In this Issue of Burlington Reports:
- Undersea Artists (White-spotted pufferfish) – Meet the aquatic artist who creates the intricate and beautiful sand-art designs on the sea floor off the coast of Japan. The origin of these patterns had been a mystery to scientists until approximately 20 years ago.
- Burlington The Cat: Saved By The Button – When the Turner family were pet-sitting Beatrix, a Corgi belonging to family friends, Burlington the Cat and Jersey the Chihuahua learned all about using buttons to communicate with humans, leading Jersey to use this newfound tool to help Burlington out of a tough spot!
- Squirty’s Words: Do birds have a sense of smell? – Learn about some of the fascinating research into the sense of smell in birds in an interesting timeline format that shows how events and circumstances can connect and lead to greater discoveries and knowledge.
- Visually Recognizing Pain in Cats – Can you visually recognize when a cat is experiencing pain? Researchers have developed a tool called the Feline Grimace Scale that enables veterinarians and cat-owners to better recognize the signs of pain in cats.
- Crossword Puzzle – Common Idioms Using Animal Names – Have you ever noticed how many commonly used idioms (phrases or expressions that are not meant to be taken literally, as a literal translation would either make no sense) have animals in them? The origins of some of these phrases are easy to figure out, but some of them may raise a question or two as to who first said them and why. Check out this issue’s crossword puzzle and see if you can guess these 40 idioms that use names of animals.
- Flat-Nosed Pets and Hot Weather – Dogs and cats that have flat noses are more susceptible to heat stroke and breathing problems. Learn what you can do to help keep them safe during Spring and Summer.
- Hot Asphalt Burns Paws / Hot Vehicles Can Be Deadly – Important reminders about the temperature of asphalt as the weather turns warmer, as well as the dangers of leaving pets or children in hot vehicles.
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