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From Siberia To The Sahara: Huskies Conquer Mauritania
While the sweltering heat is not ideal for the Arctic breed, huskies have a great capacity to adapt, said Hela Rokbani of France's Animal Protection Society (SPA).
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US Man Imports Genetic Material To Create "Enormous" Hybrid Sheep, Arrested
A man who tried to breed enormous hybrid sheep using genetic material from endangered animals so he could sell them to trophy hunting ranches has been sentenced to six months in prison, the US Department of Justice said Monday.
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Did Pollen Allergies Cause Woolly Mammoths' Extinction? New Study Proposes a Surprising Theory
A new study proposes a surprising theory that pollen allergies may have contributed to the extinction of woolly mammoths. The researchers argue that an increase in pollen during the post-Ice Age period could have affected the animals' ability to communicate and reproduce. This inability to breed, combined with environmental changes and human activi...
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After Rottweiler Attack, Tamil Nadu Bans 23 "Dangerous" Dog Breeds
In the wake of a Rottweiler dog attacking a five-year-old girl in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department on Thursday banned any import, breeding, or sale of 33 breeds of dogs that have been termed "dangerous" for people.
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Karnataka High Court Overturns Ban On "Dangerous" Dogs In Directive To Centre
The Karnataka High Court today overturned a directive by the Centre banning the import, breeding, and sale of specific dog breeds labelled dangerous by an expert committee under the Animal Husbandry Ministry.
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US Firm Plans City Of 30,000 Monkeys For Medical Research, Locals Outraged
Animal rights groups have also come together to oppose the plan, arguing that breeding primates for medical tests is cruel.
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US Animal Shelter Offers To 'Neuter Your Ex' For Valentine's Day
Mr Schwartz revealed that the idea came from a volunteer and the tagline "some things shouldn't breed" was created after the initial idea.
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30-Year-Old Bobi Breaks Guinness World Record For Oldest Dog Ever
It is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed with a life expectancy of 12-14 years. The furry animal lives in Portugal with the Costa family.
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Dog In US Shot Between The Eyes Miraculously Survives
A dog in the United States miraculously survived getting shot in the head, after he ran away from a breeding farm where he lived and went missing.
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Climate Change, Human Pressure Making Migration Tough For Animals, Finds Study
Animals migrating north to breed are being put at risk by ongoing climate change and increasing human pressure, a study by an international research team has found
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Watch: White Rhino 'Emma' Lands In Japan Looking For Love
Like many of us, Emma has had her travel plans derailed by coronavirus. But after months of delay, the white rhino has arrived in Japan and is looking for love.
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Rare Odd-Eyed Cat In High Demand After Wrestler Rescues It From Madhya Pradesh Forest
A wrestler recently rescued an odd-eyed cat from Madhya Pradesh and is now flooded with offers from people who want to buy the animal which highly resembles the Khao Manee cat, also known as the Diamond Eye cat -- a rare breed originating in Thailand.
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Maharashtra's Madgyal Sheep Gets Offer Of Rs 70 Lakh
Maharatshtra news: The state's animal husbandry department is making extensive efforts to increase the Madgyal sheep population. The Madgyal breed sheep, inhabitants of Jat tehsil in Sangli, are taller, larger and have a higher growth rate than other breeds.
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After 15 Years, Camera Trap Shows Successful Breeding Of Tigers In Assam
The devastation in Assam's Kaziranga National Park caused by heavy rain and flood has killed many animals and affected the livelihood of several people.
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Native Cows Will Match International Breeds In 5 Years: Giriraj Singh
In the coming five years, native cows will match the standards of international breeds, said Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Giriraj Singh in the Lok Sabha detailing efforts being made by the Modi government under Rashtra Gokul Mission.
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From Siberia To The Sahara: Huskies Conquer Mauritania
While the sweltering heat is not ideal for the Arctic breed, huskies have a great capacity to adapt, said Hela Rokbani of France's Animal Protection Society (SPA).
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US Man Imports Genetic Material To Create "Enormous" Hybrid Sheep, Arrested
A man who tried to breed enormous hybrid sheep using genetic material from endangered animals so he could sell them to trophy hunting ranches has been sentenced to six months in prison, the US Department of Justice said Monday.
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Did Pollen Allergies Cause Woolly Mammoths' Extinction? New Study Proposes a Surprising Theory
A new study proposes a surprising theory that pollen allergies may have contributed to the extinction of woolly mammoths. The researchers argue that an increase in pollen during the post-Ice Age period could have affected the animals' ability to communicate and reproduce. This inability to breed, combined with environmental changes and human activi...
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After Rottweiler Attack, Tamil Nadu Bans 23 "Dangerous" Dog Breeds
In the wake of a Rottweiler dog attacking a five-year-old girl in Chennai, the Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department on Thursday banned any import, breeding, or sale of 33 breeds of dogs that have been termed "dangerous" for people.
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Karnataka High Court Overturns Ban On "Dangerous" Dogs In Directive To Centre
The Karnataka High Court today overturned a directive by the Centre banning the import, breeding, and sale of specific dog breeds labelled dangerous by an expert committee under the Animal Husbandry Ministry.
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US Firm Plans City Of 30,000 Monkeys For Medical Research, Locals Outraged
Animal rights groups have also come together to oppose the plan, arguing that breeding primates for medical tests is cruel.
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US Animal Shelter Offers To 'Neuter Your Ex' For Valentine's Day
Mr Schwartz revealed that the idea came from a volunteer and the tagline "some things shouldn't breed" was created after the initial idea.
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30-Year-Old Bobi Breaks Guinness World Record For Oldest Dog Ever
It is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed with a life expectancy of 12-14 years. The furry animal lives in Portugal with the Costa family.
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Dog In US Shot Between The Eyes Miraculously Survives
A dog in the United States miraculously survived getting shot in the head, after he ran away from a breeding farm where he lived and went missing.
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Climate Change, Human Pressure Making Migration Tough For Animals, Finds Study
Animals migrating north to breed are being put at risk by ongoing climate change and increasing human pressure, a study by an international research team has found
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Watch: White Rhino 'Emma' Lands In Japan Looking For Love
Like many of us, Emma has had her travel plans derailed by coronavirus. But after months of delay, the white rhino has arrived in Japan and is looking for love.
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Rare Odd-Eyed Cat In High Demand After Wrestler Rescues It From Madhya Pradesh Forest
A wrestler recently rescued an odd-eyed cat from Madhya Pradesh and is now flooded with offers from people who want to buy the animal which highly resembles the Khao Manee cat, also known as the Diamond Eye cat -- a rare breed originating in Thailand.
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Maharashtra's Madgyal Sheep Gets Offer Of Rs 70 Lakh
Maharatshtra news: The state's animal husbandry department is making extensive efforts to increase the Madgyal sheep population. The Madgyal breed sheep, inhabitants of Jat tehsil in Sangli, are taller, larger and have a higher growth rate than other breeds.
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After 15 Years, Camera Trap Shows Successful Breeding Of Tigers In Assam
The devastation in Assam's Kaziranga National Park caused by heavy rain and flood has killed many animals and affected the livelihood of several people.
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Native Cows Will Match International Breeds In 5 Years: Giriraj Singh
In the coming five years, native cows will match the standards of international breeds, said Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Giriraj Singh in the Lok Sabha detailing efforts being made by the Modi government under Rashtra Gokul Mission.
