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“Virgin” Anteater Gives Birth, Baffles Zoo Staff

anteater unexpectedly gives birth at zoo

by Arnold Carreiro

It looks like we may have learned something new about the gestation period of giant anteaters, or that lonely anteaters aren’t easily deterred from getting some secret love. You decide!

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Cheer For Our National Newts & Meet The 13 State Amphibians!

by Arnold Carreiro

I’ve covered America’s patriotic crustaceans, bats and dinosaurs, but are you aware of the United States’ favorite frogs and toads? I’ve collected the full squishy set of amphibians for you below for today’s history lesson:

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Waltzing Matilda: The Famous Algonquin Cat

by Laurie Kay Olson

The historic Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan is best known for the Algonquin Round Table -- a daily gathering of journalists, actors, authors, and publicists beginning in 1919. For ten years the "Vicious Circle" met to exchange ideas and barbs. A few years later a battered stray cat waltzed through the front door to establish himself as the resident cat. The hotel has had a cat in residence ever since.

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Proof That Cats Are Better Than Dogs -- The Super Funny Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

I grew up with dogs as pets. It wasn't until I was in my 30s that I turned into a cat person. I love both equally--but this video made me laugh so hard that I shot soda out of my nose...

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Trained Dogs Delay Spread Of Invasive Mollusks Using Sense Of Smell (Video)

by Arnold Carreiro

A trio of dogs have been specially trained to sniff out stowaway zebra mussels to keep them from infesting new ponds, lakes and other waterways in St. Paul, Minnesota. Take that, you invasive punks!

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The Cat Man And His Flying Cats

Dominique LeFort, The Catman And One Of His Flying House Cats

by Laurie Kay Olson

If you find yourself heading down to Key West on vacation there is something you have just got to see -- The Catman and his Flying House Cats. They perform for the crowds each night at sunset. Contrary to what just about everyone will tell you about cats, they CAN be trained to do all sorts of things. For Dominique LeFort they will literally jump through hoops -- even if the hoops are on fire.

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I'll Show You My Mean Face! The Animal Video of the Day!!!

by John P. Barker

Grrrrr! Feel the ferociousness of these two "giant" beasts as they battle. Actually, its more like "feel the cuteness as they play." I want to go hug something cuddly after seeing this video...

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