Articles by Jake Willhoite

7 Animals That Depend On Humans And Other Related Facts!

Animals that depend on humans include chickens, dairy cows, sheep and dogs. Learn why they need our care and which animals people depend on.

The weakest animals in the world, from zooplankton and worms to koalas, sloths and fairyflies, and how each one tries to survive predators.

Airedale terrier shedding is light: the wiry coat sheds occasionally. Weekly brushing and grooming a few times a year keep loose hair down.

Lobsters have two different claws: a slow, strong crusher for breaking shells and a fast cutter for grabbing food. Both start out identical.

Animals with no tongue include sea stars, crustaceans and insects, which eat using other body parts. Plus, the giant anteater's 2-foot tongue.

Animals with blue blood, like octopuses, squid, horseshoe crabs and spiders, carry oxygen with copper-based hemocyanin. See 8 examples.

Your cat lays on your clothes because they're soft, warm, and smell like you. Learn what this habit means and how to offer better alternatives.

Animals that wallow in mud, like pigs, rhinos, hippos and elephants, use it to cool down, block the sun and keep biting insects away. Meet 9 of them.

Piranhas as pets suit experienced keepers only. Many US states ban them, and they need a big heated tank, strong filters and 10+ years of care.

Do rhinos have tails? Yes. Rhino tails are short, about 2 to 3 feet in larger species, and end in a tuft of hair they use to swat away biting flies.