Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Adjusting to New Environments or Changes

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Finally Relaxing in Your Presence

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Have you ever wondered if your cat truly feels at ease around you, or are you still just a tolerated ...

A dog lying with all of their Valentine's Day gifts including a pet friendly snack bag.

A Love Affair: Pets and Valentine’s Day 

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide, and the holiday is not only celebrated between couples but has broadened to celebrate love ...

Tired tiger cub

Different kinds of Wild Cats

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Welcome to different kinds of wild cats around the world. Are you a big cat lover? Then you’re in the ...

wild tiger

Tiger Safari: The Complete Guide

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

There was a time when you could see wild Tigers all over Asia, but now they are driven back into ...

Amur tiger hunting in green white cotton grass. Dangerous animal

20 Things You Should Know About Siberian Tigers

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Siberian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, are among the most magnificent and elusive big cats in the world. Here ...

Jaguar Drags Anaconda

These are the Best Places to See Jaguars In The Wild

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Are you interested in discovering the top four places to observe majestic jaguars? But beware, the name “Jaguar” originates from ...

A person in jeans and boots petting a tabby cat outdoors on a wooden deck.

How to Spot the Emotional Shift When a Cat Starts Bonding

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Have you ever wondered if your cat truly loves you, or if you’re just the human who fills their food ...

9 Prehistoric Felines That Coexisted With Early Wolves

9 Prehistoric Felines That Coexisted With Early Wolves

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Saber-Toothed Terror: Smilodon fatalis Picture this: massive canine teeth the size of steak knives jutting from a cat’s skull. Smilodon ...

Siberian Cats in the Snow — A Breed Built for Winter

Siberian Cats in the Snow — A Breed Built for Winter

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Ancient Warriors of the Russian Wilderness The Siberian cat emerged from the harsh forests of Russia over a thousand years ...

A tranquil scene of a black cat sitting among plants in a sunlit garden.

Routine = Reassurance: Creating a Life That Grounds Your Cat

Alex van der Walt, Author, BSc Animal Science & Veterinarian Studies

Have you ever caught your cat staring longingly out the window or meowing for attention at the most unexpected times? ...