Undoubtedly, cats will spend at least half of their lives sleeping – from 12 to 16 hours a day. What makes their slumber seem like an eternity to us is the fact that they are asleep during our waking hours. Like many predators, cats are crepuscular animals which means they are most active from dusk […]

Cats are nocturnal and are known for their excellent night vision. Dogs were likewise blessed although not to the same degree. One fact holds true – dogs have much better night vision than we do! Evolution of a Hunter Darwin thought that dogs were descended from a mix-up of a many wild dogs. Without the […]

Hamsters and guinea pigs are often used interchangeably in speech, but they are quite different. Not only are their physical characteristics remarkably dissimilar, their temperaments and behavioral traits also diverge dramatically. Deciding which one you would rather have requires that you know the characteristics and habits of each. Similarities Both hamsters and guinea pigs are […]

Many cat owners have complained that their cat is keeping them awake at night. This is a common complaint that’s not at all unusual because cats are mostly nocturnal animals. But being nocturnal isn’t necessarily the lifestyle adopted by every cat who may choose playtime around dusk or dawn or during the day rather than […]