HubMob Weekly Topic: All about animals.

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   Princessaposted 13 years ago

   HubMob Weekly Topic: All about animals.
   
   Wild animals, endangered species, animal rights, pet care.
   
   

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   Jane Bovaryposted 13 years ago

   I've never understood the cat/dog divide. I like cats and I like dogs and see no reason to push my loyalties to one side or the other. I've had a few dogs in my time and adored them all, however at the moment I don't have a dog...only a cat, so I'm feeling feline oriented. read more

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   leahleflerposted 13 years ago

   Russia's domesticated silver fox experiment gives genetic clues to the process of animal domestication. Wild foxes from fur farms have been domesticated and made available for the pet trade. read more

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   Marie McKeownposted 13 years ago

   A guide to the best places in the world to see wild tigers, such as Bengal tigers in India's national parks or Sumatran tigers in Indonesia. read more

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   dahoglundposted 13 years ago

   An early explorer explained that the Hare Dog was fond of being caressed and rubbed on the back against you like a cat. They loved everyone they met. This was a way to identify the Hare dog years ago. read more

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   barryrutherfordposted 13 years ago

   Doge are excellent companions especially for the lonely elderly read more

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   Danette Wattposted 13 years ago

   Choosing an exotic bird takes forethought and care. Here are some tips on caring for an exotic bird based on my own experience living with a Yellow-headed Amazon parrot for more than 30 years. read more

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   K9keystrokesposted 13 years ago

   Here's a list of the people foods that are most commonly deadly for dogs. This list surprises even the most knowledgeable of dog people. read more

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   superwagsposted 13 years ago

   The Spanish or Iberian Lynx is the most endangered cat
   species on the planet with as few as 200 individuals remaining, and only 80 or
   so breeding females hanging on from potential extinction. The smallest of the
   world’s four Lynx species, the... read more

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    gypsumgirlposted 13 years ago

    Horses are one of the most beautiful and graceful creatures on earth.  They are also extremely therapeutic and can be used to help children who have been diagnosed with ADHD or autism. read more

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    gypsumgirlposted 13 years ago

    The Dodo bird was discovered on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean in 1507 by Portuguese explorers.  By 1681, the Dodo was declared extinct.  Portuguese sailors were the ones who named this friendly bird that had been isolated on the island... read more

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    cashmereposted 13 years ago

    Save the endangered species that inhabit the earth with us. If they disappear how long will it be before we do too? It all matters.. read more

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    LennyPposted 13 years ago

    When shopping for a dog bed you have to keep in mind the personality and needs of your dog. Just as dogs come in many types and sizes, so do dog beds. Some factors that must be considered when shopping for your dog's bedding include size, breed,... read more

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    superwagsposted 13 years ago

    Big cats have been said to roam Britain for the past few
    centuries with sightings of non-native cats in the UK being made on an almost
    daily basis.  In the 1960s a series of
    very public claims of sightings were made of what were thought to be... read more

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    oceansnsunsetsposted 13 years ago

    I love seeing birds come around the house, and I always have.  Bird
    watching is not only relaxing but you can learn quite a bit about our
    feathered friends that live nearby.  In a time where we all want to do
    our part to help the world, and... read more

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    dahoglundposted 13 years ago

    A powerful dog for pulling Eskimo dogs may be the oldest and rarest of indigenous canines.sled it  it as a Spitz breed.A great dog for adults but not for children. read more

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    The gannet is a beautiful bird which has airbag-like sacs that enable it to plunge-dive into the ocean at highway speeds to catch fish.
    At 100 feet (30 meters) in the air, the gannet seabird does a nosedive straight into the waters of the ocean.... read more

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    K9keystrokesposted 13 years ago

    Protect our pet's health by understanding the best choice in pet health insurance. Vet bills are on the rise like all else, so why not  save money by getting  "Pet Health Insurance" for your pet. read more

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    The strange anglerfish lives and feeds deep down in the seas and oceans where it is virtually pitch black.  With a modified fin that hangs out in front of it, it has its own light source at the bulb at the end of that fin.  But its purpose is not... read more

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    The archerfish eats insects.  How does the fish catch insects when they are in the water and the insects are above the water?  The archerfish can shoot down insects that are on a low branch overhanging the water.  The branch can be as far away as 3... read more

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    cardeleanposted 13 years ago

    If you are looking for a great animal project for your students, look no further.  This project is complete with a rubric! read more

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    L.L. Woodardposted 13 years ago

    Come on, admit it--you've wondered what the difference is between these two amphibians before, haven't you? I did, and decided the information was interesting enough to share with equally curious people. What ARE the differences between frogs and toads? read more

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    Mrs. Menagerieposted 13 years ago

    The information that Xylitol, a sugar free sweetener, is deadly to dogs is not new. However, the number of dog deaths related to ingesting Xylitol is still increasing alarmingly. A dog which eats even a small amount of Xylitol can die within hours from hypoglycemia or days later from liver damage or failure. read more

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    A tough question that I am curious about is whether dogs or cats are smarter.   Not ever having a dog or a cat, I have no direct personal experience on this topic.  So I must rely solely on search engines like Google.  In a sense, it might turn out... read more

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    workingmomwmposted 13 years ago

    This hub talks about the inhumane practice of declawing and discusses some more humane options that will keep both you and your cat happy. read more

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    toknowinfoposted 13 years ago

    Animals have a natural instinct that keeps them more in tune with nature than people are. Why are animals able to sense natural disasters like earthquakes, tornadoes, storms, & other occurrences? read more

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    Ms Deeposted 13 years ago

    Massive amounts fish and birds suddenly dying "everywhere"—a globe-wide event—does happen, but not normally with the frequency of what has happened in recent years . There are many questions. read more

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    Mrs. Menagerieposted 13 years ago

    I am very new to Hubpages and HubMob so I hope I'm doing this right.
    Recently, a friend of mine almost lost her dog after he got into a pack of sugar free gum that he found.  It turns out that the ingredient Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs.  According to her vet, the number of Xylitol poisoned dogs which he sees is still on the rise even though the dangers have been known (to some)for years.  I didn't know and I am a dog owner.
       So, I hope this is helpful to some fellow dog owners out there.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Xylitol-Sugar-F … ic-to-Dogs
    
    BTW, I don't know how to attach the HubMob graphic. Like i said, I'm a total novice!

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    Jane Greyposted 13 years ago

    These pretty birds are as personable as puppies, as noisy as kindergarteners, as quirky as asylum inhabitants, and as lovable as can be. Explore the fun and funny ways of cockatiels as pets here! read more

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    Chatkathposted 13 years ago

    The devastation that occurred in Japan is hard to imagine, much less endure as I try to picture what survival looks like for these victims, both human and animal. This piece focuses on the amazing animal survivors and all who made their rescue and recovery possible. read more

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years ago

    Some people have always thought that elephants can talk to one another and to us. Rudyard Kipling's story about elephants dancing in the jungle on a special night adds magic to this thought. At the same time, researchers have found actual elephant language, cataloging its vocabulary. A whale dictionary is likely not far behind. read more

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    Wolf-like species have been around for 2 million years.  The dog started to evolve away from the wolf about 100,000 years ago.   At about 14,000 years ago, humans started to played a big role in the evolution of the dog. Wolves gradually became... read more

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    Humpback whale is a species of baleen whale.  They can weigh 40 tons and be 50 feet long.  To get an idea of how long they are...  If you line up six of them from head to tail, they would span the length of a football field.  If you don't watch... read more

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    The frogfish is a type of anglerfish.  And as such, the frogfish has a
    rodlike-spine coming out of its head with a "lure" (known as the esca)
    at the end of it.  This lure is used to attract prey.     Some species of the frogfish has pectoral fine... read more

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    gypsumgirlposted 13 years ago

    Ahhh...the life of a sloth.  The slow, sleepy sloth.  There are two species of sloths: The two-toed sloth and the three-toed
    sloth.  Sloths are one of the world's slowest tree-dwellers found in Central and South America.  As rainforest mammals,... read more

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    Jane Bovaryposted 13 years ago

    Legend has it the heinous musical device, the Cat Organ or Katzenklavier, was made up of a row of captive cats with their outstretched tails pressed underneath a keyboard. As a key was pressed, the connected cat cried in pain. Each cat would be placed according to its natural tone -thus a musical cacophany of tortured but harmonious cat cries ensued read more

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    travel_man1971posted 13 years ago

    Dog bite was the last thing in mind when I conducted a personal survey with our barangay captain who happened to be my third cousin. The 'silent dog' is dangerous, especially when she has sired several puppies. She's territorial in nature so, any 'invader' that will pass her domain will experience some hiss or snarl sounds or an attack one will never forget. Just like what happened to me. read more

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    Les Trois Chenesposted 13 years ago

    The Limousin cattle breed is world famous for its wonderful meat and Limousin bulls and cows are exported all over the world. Limousin pastures are beatuiful and Limousine cattle are grass fed. Grass fed beef, especially Limousin grass fed beef, is a highly prized commodity. You only have to taste the beef prepared here in this rural region of S W France to know that this is something very special indeed. Come to Limousin and see our lovely Limousine cows, with their bull grazing in the meadows. read more

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    Azure11posted 13 years ago

    Camels are a huge part of the heritage of Dubai but do you know what is killing 30% of them? Check out my favourite camel pictures too in this article. read more

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    aethelthrythposted 13 years ago

    Ferrets are considered unusual; a hedgehog arouses curiosity as to how to pet it; but for getting attention, nothing beats carrying around a furry creature with those distinctive black and white stripes.   People stop and stare; "Uh...is that what I think it is?"
    
    And the inevitable next question, "Is it de-smelled?" read more

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    workingmomwmposted 13 years ago

    They're so ugly they're beautiful. Half-horse, half-fish, 100-percent unique in the animal world. The Latin name for their genus, Hippocampus, says it all. read more

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    melporposted 13 years ago

    The opossum is a rather strange animal considering the fact that it is a marsupial in North American. It is the only one of it kind there. Why and how did it end up being the sole marsupial there while the others are in Australia. read more

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    dahoglundposted 13 years ago

    Wolf-dog hybrids are somewhat controversial. In some places, they are even banned. In this article, I try to relate an objective view about them. read more

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    Just Ask Susanposted 13 years ago

    Nature on canvas in its beauty by Canadian painter from Toronto, Ontario. Wildlife artist of the year in 1980. read more

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    Mrs. Menagerieposted 13 years ago

    We should be less concerned with being for or against wolves and more concerned with how humans and wolves can better coexist. read more

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    Rosie2010posted 13 years ago

    Have you ever adopted a pet? It's one of the most rewarding act of kindness you could ever do. When you adopt a pet, you save a life and you give a pet another chance to have a home. Whether you are looking for a dog, a cat, a rabbit, or an iguana,... read more

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    Golfgalposted 13 years ago

    I wanted to swim with dolphins. A couple years ago I traveled to the lovely Hawaiian island of Oahu. During my vacation I was determined to strike a dream off my bucket list. read more

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    toknowinfoposted 13 years ago

    In a spontaneous moment we took a private charter, just my family, and a man who owned a boat. He claimed he knew where the dolphins played and would take us to see them in pods of 50 to 60 where they lived in the freedom of the ocean. It was a... read more

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    BlissfulWriterposted 13 years ago

    What bird has the same name of a fruit?    That's right.  The kiwi.  You probably saw the answer in the title of this article.  The kiwi bird is a flightless bird of New Zealand. The brown kiwi bird is small, brown, and feathery.   The kiwi fruit is... read more

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    Stacy Lynneposted 13 years ago

    Dilly has been diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure.  About 8 months ago, we took our cats to the vet for their normal yearly physicals and vaccinations. Our kitties were looking and acting perfectly normal, although one cat had been on a specific... read more

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