Interesting Stories (40)
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Semper Fi: Equine Sister in Arms
By Samantha Bartram, May 23, 2013Heavy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire blasted around the members of the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, as they hunkered down in the trenches of Outposts Vegas, Reno and Carson in March 1953.… Full Article ›
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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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11 Unforgettable Animal Smiles
By Samantha Thornton, Feb 26, 2013February is Dental Health Month, and what better way to show off a great set of teeth than with a wide smile? As humans we display common emotions like fear, anxiety, embarrassment and happiness… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "My Dog’s So Happy, He Wrote a Book About It"
By Caroline Golon, Feb 13, 2013Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. When… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "My Dog Has a More Active Social Life Than I Do!"
By Caroline Golon, Jan 24, 2013Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares the stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for… Full Article ›
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6 Animal-Themed Fall Festivals That You've Likely Never Heard Of
By Colleen Oakley, Sep 28, 2012There’s the running of the bulls and dog shows galore — but a caterpillar race? Check out these truly one-of-a-kind animal celebrations taking place around the world this autumn. Full Article ›
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Tough Love: How Animals Educate Their Young
By Linda Lombardi, Sep 5, 2012The first day of school can be hard — but human kids don't know just how lucky they are. When it comes to raising and educating their offspring, there are some parents in the animal… Full Article ›
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What Zoos Do to Prepare for Natural Disasters
By Linda Lombardi, Aug 21, 2012Whether you're faced with a hurricane, blizzard or a sudden wildfire, pet owners should consider having emergency plans in place to protect their pets during natural disasters. But what if… Full Article ›
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More Couples Are Saying "I Do" at the Zoo
By Colleen Oakley, Jul 23, 2012As you’re creating your guest seating chart for your nuptials this summer, here’s a curious question you may have to ponder if you’re jumping on the latest wedding bandwagon: Should… Full Article ›
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The Surprising Challenges — and Dangers — of Being a Wild Animal Matchmaker
By Linda Lombardi, Jun 25, 2012A couple of famous pandas have been in the news recently over some troubles the two are having in the baby department. In May, it was reported that the National Zoo had chosen to try… Full Article ›
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Meet the Indiana Jones of Detection Dogs
By Linda Fiorella, Jun 22, 2012Thirty-one years ago this month, Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced the world to a globe-trotting archaeologist with a sixth sense for scavenging artifacts — and an intense fear of… Full Article ›
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America’s Other Audubon: A New Book Pays Homage to a Woman's Passion for Birds
By Colleen Oakley , May 29, 2012In 1995, when Joy Kiser walked into the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to start her new job as an assistant librarian, she was struck by a Plexiglas display case that contained the… Full Article ›