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Animals are a vital part of the lives of human beings. Whether kept as pets or for work, the roles of animals are intertwined with ours.

Pets are animals kept for companionship and enjoyment. Dogs, cats, horses, and birds are some of the most popular pets. 63 percent of all households in the United States own pets. Families who are looking for a new pet might want to steer away from the cute kittens and puppies in the pet shops and consider adopting from an animal shelter.

Some animals are used primarily for work. Draft animals are those with great physical strength, such as elephants, horses, and mules, and they are used in countries all around the world. Other animals that have sharp senses or instincts are used for hunting, herding, and even helping humans (such as seeing-eye dogs).

On the internet, blogs about animals are extremely popular. Everyone loves sharing pictures and stories about their pets, or getting advice from other pet lovers. "I Can Has Cheeseburger" is one of the most popular blogs online, with people submitting pictures of cats and adding funny, misspelled "quotes" from the animals themselves.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “animal”

• i would *never* dress my dog in clothing

  
  Feral Geographer — Authority: 127
  …unless of course he was 4 months old, 12 lbs, perpetually cold, and crazily skinny despite the fact that he’s consistently fed as if he were in the next higher weight bracket. this weekend i knit mo a sweater. that’s about all i did, aside from recover from last week, which was pretty crappy. given ...
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• Fig wasps travel further than any other insect

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 986
  The tiny creatures can cover 100 miles in two days At just 1.5mm in size, the fig wasp is easily missed. But new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals it is a world champion among insects. The previous longest recorded distance for an insect transporting pollen was roughly ...
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• The cow says mooooo! Zoowawa, an app for toddlers and their parents

  
  F-Default — Authority: 543
  -: iPhone , iPod touch , App Review Zoowawa US$0.99, iTunes Link is a cute app targeted for toddlers between the ages of two and three. Your child is presented with a split screen displaying two animals. Read more here: The cow says mooooo! Zoowawa, an app for toddlers and their parents
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• Fun Pics

  
  Linda B's Blog — Authority: 125
  Got these animal pics in my email. The photography is so terrific. I added a caption and wanted to share them with you. Butterflies Are Free, Really Balancing Act   Enjoy, Linda B. http://lindab142.etsy.com http://LinorStore.com Linda BlatchfordJewelry ...
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• SHERYL CROW OPPOSES MISTREATMENT OF WILD MUSTANGS

  
  CINEMATIC PASSIONS BY MIRANDA WILDING — Authority: 134
  FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SHERYL CROW is joining the call for a halt to U.S. government round ups of wild horses in the west, stating that they’re inhumane and unnecessary. The GRAMMY AWARD winning singer is asking President Barack Obama and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to scrap a proposed roundup of ...
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• NAMAR Collecting Stuffed Animals for Sheltering Arms

  
  Atlanta Real Estate Forum — Authority: 483
  The time is here for the Northeastern Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors to seek out local Atlanta real estate agents and community members  to lend a helping hand by donating new or gently loved stuffed animals for Sheltering Arms. NAMAR has been supporting Sheltering Arms Day Care Centers and the children of ...
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• Reprogramming Predators, Abolitionism

  
  Accelerating Future — Authority: 539
  David Pearce on reprogramming predators . Thanks to Franz Fuchs for the pointer.
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• Dogs Being Used to Find Out the State of Vietnam’s Critically Endangered Rhinos

  
  Net News Publisher — Authority: 157
  Highly trained detection dogs are being used help to determine the population status of the Javan rhino in Vietnam, in an attempt to save one of the world’s rarest mammals from extinction. WWF researchers have teamed up with national park rangers using two detection dogs from the United States to determine the ...
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• Funny Missing Pet Signs

  
  Blogoncherry — Authority: 151
  1. LOST CAT 2. GAY DOG3. LOST TORTOISE4. CAT or RAT FOUND?5. DOG WITH HUGE BALLS6. LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL DOG7. DEAF LOST DOG8. AWESOME CAT
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• Do Dogs Laugh?

  
  Blogs — Authority: 162
        For many years psychologists and behavioral biologists agreed that laughter was a unique emotional expression found only in humans. However, as the study of animal emotions expanded this idea was called into question. The Nobel Prize winning ethnologist, Konrad Lorenz suggested that dogs are capable of ...
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• PETA Leads Anti-Animal Research Protest at University of Utah

  
  Critter News — Authority: 132
  This protest comes after an undercover PETA investigator collected evidence of alleged animal abuse in the University laboratories.
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• Zebra Print Ankle Boots by Stuart Weitzman

  
  Splendicity — Authority: 542
  Animal prints are always fun. The colors, the patterns, the ability to accessorize…I could go on and on about the reasons why I love animal prints. ShopBop One of the main reasons I love animal prints during the colder months of the year is because I have an excuse to wear animal print boots! And now that ankle ...
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• We are super cute

  
  Paws 'n' Claws — Authority: 134
  Been a while since you’ve seen these babies, from brother blog friend Sally, the proud staff member of Dubinsky and Gomez. As Sally says, quoting the kitties, “We are super cute.” I’d have to concur. Here are Princess Dubi and Gomez… Dubi is quietly watching over her kingdom, as you can see, while ...
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• Helping Endangered Animals In The Zoo

  
  Degree Space — Authority: 128
  How do zoos help endangered animals? Mankind has been key in helping put many animals on the endangered species act. So to help keep these animals alive many zoos will breed and house these animals to prevent their extinction. Some zoos will release a portion of the offspring back into the wild if that is what is ...
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• Factory “Farmaceuticals”

  
  Animal Blawg — Authority: 467
  Jessica Morowitz Premarin ® is a hormone replacement therapy drug manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals.  The drug is widely prescribed to an estimated nine million women to help them cope with the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats.  Premarin® gets its name by virtue of ...
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• Sam and Max: Season 2 Review

  
  Platform Nation — Authority: 148
  Game Review: Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space Release: July 2009 Genre: Adventure Developer: Telltale Games Available Platforms: 360, PC, Wii Players: 1 MSRP: 1600 MSP ESRB Rating: T Website: http://www.telltalegames.com Sam and Max Beyond Time and Space, also known as Season 2 of the ...
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• Improper Disposal of Animals

  
  Socyberty — Authority: 550
      To those who get rid of unwanted animals in an improper way; such as dumping them in rural areas. The only person this benefits is yourself.     If you will, picture this, the animal that you have chosen to be a part of your family and no longer want is traveling with you in your vehicle. You suddenly stop ...
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• rasta dog

  
  Above and Beyond — Authority: 137
  A dog dressed as a Rastafarian participates in the Family Pet Festival in Cali October 25, 2009. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga (COLOMBIA SOCIETY ANIMALS IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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• Are We Protecting Our Pets?

  
  Animal Blawg — Authority: 467
  Sarah Murphy Vaccination is a hotly debated topic, appearing in the news on a regular basis.  Is there a link between childhood vaccines and autism?  Is there going to be a mandatory vaccination of healthcare workers for H1N1?  Why is it though, that the issue of companion pet vaccination also does not come up ...
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• Merrick Thanksgiving Day Dinner Dog Food 5.5 oz

  
  Funny & More — Authority: 141
  You can buy Thanksgiving Day Dinner Dog Food on Amazon.com. .
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