Have you ever seen a cat with four ears? Or four-ear cat? Most would say impossible. Actually, you should say "Incredible" after checking the following photos. The cat named Yoda was found by Valerie Rock when passing around a Chicago bar and she took him home with her. Two-year-old house cat Yoda was born with four ears.
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Not every animal is as creepy as the Montauk Monster . Scientist S. Blair Hedges found the world's tiniest snake under a rock in Barbados. The non-venomous snake measures less than 4 inches long in adulthood, and is small enough to curl up on a US quarter. photo linked from washingtonpost.com Think pygmy snake is cute? Check out these other little wonders. Ducky the Chihuahua--Boston's Ducky the Chihuahua made headlines in 2007 when he was named the smallest dog in the world by the...
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Once sea-turtle hatchlings hit the surf, they vanish for up to five years. Where the half-dollar-size tots spend these "lost years" while ballooning to the size of dinner plates has been a mystery, until now. New research, published today in the online edition of the journal Biology Letters, indicates the green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) hide out in the open ocean, where they feast on jellyfish and other marine creatures. Not only did the researchers spot their short-lived sea homes, but...
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Acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular among the savviest of pet owners as a great option for controlling pets’ pain and treating a variety of ailments. Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist Bridget Halligan, DVM, treats dogs and cats with acupuncture at West Chelsea Veterinary in Manhattan. "More and more of our clients request acupuncture as a first resort treatment," says Dr. Halligan, DVM, CVA, of West Chelsea Veterinary. "New Yorkers not only want the best for their pets, but...
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My hat's off to the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program. All along the Broward coastline turtles are being saved from extinction by a dedicated group of marine biologists and student volunteers. Every night from about the end of February thru until September female turtles come ashore to dig pits in the sand with their flippers and deposit their eggs. Once they've laid their eggs they never return, and the male turtle never leaves the ocean to set foot on the sand. The newly...
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Private landowners who want to mange their property to benefit rare and threatened plants and animals may be eligible for grants to help accomplish this.
KOCHI: Minister for Dairy Development C. Divakaran inaugurated 'Ksheera Samrudhi,' a State-level programme to increase milk production through induction of high-yielding animals by dairy farmers in the State.
Thinking of buying a pet for junior? Consider this: children who grow up in the company of cats, dogs or other furry friends are more likely to become snoring adults, according to a new study.
At a meeting between county and Valley elected officials today, SCRAPS director Nancy Hill said she was optimistic about the prospect of forming a regional animal control system with Spokane and other cities.
Ann Johnson and Marian Hussenbux ask why animals barely get a mention in the Long-term Framework except under 'Environment and Sustainability' Some 115 million animals were used in scientific research globally ...
Service dogs are a lifeline for many people living with disabilities, but nearly one-third of the animals will be attacked by other dogs during their careers.
What is it about wild-animals-in-strange-places stories that intrigue us? Reporter Dana Herra hit the nail on the head with her story last week about them being the stuff of urban legend.
A state Senate panel unanimously OK'd a measure Thursday affording academic researchers, including those who conduct tests on animals, the same legal protection as elected officials and reproductive health ...