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Animal Testing: Which Products Still Use Animals and What Are the Alternatives?
Testing products on animals became an industry standard in the cosmetic, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries nearly a century ago. Since…
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Testing products on animals became an industry standard in the cosmetic, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries nearly a century ago. Since…
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Backyard chickens have become a delightful trend. They are showcased on TikTok and Instagram in cozy homesteads and suburban yards…
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Mountain goats are striking and elusive ungulates, perfectly adapted to some of the most rugged, high-elevation terrain in North America.…
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Have you ever heard of the galaxy frog? These beautiful frogs get their nickname for a good reason, thanks to…
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Adopting a dog is more than just a bringing a new pet into your home; it’s a life-changing decision for…
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Sometimes, you learn an animal fact so surprising that you question whether it’s real or not. One such tidbit regards…
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A baby animal’s size at birth is often relative to the size of the species itself, so when sizes are…
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Some dog breeds are known for being more challenging than others, but the reality behind “behavioral problems” is more complicated…
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Watch this informative video presented by an official park ranger to learn how to keep your dog safe while hiking.…
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Imagine the tiny bumblebee learning a kind of Morse code, a system built from short and long flashes or beeps.…
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We feel confident in saying this is the weirdest bug you will see this week. The butternut woolyworm, which is…
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Pet cloning is always a hotly debated topic. From concerns about the surrogate animals, to the cost of the procedure,…
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People are often shocked when they learn that a fully trained service dog can cost as much as a new…
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While most of us know baby horses are adorable, the majority of people don’t realize the process involved in equine…
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A new assessment toolkit for dog breeds, called the innate health assessment (IHA), has everyone in the breeding industry up…
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You’re not likely to witness a horsehair worm making its exit from a praying mantis, but if you do, it’s…
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Since the Earth began, it has been home to millions of species that modern day humans would struggle to comprehend.…
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Every state has an official animal, but most people don’t know what they are. That’s why A-Z Animals has put…
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Some dogs seem to withstand time, holding onto their adorable puppy-like appearance long after they’ve reached full maturity. With their…
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Welcome to Puffin Island, formally known as Skomer Island, which lies off the coast of Wales in the southwest of…
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Nature is full of scary and intimidating creatures that can send shivers down your spine at first glance. One such…
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For years, pit bulls have been widely praised for their strength, loyalty, and protective instincts, earning a reputation as one…
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Insects are some of the best camouflagers out there. With so many unique disguises, there are some unimaginable ways that…
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Factory farming is a common yet controversial practice that allows for the large-scale production of meat products. However, the system…
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Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions. It adheres to an interconnected worldview where the divine and the material…
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What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Watching the antics of the monkeys in this fun video!
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Have you ever heard of a bee “twerking?” While it may sound strange, there are moments when bees appear to…
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Snot has turned out to be a surprisingly useful substance when it comes to assessing the health of an endangered…
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Every year in the United States, collisions with glass kill hundreds of millions of birds, and recent work indicates the…
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You have decided to take a foray into the world of fishkeeping. Congratulations! This is both a fun and rewarding…
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If you are a dedicated snake spotter, Britain is unlikely to be a top destination for your hobby. It is…
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Texas waters have produced some huge catches, from colossal catfish in the state’s rivers to saltwater giants in the Gulf…
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Park volunteers and biologists at California’s Cabrillo intertidal habitat recently stumbled across an unexpected find. They discovered juvenile Leopard Sharks…
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In junior high school, I spent a summer taking supplemental classes at Sacramento State University. My parents sent me with…
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Graceful and strikingly patterned, the leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) is one of the most recognizable coastal sharks of the Pacific…
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Nothing can ruin a relaxing fishing trip more than being nearly attacked by an angry alligator! You will feel the…
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Hummingbirds are amazing animals for so many reasons. Their quick speed and beautiful appearance make them a favorite among bird…
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Picture a lone wolf patrolling a misty shoreline on the central coast of British Columbia. The animal sniffs along the…
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The ocean’s top predators, great white sharks, have long captured human attention, but only a few individuals become famous in…
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Our oceans have been experiencing a plastic crisis for decades. We have now reached a pivotal moment in ocean pollution,…
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With bright red lips and dark eyes that are bold and glamorous, this incredible underwater creature looks like it’s all…
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Shyness is surprisingly common in the animal kingdom. Many species rely on stealth, quiet movements, and strong avoidance instincts to…
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This year, on November 29th, the world will be celebrating another International Jaguar Day, and we couldn’t be more excited.…
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Over a trillion fish are hauled out of our seas, rivers, and lakes annually by commercial fishing operations and by…
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We’ve all been there: at the lake or a local park, watching an adorable flock of ducks in their natural…
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When searching for a new puppy, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of bringing home a new…
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When most of us hear birds chirping, we may assume it’s just simple background noise. However, a new study from…
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You may know that the Cheetah is the fastest land mammal on earth, but did you know that they are…
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You won’t believe just how big some spiders can get! Watch our video spotlighting the ten biggest spiders on earth…
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It’s hard to deny that humans have spread so far and fast across the planet that our presence has serious…