Animals

Snakes can be found almost everywhere in the world, in a wide range of colors and sizes. Besides being covered in scales, these reptiles have the ability to regulate their own body temperature. At the same time, they play an important role in the ecosystem, as they keep balance in the food web. 5-Minute Crafts has created a guide with some of the most interesting snakes you can find in each continent along with their main traits.

If you don’t know how to tell a cheetah from a leopard, or a leopard from a jaguar, you are not alone. These large spotted cats are often confused with each other. Although, there are more differences between them, than similarities. You just need to have a closer look.

It’s hard to imagine a cat without gorgeous whiskers. And contrary to popular belief, whiskers aren’t just decorative.

Have you ever wondered if there was a connection between the color of your cat and its behavior? It seems impossible, but, in fact, there is a connection and we’ll tell you about it in this article.

In order to fall asleep, we close our eyes. It’s hard to imagine sleeping without doing it. But for some creatures, it’s perfectly normal to sleep with their eyes open.

Choosing a dog is a very important task because the pet will become a member of your family. To make sure everyone feels comfortable and experiences only positive emotions, it’s really important to take a few proper steps before bringing your 4-legged friend home.

Procreation is an essential part of animal life. At the same time, the duration of pregnancy in various representatives of the animal kingdom varies from 12 days to 2 years.

Mice and rats belong to the same family of murids. It contains approximately 1,383 species of different rodents who can be differentiated by their physical features but lead a similar way of life.

Cats of the same breed not only look similar but also act similar. Some pets are curious and love adventure, others need active games, and some cats love sleeping all day long and still feel great.

Getting a good picture of our pet can prove itself to be a hard task. Still, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to your advantage. For example, you could reward your pet with a treat after a successful photoshoot. We at 5-Minutes Crafts will teach you how to do this, and more.

It turns out that the shape of the beak directly depends on the lifestyle of a bird and what it eats.

Some animals look so much alike that they are often mixed up. We have already written how to distinguish an African elephant from the Asian one, a cheetah from a leopard, and a crocodile from an alligator. This time we are going to talk about another pair of doppelgängers — a frog and a toad.

If you have seen a frog or a toad in your garden and haven’t been able to tell if it was one or the other, you’re not alone. They are both amphibians with characteristics that can make them look similar at first glance. However, there are certain traits that will allow us to identify these species more easily. 5-Minute Crafts will teach you how to tell the difference between a frog and a toad according to their appearance, location, and behavior.

Traveling with your pet in the car can be very convenient, whether you’re taking them to the vet or going somewhere for vacation. However, it is important to consider certain measures to protect your four-legged friend during the whole trip. 5-Minute Crafts has compiled some tips to help you get your pet safe and sound to their destination.

No matter if you have a dog or not, each of us can find ourselves in a situation when an animal’s health and life depend on the correct interpretation of its behavior. Body language, gait, gaze, and a combination of different actions can be difficult to interpret, and even experienced dog owners aren’t always good at finding the meaning of these signals.

Almost nothing is accidental in nature. Often, specific features of animals and plants, like the length of their coat or the shape or color of a flower, have their own special purpose. Zebra stripes are one of the most unusual patterns in nature, and scientists have debated their purpose for a very long time.

Among all of the dog breeds, there are a few that are more popular in the US. 5-Minute Crafts will let you know what they are, along with the differences between them.

Toys can stimulate your dog in different ways. For example, they encourage physical activity, benefit dental health, and prevent boredom and unwanted behavior. However, it is important to wash these objects on a regular basis in order to avoid the growth of bacteria and other pathogens.5-Minute Crafts will show you how to safely clean your pet’s toys without putting your four-legged friend at risk.

Dogs are some of the most common household pets, and they have a lot of ways of expressing themselves, especially when they love someone. If you own one, you’ve probably wondered how you can tell if your puppy loves you. 5-Minute Crafts made a quick guide that will help you understand your furry companion better.

Many people can easily recognize pigeons, sparrows, or magpies. However, there are more feathered breeds that you can also meet in the city. 5-Minute Crafts will show you how to easily tell them apart.