
Wide Variation in Calorie Content Among 'Low Calorie' Pet Foods
Dog and cat owners buying
weight-control diets for
their overweight pets are
faced with a confusing
two-fold variation in
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'Survival of the Cutest' Proves Darwin Right
Domestic dogs have followed
their own evolutionary path,
twisting Darwin's directive
"survival of the fittest" to
their own needs -- and have
proved him right in the pr ... > full story

Polar Bear Droppings Advance Superbug Debate
Scientists investigating the
spread of
antibiotic-resistant
superbugs have gone the
extra mile for their
research -- all the way to
... > full story

Understanding Why Leopards Can't Change Their Spots
New research reveals
something about how cats end
up with spots and stripes.
It demonstrates for the
first time that at least
three different genes are
... > full story
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Camera Traps Yield First-Time Film of Tigress and Cubs
January 11, 2010 Camera traps deep in the Sumatran jungle have captured first-time images of a rare female tiger and her cubs, giving researchers unique insight into the elusive tiger's behavior. Specially designed ... > full story -
New Clues Into How Invasive Parasite Spreads
December 8, 2009 Researchers have discovered a possible strategy against Toxoplasma gondii, an invasive parasite that infects more than a quarter of the world's population, including 50 million ... > full story -
Dramatic Decline Found in Siberian Tigers
November 24, 2009 The last remaining population of Siberian tigers has likely declined significantly due to the rising tide of poaching and habitat loss, according to a new ... > full story -
Decline in Russian Tigers Renews Calls to End All Trade in Tiger Parts
November 18, 2009 A shocking decline in the Russian Federation's wild tiger population highlights the importance of eliminating trade in and demand for tiger parts, the International Tiger Coalition has said. ... > full story -
Anchovy Parasite Hazard Varies Depending On Origin Of Fish, Study Finds
November 11, 2009 Researchers in Spain have confirmed a higher presence of the parasite Anisakis in anchovies of the Atlantic South East coast and the Mediterranean North West coast, and they insist on freezing or ... > full story -
Male Sabertoothed Cats Were Pussycats Compared To Macho Lions
November 6, 2009 Despite their fearsome fangs, male sabertoothed cats may have been less aggressive than many of their feline cousins, says a new study of male-female size differences in extinct big ... > full story -
Notorious 'Man-Eating' Lions Of Tsavo Likely Ate About 35 People -- Not 135, Scientists Say
November 3, 2009 The legendary "man-eating lions of Tsavo" that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya more than a century ago likely consumed about 35 people -- far fewer than popular estimates of 135 victims, ... > full story -
American Physiological Society Endorses Report On Random Source Dogs And Cats
October 29, 2009 The American Physiological Society announced that it has endorsed the recommendation of a National Academy of Sciences report calling for the identification of new suppliers to replace Class B ... > full story -
No Place Like Home: Africa's Big Cats Show Postcode Preference
October 11, 2009 The secret lives of some of Africa's iconic carnivores, including big cats, are revealed in a new study. The results shed light on how different habitats are used by some of Tanzania's most elusive ... > full story -
Owners Should Count Calories For Obese Pets, Consider Several Factors For Good Health
October 9, 2009 You might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet? Veterinarians say there are several guidelines to follow when ... > full story
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