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Is Keeping a Pet Gator Even Legal?
When we think of pets, dogs and cats immediately come to mind. Birds and lizards are also popular picks in…
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Cat Facts
Understanding Catnip: Why Cats Go Crazy for This Herb
Everyone knows that cats go crazy over catnip. But what is it about this herb that makes cats lose their…
Cat Facts
Ringworm in Cats: How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent
There’s a common fungal infection in both humans and animals called ringworm. Despite what the name might suggest, there aren’t…
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Training Your Dog to Coexist with Cats: A Guide
Many pet owners know cats and dogs can live happily together in one home, despite cartoons and commonly used metaphors…
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Planning for a Cat: One-Time and Recurring Costs
Getting a furry feline friend to keep you company is always a great idea. However, before you make the final…
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Decoding Cat Behavior: The Art of Petting
Cats are moody creatures. One minute it’s purring, the next it’s hissing. Why do cats exhibit these seemingly bipolar behaviors?…
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Can Cats Eat Dog Food? Exploring the Risks
We’ve all been there. You’re in jammies and ready for bed, and it’s pouring down rain outside when you discover…
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Exploring the Mysteries of Cat Vision
It is a well-known fact that cats are known for their heightened senses — especially their vision. But just how…
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Why Cats Like Cardboard Boxes
Nearly every owner has asked themselves why their cat prefers to play in the box their new toy was packaged…
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First Human Bird Flu Death Reported in This Southern State
Bird flu continues to affect animal species everywhere, including a Chilean flamingo and a harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo…
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Third Annual Great American Rescue Bowl Highlights Animal Homelessness on Super Bowl Sunday
Great American Family and North Shore Animal League America announce the third annual Great American Rescue Bowl. This two-hour television…
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Watch This Bold Elephant Casually Steal a Snack Off a Truck
Elephants are incredibly intelligent animals. As human settlements expand and encroach on their natural habitat, these clever creatures are using…
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The Incredible Reason Sloths Grow Algae on Their Fur
While humans wouldn’t be very happy to find that organisms were growing on their skin, particularly fungi, algae, and insects,…
Cat Facts
Is Your Cat Eating Grass? Here’s What You Need to Know
Cats sometimes seem to have a mind of their own and simply do what they want. This can lead to…
Cat Facts
Siamese Cats: A Guide to Their Lifespan and Care
The Siamese cat is a beloved pet breed, especially in North America. It makes sense considering that these cats are…
Cat Facts
Maintaining the Health and Size of Your Maine Coon Cat
Maine Coon cats are one of the most loved breeds in the United States. They have a long, silky coat…
Cats
Meet the 8 Rarest Cat Breeds That Are Worth Thousands
While the International Cat Association recognizes 71 unique breeds of cats, these purebreds only represent about 5% of the overall…
Cat Facts
Exploring the Life Cycle of Domestic Cats
Cats are one of the most popular house pets to own around the world. Independent, cuddly, and vocal, most house…
Cat Lists
The Weighty World of Domestic Cats: Top 8 Heaviest Breeds
Cats were first domesticated when they worked as vermin killers in human settlements. Since then, we have grown to love…
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The Latest Whale Species Facing Extinction and What’s NOT Being Done to Help
The U.S. federal government has rescinded its proposal to strengthen regulations on boat speeds along the East Coast. Fewer vessels…
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National Geographic Releases Four New Expeditions to See Unbelieveable Wildlife
National Geographic announces four new Signature Land Expeditions. The trips include expeditions to Australia, Portugal and the Azores, Sri Lanka,…
Articles
Stress Relief Solutions for Exotic Pets: From Birds to Reptiles
The market is flooded with calming aids for cats and dogs, but what about our more exotic pets? Stress manifests…
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How, Exactly, Did This Gator Climb a Fence?
We normally think of military bases as having some of the best security in the world. There’s no doubt this…
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See the Gigantic “Godzilla” Gator From Lakeland, Florida
In the video above, hikers at the Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, Florida, marveled at the sight of this…
Articles
How Eucalyptus Fans the CA Wildfire Flames
At this very moment, fires rage in Los Angeles. It’s the worst in the region’s history. So far, it’s killed…
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Kangaroo Muscle Mania: The Secret Behind Their Buff Bodies
Kangaroos may have a reputation for being cute and cuddly animals, but the males of the species can be pretty…
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Check Out the Venomous Defense Mechanism of the Male Platypus
Australia is home to some truly unique and unexpected creatures, but few are quite as strange and fascinating as the…
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Why Manatees are Congregating Around Power Plants
A drop in coastal water temperatures in Florida due to a recent polar vortex has caused manatees to search for…
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Watch as Animal Control Wrestles a Coyote from Underneath a Mountain of Artisan Cheese
A coyote was found trapped in a Chicago grocery store on Monday morning. It was first spotted in an ALDI…
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RIP, Caitlyn the Dog, a Canine Trailblazer
Caitlyn the dog passed away Sunday after being diagnosed with cancer 10 years after making national headlines for a horrific…
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Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies?
Any dog owner knows that their furry companions can exhibit some peculiar behavior. Dogs have big and unique personalities that…
Articles
Loop Abroad Transforms Veterinary Education with Global Hands-On Programs
Veterinary medicine is an essential industry. There are billions of animals on the planet and all of them need proper…
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The Benefits of Hydrophobic Skin
When something is hydrophobic, it repels water. When water is dropped on a hydrophobic surface, rather than spread out over…
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Watch a Huge Alligator Death Roll to Avoid Capture
A Hilton Head, South Carolina family was shocked to find an uninvited guest hanging out by the fire pit in…
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Baby Gorilla Found on Turkish Airlines Flight, Recuperates in Istanbul Before Returning Home
Last month, a juvenile gorilla was found onboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand. Officials believe the gorilla…
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L.A. Animal Rescues Taking in Hundreds of Injured and Burned Animals
Rescues and animal hospitals in Los Angeles are overwhelmed with injured pets during the city’s intense wildfires. Animal welfare groups…
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The Curious Reason Why Otters Hold Hands
Sea otters are among the world’s most playful and adorable animals. They are beloved for their charming antics and cuddly…
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Why Meerkats Stand Up
In the animal kingdom, creatures that rely on four legs to move around (called quadrupeds) exhibit some interesting behavior. During…
Education
All About Giraffes: A 5-Day Lesson Plan
The magnificent giraffe, the tallest land mammal, is most recognized for its imposing, yet striking physical features and can be…
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Gray Wolf Protections Remain Intact as U.S. Denies Request to Weaken Sanctions
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has denied a request to weaken sanctions on the protection of gray wolves in…
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See Tigers, Pandas, and Other Animals Romp in the Snow at the National Zoo
Snowfall earlier this week closed the doors to visitors at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. However, the…
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The Fascinating Reason Why Beavers Slap Their Tails
Beavers are associated with activity and environmental engineering. If you are “as busy as a beaver,” you are getting things…
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Understanding the Sixth Sense of the Platypus
With a beaver’s tail, webbed feet, and a duck’s bill, platypuses are one of the world’s strangest-looking creatures. They are…
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How You Can Help Animals Displaced by California Wildfires
A Quarter of Freshwater Species Threatened with Extinction, New Study Finds A new study discovered that nearly a quarter of…
Articles
Discover 7 Effective Calming Chews for Anxious Pets
I’m not sure who needs the calming aids more, my dog for the stress she’s about to feel in any…
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Dramatic Encounter: Bald Eagle Targets Hunting Osprey Near Seattle
Shot just outside of Seattle, a hunting Osprey was trying to catch a meal and ended up becoming the target…
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A New Study Discovers a Mind-Blowing Fact About Leopards
Farms Across the U.K. Accepting Christmas Tree Donations to Feed Animals An animal park in the United Kingdom is requesting…
Articles
3,000 Acres of Dignity: Inside North America’s Largest Haven for Healing Giants
Both Asian and African elephant species are either endangered or critically endangered, with fewer than half a million of them…
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The Creative Way the Pufferfish Attracts a Mate
The more we learn about the animals we share the planet with, the more we realize how fascinating their behavior…
Education
Endangered Efforts: Andean Bear
The Andean bear is also known as the spectacled bear because of the rings of light or white fur around…