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Afghan Hound
One of the oldest purebred dogs on Earth, this ancient sighthound looks like royalty but was forged in the rugged…
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African Palm Civet
Classification And Evolution The African Palm Civet, also referred to as the Two-Spotted Palm Civet, is a Civet species native…
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Zorse
Classification and Evolution The Zorse is one of a number of equine hybrids that are known as Zebroids, which is…
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African Forest Elephant
Smaller, straighter-tusked, and hidden deep in Africa's densest jungles, this elephant species went unrecognized for years and now teeters on…
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Affenpinscher
An Affenpinscher is a fearless dog brimming with confidence. This may seem funny, seeing that it’s a member of the…
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African Wild Dog
Classification and Evolution The African Wild Dog (also known as the Painted Dog and the Cape Hunting Dog) is a…
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Pekingese
Pekingese, also known as a “lion dog,” are toy dogs and are fairly compact in their build. They usually weigh…
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Mandrill
“The mandrill has a truly unique appearance that sets it apart from other primates.“ Although nearly weighing as much as…
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Warthog
: “Warthogs are herbivores by choice, omnivores by necessity.” A large member of the swine family, the warthog is an…
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Gerbil
“The Gerbil is the cute and lovable rodent cannibal!” Gerbils belong to a subfamily in the Rodentia order called Gerbillinae.…
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Hare
The hare is one of the fastest land mammals in the world. This speed is absolutely critical to its survival.…
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Epagneul Pont Audemer
France's rarest gun dog earned the nickname 'little clown of marshes' long before two world wars pushed it to the…
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Pointer
Bred to freeze mid-stride and silently signal hidden prey, this athletic hunting dog carries centuries of Spanish and Portuguese heritage…
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Finnish Spitz
A 3,000-year-old breed nearly vanished forever, saved only by one man's thirty-year obsession with keeping it pure. What makes this…
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Golden Retriever
Originating from the serene and picturesque hills of the Scottish Highlands, the golden retriever is the very epitome of loyalty…
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German Pinscher
As their name suggests, German pinschers hail from southern Germany. The first German Pinscher was registered in 1885. These intelligent,…
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Old English Sheepdog
With its big shaggy coat, obscured eyes, and white and gray color scheme, the Old English Sheepdog is one of…
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Japanese Chin
A Japanese Chin is an affectionate, intelligent dog with a playful nature. It belongs to the Toy group of dogs…
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Whippet
Coal miners once bred this lightning-fast sighthound to race on a working-class budget, yet today it doubles as one of…
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Dachshund
Bred to chase badgers underground, this stubborn little low-rider hides a surprisingly fragile body beneath all that confidence and charm.…
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Goat
Few animals can scale a sheer cliff face, survive on bark and weeds at 13,000 feet, and trace their domesticated…
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Dogue De Bordeaux
Also known as the French Mastiff, this ancient breed originates from the Bordeaux region of France. Due to their massive…
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Pig
The pig was among the first animals to be domesticated. Among the first animals to be domesticated by humans, the…
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Tibetan Mastiff
Ancient nomads trusted this massive, wolf-blooded guardian to hold off snow leopards at 16,000 feet, yet most modern owners are…
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Turkish Angora
Once nearly extinct and saved only by a zoo in Turkey, this ancient breed carries secrets in its genes that…
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Siberian
Ancient Russian folklore celebrated them as magical creatures, yet Americans barely knew they existed until 1990. Find out what makes…
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Maltese
Beloved by ancient Greeks and the physician to Queen Elizabeth I alike, this tiny white dog carries a surprisingly murky…
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Harrier
Harriers are affectionate, fun-loving, and sweet, which is another reason that people love them as much as the Beagle or…
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Dogo Argentino
Bred to take down pumas and wild boars, this powerful Argentine breed carries a fierce hunting legacy that surprises most…
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Himalayan
Born from a cross between two of the world's most distinctive cat breeds, this stunning feline carries a surprising mix…
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Shih Tzu
Once a treasured secret of Chinese emperors and Tibetan mountain dwellers, this ancient companion breed brings a surprising mix of…
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Greenland Dog
For thousands of years this powerful Arctic breed survived conditions that would defeat almost any other animal, yet today a…
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Raccoon Dog
Raccoon dogs can climb trees, swim, and dive underwater Raccoon dogs live in Europe and Asia. Although they look similar…
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English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a very common breed of gun dog that was originally created in England (probably bred…
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Neapolitan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiffs love being lapdogs, though they have a hard time grasping that they aren’t as small as they were…
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Sri Lankan Elephant
“The Sri Lankan elephant is one of the world’s largest and rarest land animals.” The Sri Lankan elephant is one…
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Stoat
“The stoat is the small, but bold, predator of the Northern Hemisphere.” Stoats may be small animals, but this doesn’t…
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Golden Lion Tamarin
The golden lion tamarin is a small monkey native to coastal Brazil. Sometimes called a golden marmoset, it has a…
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Raccoon
Sporting a black mask and ringed tail, the raccoon is among the most common mammals in North America. Both vilified…
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
The Entlebucher mountain dogs, also known as the Entlebucher Sennenhund, are medium-sized dogs. The name Sennenhund comes from the people…
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Eskimo Dog
Eskimo dogs are affectionately known as “eskies.” They are fluffy white dogs that can be toy-, miniature, or standard-sized. This…
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chesapeake Bay retrievers are a type of gun dog that was bred for duck hunting along the Chesapeake Bay in…
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Clumber Spaniel
Clumber spaniels are affectionate dogs with a sweet temperament. These dogs have strong, stocky bodies that sit low to the…
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French Bulldog
With British roots, a knack for charming Russian imperial courts and Parisian brothels alike, and a personality that can turn…
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Once bred to fight in blood sports, the stocky little staffy somehow became the dog most trusted to guard sleeping…
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Curly Coated Retriever
This curly-coated hunter descends from breeds that no longer exist, carries a stubborn streak that surprises new owners, and follows…
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Newfoundland
Part working dog, part lifeguard, and part gentle giant, this breed from Canada's rugged coasts carries a surprising set of…
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Descended from the war dogs of Roman legions and built to haul loads across the Alps, this massive Swiss breed…
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Dolphin
Beyond their reputation for playfulness, dolphins harbor surprising secrets: ancient military careers, a distant kinship with hippos, and a form…
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Horse
Fifty million years of evolution shaped an animal that helped build civilizations, yet most people know surprisingly little about what…