Animals
English Bulldog
The English Bulldog is full of love and cuddles for the entire family, but don’t expect much more out of…
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Fox Squirrel
“Fox squirrels use scents to communicate with other squirrels, although it is not territorial.” The fox squirrel, also called Bryant’s…
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Evening Bat
Reproduction in evening bats is a bit unusual and a bit hair-raising. A female evening bat gives birth to twins…
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Cocker Spaniel
The cocker spaniel comes in many colors. The breed is rather small, but they use this small size to their…
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Pit Bull
“Pit Bull” is an umbrella term that encompasses several dogs developed from bulldogs and terriers, rather than a single breed of dog. The facts…
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Dapple Dachshund
These Dachshunds are really just Dachshunds with a special coat pattern. The pattern is called a dappling pattern, and it…
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River Otter
“The river otter is the largest member of the weasel family.“ This species of otter is found across much of…
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Saint Bernard
Saint Bernard dogs are large and extraordinarily muscular working dogs originating from the Western Alps in Italy and Switzerland. While…
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Gazelle
“The name for a gazelle comes from the Arabic word for a love poem.” The gazelle is a graceful, intelligent,…
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Woodrat
“The woodrat is the collector of bright and shiny objects.” The woodrat, also called the packrat or the trade rat,…
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Mountain Cur
Mountain Curs are purebred hunting dogs, used for trailing and treeing raccoons, squirrels, and other small game. They may also…
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Treeing Walker Coonhound
Loving and confident, Treeing Walker Coonhounds enjoy spending time with humans. Also known as Walkers, they make good house pets…
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Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a playful, spirited breed, clothed in luxurious all-white fur. Although records of its origin were destroyed…
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Aardwolf
The aardwolf is the lesser-known cousin of the striped, brown, and spotted hyenas. Because it’s shy, elusive, and nocturnal, it’s…
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Kai Ken
Kai Ken goes by many names, including “Tora Inu” or “Tiger dog,” but either name represents the same rare breed…
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Patterdale Terrier
Patterdale Terriers are strong, friendly, and loyal dogs. This breed originates from Great Britain and dates back to the mid-20th…
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Husky
The husky, which primarily refers to the Siberian husky, is a lively and loyal animal. Their intelligence allows them to…
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Yorkiepoo
The Yorkiepoo is a unique mix between a purebred Yorkshire terrier and a toy or miniature poodle. Poodles remain one…
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Nebelung
The Nebelung is a rare and graceful breed characterized by a long, dense blue-gray coat. Known for its affectionate nature,…
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Corn Rex Cat (Cornish Rex)
The Cornish Rex, also called Corn Rex, is a domestic cat breed that originated from a genetic mutation that caused…
Cats
Understanding Mange in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Mange can manifest as several different skin conditions with varying levels of severity and symptoms, but they can all be…
Elephant
Elephant Species and Their Astonishing Weights: A Comprehensive Guide
The elephant is the largest land animal on the planet. There are three kinds of elephants: the African savanna (or…
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Ragamuffin
Ragamuffin cats have a fairly brief history, only having been recognized as a separate breed from the ragdoll in the…
Hyena
Understanding Hyenas: Are They Canines, Felines, or Unique Creatures?
What exactly is a hyena? Are hyenas dogs? Is it a feline or a canine or something else entirely? The…
Wild Cats
Discover the World’s Top 10 Largest and Most Magnificent Cats
Cat parents might think their kitty may have been packing on the pounds the past few years, but your chubby…
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Douc
The Douc can be called “A Casualty of War.” The douc is an Old World Monkey from Indochina with the…
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Siberian Ibex
The Siberian ibex is the “Sure-footed Goat of Siberia” The Siberian ibex amazes onlookers for at least two reasons. First,…
Cats
What Do Cats Eat? Exploring the Diets of Domestic and Wild Felines
What do cats eat? As obligate carnivores, cats require the nutrients in animal products to remain healthy. While dogs are…
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Takin
The takin, also known as the cattle chamois or the gnu goat, looks like a cross between a cow, an…
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Sable Black German Shepherd
One of the most interesting facts is that the German Shepherd was created from crosses of several European herding dogs…
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Cactus Mouse
“Able to slow its metabolism during hot weather to reduce the amount of water it needs to survive.” The cactus…
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Huskita
Huskitas, also called the Siberian Akita, are a mix of the Siberian Husky of Russia and the Akita Inu of…
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Devon Rex
The Devon Rex, which first arose from the town of Devon, England, in the 1950s, has attracted a small but…
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Chartreux
No one knows exactly the origins of the Chartreux. One popular theory is that the cat was bred by monks…
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Cross Fox
“The partly melanistic version of the red fox.” A cross fox is a rare animal, but not because its species…
Elephant
New Study: After Years of Poaching, Elephants Change Their Evolutionary Trajectory
Poaching has long been a threat to the African elephant population. During the Mozambique Civil War – a twenty year period…
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King Shepherd
King Shepherd: Quick Facts The King Shepherd was first introduced in the 1990s as an attempt to combine the strong…
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Long-Haired Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a strong, muscular working breed that descended from big mastiff-like dogs back in the Roman period. They…
Elephant
Elephant Numbers Dwindle: How Many Are Left in the World?
The International Union of Conservation of Nature is a group that is working to conserve nature and use natural resources…
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, also known as the Toller, was bred to be used when hunting waterfowl. The…
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Volpino Italiano
The origins of the Volpino Italiano date back to ancient Europe, allowing nobles to have a companion and watchdog in…
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Cockalier
The Cockalier is friendly, playful, and full of energy. It is a lovable mix of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel…
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Treeing Tennessee Brindle
The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized cur-type breed that is a mix of hunting and treeing dogs, including the…
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Dorgi
History and Description Intelligent, hard-working, but very playful and goofy, the Dorgi is a cross between a Dachshund and a…
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Lowchen
Despite being treasured throughout Continental Europe for generations, the Lowchen earned the designation of the rarest breed in existence for…
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Hokkaido
With a beautiful coat of many colors, the Hokkaido’s intelligence and affection for its family make it an excellent companion.…
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Balkan Lynx
“The Balkan Lynx is one of the rarest cats in the world.” Listed as critically endangered by the International Union…
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Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is an affectionate and lovable herding breed that hails from the cold and rocky environs of Iceland.…
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American Leopard Hound
The American Leopard Hound is an old breed of tree and hunting dog with an excellent sense of smell and…
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Lapponian Herder
Perfectly adapted for the frigid environment of northern Scandinavia, the Lapponian Herder is an important working breed developed by the…