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The Japanese bobtail is a super friendly cat breed. These active and affectionate companions will bring joy to your home and steal your heart.

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Cats

Breeds

The Fun-Loving Japanese Bobtail

Knowing the early signs of pancreatitis in your cat is the number one way to getting them the proper treatment, and on the road to recovery.

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Health

Pancreatitis in Cats

While skin tags are generally not a cause for major concern, it's important to know what they are and when a trip to the vet could be necessary.

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Dogs

Identifying and Removing Skin Tags on Your Dog

A histiocytoma is a small, usually harmless growth that's commonly referred to as a button tumor. Learn what to do if you discover one on your dog.

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Canine Histiocytomas: Causes and Treatment

For those of us who live in urban areas, who spend our days around the strangeness of people, it's easy to forget that Mother Nature a little strange, too.

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These Are Some of the Strangest Creatures on Earth

Some zoos and aquariums provide live footage of their animals, giving families a chance to experience the wonder of wildlife without leaving the house.

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Get Wild With These Animal Live Streams

Maintaining a hummingbird feeder is easier and less expensive than maintaining a typical feeder for seed&#x2d;eating birds.

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How to Start Feeding Hummingbirds

Sharks evolved very effective breathing methods that are perfectly suited to their surroundings.

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How Do Sharks Breathe?

Native to Asia and known as “tanuki” in Japan, they got their English name because of their resemblance to both wild raccoons and domestic dogs.

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Crazy Facts About Raccoon Dogs

Although reports of sharks biting humans are rare, it’s still a good idea to know how to avoid becoming a victim before you swim in the sea this summer.

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Tips to Avoid a Shark Attack

Named for the rich brown coloring of their broad head, copperhead snakes are agile hunters who can even climb trees to catch their prey. 

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What are Copperhead Snakes?

Huntsman spiders are the common name for the Sparassidae family. This family of spiders includes 1,027 identified species in temperate or tropical regions of Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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What on Earth is a Huntsman Spider?

Kingsnakes are not venomous and pose no threat to humans. They are often kept as pets and prized for their vibrant colors and beautiful patterns.

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Are Kingsnakes a Threat to Humans?

The ball python is a snake native to sub&#x2d;Saharan Africa. They are popular pets due to their calm, non&#x2d;aggressive temperament.

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All You Need to Know About Ball Pythons

The name 'garter snake' refers to over a dozen species of the genus Thamnophis. Garter snakes are not dangerous to humans and are usually harmless.

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Are Garter Snakes Dangerous to Humans?

Spiders are in almost every region or climate of earth except for the Arctic poles, in the oceans or at extreme altitudes.

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