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Animals & Nature

Welcome To Animals & Nature. If you have a question about the wide world of nature then you are in the right place.

Try our Environment section for discussions about this subject or head to Pets if you have a question about animals in the home.

If you are a twitcher then we have a dedicated section for you in Twitching & Birdwatching.

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genie123

Aging Cat

Our cat will be 18 later in the year and although he seems to be perfectly healthy in himself i.e. still eating using his tray and playng from time to time and rushing around like a kitten sometimes....
10:57 Sat 06th Jun 202010 answers, last by iluvmargie 18:24 Sat 06th Jun 2020
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pastafreak

Whose Dog

...poops in very awkward places? Sammi does huge poohs...and has the greyhound tendency for rather loose ones. He loves to position himself over the centre of tall bushes. There are times I need a...
20:42 Fri 05th Jun 202017 answers, last by pastafreak 18:30 Sat 06th Jun 2020
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MynameisLuca

Is This Normal?

I had my cat nuterted Friday, she's in great form since I bought her home, but I'm worried about her scar, it was flat for the first day but it has turned into a bump, is this normal?...
23:40 Wed 03rd Jun 202022 answers, last by MynameisLuca 00:34 Sat 06th Jun 2020
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tiggerblue10

Pregnant Elephant Killed

https://news.sky.com/story/pregnant-elephant-killed-after-eating-pineapple-filled-with-firecrackers-11999804 There are no words to describe this vile act of cruelty. Poor creature :o(...
18:41 Wed 03rd Jun 202013 answers, last by iluvmargie 18:11 Fri 05th Jun 2020
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alavahalf

Whippet Falls Into River .. Happy Ending !

This accident happened localy last saturday .. turn your sound up! It's nice to hear some good news these days!...
22:02 Mon 01st Jun 20205 answers, last by TheDevil 16:58 Tue 02nd Jun 2020
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wolf63

Hedgehog Lovers

I have just stolen this article from ( https://www.telegraph.co.uk/pets/news-features/pet-subjects-type-worming-treatment-right-dog/ ) >>> Hedgehog baby boom predicted after lockdown Less traffic on...
17:37 Mon 01st Jun 202017 answers, last by ladybirder 10:05 Tue 02nd Jun 2020
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Bobbisox1

Fun ? In The Sun

Lola doesn't like water and had to be coaxed into her paddling pool to cool down,I thought most dogs enjoyed water ? https://ibb.co/LpQgKKQ she's not a happy cockapoo...
12:12 Mon 01st Jun 202033 answers, last by daisypotter 16:20 Mon 01st Jun 2020
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pastafreak

2 Hedgehogs Together

Is this a common sight? I saw 2 last night. They appeared to be nose to nose.
10:05 Mon 01st Jun 202013 answers, last by pastafreak 18:46 Mon 01st Jun 2020
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pastafreak

Red Moth Or Butterfly

Are there any of the above common in the UK? I saw what appeared to be a small, completely red one yesterday...in daylight.
00:25 Mon 01st Jun 202011 answers, last by Chipchopper 15:52 Mon 01st Jun 2020
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ladybirder

For Anyone Who Misses The Dawn Chorus Have A Look Here.

Or see if you recognise the song of these common birds. Enjoy....
13:22 Sat 30th May 20208 answers, last by ladybirder 16:19 Sun 31st May 2020
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pastafreak

Feathered Hitchhiker

Amazing photo of a smaller drongo landing on an eagle owl in flight... https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/29/brave-crow-hitches-ride-unsuspecting-eagle-owl-midflight-12777133/...
10:01 Sat 30th May 20201 answer, last by ladybirder 13:23 Sat 30th May 2020
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piggynose

I Didnt Know Crows Were So Caring!

https://youtu.be/FIqFiQ2MwfA...
15:01 Fri 29th May 202016 answers, last by Atheist 20:05 Fri 29th May 2020
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SUPERSPRATT1

Animals Quiz

Naval guy inside being tested (animal 6 letters)
14:39 Fri 29th May 2020
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SUPERSPRATT1

Animals Quiz

Fabulous, darling (animal 7 letters)
14:36 Fri 29th May 20201 answer, last by cashier 16:13 Fri 29th May 2020
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Limbrough

Name Of Animal

I heard a pig beside two trees? Any ideas please? Thanks...
14:06 Fri 29th May 20209 answers, last by Limbrough 14:07 Sat 30th May 2020
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interele

Intact Tom Is Driving My Spayed Cat Mad

I have a male and a female cat, both are 'done'. Now there is an intact tom that has moved into the area. This morning they were both sniffing the bushes in the garden. Now the female is meowing like...
19:18 Thu 28th May 20202 answers, last by wolf63 19:59 Thu 28th May 2020
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tiggerblue10

Goodbye Saturn

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52784240 He survived WWII and lived 84 years, albeit in captivity. Apparently he was one of the oldest ever alligators....
12:34 Sun 24th May 202013 answers, last by daisypotter 14:57 Mon 25th May 2020
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AndiFlatland

Do Ants Know Where They're Going?

A couple of years ago, to my great annoyance, the owners of my home decided we would no longer have a flower bed in the front garden, and concreted it all over. [Stupid ***!!] There is a square...
01:09 Sun 24th May 202010 answers, last by Old_Geezer 10:31 Sun 24th May 2020
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wolf63

Information From The "My Pet Matters" Newsletter

I have to say that I didn't know that some of these foods were bad for cats. What human foods are safe for cats? Cats are generally fussier than dogs in their eating habits, but they will sometimes...
21:10 Sat 23rd May 202010 answers, last by wolf63 20:42 Sun 24th May 2020
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charliesteve

Tropical Tank

Hi everyone. (Once again) New fish tank, water in, live plants in, plant fertilizer in and filter good bacteria in. After leaving for 24 hrs I did a water test prior to the purchase of fish. The...
14:33 Fri 22nd May 202010 answers, last by woofgang 20:45 Sun 24th May 2020

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