Ming the Clam, the world’s oldest animal at 507, was killed by researchers trying to tell how old it was. 10
Facts About Animal Cruelty (And How You Can Help)
1. Canine neglect Whilst any and all animal cruelty is despicable, it might surprise you to learn that over 70% of cruelty to any animal involves dogs. Bred over the years to become man’s best friend, crime and violence has turned dogs to be both neglected and used as weapons. From patrolling criminal’s homes for intruders without being adequately fed, to being pitted against each other in organised dog fights, cruelty to these beautiful and intelligent animals is prevalent the world over. For people in England or Wales, if you are witness to any dog cruelty or need advice contact
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To help airline passengers deal with travel anxiety….
To help airline passengers deal with travel anxiety, San Francisco International Airport has hired the nation’s first airport therapy pig. LiLou wears costumes and performs tricks to help travelers calm down before boarding their flights. 00
Why Do Camels Have Humps?
Camels are thought to have originated around 40 million years ago, in the Americas, migrating to Asia before the last Ice Age. The two types of camel are the Dromedary, which has one hump, and the Bactrian, which has two humps. A hybrid (a crossbreed of the two species) has one long hump and is bigger and stronger than either of its parents. The Dromedary Camel There are approximately 14 million Dromedary camels in the world today. Dromedary is a Greek word meaning fast or swift. The Dromedary has a long neck and legs and, although known for having just
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Some free range turkey farms use alpacas…
Some free range turkey farms use alpacas to guard their flocks from foxes, since alpacas are extremely territorial and will accept the turkeys as part of their herd, defending them by chasing off predators. 10
10 Cool Facts About Lions
Since time immemorial, lions have been associated with courage, power, and royalty. Primitive man doubtless treated these beasts with both fear and reverence. The lion’s recognizable profile, sheer strength, and association with nobility all make him the King of Beasts in the eyes of many people. How much of that reputation is myth, and how much is fact? Let’s find out – here are ten things you might not have known about the King! 10. Lions Don’t Live in Jungles If you grew up in the 90’s, you may have grown up with two conflicting ideas. For the longest time, the lion
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All domestic cattle on Earth originated from…
All domestic cattle on Earth originated from one single herd of about 80 animals 10,500 years ago. 10
A chimpanzee, which was raised as a human being…
A chimpanzee, which was raised as a human being by a psychologist, learnt sign language, dressed herself and ate with silverware, was shipped away to assimilate in wild, expressed “hurt” via sign, and later died. 10
Cynophobia: The Fear of Dogs
Unlike the fear of spiders, snakes or rats, the fear of cats (ailurophobia) and the fear of dogs (cynophobia) are not particularly common zoophobia fears. That said, those that do suffer from them are subjected to seeing the source of their fear everywhere they go. Cats and dogs are the most common household pets, from rural households to urban ones, and although to most of us the idea of fearing creatures we live in harmony with is strange, to some, the very idea of sharing a home with descendants of wolves is inconceivable. Perhaps that’s where cynophobia finds its source.
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A chimpanzee has been observed wearing a piece…
A chimpanzee has been observed wearing a piece of grass into her ear, with no apparent function. After other members of her group started imitating her, researchers realized to be in presence of the first fashion statement observed in other animals.