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You’ve heard the slogans: save the whales, protect our pollinators. You may have lamented the decline of polar bears or the ...
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But above all, keep flames and non-cat-friendly food out of arms’ – or rather paws’ – reach. The myth that cats have nine ...
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Franz Kafka’s Best Friend

Kafka’s late story about a philosopher dog, like most of his stories about animals, is really about our lost humanity.
They’ve helped fetch Oscars, boosted box office and upstaged their A-list co-stars — but these days, Hollywood’s animals can’t seem to book a gig. By Katie Kilkenny Labor & Media Reporter Rocco may ...
Animals in children's stories are often depicted as living in neat mom, dad and children family units. Examples include ...