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Domestic Horse Genome Sequenced
Scientists have decoded the
genome of the domestic
horse, revealing a genome
structure with remarkable
similarities to humans and
more than one million
genetic differences across a
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New Clues To Extinct Falklands Wolf Mystery
Ever since the Falklands
wolf was described by Darwin
himself, the origin of this
now-extinct canid found only
on the Falkland Islands far
off the east coast of
Argentina has remained a
... > full story
Wolves, Moose And Biodiversity: An Unexpected Connection
Moose eat plants; wolves
kill moose. What difference
does this classic
predator-prey interaction
make to biodiversity? A
large and unexpected one,
... > full story
Wolves Lose Their Predatory Edge In Mid-life, Study Shows
Although most wolves in
Yellowstone National Park
live to be nearly six years
old, their ability to kill
prey peaks when they are two
to three, according to a new
... > full story
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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 -
Dominant Chemical That Attracts Mosquitoes To Humans Identified
October 26, 2009 — Scientists have identified the dominant odor naturally produced in humans and birds that attracts the blood-feeding Culex mosquitoes, which transmits West Nile virus and other life-threatening ... > full story -
Iberian Wolves Prefer Wild Roe Deer To Domestic Animals
October 23, 2009 — A Spanish researcher has analyzed the preferences of wolves from the north east of the Iberian Peninsula to demonstrate that, in reality, their favorite prey are roe deer, deer and wild boar, ahead ... > full story -
Studying Cancer In Pet Dogs To Find New Treatments For Human Patients
October 20, 2009 — Scientists say that studying pet dogs with cancer could yield valuable information on how to diagnose and treat human ... > full story -
Microchips Result In Higher Rate Of Return Of Shelter Animals To Owners
October 14, 2009 — Animals shelter officials housing lost pets that had been implanted with a microchip were able to find the owners in almost three out of four cases in a recently published national study. According ... > 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 -
A Pet In Your Life Keeps The Doctor Away
September 29, 2009 — Lowers blood pressure, encourages exercise, improves psychological health -- these may sound like the effects of a miracle drug, but they are actually among the benefits of owning a four-legged, ... > full story -
New Take On Why Social Cues Confuse Babies And Dogs In Classic Hiding Game
September 27, 2009 — A study by developmental scientists challenges the conclusions of two recent studies on how babies and dogs respond to certain social cues. The new findings indicate that babies and dogs may not be ... > full story -
Vet Says Owners Should Exercise With Their Dogs Based On Specific Needs To Prevent Obesity
September 10, 2009 — People and their dogs both need physical activity to fight obesity, and there are many exercises that owner and pet can do together that can improve their health and their relationship. Dogs, like ... > full story -
Cradle And Birthday Of The Dog Identified: East Asia 16,000 years ago
September 2, 2009 — Previous studies have indicated that East Asia is where the wolf was tamed and became the dog. It was not possible to be more precise than that. But now researchers in Sweden have managed to zero in ... > full story
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