(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) — Are animals smarter than people? Maybe. Research says that animals rival humans in cognitive processing of social etiquette, survival, and even logic. Read on and see how this can be. Chimps, birds, and even sheep seem to have the upper hand.
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Some clever dogs can swim, some talented dogs can even surf, but have you ever heard of a dog that rode a shark and then took a bite? Watch this amazing pup wrangle a shark and catch some waves. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) TEXAS – The USDA places M-44 sodium cyanide devices along trails, fence lines and roads to protect livestock from predators. Unfortunately, the poisonous devices can also be triggered by innocent pets and endangered animals. Read how this cattle protector is also an unintended trap. – Global Animal
(WILDLIFE) UNITED STATES – Wolves in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming are being blamed for thousands more cow and sheep deaths than they are actually responsible for. Read how the discrepancy between figures reported by the USDA and those reported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is affecting the innocent wolves as well as the way they’re viewed by the public. – Global Animal
(DOGS/VIDEO) BRITAIN — You may have read the story about Ci the border collie who was afraid of the sheep she was supposed to herd, and now there is Nancy, a chihuahua who could teach Ci a thing or two about sheep herding. Who would have thought that a 2.5 pound dog could corral sheep 10 times her size. As Yoda would say, “Judge me by my size do you?” — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED SPECIES/POLL) CALIFORNIA — Sierra-Nevada Bighorn Sheep struggle to survive against mountain lions in the Yosemite National Forest. The animal’s population has increased from 114 to around 400 but it continues to be threatened by mountain lions. In an effort to save the sheep, mountain lions are now being hunted. Is one species more valuable than another? — Global Animal
(PET HUMOR/VIDEO) A border collie named Ci has been dubbed Britain’s worst sheep dog due to his ovinophobia, or fear of sheep. Despite the working dog’s ineffectiveness, Ci isn’t in danger of being fired. The beloved sheep dog’s caretakers are happy to help out herding the flock. Read the story of this sheepish dog – and share any tales of your scaredy cat pets in the comments. — Global Animal
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