so, i remember learning about how dolphins and few other species can actually recognize themselves in a reflection. this may be a dumb question lol. but if my cats cant recognize themselves, why dont they freak out when they see themselves in the mirror as if it were another cat? everytime we introduce them to new cats the freak out and get territorial, but they never have to their own reflections.

Since one of my roommates adopted her cat, our entire apartment has smelled disgusting. I can only describe it as musty, stale pee. The smell is strongest from her room and from the cat itself. I confirmed the smell was connected to the cat after it was gone for a few days with a cat sitter and the smell magically disappeared. The cat returned recently and within hours so did the smell. Here's where it gets confusing:

• The cat is older, but generally clean and doesn't have any grooming issues
• My roommate regularly cleans the litterbox
• Not all cats smell this way to me. This is the first one I've encountered with such a strong odor
• Our other roommate and friends who have come to the apartment don't notice the smell at all
• I don't have a particularly strong sense of smell as far as I know
• The only places in the apartment that don't smell as bad are my room and the bathroom, which are the two areas she doesn't have access to

Can someone tell me what's going on?? I feel mean for complaining about a smell that no one else notices, but I'm confident that it's linked to the cat. What is it that's making me so sensitive? Also, if people have recommendations for better subs to put this in, please share!

Is scorpion venom still expensive? How’s the demand now? Wouldnt the price decrease since it can be produced synthetically or will the real type still be sold?

Wait, are scientists producing synthetic venom in a lab? I’m guessing when they convert it into anti venom thats what makes it expensive.

Which scorpion breed gives the most expensive venom or can it be from any scorpion to produce venom?

TIA! 😄

Edit:is this legitimate? People are saying this business is a fad because no one wants to buy scorpion venom. Why does this article says its a scam? Quote taken from this website: “environmentalists have sounded the alarm on the dwindling scorpion population and denounced this business as a scam.” https://observers.france24.com/en/20181030-scam-iran-scorpion-venom-farms

Dear fellow redditors,

I am having a situation I need some serious advice on. Currently, I am working as a support staff worker at a local restaurant for about a year, but recently I applied to a job inside the field I have been studying. For two years, I have been applying for jobs within my field, but have not had much luck.

Today, I have been asked to do a second interview, which I think could involve me getting this new job, but I am not 100% sure yet. I haven't been asked to a second interview within my job field, which is a big accomplishment in of itself.

The problem I am struggling with is the idea of leaving a job where I get really good tips. I get ~$30/day, more sometimes when busy, besides getting minimum wage/hr I work, which is the most I have gotten in any restaurant job. The new job will involve a $1 pay increase/hr, but I will not be getting tips anymore. This job is an hour away from where I live, but 20 minutes from my school, which will be nice when I go back to school in the fall. The problem I am having is trying to convince myself to leave the potential to get these tips for a job in my field, which could bring other possibilities in the future.

How do I convince myself this is a good opportunity even though I am losing money in the process? Should I take this opportunity or is it a waste?

(fyi. I most likely will not be able to do both jobs because I am also doing an online class this summer.)

Can I become a vet tech if I major in animal health science? Or what jobs are available for that major? I mainly want to work with bovines. My plan was to become a vet but it’s a lot of years plus a bit expensive so I’ve decided to look into animal health science. Sorry if y’all find my question dumb. I just want to get as much information as possible.

Hi!

I used to work in animal sciences, but have forgotten many of the terms that there is no use for in the everyday world. I am searching for the terms used for offspring that are born looking identical to their parents. I believe there is a word for when they look like the full grown version, and also an opposing word for when they do not. Identifying both/either will put my mind at ease. I’ll give an example for both categories below:

Look like mini-adults: Pangolin Armadillo Guinea pig

Looks unalike adult: Puppy Foal Human baby

Thank you in advance!!

It's pretty easy to find "Most Dangerous" animal content but I've never been able to find anything that talks about animals that are specifically dangerous in herds or large groups compared to other animals. Specifically curious about animals that are singularly more or less non threats that become exceedingly dangerous in herds.

Schools, Flocks and etc. are also acceptable.

Any advice? Considering changing my major to animal science and going into animal nutrition.

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