Fun Animal Facts

Cats have 290 bones in their body and 517 muscles!

The fastest dog, the Greyhound can reach speeds of up to 41.7 miles per hour.

Pigs, walruses and light colored horses can be sunburned.

Cats are the sleepiest of all mammals. They spend about 16 hours each day sleeping. With that in mind, a seven-year-old cat has only been awake for two years of its life!

Ants do not sleep.

A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
    


Curl up with a Good Book

Book Review "Bears Barge In" by Joni Sensel

Don't let the cold weather and short days get you down, get a hold of a great animal book - "Bears Barge In" The main charcter, Zach, finds out that new neighbors mean new friends. Zach also learns that leaving space for his old friends, furred, feathered, and fanged, as well as his new ones, is a good idea. This book, full of attractive illustrations, is great for young readers in grades 2-4.

"Bears Barge In" is available at the Wisconsin Humane Society's retail store, Animal Antics, for $14.95. Get your copy today!

     Bears Barge In


Party with the Animals

Celebrate your special day with the animals at the Wisconsin Humane Society! Bring in up to twelve of your buddies for a behind the scenes tour and to interact with some of our furry friends! Or, celebrate the "wild" way and spend some time in our wildlife rehabilitation center with our wildlife specialists. Call Laura Kellner at 431-6153 for more details about the various packages available.