The Sun challenges us to Shine, the Clouds remind us to Move, the Birds tell us we too can Fly and the Sky tells us that there is no limit to our dreams and goals. ~Unknown Author

Puff Ball Tree. Photo credit: Randy Neufeldt

A fingerprint is to a human as a nose is to a cat. Cats CAN be lefties and righties, just like us. More than forty percent of them are, leaving some ambidextrous. Cats who eat too much tuna can become addicted, which can actually cause a Vitamin E deficiency. Source: Animal Planet

LIFE is not about having all that you want, it’s about appreciating things that you have. FAILURE means you’ve tried, Getting HURT means you have loved. And SURVIVING means you’ve learned. In every NEGATIVE situation there’s always a POSITIVE side… ~Unknown Author

Our words are very powerful, always make sure that you use the right words, which encourages people instead of discouraging.  ~Anurag Prakash Ray

Look at the bright side of life and choose to be happy. Yes, it is a matter of choice. When negative thoughts enter your mind, just refuse to look at them, substitute them with happy thoughts. ~Dr Anil Kr Sinha

Dogs are capable of understanding up to 250 words and gestures, can count up to five and can perform simple mathematical calculations. The average dog is as intelligent as a two-year-old child. This means they can understand about 165 words, signs and signals. Those in the top 20 per cent were able to understand as many as 250 words and signals, which is about the same as a two and a half year old.  Source: Richard Gray

Peacocks are large, colorful pheasants (typically blue and green) known for their iridescent tails. These tail feathers, or coverts, spread out in a distinctive train that is more than 60 percent of the bird’s total body length and boast colorful “eye” markings of blue, gold, red, and other hues. The large train is used in mating rituals and courtship displays. It can be arched into a magnificent fan that reaches across the bird’s back and touches the ground on either side. Females are believed to choose their mates according to the size, color, and quality of these outrageous feather trains.

The term “peacock” is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically, only males are peacocks. Females are peahens, and together, they are called peafowl.

Suitable males may gather harems of several females, each of which will lay three to five eggs. In fact, wild peafowl often roost in forest trees and gather in groups called parties.

Peacocks are ground-feeders that eat insects, plants, and small creatures. There are two familiar peacock species. The blue peacock lives in India and Sri Lanka, while the green peacock is found in Java and Myanmar (Burma). A more distinct and little-known species, the Congo peacock, inhabits African rain forests.

Peafowl such as the blue peacock have been admired by humans and kept as pets for thousands of years. Selective breeding has created some unusual color combinations, but wild birds are themselves bursting with vibrant hues. They can be testy and do not mix well with other domestic birds.

Fast Facts

Type: Bird
Diet: Omnivore
Average life span in the wild: 20 years
Size: Body, 35 to 50 in (90 to 130 cm); Tail, 5 ft (1.5 m)
Weight: 8.75 to 13 lbs (4 to 6 kg)
Group name: Party
Did you know? A male peafowl is one of the largest flying birds when the combined length of its train and its large wingspan are considered.
Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:

Source: National Geographic

May this Easter Sunday inspire you to new hope, happiness, prosperity and abundance, all received through God’s divine grace. Easter brings us hope, may it linger in our hearts forever. Wishing you a very Happy Easter. ~WishesQuotes

A female cat is also known to be called a “queen” or a “molly.”
Call them wide-eyes: cats are the mammals with the largest eyes. Each side of a cat’s face has about 12 whiskers. Rather than nine months, cats’ pregnancies last about nine weeks.

Source: Animal Planet

Every cat may secretly (or openly) wish to be an only pet, getting all the treats and attention you can dole out. But two cats can learn to cohabit, if you provide the right environment for your resident cat to accept a roommate. While cats’ preferences are highly individual, some breeds, such as Persians, Maine Coons, ragdolls and Birmans tend to be more easygoing, adaptable and gentle, and may more readily accept a feline friend. To safeguard the health of both cats, have the new cat examined and vaccinated by a vet, particularly if he is a stray, to ensure he has no parasites, upper respiratory infections or other health issues. With the right precautions in place, all you have to do now is persuade the kitties that life is better with two.  Source: Animal Planet

Just like the rain that gives a new lease of life to a dying plant, a smile and kind words can help someone who is about to give up. ~Mufti Ismail Menk