Prairie dogs, if you don’t know, are those little beaver looking mammals that inhabit America’s grasslands. They’re actually a part of the squirrel family, with chipmunks, groundhogs, woodchucks and marmots being their other close relatives.
The Story Of Félicette: The First And Only Cat To Travel To Space
During the 20th-century numerous countries competed in what is known as the Space Race. Determined to be the first to enter space safely, they used various types of research, including the use of launching animals into space. While many animals gave their lives for this purpose one of the most notable is Félicette, a French cat.
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Kangals Are The Ultimate Guardian Dog Breed
The Kangal dog goes by many names: Kangal, Karabash, and the Turkish Kangal dog. Even if you haven’t heard of these dogs, you’re likely to have seen them at some point: and boy, do they stand out. Taller and imposing than most dogs, these dogs tend to be great to work around livestock and can even be friendly towards children.
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Why Are Bloodhounds Such Good Tracking Dogs?
If you’re lost in the woods, one of the sights you want to see most in the world is that of a bloodhound tracking you down. These amazing animals have been bred for centuries, finely honing their sense of smell. Commonly found in tan or liver and black or just plain red, these dogs have been being used to track people since the Middle Ages.
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The Most Decorated War Dog of World War 2
During World War II numerous animals were sent to serve in the military, including horses, pigeons, and dogs. While many made important contributions during their service, one of note is Chips. Chips was a family dog who was later sent to fight against the Germans during World War II. During his service he did many remarkable feats causing him to be one of the most decorated dogs of World II.
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Seahorses Are The Only Male Animal That Gets Pregnant And Gives Birth
Seahorses have a rather unusual mating ritual in that the male undergoes pregnancy. This is something of an anomaly in nature – in fact, seahorses are the only known animals with mating rituals of this sort.
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Love Lives Of The Leaping Lesbian Lizards
Mexico is famous for many things, including mariachi, margaritas and machismo. Maybe it’s this machismo which explains why it doesn’t boast quite so much about one its most remarkable inhabitants, a particular and unique species of whiptail lizard. One commonly known as the leaping lesbian lizard.
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