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10 Wild Facts About the European Wildcat

It looks like a chunky tabby, but this Ice Age survivor avoids people, growls instead of meows, and faces genetic extinction through…

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A predator that may aim its pounces using Earth's magnetic field, raises cubs with helpers, and speaks with 20+ calls. Inside the…

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The longest legs of any cat for its size, radar-dish ears, a 3-meter leap, and a hunting success rate that beats lions.

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A bet between sisters, a GeoCities page full of dancing cartoon hamsters and a sped-up Disney song. The Hampster Dance went viral…

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Most people think the Schipperke is born without a tail. Old litter records tell a different story. Here is the breed's history,…

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A wild cat the size of a medium dog that can jump about 10 feet straight up and swat birds out of…

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Many dogs have one plush toy they lick, suck and carry to bed. Most of the time it is a calming habit,…

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Some dogs finish dinner and immediately throw themselves on the rug, rubbing their face and wriggling on their back. It is usually…

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Cats are famous for kneading, but many dogs do it too, pressing their paws into a soft blanket or a favorite toy.…

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About one in six dogs eats poop often, according to a large UC Davis survey. It is disgusting to us but normal…

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A hot spot is a red, wet, painful sore that can grow to several inches across overnight. It starts with an itch…

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You come home, your dog wiggles with joy, and a puddle appears on the floor. Excitement peeing is common in puppies and…

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