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Fun fact! A dog’s nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint, making it a reliable method for identification.

Fun fact! A dog’s nose print is as unique as a human fingerprint, making it a reliable method for identification.

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Similar to a person’s fingerprint, a dog’s nose print is unique and is sometimes used as identification.

Dogs are known for their legendary sense of smell, and with good anatomical reason. Their noses have as many as 300 million receptors, while humans have about 5 million.
Evidence from a Bloodhound’s remarkable sense of smell is admissible as evidence in a court of law.

When it comes to taste buds, people are the top dogs. Humans have approximately six times more taste buds than dogs, around 9,000 vs 1,700. While some dogs are picky eaters, their overall tendency to eat even questionable fare comes from ancestral instincts when the species survived as scavengers in the wild.

Research indicates that dogs are color-blind but see more colors than just black and white. Dogs can see blue and yellow pretty clearly, but have trouble distinguishing between red and green, similar to humans who are color-blind.

More than half of U.S. presidents have had at least one dog during their time at the White House. And then there’s Calvin Coolidge, who had at least 12!

Rin Tin Tin, the famous German Shepherd, was rescued from a bombed-out dog kennel in France during World War I. After the war he was brought back to the U.S., where he (and his offspring) starred in 27 movies, and he was nominated for an Academy Award.

The only dog breed ever named after a fictional person is the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. The breed’s namesake is a character in the novel Guy Mannering, by Sir Walter Scott.

The Australian Shepherd is an American breed, not Australian. And the Labrador Retriever is originally from Newfoundland, an island near the Labrador Territory in Canada.

A Greyhound can beat a cheetah in a race, depending on how long the race is. The cheetah can run up to 70 mph for about thirty seconds, but a Greyhound can run 35 mph for up to seven miles. So the cheetah would win a short sprint, but the Greyhound would prevail in a longer race.

You don’t need the scientific method to prove there’s something special about our wonderful canine companions. And the fact of the matter is that as long as we’re willing to learn, dogs will always have something to teach us about ourselves and the world around us.

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5 Cat facts we bet you didn’t know! Mini Tigers at Home

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Have you ever considered that your domestic cat shares an astonishing 95.6% of its genetic makeup with tigers? This close genetic relationship explains many of their instinctual behaviors, such as stalking, pouncing, and marking their territory, which mirror the actions of their wild relatives. Whether it’s the way they crouch before a leap or the territorial scent marking they engage in, these feline traits are a fascinating reminder of their wild ancestry.

Sweet? No Thanks!

Interestingly, cats are unable to taste sweetness, a trait that sets them apart from humans. Their taste buds have not evolved to appreciate sugary flavors, which means that while we might indulge in desserts, our feline friends have no interest in sweet treats. This unique aspect of their taste perception is a reflection of their carnivorous diet, which is primarily focused on protein rather than carbohydrates.

Night Vision Pros

While cats may struggle with nearsightedness, they possess remarkable peripheral and night vision capabilities that far exceed those of humans. This exceptional vision allows them to detect even the slightest movements in low-light conditions, making them adept hunters during dusk and dawn. Their eyes are specially adapted to gather more light, which is why they can navigate and thrive in the dark, showcasing their evolutionary prowess as nocturnal predators.

Climbing Up Is Easy, Climbing Down…Not So Much

Ascending trees is a breeze for cats, but descending can be quite the challenge! Due to the unique shape of their claws, which are designed to grip surfaces while climbing, felines are unable to navigate downwards headfirst. This means they often have to awkwardly backtrack their way down, making the descent a bit of a clumsy affair.

Jumping Champions

When it comes to jumping, cats are true champions! They possess the remarkable ability to leap as far as six times their own body length in one bound. This incredible agility allows them to land precisely where they intend, showcasing their impressive athleticism and precision in movement. No wonder they always land where they want.

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