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World Rhino Day September 22: Black, Indian, Javan, Sumatran, White

World Rhino Day celebrates on September 22 the endangered five: Black and white rhinos in Africa and Indian, Javan, and Sumatran rhinoceroses in Asia.

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Horses

Arabians and Thoroughbreds: Two Types, But Related By Blood

Many Eastern horses (Arabians, Turks and Barbs) were included in the first Thoroughbred registry, the General Stud Book, since they were used to create the English Thoroughbred.

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Horses

Dominant White and Extreme Sabino in Thoroughbred Race Horses

There are several kinds of “white” in Thoroughbreds. Grey horses turn white with age. Perlino and cremello are not really white, but pale fawn. All true whites are actually pinto.

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Wild Animals

My Travels With Clara, the Indian Rhinoceros, by Mary Tavener Holmes

My Travels with Clara by author Mary Tavener Holmes and artist Jon Cannell etch a Dutch captain’s and Indian rhinoceros’ eighteenth-century European tours.

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Dogs

Hats for Dogs

Hats for dogs are protecting them from sun rays and are making a fashion statement at the same time.

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Wild Animals

Panther Facts for Kids

Want to learn all sorts of fun facts about panthers for kids? And just what is a "panther," anyway?

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Birds

Dark Decorations: Figurines for Lovers of Ravens

It's amazing how many raven figurines are out there. Symbolic of its many facets in folklore, or merely cast in appreciation of the wild bird itself.

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Wild Animals

Death of Mshindi: Denver Zoo’s Champion, Painter, Warrior Black Rhino

Death ends a 21-year life cycle and natural history outside Africa for Denver Zoo’s champion, painter, warrior black rhino Mshindi on September 16, 2015.

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Prehistoric Life

Zhenyuanlong suni: Sun Zhenyuan's Feathery, Meat-Eating Dragon Dinosaur of Liaoning, China

Zhenyuanlong suni is the formal name since July 16, 2015 for Sun Zhenyuan’s feathery, meat-eating dragon dinosaur fossil of west Liaoning Province, China.

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Wild Animals

The Extinction of UK Hedgehogs

Britain's only spiny mammal, the hedgehog is quietly dying out. The tiny animals are falling victim to our busy roads and boarded up gardens. What can we do to help?

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Dogs

Portable Dog Runs

I’ve been looking into getting a portable pen for my dogs. Here’s what I’ve found out about them.

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Livestock & Farm Animals

How to Cure a Wound in a Duck

Have you ever heard of sugardine for wounds? It’s used a lot for horses but it’s a great home remedy for birds and even people as well.

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Wild Animals

Aardvarks and Anteaters

Aardvarks are often called anteaters, but they are only distantly related to the true South American anteaters. Both animals are unique creatures in the animal world.

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Livestock & Farm Animals

Things I Learned from my Lamas

I’m not a lama expert, but I leaned a lot in the short time I had them. They are wonderful animals but so different from what I was used to.

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Cats

How to live with, and care for, kittens and cats

Learn about kittens and cats. They are wonderful, loving creatures that can wrap a person around their little paw, with a few quirks and needs that you will learn here.

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Dogs

What Is Flyball?

With lots of barking, excited dogs, some jumps, a spring loaded box, and some tennis balls, a dog sport has been created that provides a lot of fun and excitement.

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Cats

How to tell if your cat is playing or angry

Did you know that the biting your cat does when you pet them is a love nip? Did you know the puffed tail might not mean they are angry?

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Cats

Cat Communication: Why Don't Cats Like to be Patted on the Head?

Every cat is different but a cat's instincts tell it to avoid hands reaching for their head. Find out why in this discussion of cat communication.

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