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When dogs look at their owners with big, sad and pitiful ‘puppy dog eyes,’ it’s easy to imagine that such an action is designed specifically to melt the heart and get some yummy treats. However, a new study presented in The Anatomical Record says that other canine species are just as capable of making ‘pitiful eyes’ as pets.
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed Colombian howler monkeys as a vulnerable species. They live in forested areas near the town of Camalcalco, where the local population lost over a hundred of their brethren in May alone. Temperatures in Tabasco are predicted to hit 45 degrees Celsius in the last week of May.
According to conservation expert Gilberto Pozo, dehydrated howler monkeys are literally falling from branches and then perishing quickly on the ground within minutes.
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Despite their appearance, wombats have amazing speed. Zoologists have repeatedly observed this animal covering short distances in one fell swoop when threatened.
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The third eyelid, which is a fold of the conjunctiva, a thin mucous membrane covering the whites of the eye, is present in a number of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians.
It protects the organs of vision, removes from them, and also carries out the distribution of tears on the surface of the eyeball, preventing it from drying out.
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In addition to howling, barking and growling, dogs also use their bodies to communicate. For example, their posture, head, ears and tail can communicate a lot to other animals and people. So the owner is required to be predictable, to be able to express his own expectations clearly and to follow the rules.
The expert recommended talking to the dog to teach him to make requests. The dog, understanding what is wanted of him, will begin to associate his own actions with the owner’s response. If the action is positively reinforced, he will show the same behaviour again and again.
In addition, the cynologist advised to assess the circumstances in which you can use words-commands with your pet, and begin to introduce them into everyday life.
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