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Do Birds Have Ears? Yes, birds have ears but without an external structure. That means we can’t see them because their ears are hidden between their feathers. People sometimes confuse the feather tufts some birds, like the great horned owl, have, for ears. However, feather tufts are not ears, and their purpose is probably to … Read more
Hello! May I introduce myself? I’m a pine marten. I’m a superior carnivore from the weasel family, with fluffy fur, sharp white teeth, and the slender, athletic body of a weasel god. I’m one of the cutest animals out there. They say beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, but they clearly have never … Read more
Nessi, the famous loch ness monster, may just be an otter. Seriously, I am not making this up! It’s assumed that some people saw an otter in the loch ness and, from far away, confused it for the loch ness monster. Here are even more incredible facts about otters! (And I’m not making these up … Read more
A group of owls is called a parliament A group of birds, including owls, is actually called a flock of birds. The term parliament for a group of owls may come from pop culture (in the chronicles of Narnia, owls were referred to as a parliament) or mythology, where owls are often seen as intelligent … Read more
What’s the difference between Ferrets, Minks, Weasels, Otters, Stoats, and European Polecats? If you love ferrets, there’s a good chance that you have a heart for other mustelids like Minks, Weasels, Stoats, Polecats, and Otters as well. They all belong to the same family, the mustelids. Slender animals with long bodies and high hunting skills. … Read more
They’re smart, adorable, agile, and quickly attached to you if you put in the time. But ferrets are also time-consuming, expensive, smelly, sometimes mean, and not the right pet for everyone. Apparently, ferrets have gained a bad reputation because some owners didn’t know what they were getting into when deciding to get a pet ferret. … Read more
The Ferret Diet – What Do Ferrets Eat? Ferrets are obligate carnivores and must eat meat. In nature, ferrets (polecats) prey on rodents (like mice or rabbits), amphibians, birds, insects, and even small snakes. They can’t digest plant matter like vegetables, fruits, and grains on their own. Feeding plant matter might lead to illness, poor … Read more