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20 amazing feline facts
Did you know ... cats have 280 degree peripheral vision, a cat's nose pad is ridged that is unique, similar to a human fingerprint. Find out more amazing feline facts here.... There are over 100
29 amazing canine facts
Did you know ... dogs have been wearing collars ever since Egyptian times, Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they are born and develop their spots as they grow older, and the poodles 'haircut'was originally to improve its swimming ability as a retriever.
A dog named "Cat of the year"!
Ginny, the Schnauzer x Siberian Husky who was once named Cat of the Year, has been eulogized for her uncanny skill and bravery for rescuing cats.
Bomb sniffing dogs around the world save lives and limbs
It is difficult to imagine dogs like Rosa the Belgian Malinois, traversing dangerous country, and identifying the location of landmines that kill or maim one person and 20-200 animals worldwide every
Cat Instruction Manual
So why is it your cat always knows when to get under your feet? It appears the mischievous cat certainly knows where to be and what to be doing at the right place and time in your home. Check out our
Do dolphins call each other by name?
Bottlenose dolphins don't just whistle, click, and screech. They call themselves by name and recognise each other's names, too. Or, so says a recent study. A team of scientists synthesized a series
Dog and cat diaries
See the different points of view from the day in the life of a dog and cat. Excerpts from a dog's diary 0800 Dog food! My favourite thing! 0930 A car ride! My favourite thing! 0940 A walk in the park
Hibernation or a really long sleep?
Scientists say that "true" hibernators, such as ground squirrels, practically die during hibernation. Their body temperature drops to near freezing, and their organs shut down. A ground squirrel's
Pack of dogs attack crocodile in Cairns
At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The crocodile, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, often considered the
Pet jokes
What do cat actors say on stage? What is the cat's favourite TV show? What happens when it rains cats and dogs? Catch up on our favourite one-liner pet jokes and make sure you send us your favourites
Talented dogs synchronisation
A group of musicians called OK Go collaborated with a few furry friends to create this video clip for their latest song, White Knuckles. The talented canine stars (some of which were rescue dogs)
The seeing eye cat
This fantastic article recently found it’s way to us by email. Terry Burns of Middleburg Pensylvania tells of a wonderful relationship between a cat and a dog named Libby and Cashew.
Why can't the rest of the world get along this well?
In a zoo in California, a mother tiger gave birth to a rare set of triplet tiger cubs. Unfortunately, due to complications in the pregnancy, the cubs were born prematurely and due to their tiny size
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