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Why We Love Cats and Dogs: Cats or Dogs? Our Twitter Followers Weigh In

We asked our Twitter followers to weigh in on a very important question: Cats or dogs - and why? Here's what they had to say.

Feb 5th, 2009 | 15 comments | 3,400 Views
(11 votes)
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Why We Love Cats and Dogs: Introduction

Are you cat-crazy or a dog die-hard? Watch as NATURE shares the stories of pet owners and their beloved animals.

Jan 27th, 2009 | 94 comments | 64,553 Views
(129 votes)
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Why We Love Cats and Dogs: Dog Owner Behavior Patterns – What’s Yours?

What does the way we treat our pet dogs say about ourselves? Sarah Wilson came up with nine different behavior patterns seen in dog owners.

Jan 6th, 2009 | 33 comments | 10,606 Views
(9 votes)
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Is That Skunk?: Do Skunks Make Good Pets?

Do skunks make good pets? In the case of wild skunks the answer is no. But domesticated skunks are known to be quite docile and loving.

Nov 20th, 2008 | 42 comments | 8,076 Views
(40 votes)
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Can Animals Predict Disaster?: Tall Tales or True?

We've all heard them: the tales of dogs barking before the big earthquake hit; wildlife behaving strangely before the big hurricane; earthworms pouring out of the ground just before the big flood strikes. Tall tales ... or true?

Jun 3rd, 2008 | 6 comments | 5,506 Views
(4 votes)
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy: Lesson

Students will use critical thinking to determine which breed of dog would best fit their personality and living situation, then write a short story from a dog's perspective.

Apr 20th, 2008 | 1 comment | 2,012 Views
(12 votes)
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Katrina’s Animal Rescue: Introduction

When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, more than 250,000 pets were left stranded by the storm's destruction.

Nov 20th, 2005 | 2 comments | 13,457 Views
(31 votes)
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The Real Macaw: Introduction

The Real Macaw offers bird lovers the rare opportunity to enjoy these beautiful birds in their natural habitats rather than in pet stores and cages.

Feb 26th, 2004 | 11 comments | 13,087 Views
(18 votes)
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The Reptiles: Lizards: Pet Lizards

They look so cool on TV, and now you may want to bring one home. But be careful -- caring for a pet lizard can be a difficult chore.

Feb 23rd, 2003 | 3 comments | 4,316 Views
(7 votes)
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The Reptiles: Turtles and Tortoises: Pet Turtles

Keeping turtles as pets can be a complicated responsibility. Before you bring that shelled cutie home, do your homework, or you and the turtle may suffer.

Feb 16th, 2003 | 0 comments | 2,434 Views
(2 votes)
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