danger passes, they spit them out again.

Aquarium zebrafish have the ability to regenerate the heart muscle, so death from this disease does not threaten them.

A very beautiful fish - the Siamese cockerel (Bettasplendens) - is distinguished by its fighting qualities, it is impossible to keep two males together, otherwise they will decide to death which of them is more important. But males relate to their offspring with amazing care, independently caring for a nest with eggs.

And finally: the most important quality of pets - they extend the life of the owners! People who have pets live longer and are less prone to stress and heart attacks!

Favorite animals

So you want to get yourself someone ... No, the man is absolutely nothing to do with - this is like a completely different story. I would like to get something gentle and fluffy, which would certainly have met after work, rubbed on my legs and climbed under the covers at night, warming my cold feet with my warmth. Another thing is how not to make a mistake with the choice of this “something”, so as not to be disappointed in it and not to look for new owners. Moreover, it will be quite difficult to do this, because you begin to become attached to the animal, and it is completely imperceptible to itself, as to a child. One has only to imagine these kind and faithful eyes, a small body trustingly located on your stomach ...

So you want to get yourself someone ... No, the man is absolutely nothing to do with - this is like a completely different story. I would like to get something gentle and fluffy, which would certainly have met after work, rubbed on my legs and climbed under the covers at night, warming my cold feet with my warmth. Another thing is how not to make a mistake with the choice of this “something”, so as not to be disappointed in it and not to look for new owners. Moreover, it will be quite difficult to do this, because you begin to become attached to the animal, and it is completely imperceptible to itself, as to a child. One has only to imagine these kind and faithful eyes, a small body trustingly located on your stomach ...

However, at the same time, only your desire is not enough. One must remember, first, responsibility; secondly, about compliance with your character and lifestyle; thirdly, about the motives that push you to acquire some living creatures. And already depending on the totality of these factors make your choice.

So, if you need a true faithful four-legged friend, then most likely you should think about the dog. What should she be like?

If you are a romantic nature, delighted with the plant world around you and adoring nature, then you need a completely disinterested loving dog. In addition, you will not have any problems with his searches. Go outside and choose a doggie for the soul. You will not lose at all, because it is the yard dogs that are considered one of the most intelligent creatures among their own kind.

If you have to visit social events quite often, where everyone present (including you) just does what he shows from all sides, demonstrating obvious prosperity, then you just need to get a Yorkshire terrier - a dog, which due to its small size He will always accompany you to such events, is incredibly popular in a social gathering and costs a lot of money (which will confirm your high social status).

Your friends already have such dogs, and you would not want to repeat yourself? In that case, why not get a dwarf poodle? Firstly, your dream will come true to get a four-legged friend, and secondly, with it you will stand out against the same friends, thirdly, such a dog is unlikely to cause you much trouble with its content. She has an easygoing character, and she loves traveling no less than the same Yorkshire Terrier.

If the mere thought that during your frequent trips (if, of course, there are such ones) have to drag your dog around with you is not very good for you, then it may make sense to think about several other dimensions of your pet . And take, for example, St. Bernard or Labrador, who, due to their balanced peaceful nature, will be quite calm about your temporary absence from home.

In the event that you are very sociable and often like to invite men you like to your home, you should take the Golden Retriever as a friend - a dog that is also distinguished by its peace-loving disposition and completely non-jealous. And then you will not have to worry about whether your favorites will like each other or not, whether your four-legged friend will be jealous of you for your man, whether he will show his hospitality and so on.

If you are visited by the idea of ​​acquiring more than one dog, but several at once, do not rush to bring it to life. Think about it: the more dogs you have, the less likely you are to find a man (unless, of course, you have put an end to your personal life).

Do not like dogs and all your conscious life just did that dreamed about a cat? Then what is the matter?

If you crave thrills and love militant cats, the home-made version of the so-called reed cat is just what you need. It is he who will hunt for your guests, attacking them at the moment when they least expect it. The danger is that you yourself may become the next victim.

Do you like something calm, soft and balanced? Take any courtyard murka (though you should first observe her behavior and disposition a little), and even better, a Persian cat (especiallyBut if a child grows in the house), which, as a rule, possesses all this set of qualities.

If you are allergic to animal hair, but nevertheless you would like to have a cat, not some “noblewoman”, but with “blue” blood, so that its appearance could amaze your guests’s imagination, then get an exotic cat Sphinx - completely "naked."

Would you like something more exotic? Then buy yourself a talking parrot, a jaco, and you will have a good word with someone, wish "good morning" and "good night." You can get a wordless turtle and watch her phlegmatic movement around the apartment. Better yet, buy an aquarium with fish: care can be minimal, but what a beauty, and psychological comfort you will be provided. The main thing is to design the aquarium beautifully, run no less beautiful fish there and have fun.

But it’s better to refrain from acquiring such bright representatives of exotic fauna as snakes, lizards, crocodiles, lemurs and so on (especially if there is no preparation in dealing with them) for your own safety. Moreover, they, in general, do not possess special beauty - for example, cold creatures, without the slightest hint of affection for a person. Do you need this? Unlikely. And if so, then look at your friend a little easier.