Monthly Archive for: "March, 2019"
National Let’s Laugh Day
March 19th is National Let’s Laugh Day! Let’s be honest, laughter should be a part of EVERYDAY, not just something we celebrate once a year. Laughing has been proven to decrease stress and release endorphins- the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Who doesn’t want to laugh and be happy all the time? Research has shown that we typically laugh more when we are with our friends and family, rather than by ourselves. Because we treat animals like companions or friends, it only makes sense that we laugh with them too! Take today as a special opportunity to laugh and spend some […] Read more »
All clownfish are born male – some turn female to enable mating
Clownfish is a small marine fish which gained popularity after appearing in the movie “Finding Nemo”. There are 28 species that inhabit the Indian and Pacific oceans as well as Red Sea and Australian Great Barrier Reef. They live in small family groups composed of mating couples and their offspring. They are very territorial and will fiercely defend their home (anemone) against other clownfish. They have been known to attack divers who try and approach their home, the anemone. Rachael Read more »
Capuchin Monkeys Do What?!?!
Capuchin Monkeys belong to the subfamily Cebinae. They’ve been used in many movies and television shows and can be found in Central America and South America and found as far south as northern Argentina. They can live between 15 and 25 years in the wild. Rachael Read more »