Animals

The Story Behind Man s best friend is a protector, companion and source of joy. The Pitbull is known for being clownish, stubborn, intelligent, affectionate, obedient, loyal, and courageous. Despite common misconception, pitbulls make great family...

The Story Behind In medieval England, clay was called pygg, and the small jars where people kept their coins became known as pygg banks. One day a potter who was unfamiliar with the term, was asked to make some pygg banks, so he fashioned them to look...

The Story Behind Meerkats live in underground burrows as families, led by a male and female. Meerkat behavior is incredibly similar to humans. They eat together, play together and watch out for one another. Meerkats are even willing to cohabitate with...

A lion cub playfully lives its young life as it learns how to survive. A cub represents new life in a harsh and unforgiving climate. Although known as strong, powerful and fierce animals, most of the time cubs are gentle and good-natured, and quite...

The Story Behind Quarter horses are a common horse breed in America. Exceptionally versatile, they are easy to train and are adopted as pets, compete in rodeo events or as a cowboy s transportation for gathering livestock. No matter the use for a quarter...

Did you know a horsehoe crab is not a crab, but more closely related to spiders? These bottom-dwelling coastal creatures have a fascinating anatomy with four eyes, twelves legs and a tiny set of pinchers. Horseshoe crabs bury themselves in mud and sand...

The Story Behind The Scottish breed of cattle, the Highland cow has long horns and a wavy wooly coat to protect it from the rainy and windy conditions. The hearty cows are a symbol of nourishment and health. Measurements: 1.5 X 3 X 4.25 (HxLxW)

The Story Behind Despite their name and reputation, hermit crabs are social creatures and can live together in pairs or groups. A hermit crab s reputation is known for being independent, reclusive and anti-social. Perhaps this ornament is the perfect...

The lively and noisy Hairy Woodpecker is found almost everywhere. They eat harmful insects that they locate by feeling the vibrations that the moving insects make in the wood. So, these beautiful woodpeckers are beneficial to man by helping to save fruit...

The Story Behind Dogs selflessly give humans their unconditional love and loyalty. Throughout history, dogs have been faithful friends and workmates, even giving their lives to protect or rescue their owners. No wonder dogs are considered man s best...

The Story Behind There s no place like home. This blue bird has made a cozy nest to wait out the winter days. A bird s nest will shelter the bird from storms and provide breathtaking views of the winter wonderland and spring s arrival. The nest may even...

The Story Behind Elephants are highly intelligent and sensitive creatures, hence the popular phrase An elephant never forgets. Elephants have strong emotional ties to their group and family members, so when a baby elephant cries, the others come to...