Julie Majid, Author at petsnpals.co

Top 10 Most Dangerous Animals Swimming in Amazonian Waters

January 29, 2026 by Julie Majid

Beneath calm surfaces, survival rules the river.

Amazonian rivers appear calm, yet danger moves beneath the surface. From flooded forests to murky channels near Manaus and Iquitos, animals evolved to hunt, defend, and survive in low visibility water. Swimmers, fishermen, and river communities share space with predators that rely on speed, electricity, venom, or sheer mass. Encounters are rare but consequences can be severe when they happen. Understanding which species pose the greatest risk helps explain why locals treat these waters with caution year round daily seriously.

China Accidentally Altered Its Rainfall After Planting Billions of Trees

January 29, 2026 by Julie Majid

The atmosphere noticed what policy did first.

China’s tree planting push was sold as a straightforward fix, stop erosion, slow deserts, store carbon. Billions of seedlings later, satellite maps show greener land, but climate records show something else shifting too. Rainfall patterns began changing in ways that did not match older expectations. Some places saw wetter seasons, others felt drying pressure, and the timing of storms started to look different. The unsettling part is scale. When land changes this much, the sky may respond.

What Resource Guarding Is, 9 Dog Breeds Most Prone to it, and How To Stop It

January 28, 2026 by Julie Majid

A common behavior can escalate faster than owners expect.

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Resource guarding is one of the most misunderstood dog behaviors seen in homes, shelters, and training facilities. It can appear suddenly, intensify quickly, and leave owners shaken when a friendly dog growls, snaps, or freezes over food or objects. Trainers see it across breeds, ages, and backgrounds, often triggered by stress or insecurity rather than aggression. Left unaddressed, it can worsen and become dangerous. Understanding where it comes from, which dogs are more prone, and how professionals approach treatment matters more than blame or punishment.

How Horses Adapt Physically to Extreme Climates

January 28, 2026 by Julie Majid

Survival depends on more than strength alone.

Horses survive in deserts, tundra, mountains, and coastal plains, yet the physical cost of those environments is often underestimated. From heat waves in central Australia to subzero winters on the Mongolian steppe, equine bodies face extremes that threaten circulation, hydration, and muscle function. Adaptation is not cosmetic, it is structural and physiological. Veterinarians and biologists continue to uncover how these animals adjust in real time and across generations. The stakes rise as climate volatility increases, testing limits long assumed stable.

9 Triggers of Canine Kidney Failure Vets Warn About

January 28, 2026 by Julie Majid

These risks are often hard to recognize.

Kidney failure in dogs rarely appears overnight, yet many cases escalate quickly once symptoms surface. Veterinarians see patterns repeat across clinics, breeds, and regions, often tied to everyday exposures owners never suspect. What makes kidney damage especially dangerous is how long it can progress silently before detection. By the time thirst, weight loss, or lethargy become obvious, significant function may already be lost. Understanding what commonly pushes healthy kidneys into crisis can change outcomes, timelines, and decisions when it matters most.