Animal Squad

In today's blog we will be having a look at some interesting facts on one of the popular dog breeds the pug! Did you know...... Pugs originated from China Pugs are an ancient breed and are believed to have existed before 400BCE Pugs can't handle extreme weather. It stresses them out and they get sick easily Pugs can snore as loud as a jet plane. Otis the pug holds the record for the loudest snore by a dog at 96 decibels   Pugs are described as comedians of dogs A group of pugs is called a grumble Pugs can also be fully black in colour Pugs shed a lot dispute there short fur Pugs are the biggest of the small dog breed/toy group - Darren

Hey Everyone, In today's blog will be looking at some interesting facts about  Siberian Husky. Did you know.... A Husky's howl can be heard 15km away They only shed twice a year Huskies are not good guard dogs due to being friendly with strangers and unsuspicious  Huskies do not get fatigued due their ability to change and regulate their metabolism They are closely related to wolves Huskies are bred for extremely cold weather. They have: A thick double coat that keeps them warm in temperatures below zero Fur on their toes keeps paws insulated. Their claws enable them to maintain a grip on icy ground. They’re also great diggers, and will scoop out holes in the snow for a place to burrow and shelter themselves from the wind and will wrap their tails around their faces while they sleep as their breath warms the tail and keeps the nose and face protected from the cold Huskies are difficult to train Are known to be great escape artists - Darren ...

Hello everyone, Today’s post is about one of the most adaptable species for aquarium hobbyists, the Betta fish. The Betta So what makes this fish popular with aquarium enthusiasts? For one thing, they have some of the brightest and vivid colours compared to other fish. They are extremely adaptable as they can temporarily survive extreme temperatures from 13 °C to 35 °C. Betta's are also known as Siamese fighting fish due to the male’s aggressive nature towards other males. This is because they are a very territorial species which lead to owners creating Siamese fighting fish businesses. Here is a cool video about the Betta life cycle. Some extra facts The term Betta refers to seventy different species It is easy to discern between males and females as the males are larger and tend to be more colourful with ornate fins to appear more impressive. Bettas have an organ called the labyrinth organ which allows them to breath...