A fascinating piece on how we know animals perceive death, even if only at a basic level, using "playing possum" as an example: This does not mean that opossums themselves necessarily have a concept of death, or that they behave this way with the intention of being mistaken for a corpse. On the contrary, it … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Animals in Art: Scientific Illustrations
From the book Domesticated Animals and Plants by Eugene Davenport, 1910 Two pages from the book Hounds by Frank Townend Barton, 1913 Artist unknown, inventor FHC Mey, from the book Cycling Art, Energy and Locomotion by Robert Pittis Scott, 1889 Artist unknown Cuttlefish illustration from the book Zoology of the Invertebrate Animals by Alexander Macalister, … Continue reading Animals in Art: Scientific Illustrations
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What is Memphis Hiding?
Stock photo via Pexels From January through August 2021, one hundred animals have died in their cages at the Memphis animal shelter (MAS). Let's be clear, despite best efforts and quality medical care, every open admission shelter is going to have an animal die on rare occasions. Animals come in sick, malnourished and/or orphaned. Not … Continue reading What is Memphis Hiding?
Vintage Zoo Animal Photos
The Hippopotamus at the Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park, photo by Count de Montizon, 1852 These images were taken at a time when zoos obtained their animals from the wild and as gifts from wealthy collectors. Modern veterinary medicine was in its infancy and even so, the medical needs of these wild animals were poorly understood. … Continue reading Vintage Zoo Animal Photos
Vintage Book Images: The Beagle in America and England
The Beagle in America and England by Henry Wilson Prentice was published in 1920 and is rich with photos of the day including individual dogs, packs and members of beagle clubs. There are a few nice illustrations as well: Four by Gustav Muss-Arnolt Artist: signature looks like Tallman I didn't see any rough coated beagles … Continue reading Vintage Book Images: The Beagle in America and England
Vintage Book Images: Our Domestic Animals
The 1907 book, Our Domestic Animals, their Habits, Intelligence and Usefulness by Gos de Voogt, Charles William Burkett, and Katharine Prescott Wormeley, contains many photos and a few illustrations of dogs, cats, horses, chickens, rabbits and other domesticated animals. I chose several cat and dog images I thought readers would enjoy. Starting with these decidedly … Continue reading Vintage Book Images: Our Domestic Animals
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Animal Cruelty Investigation Ends in Suicide
Earlier this month, authorities in Franklin county, NC served a search warrant at the home of Russel Keith Smith. They reportedly found 81 dogs, 9 ducks, a horse and a donkey in "horrible living conditions." All the animals were taken away to a rescue in TN. No charges were filed as far as I know. … Continue reading Animal Cruelty Investigation Ends in Suicide
Animals in Art: Ungulates
Diana Under the Tree by Hans Thoma, 1878 Resting Goats by Jacques-Joseph Lecurieux, 1840 A Greco-Persian scaraboid, late 4th century B.C.E.Gem: mottled brown chalcedony; mount: gold Circe and Her Swine by Briton Rivière, 1896 William the Hippo, Egypt's Middle Kingdom, ca. 1961 BCE – ca. 1878 BCE Giraffe page from the book Icones Animalium by Conrad Gessner, … Continue reading Animals in Art: Ungulates
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