That simple wooden dowel perch inside your parakeet's cage might look harmless, but it quietly sets the stage for a painful foot condition that can spread to the bone. Knowing…
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Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, is the type of place that families go to for a weekend getaway. Located about 25 miles…
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Since COVID-19 radically reshaped society, attention has turned toward the hidden costs of the wild animal trade. The allure of…
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People may be tightening their purse strings when it comes to groceries, but they are still shelling out big bucks…
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Anyone who has spent enough time around a service dog can tell you just how conscientious, caring, and patient these…
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Plenty of little kids imagine a future working with horses, and an assortment of jobs involve interacting with these highly…
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The 21st century has seen the realm of foodstuffs transformed into a competitive landscape of processed versus natural, and farmed…
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Even if you’re not an ardent member of the scene, you probably heard about the Westminster Dog Show in the…
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The hamster has a reputation for being a lovable, cuddly household pet. They may have a penchant for running on…
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Pet bird owners know that birds can be messy. Birdseed is often found in greater quantities on the floor around…
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The story of Laika, the first dog in space, has been shrouded in legend, misinformation, and propaganda since she first…
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The idea of giving a fish tank a proper cleaning always seems like a lot of work, but it doesn’t…
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Sometimes, it seems like there is an eternal rivalry between cats and dogs. They may both capture our attention equally…
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Cats can be such elegant, elusive creatures that it makes you wonder where they get their cultivated sense of style,…
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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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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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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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It’s hard to deny that humans have spread so far and fast across the planet that our presence has serious…
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It’s a moment every first-time fish owner experiences: you’re excited about your new fish tank and the fish you searched…
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There is no animal on earth quite as loyal to humans as dogs. Whereas cats will give you the cold…
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Dogs can be the sweetest companions or the most vicious adversaries. They may be man’s best friend, but they are…
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It’s all too easy to discount the chicken. They are such a commonplace bird in the modern world, comprising a…
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Grief is a strange thing. It hits us when we least expect it, and when it does, it manifests in…
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Cats may be a mostly nocturnal, mostly carnivorous species, but in many ways, they are just like us. They love…
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You’ve probably seen it yourself. Someone throws out some birdseed or stale bread crumbs to a bunch of pigeons in…
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Everyone loves puppies, but it’s all too easy to forget about the older dogs. They may not have that conventional…
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Before the internet, it was pretty hard to see animals from around the world. Even a glimpse of household pets…
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Donkeys are one of the more interesting and enigmatic characters on the farm, but it wasn’t always that way. These…
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A California resident in South Lake Tahoe has just tested positive for the bubonic plague. The individual likely contracted the…
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A black cat in Florida named Pepper has just played a surprising role in scientific research, by bringing wild rodents…
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It’s the summer time and the weather is fine, but only up to a point. Those hot August nights are…
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No matter how you judge them, some dogs are built for love. This doesn’t mean that other dog breeds are…
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Most dogs are pretty fast when they have their eye on the ball. It could even be the sound of…
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Behind the silky coat and tiny frame hides a dog with a surprisingly fierce origin story, forged in the coal…
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The AKC calls it the Peter Pan of sporting dogs, and anyone who has owned one will tell you that…
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Bred to be the perfect hypoallergenic companion, this Golden Retriever and Poodle cross carries a few surprising secrets about its…
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With a flowing mane, bare skin that needs sunscreen, and a history spanning ancient trade routes and Hollywood dressing rooms,…
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If you have a cat, you may have noticed that cats don’t meow at each other. Instead, they meow at…
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Part Arctic sled dog, part police-trained hero, this powerful hybrid carries a work ethic that most owners are completely unprepared…
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Julius Caesar wrote about them, Roman arenas featured them against lions and tigers, and ancient civilizations bred them for war.…
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Bred by the Inuit to haul freight across brutal Arctic terrain, this massive, mask-faced dog now lives in suburban homes…
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Cuba's national dog charms everyone from Queen Victoria to hospital patients, yet keeping one healthy demands strict dietary rules and…
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Could we use AI to translate animal sounds into human language? The idea sounds like something out of sci-fi, but…
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Every night, around midnight, my cat meows until I join her in bed (though she also sleeps all day). Then,…
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Many pet owners know cats and dogs can live happily together in one home, despite cartoons and commonly used metaphors…
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Getting a furry feline friend to keep you company is always a great idea. However, before you make the final…
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Whether by plane, train, or automobile, traveling with a pet can be daunting, requiring extra planning and lots of luck.…