Animals
Almost annually, the American Kennel Club (AKC), the official purebred dog registry in the United States, grants recognition to one or more “new” breeds, even if some of these breeds have...
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Bees play a vital role as the world’s primary pollinators, fertilizing plants by transferring pollen between male and female flower parts. This makes them integral to global food supply. While...
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There are about 3,000 species of snakes worldwide, with roughly 600 being venomous. Of those, around 200 pose a major threat to humans and can cause illness or death if their bite is untreated....
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The Mesozoic Era, also known as the age of dinosaurs, lasted from 252 to 66 million years ago. It likely ended when an asteroid struck Earth, spewing minerals into the air that caused lasting winter...
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Dogs, as the cliché has it, are man’s best friend. Canines have been humans’ companions for centuries. They are by far the most popular pet in the U.S. About 69 million households, of the 90.5...
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Scientists have been fascinated by the intellectual capabilities of non-human animals for decades. In 2015, Princeton researchers explored the collective intelligence of ants, citing colonies as a...
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In the vast and diverse animal kingdom, there are many fascinating creatures that possess remarkable speed and agility. The fastest animal on land is the cheetah, which can run at speeds of around 70...
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What are mosquitoes good for? You might be asking that question on a summer evening as you’re sipping your drink of choice and the pesky pests arrive to spoil the mood. There are as many as 3,500...
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People love dogs for a variety of reasons: They’re loyal, playful, and usually very cute. But not always. Sometimes, man’s best friend isn’t the best-looking animal. There are many breeds of...
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There are approximately 3,000 species of snakes in the world, according to National Geographic. Of these, about 600 are venomous, and 200 of them are a threat to human safety, with bites that can...
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Almost every year, the American Kennel Club, the country’s purebred dog registry, officially recognizes one or more “new” breeds (some of them centuries old) and adds them to the club’s list....
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One of the longest dynasties in American culture recently ended. After ruling as the nation’s top breed for 31 years, according to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador retriever was unseated by...
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This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. The French Mastiff, also called the Dogue de Bordeaux, has a lifespan of only...
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In a shocking turn of events in the world of dog owners and lovers, the French bulldog, or “Frenchie,” has ended the Labrador retriever’s 31-year reign as America’s favorite dog. That’s...
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The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that 42 million American households have a dog, and 31 million have a cat. Only about 1.6 million own one or more horses, but that’s...
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