January 2009
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WatchIn this latest installment of CBS News’ “Assignment America,” Steve Hartman visits an animal sanctuary where a dog and an elephant have formed a very lasting, and unusual, friendship.
Petco Ends Rabbit Sales
Petco currently works with rabbit groups in several areas to provide in-store rabbit adoptions, and now wants to expand that effort. In recent years, about a third of the company’s nearly 950 stores have offered neutered rabbits for sale, and the company is phasing out rabbit sales in favor of adoptions. Announced in a press release on November 17th, the change will be welcomed by rabbit...
The Bush family's 18 year-old cat India has died...
According to a statement from the first lady’s office on Monday, India died peacefully at home on Sunday. India, a black American Shorthair, was named after former Texas Rangers player Ruben Sierra, whose nickname was “El Indio”, but was often affectionately called “Kitty” by the family. President George W. Bush was previously a co-owner of the Texas Rangers.
India...
Male Cheetah Bark Triggers Female Ovulation
Male cheetahs turn females on—literally.
That’s because a specific bark triggers the female reproductive system to release eggs, researchers have found.
Unlike other cat species, female cheetahs ovulate rarely and at unusual times. They also lack a regular reproductive cycle.
All this makes them tough to breed in captivity.
But now, scientists know why—and the discovery may boost...
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The Animal Odd Couple
I moaned right out loud when he got to the part about Bella not being able to wag her tail. Oh God, this is the best thing ever.
Sad Animal-Head People
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Jamie Glaser Is YouTube's Dr. Doolittle →