Outdoorsy

Yes! There are scorpions that glows, as a matter of fact, all scorpions glow. They even glow after death, even after fossilized! Why you ask? Because a thin, transparent film (hyaline) in the outermost layer (cuticle) of their exoskeleton contains a protein that fluoresces. Newly molten scorpions don't fluouresce because their cuticle isn't hardened, the harder the cuticle is the more the scorpion glows. This can also be very dangerous pertaining to the smaller male partner because of the battle the scorpions have to deal with in the mateing concept.

Whiskers are known as tactile hairs or vibrissae. Whiskers are the long thick hairs on the cats face. They are located horizontaly on the whisker pad located in the middle of the lower edge of the nose and the corner of the mouth. Cats also have whiskers above their eyes and on the back of their front legs. They are good for:

• Navigation
• Mood indication
• Measuring an opening

Whiskers are different from the cat's body in a few ways:

• They should never be cut or trimmed
• They are two to three times thicker from the cat's hair
• They are rooted very deep in the cat's face, in an area rich in blood vessels and nerves

Whiskers help the cat feel his way around. Whiskers are so sensitive that they can detect the slightest directional change in a breeze. At night, for example, this helps a cat slink its way through a room and not bump into anything. How? The air currents in the room change depending on where pieces of furniture are located. As the cat walks through the room and approaches the couch, he'll know which direction to turn based on the change in air current around the couch.

In addition to having sensory properties, a cat's whiskers are also a good indicator of his mood. When a cat is angry or feels defensive, the whiskers will be pulled back. Otherwise, when the cat is happy, curious or content, the whiskers will be more relaxed and pushed forward.

But the whisker's primary use is to help a cat judge whether or not he'll fit through an opening. A cat's whiskers are roughly as wide as his body -- sort of a natural ruler. The whisker tips are sensitive to pressure. You'll probably see a cat stick his head in and out of an opening before he puts his body in. He's judging the width of the opening, and is determining if he can fit into it. An interesting note: cats don't have a true collar bone, like humans. This allows them to turn and twist their way through very narrow openings.

Many people owe their lives to the tender protection and brave acts of other animals. Here is a simple story about one remarkable pig, there are many other stories just like this one. JoAnn Altsman had a heart attack and collapsed to the ground. Lulu, her daughter's pot-bellied pig, rushed out of the house, lying down in the street to stop traffic. The pig tried relentlessly to get help, returning to the house to check on JoAnn, only to rush back to the street desperate for help. Finally, one person stopped and followed the determined pig back to the house, where they found JoAnn in pain on the floor. She was immediately rushed to a hospital.

SPCA is another word for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This is a safe haven for animals being mistreated in either physical or mental abuse. These animals are either euthanised to prevent future pain if the problem can't be fixed, or they are fixed up and put on display to be adopted by responsible parents capable of taking care of them with trust that they will not mistreat them. These facilities are located all over America, there is actually an SPCA here in Dallas. Adoption through these facilities are usually not just taking them home, sometimes it could mean future care for the animals, means of medication, extra love, and maybe even 24 hour care. An animal is a blessing and are much more capable of this than humans can give them credit to be. So please if you feel capable and you are willing to change an animal's life, please adopt at the SPCA, only if you feel capable of the requirements.