While the majority of horses today are domesticated, others remain wild. Feral horses are the offspring of once-tame animals that have roamed the countryside for generations. Groups of these horses can be found all over the world. But do you know there is only one true wild horse? Mongolia’s only truly wild horse is the […]
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Algeria has battled lawlessly over the years the economic struggles of their country like suppression of the state, lack of jobs for the people, and tension on borders. Having strict marshals that supervise the country, young men found a scapegoat through sheep fighting. What was it? And how was this done? Sheep fighting is not
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Dogs are known to be man’s best friends and loyal companions. More than just being a pet, dogs have special abilities that make them unique from other animals. They can be trained to perform tasks and even assist humans. But did you know several dogs actually fail their service training? Half of the dogs in
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Animals develop or evolve to protect themselves against predators. Some have camouflaging skills, while others have hardened protective shells. Yet some animals develop other protective features like venom to poison those who cause them harm. But did you know there is a primate that is also poisonous? The slow loris is the only venomous primate
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A mouse wheel is a device created for hamsters and other rodents to allow these animals to exercise in limited living environments. It was explicitly designed for domesticated hamsters that serve as pets. But did you know that wheels also attract the attention of wild rodents? Researchers discovered that wild rodents utilized mouse wheels if
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The most popular of the many types of mole rats, the naked mole rats are recognizable from their grayish-pink skin and massive incisors. In addition to that, they’re also one of the few animals that can live without oxygen for a relatively long period. A naked mole-rat can survive without oxygen for 18 minutes by
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When an American Flying Fortress landed in the seaside area of Clonakilty, County Cork, in April 1943, its crew were armed and ready to fight. Surprisingly, the locals greeted them warmly, and not long after, the Irish welcomed the men, including their mascot monkey Tojo, with a party that went on for three days. In
When kangaroo levels rose from 27 million in 2010 to about 50 million in 2016, many experts suggested the public eat more kangaroo meat. As excessive kangaroo levels threaten Australia’s biodiversity, many continue to encourage kangaroo hunting. In 2016, the kangaroo population in Australia surged to 45 million, amounting to nearly double Australia’s human population.
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Most people are familiar with livestock guardian dog breeds protecting livestock, but did you know that llamas also serve as effective protectors of farm animals? With a male llama’s territorial instinct and a female’s maternal instinct, sheep farmers note their effectiveness against coyotes. Introducing the guard llamas: primarily used in Australia and the United States,
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The Moscow Water Dog, though now extinct, was once a fluffy four-foot canine that eventually led to the creation of the Black Russian Terrier. While you won’t find these breeds around today, here are some things you might want to know about these temperamental dogs. The Moscow Water Dog was originally commissioned by the Russian
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