Dean Eby An avid outdoorsman, Dean spends much of his time adventuring through the diverse terrain of the southwest United States with his closest companion, his dog, Gohan. He gains experience on a full-time journey of exploration. For Dean, few passions lie closer to his heart than learning. An apt researcher and reader, he loves to investigate interesting topics such as history, economics, relationships, pets, politics, and more. Read More...
Answering a question about the intelligence of spiders is inherently tricky. Humans don’t interact with them in any meaningful way. Instead, we scorn them. They’re more likely to end up on the bottom of our shoes than anyplace else. Nevertheless, the fact that they have existed for almost 400 million years and have evolved into nearly 50,000 species says a lot about their ability to adapt and survive.
However, that’s not the same thing as saying spiders are smart. Read More...
As a pet owner, you are probably familiar with the often-fascinating reaction most cats have to catnip. As strange as your kitty’s behavior can become, you can feel safe about letting your cat indulge in this vice.
The catnip herb contains nepetalactone, which allures and affects cats. The reaction cats have to these substances is a form of high, causing their pupils to expound, often making them drool or become highly playful. Read More...
