Fun Animal Facts (74)
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Insects We Love: Fireflies
By Linda Lombardi, Jun 14, 2013Most people aren't fond of insects, but we make an exception for fireflies. All over the world their magical display inspires devotion, from entire Japanese towns that hold festivals to a… Full Article ›
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Amazing Animal Facts: Galapagos Turtles
By Linda Lombardi, Jun 6, 2013You're probably familiar with the Galapagos tortoise. The largest living tortoise, they can be more than five feet long and can weigh up to 550 pounds. They're also the longest-lived… Full Article ›
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11 Cat Breeds With Funny Names
By Laura Cross, May 17, 2013Thanks to dog shows and competitions like Westminster, you probably know your fair share about the many different breeds of dogs. Our feline friends, however, don’t get as much… Full Article ›
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Pigeons: Unsung Heroes of War
By Linda Lombardi, May 22, 2013For centuries, the fastest way to send a message over a long distance was by homing pigeon. These birds carried news of a new pharaoh to all corners of ancient Egypt and relayed the results of… Full Article ›
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Amazing Animal Facts: Echidnas
By Linda Lombardi, May 7, 2013At first glance, the echidna looks like an enormous mutant hedgehog, but the two animals are not related. The echidna's closest relative is actually the duck-billed platypus. And that's only… Full Article ›
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Cicadas, They're Back!
By Linda Lombardi, Apr 24, 2013If you live in the Northeast, soon you'll be hearing the drone of periodical cicadas. They've been living underground for 17 years. Now they're back, and they've got one thing on… Full Article ›
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The Birds and the Birds and the Bees
By Linda Lombardi, Apr 30, 2013It’s spring, and birdsongs are starting to fill the air. The tunes are so pretty that it’s easy to forget what this soundtrack is all about: the birds and the bees. In fact, the… Full Article ›
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Amazing Animal Facts: Bluebirds
By Yvonne Claire Stecher , Apr 2, 2013Bluebirds, just like crocuses and daffodils, are a true harbinger of spring. In many parts of the country, that unmistakable flash of bright blue as the birds busily begin setting up house for… Full Article ›
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Pet Vision vs. People Vision: Who Sees More?
By Dr. Donna Spector, Mar 25, 2013Do you ever wonder how much your pet sees, or if they see the same things with the same detail that you do? Although it seems like a relatively simple question, the answer is quite complex. When… Full Article ›
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The Elite 8: Our Favorite NCAA Animal Mascots
By Vetstreet Staff, Mar 20, 2013
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The Messy History of Poop Scooping
By Linda Lombardi, Apr 1, 2013What goes in must come out — so for most dog owners, picking up after your pet is a fact of life. But you might be surprised how recent that custom is and how controversial it once… Full Article ›
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10 Animals From Ireland You Should Celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day
By Laura Cross, Shayna Meliker , Mar 14, 2013As you don green getups and toast to St. Patrick, take a minute to think of all the wonderful gifts that the Emerald Isle has given us. Its native species includes the good-natured Connemara… Full Article ›