Having a pet is getting to know their personality and all their quirks, feeling like you can communicate despite not really sharing a language at all. But have you ever thought about how your beloved pet sees you, your house and all the fancy toys you've bought for it to play with? Here's how your pets see the world.

Feeding wild birds in your backyard can be an exciting yet soothing experience - especially if you have small kids in tow. However, have you ever wondered if what you're doing is legal? Here are the rules (and warnings) you need to know about.

In Australia, we have to deal with a vast array of animals that can kill us - snakes, spiders, angry roos and cassowaries. We've learnt to live with this. But are we prepared for the fact that Australian birds are using fire to catch and eat their prey? I don't think we are.

Colouring can be relaxing and meditative, or a no-skills needed artistic expression. But it can also be a great way to learn something. Check out these books for learning about anatomy and nature while you meditate with your pencils.

Australian summers can get ridiculously hot. We've already covered ways to survive the heat for us humans, but let's not forget about our dear pets who can't exactly turn on the air conditioner while we're away from home. Here are a few tips to keep your pets cool this summer.

Building a bird feeder is a great all-ages project, and turns your yard into a visually stunning and environmentally friendly refuge. It's easy too: all you need is an orange, some yarn or twine, and some birdseed.