I have friends who published before being married, so now professionally still use their own last name (for continuity) but socially will go by their husband’s last name.

Why do I feel like they complained when people didn’t “speak American” in the States

Canid and canine generally mean any of the dog-like animals: domestic dogs, wolves, fox, coyotes, dingoes, jackals, wild dogs

Parrot applies to members of the Psittacine family: parrots, macaws, parakeets, cockatiels, cockatoos, parrotlets, lorikeets

Herps and herpetofauna are used to collectively refer to amphibians and reptiles: frogs, salamanders, newts, lizards, turtles, snakes

Bear means all actual bear species but is also often used in reference to pandas and koalas (just don’t say it in front of my scientifically accurate kid)

Waterfowl is ducks, geese, swans

Depending on why or how you’re using categories, you can also group by characteristics: Do they have fur, feathers, or scales Do they lay eggs or give birth Are they predator or prey Do they eat meat, plants, fruit, pollen, or some combination

I don’t know the actual answer. My theory is it’s this confusing so it’s hard for the general population to catch the mistakes. This allows insurance companies get out of paying as much as they’re supposed to. And hospitals don’t really care who does the paying, as long as they get paid

At first I thought Bandit just got done biting big bro’s ear. Cleaning him is much sweeter

And you thought you were leaving

That’s really smart! And probably less stressful for you and her. My cat used to play fetch on the stairs when he was younger. Now at 17 he just watches it roll down the steps, then stares at me until I go get it.

“Who dares disturb my slumber?”

Thank you for opening your home to him. It looks like he’s grateful too.

Also welcome to the orange club. They’re goofballs and we love them.

Such an expressive face

And if he’s anything like my cat, he just looks at you all sleepy-eyed like, “Oh sorry, were you calling for me?”

I almost spit out my tea when I read this