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Navy Dolphin Uncovers Seafloor Secrets

May 25, 2013

(OCEANS) One of the navy’s specially trained Atlantic bottlenose dolphins recently came across an 130-year-old torpedo on the seafloor. Dolphins are naturally endowed with the most superior sonar known to man and thus, can detect mines and other objects acoustically difficult to find underwater. The museum-worthy torpedo is, in fact, one of the first self-propelled torpedoes used by the U.S. Navy and only 50 of its kind were ever manufactured. Read on to learn more about the echolocation of dolphins and the antique torpedo. — Global Animal

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Vampire Dog Won’t Enter Without Invite

May 25, 2013

(ANIMAL VIDEO) Though the ever-popular Twilight books might’ve broken a few classic rules when it comes to the undead, any horror fan will tell you that “real” vampires (such as those featured on the CW’s hit series The Vampire Diaries) can’t enter a home unless invited. Not to suggest that this particular Corgi is part of the legion of fanged fiends, but it does seem curious that he won’t—and perhaps can’t—come in without an invitation. Look deep into his eyes and  see for yourself if this pup is thirsty for more than tap water. — Global Animal

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From Kitty With Love: The CIA’s Spy Creation

May 15, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) In the 1960s, the CIA attempted to turn a cat into a spy during an effort entitled, “Operation Acoustic Kitty.” The agency attempted to turn the feline into a CIA agent by implanting a microphone, small radio transmitter, and a thin wire antenna into the cat during a risky surgery. The cat survived and was sent to a park to observe a conversation between two people on a bench. Unfortunately, the cat was hit by a taxi and did not survive the actual mission. While there are definitely some questions of animal cruelty within the discussion, it is quite interesting to learn about animals embarking on top-secret missions. Continue reading below to discover more about these animal spies. — Global Animal

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Clever Cat Opens Doors

May 15, 2013

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This clever kitty is 100 percent determined to go outside! If there’s a will, there’s a way! — Global Animal

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The Best Dog And Pony Show Of All Time

April 25, 2013

(ANIMAL VIDEO) These two pals might not win any fancy trick awards, but they definitely try their very best!  This cheerful dog and pony definitely get an ‘A’ for effort and their winning personalities. — Global Animal

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Gracious Dog Opens Door For Extended Family

April 21, 2013

(ANIMAL VIDEO) Who needs opposable thumbs? When this pooch named Miss Potter wants to open the door for herself and large extended family, not even evolution and lack of a good place to grip will stop her! — Global Animal

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Look Who’s Talking

April 17, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) It looks like Doctor Dolittle might not have been so special after all—as it turns out, animals really can talk! According to a new study, bottlenose dolphins can actually identify the vocal patterns of other dolphins familiar to them. What’s more, scientists have observed variations in these patterns that imply bottlenose dolphins may in fact be sharing additional information with one another. However, this news really comes as no surprise seeing as though dolphins are the second smartest animal in the world—second only to humans. Regardless, this level of communication between species is uncommon and could mean big news for the future understanding of animal communication. Continue reading to find out what scientists believe this could mean for the animal world. — Global Animal

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Lab Lifeguard Better Than Baywatch Bunch

April 16, 2013

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This canine lifeguard works harder than David Hasselhoff ever did on Baywatch! See how this lab uses a “soft mouth” grip to rescue a baby doll. (Labs can even carry eggs in their jaws without breaking them). An amazing and cool rescue! — Global Animal

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