Animal History (33)
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Were There Dogs on the Mayflower?
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, November 23, 2016If you were on a voyage to a new land, would you want your dog’s companionship and protection? There’s solid evidence that some of the Pilgrims did. There were at least two dogs on board the… Full Article ›
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Trivia: How Well Do You Know Dog Breeds?
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, February 9, 2016Dogs: They’re big and small, have long hair and short fur, and were bred for a wide variety of purposes from hunting to companionship. Many of us are dog lovers, but how much do you really… Full Article ›
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7 Fascinating Dog Breeds That No Longer Exist
By Shayna Meliker, June 2, 2015It is hard to imagine our favorite dog breeds becoming extinct — that seems more likely to be the fate of rare wild animals, not the affectionate lump of fur curled at our feet. But that's exactly… Full Article ›
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World Rabies Day Reflects Need for Rabies Awareness
By Dr. Richard B. Ford DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon), September 26, 2014World Rabies Day is the one day of the year designated to raising awareness about one of the world’s older, yet more serious, animal diseases, which continues to threaten humans. One only has… Full Article ›
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The History of Passenger Pigeons and the Lessons We've Learned From Their Extinction
By Linda Lombardi, August 28, 2014September 1 is an anniversary with a sad distinction. When Martha the passenger pigeon died at the Cincinnati Zoo 100 years ago, it was one of the few times that the extinction of a species could… Full Article ›
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These Dog Breeds Don't Come From Where You Think
By Shayna Meliker, August 21, 2014We bet you think you know which countries the Australian Shepherd, Poodle and French Bulldog come from. Their names make it obvious, right? Not so fast! Get ready to be surprised by the real answers… Full Article ›
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From Wild Cat to Grumpy Cat: a Short History of Our Fascination With Felines
By Caroline Golon, August 20, 2014Whether or not you’re a cat lover, there’s no denying that cats rule the Internet. We can’t get enough of cat memes, tweeting cats and cats with Instagram accounts. We’re obsessed with Grumpy Cat,… Full Article ›
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Iconic Smokey Bear Turns 70!
By Linda Lombardi, August 8, 2014August 9 is the 70th birthday of one of the most famous fictional animals in America. Smokey Bear was created in 1944 as spokesbear for a national forest fire prevention campaign, and he's… Full Article ›
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A Behind-the-scenes Look at the Chincoteague Pony Swim
By Linda Lombardi, July 29, 2014For the past 89 years, a unique American event has taken place off Virginia's eastern shore. The Chincoteague Pony Swim was made famous by the classic children's book Misty of Chincoteague, written… Full Article ›
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Easter Infographic: 12 Things You Didn't Know About Rabbits
By Vetstreet Staff, April 15, 2014With Easter coming up this weekend, we jumped (or shall we say hopped?) at the opportunity to celebrate the holiday's most iconic species: the rabbit! While you're hunting for eggs hidden… Full Article ›
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Holiday Trivia: What It Takes to Get a Presidential Turkey Pardon
By Laura Cross, November 27, 2013Not just any turkey will have the opportunity to stay in a posh D.C. hotel, garner lots of media attention and be "pardoned" by the president today. To end up at the White House (and… Full Article ›
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Turkey Facts: What You Don't Know About These Birds
By Linda Lombardi , November 25, 2013It's that time of year when we all love the turkey — but on our dinner table. As an animal, the turkey gets little respect, supposedly so dumb that it'll drown itself if it looks… Full Article ›