The Many Faces of a Cat - Part I

The Face of Contemplation

Cats spend much of their time in contemplation and like to sit where they can view the world while deep in thought. What they are thinking is a complete mystery - is it thoughts of food which keeps them so entranced or wondering where their newest hiding spot will be? Perhaps they are thinking of how to torment the dog next door or what demands they are going to place on their human owner when they return home.

What do you think these cats are contemplating?

Cat in the Window by Bebops

Black Cat by wildlifeart

Eternal Solitude by animotaxis

Contemplating Cat Poster by giftsbonanza

5 Facts About Cormorants

Did you know....

1. Cormorants and shags are the same thing? That's right! There are about 40 species of Cormorants and Shags over the world and they belong to the bird family, Phalacrocoracidae. Whether they are called cormorants or shags generally tends to depend where you are in the world.
2. Cormorants and shags are coastal birds.
3. They are fish eaters and will dive into the water to catch their prey.
4. Cormorants and shags are known for standing out in the sun, with their wings spread out, after they have been diving for their food. While there are a number of theories as to why they do this, no one really knows for sure.
5. In some countries, such as China and Japan, fisherman have trained cormorants to do their fishing for them. These is not very common anymore, but in Gifu Prefecture in Japan, this method of fishing has been used for over 1,000 years!

cormorants by rhbrown
More Cormorants Posters

B is for Bulldog

The Bulldog is a breed of dog, which is often also referred to as the English Bulldog or the British Bulldog. Other breeds of bulldogs exist, including the American Bulldog and the French Bulldog.

Bulldogs are heavy set and their temperament does not usually reflect their unimpressed expression. Generally they are very docile dogs.

White Bulldog. Vector Animal. Dog Cartoon. Custom
by Animal_Art_By_Ali

So Many Beetles

Did you know that beetles constitute approximately 25% of all known life forms on Earth? No, I didn't either! Given the huge amount of beetles in this world, it would be impossible to describe all of them... it has been estimated that there may be as many as 1 million species of beetles alone. So I won't even try - it would take me more than a lifetime. Here is a way to keep people from touching and moving your house keys, you will never lose them again!

Beetle
by animotaxis

B is for Bats

Bats are flying mammals which are known for thier love of dark places, particularly caves, and hanging upside down. They are often closely identified with vampires and all things Halloween.

Barn Owl and Barred Owl

The Barn Owl is the most common owl and one of the most widespread birds. It is often referred to as the Common Barn Owl. It is a nocturnal bird and usually becomes active just before dusk.

Little Owl Mouse Pad
by soyrwoo

The barred owl is often called the Hoot Owl as well as rain owl, wood owl and striped owl and can often be found in Canada, US and Mexico.

Barred Owl
by Artists4God

Bull Sharks

Bull sharks are common in warm, shallow waters along coats and rivers all over the world and are well known for their unpredictable and aggressive nature. Here is a photograph of a bull shark close to shore. How would you like to go swimming at that beach?

Close to shore
by rhbrown

Cute Bunnies

Bunnies are cute... they are what we call rabbits to convey how cute they are. Bunnies are loved by children, are often used in cartoons (who can forget Bugs Bunny) and bring us chocolate at Easter... what more could we ask for?

Snow Bunny
by Bebops

Bezour Ibex

Perhaps you are like me and had never heard of the Bezoar Ibex before? The Bezour Ibex is a wild goat that is native to the Middle East and areas of the former USSR, including Russia.

Bezoar Ibex by SixDownStudios

Blue Jay

The Blue Jay is a bird native to North America. It is predominantly blue in colour, hence its name, with a white chest and blue crest with a black border. It also has a black U-shaped collar around its neck.

Blue Jay by Ppeppermint

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Bees and Bumblebees

Bees are those wonderful honey-producing insects that many of us love for their honey but run from their stings! There are over 20,000 known species of bees and they can be found on all continents, except for Antartica.

The bumble bee is a relative of the bee. While they are primarily found in the Northern hemisphere, they can also be found in Tasmania (Australia) and New Zealand.

Bumblebee on Sweet Pea by Bebops

All Sorts of Bears

If you think of bears, what comes to mind? Panda bears, polar bears. brown bears or teddy bears? Perhaps you even thought of a koala bear?

Panda's are one of the most popular bears around the world, although only found in the wild in China. Over recent decades, panda bears have become popular attractions on zoos all over the world. These zoos are paying a major role in trying to increase the panda population.

Giant Panda Bear & Baby Panda Poster
by PandaGifts

The polar bear is one of the world's largest bears and lives within the Artic circle. There is a popular story that polar bears cover their noses with their paws when hunting so their black noses cannot be seen in the white of the snow. This was related by early Artic explorers and through native oral histories, however there is no recent evidence that this actually occurs.

Cute Polar Bear Cubs
by fstasu

Teddy Bears symbolise our love of bears and our desire to see all bears as cute and cuddly.

Two Little Bears Magnet
by scruffshop

A koala bear isn't really a bear, it's a marsupial, just like the kangaroo and wombat. It is widely thought to be a bear by people all over the world. It is normally called a koala, but is often called a koala bear because it resembles a teddy bear.

Koalas in the trees by lesleyworld

B is for Beaver

Beavers are large, noctural rodents which are semi-aquatic. They are well known for building dams, canals and homes (known as lodges). They are the second largest rodent in the world.

DC- Funny Beaver Postcard
by inspirationrocks

The beaver is the Canadian national animal, which reflects the importance of the beaver in the fur trade as part of Canada's development as a nation.

Birds in Art

Birds have featured in art throughout history. We have always admired birds for their ability to fly effortlesslly and their beautiful plummage. Here are a few examples of how birds have been portrayed in art and design.