Cats love to sample all the goodies on the dining table. However, these are rarely healthy and sometimes even poisonous. In this article you can read whether and how your cat can eat potatoes. Only feed boiled potatoes Many velvet paws find boiled potatoes very tasty and also like to nibble on a piece of peel when…
There are many different species of falcons in Germany. Most of us are familiar with many of these, such as the kestrel or peregrine falcon. However, there are many more hawks about which the post gives a little insight. Baumfalke (Falco subbuteo) looks similar to the peregrine falcon albeit no bigger than a pigeon black gray back…
With a few exceptions, butterflies are among the most popular insects. Unfortunately, many butterflies are now endangered because their habitat is disappearing. But how long do animals actually live? lifespan The lifespan of butterflies can be viewed in different ways. The longest life expectancy is found when counting from the egg to the death of the adult moth. However,…
Did you notice a green bird with a red head while walking? Then it is most likely a green woodpecker. We introduce you to the forest dweller in this informative profile. Green woodpecker in the profile Latin name: Picus viridis Size: 31 to 33 centimeters Wingspan: 40 to 42 centimeters Weight: 150 to 190 grams Age: up…
Many dogs are downright obsessed with human food. But not everything is tolerated by the four-legged friends. In this post we explain if and when potatoes are good for dogs. Never feed uncooked potatoes First things first: Potatoes ( Solanum tuberosum ) should never be fed raw, only cooked. Raw tubers contain solanine, a chemical compound that is also mildly…
Guinea pigs and hamsters are popular pets. So that you can enjoy the cute little animals for a long time, you should feed them healthily. This also includes the question of whether and how many apples the animals are allowed to eat. Hamster Regardless of whether golden hamster, teddy or dwarf hamster: the small rodents cannot tolerate…
The way of life of the lizards enables these fascinating animals to colonize regions that are often hostile to life. In Germany there are fewer and fewer of these habitats, which means that the population of lizards is also declining. Croatian mountain lizard (Iberolacerta horvathi) Size: up to 18 cm Colour: Green-brown basic colour, back with…
The fat and cozy bumblebees are not considered aggressive. They only use their stingers in extreme emergencies and are anything but dangerous to those around them. Due to their great benefit to nature, the small insects are protected. If you find a bumblebee nest in an unsuitable place, you may want to gently remove it and drive away…
Sand bees are wild bees. There are over 1,500 species of them. Around 150 species are native to Central Europe alone. These bees owe their name to the fact that they like to build their nests in soil, preferably in sand. Each female has her own nest. Many of the dwellings are often close together. Sand bees are actually harmless, like…
One thing should be clear, when it gets frosty outside or there is even snow on the ground, not even the last squirrel wants to frolic in the trees. It is more comfortable then to retreat to the Kobel, the technical term for their nest, and wait for milder temperatures. In contrast to the cold-blooded animals, the…