(ANIMAL PICTURES) Check out this fantastic collection of photos showing new members of the animal kingdom from all around the world! — Global Animal

(ANIMAL PICTURES) Check out this fantastic collection of photos showing new members of the animal kingdom from all around the world! — Global Animal

(TURKEYS) While many people only think of turkeys around the holidays, it turns out the beautiful birds are far more useful alive than they are on a dinner plate. Read how the noble bird helps fight cancer, insects, and even heart disease for the other 364 days of the year. — Global Animal

(ANIMAL COMMUNICATION) Here are the true stories of a seal, parrot, cat, and chimp who communicated with humans in words and other wondrous ways. Anyone who’s ever wondered what a pet was thinking will appreciate these four fabulous communicators. —Global Animal

(PET CARE) Cats are notoriously picky and erratic eaters. But particular eating habits may be a sign that your cat is sick. Here’s what to look for – and how to remedy the situation– if your cat stops eating.

(CAT ENCLOSURES) Global Animal often gets requests for information on kitty condos and outdoor cat enclosures. Here’s an excellent article from the New York Times. It’s not a patio, it’s a Catio! And cat guardians say it’s a (safe) road to freedom for felines who like to frolic outdoors. — Global Animal

(DOG GENETICS) While the physical difference between a great dane and a chihuahua is apparent, the genetic makeup of all dog breeds is pretty much the same. In fact, there are only seven genetic variations that differentiate the thousands of dog breeds living today. — Global Animal

(ANIMAL VIDEO) Someone’s a little prickly about not actually being a puppy. This 5-year-old male porcupine is a rescue who lives at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Give him an apple to eat, and he seems to act more like a pup than a porcupine. Stick around for the excited spinning in circles. What a darling!

(SPECIAL NEEDS PETS) Adopting a blind dog or caring for a dog who’s going blind may be less worrisome – and more rewarding – than you might think. Here’s some sound advice (and a few nifty tricks) to put both you and your non-seeing pooch on sure footing.
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Hedgehogs Hard At Work (GALLERY)
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May 17, 2013
An Extraordinary Animal Mom
May 12, 2013
The Great Catsby Is The Cat’s Meow (GALLERY)
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Baby Seal Rides Turtle
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Museum “Un-Coops” Chicken
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