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A dog can shake nearly 70 percent of the water from its fur in about 4 seconds. They preserve a considerable amount of energy by doing their cute little quaver. If it weren’t for their ability to shake, animals would have to use up to 20 percent of their daily caloric energy simply staying dry. Because the skin is loose, it can whip around farther and faster than the backbone can. The skin, to which the fur is attached, travels at three times the speed of the backbone. A drop of water sitting on an animal’s fur is thrown off at accelerations of between 10-70 times gravity! Here we see Ashley, the Jack Russell Terrier shaking off in slow motion. Its pretty amazing!

A fast and easy recipe for the whole family to enjoy. 2 packages of kraft mac and cheese 1 large bag of homestyle meatballs, any brand 1 roll of Cresent rolls or Cresent sheet Preheat oven 350°. Make Mac and cheese as directed on packages. Pour in baking dish (9×12). Place meatballs onto Mac and cheese in rows. Roll out sheet of Cresent rolls on top. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut in squares, serve hot. I also bake an extra package of Cresent rolls for on the side. So yummy. Kids love it!

Tree frogs can stick to just about any surface. They sleep during the day and eat bugs at night. This little fella must've been sleeping when it started pouring rain. He was washed down the storm drain and was trying to hold on. Lucky these people spotted him and put him in a safe spot.

We bought this swing for our kids. Cooper, the Australian cattle dog decided he loves it. He will lay in it and wait for my daughter to push him. Australian cattle dogs are known to be hard working dogs, they herd cattle and sheep. This behavior is not very typical of this breed, although, if you talk to someone who owns one, they will tell you that they are quite unique and comical. They are also very loyal and very stubborn.

Stevi is a 10 year old Jack russell rescue. She's so sweet and adorable. Sometimes when the owners scratch her belly she gets shy and covers her face.

Just kidding, this multicolored Asian Ladybeetle is not hitchin a ride...they are breeding! Its comical how the male is just hanging on and just helps out with his back legs once and a while! They are not the same as the common LadyBug. This insect has a wider range of colors and spot numbers than other lady beetle species. Wings range from black to mustard; spots number zero to many. The most common U.S. form is mustard to red with 16 or more black spots. The multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) is native to Asia but occurs in many areas of the United States. This beneficial insect was imported and released as early as 1916 in attempts to naturally control certain insect pests.

Cooper the australian cattle dog doesnt have any cattle to herd, so we bought him a herding ball. This is his first time with it and just instinctively knew what to do.

These fish are not actually baby sharks, but they sure look like it. They are called bullheads and are so cute. They usually are pretty skidish and swim away from people but we spend a lot of time in this pond and they have gotten used to us. This is the first time they've gotten this close and nibbled on my daughter's skin. Bullheads have very sharp pointed side fins, so we have to be careful around them. But their skin is very soft and smooth.

Bull frogs live in the ponds all around our house. In the spring, when they are mating, the sound of them chirping is heard for miles. This pond is right in our yard and you cannot even hear the person talk standing right next to you. It is so loud. And so peaceful. It is the sound of summer!

Kramer is a sweet big ole cat. Hes very curious and naturally playful. This newly acquired aquarium is perfect for him to observe and try to catch the fishies. He's so cute!

Adventures of Cooper the Australian cattle dog. Him and his brother are having an argument. Not sure what it's about but its driving Cooper crazy! And of course, Rigby is the boss as usual. Never a dull moment.

Our cat, Kramer, was being so sweet and wanting some loving. When Kaydee stopped petting him, he showed his true colors!

A 72 year old gramma was playing in bumper balls with her 10 year old granddaughter. They bumped together, gramma fell and could not get back up. Everyone laughed, including gramma. Which is partly why she couldn't get up. Someone finally helped her up and then she bumped her granddaughter again and she flipped completely upside down. Hilarious!!

Albino catfish are like all other albino as a result of a genetic anomaly that causes the fish to lack pigment and thereby appear white. There exists albino specimens of all catfish species in the wild but the light coloration makes them easier to spot by predators and it is therefore uncommon with adult albino catfish in the wild. Albino Catfish are much more common in captivity where this trait isn’t negative for their survival. They are to the contrary often very appreciated as albino catfish in many ways are valued as superior to regular catfish in captivity. This large catfish is being cared for in a large aquarium in Wisconsin.

Loki is a white bellied caique and Willie is a green quaker. They were rescued from different places at different times. As soon as they were placed in the bird room together, it was love at first sight. They sleep, eat, bathe and groom together. They have a large room all to themselves and are never locked in a cage. Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds everyday help keep them healthy and happy. The new owners love and spoil them. So cute.

Kramer is a 13 year old domestic cat adopted from a shelter when he was a year old. He is a goofy cat and part of the family. When the owners get out the container containing the cat nip, he knows exactly what it is and comes running. Then freaks out trying to get it out of their hands. The leaves and stems of the catnip plant contain an oil called "nepetalactone." When cats smell nepetalactone, it stimulates special receptors that sense chemicals called "pheromones." The result is a kind of chemical reaction that gives the cat a sense of euphoria or overwhelming happiness. The effect has been compared to that of a hallucinogenic drug on humans. Kramer goes kinda nuts for a little while, then he becomes mellow and lazy. Its pretty comical.

We have a lot of wildlife at our house. One of the cutest things we get is frogs. This little tree frog was climbing on our window eating all the moths and bugs.

We all need peace and quiet sometimes. This is one of my favorite places in the world. A pond in the middle of the woods, Right behind our house. We spend many days and nights here swimming, kayaking fishing and just relaxing. This was a beautiful calm warm sun setting night. So peaceful!

Wisconsin is full of lakes and ponds. Spending time at them are a favorite past time in the summer. You can Swim, fish, relax and kayak. Sunsets are especially beautiful.

COOPER the Australian cattle dog loves water, even if its freezing. He will chase after rocks and dig them out. Here he is whining and desperate to get that rock out!

I feel blessed to live where I do. I get to walk a few miles everyday in this beautiful scenery. My dogs don't have to be on a leash, they get to swim in ponds and run in the woods. In this video you can see the cute baby geese with their parents. I encounter all kinds of wildlife daily. Turtles, snakes, turkey, eagles, fish, ducks, geese, deer, and even bears! So amazing.

Cooper the red heeler is always full of surprises. Today he brought his owners a present they wont forget...a bloody foot.

The ponds around us is filled with minnows. When you sit still in the water they swarm around and nibble on your skin. It tickles and feels neat!! Great therapy!!

10.5 week old pointing lab puppies are playing with Kaydee. I think the darker one, Thunder, wants to start his training to be a police dog. So cute!

Loki and Willie love to take showers with the humans. Willie is soak and wet and loves it. It's so cute!