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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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Original Technorati articles tagged “animal”

• in Videos
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  by kdbarclay / on Jul 19, 2012
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  by missbobetier / on Mar 20, 2012
• in Sports
  The Sport of Cowards
  The brave people we admire? They protect the defenseless, not torture them.
  by missbobetier / on Oct 8, 2011

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• A Mother Cheetah & Her Cubs

  
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• Animal Crossing New Leaf websites live (with sample music)

  
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  Yes, Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe have both now launched their official websites for Animal Crossing New Leaf, which are packed with new information and screenshots of the game.  You can find them here: US official site: http://www.animal-crossing.com/newleaf/ UK official site: ...
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• Animal Crossing: New Leaf Official Site Opens

  
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  The official website for the eagerly awaited Animal Crossing: New Leaf is now live. There’s plenty of interesting and informative content featured on the site, including the trailers which we have previously featured. Animal Crossing: New Leaf see’s the player take the role of the town mayor with a little ...
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• Animal Crossing New Leaf references Super Mario Sunshine!

  
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• The Wilderness State

  
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  "Ye now have sorrow: But I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you." John 16:22. 1. After God had wrought a great deliverance for Israel, by bringing them out of the house of bondage, they did not immediately enter into the land which he had [...]
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• Weekly Wrap-Up #7

  
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• Taxidermy Disasters

  
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• Discontinue Animal Dissection at Nation’s Second-Largest Community College

  
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  Target: President of Northern Virginia Community College, Dr. Robert Templin, Jr. Goal: Discontinue the dissection of animals in biology classes Animal dissection in science classes is nothing new.  Many schools across the nation are discontinuing this practice, but the United States’ second-largest community ...
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• Los pasos contados del hombre y la pérdida del sentido

  
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  Es profundamente aleccionador observar a un hombre paseando con un perro, oír la música callada a que obedecen sus pasos disímiles. El hombre, como si siguiera un compás (uno, dos, uno, dos) binario que no rompen los desniveles del terreno, el frío, el calor o la lluvia ni las ganas reprimidas de mear o sentarse, ...
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• How to Choose the Best Dog Boarding Facility

  
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  Going on a vacation is meant to be a joyful experience, exploring a new area, spending time with loved ones, getting away from the daily hassles of work and whatever comes along with it. Most vacations are spent this way, but if you have a pet and decide to board them at a facility that you are unsure of you might ...
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• Designed to Thrill: Walt Disney World Photo Report

  
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• Nintendo Feed Podcast: May 2013 | Zelda 3DS, Animal Crossing, Donkey Kong and more…

  
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• Feast on Vegan Foods with Emily Deschanel and HSUS – Ecorazzi

  
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• Broadcast Freshmen Grading – How Did I Do With 2012-2013′s New Shows?

  
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• Love rap

  
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  He stood above my head, chirping a rap I’d never heard before. He was calling his lover while swaying from side to side.  “Come to me, my love.”  “I need you like a warm new glove.”  Odd as it sounds written, it was quite enjoyable to hear sung out of his little beak.  When he noticed me watching, he ...
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• Game and Fish to Begin Grizzly Bear Trapping

  
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  As part of ongoing efforts to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department will conduct research trapping operations in the Dubois area from May 13 through June 14. All areas where trapping is being conducted will have major access points marked with ...
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• Freshwater Aquariums (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)

  
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  This book simplifies the set-up of a freshwater aquarium. Find out the items necessary to maintain an attractive and thriving aquarium, from equipment and decor to the best food choices for your aquatic pet. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a ...
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• Rainbow Owl

  
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• Killing Condors for Homes, Hotels, and Golf Courses is Okay

  
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  In a regrettable move the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has granted exceptions to a wind farm and building project allowing them to harass or kill endangered California condors. Luxury homes, hotels, golf courses, and lots of money will trump the lives of these magnificent birds. This is consistent with the proposed ...
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• Stock Image - Cute Critter - Marmot

  
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  This is another cute Critter Image from an early French Zoologie Print! This one is a Marmot or Mamotte in French. Its a type of Ground Squirrel. You may recall the spotted Ground Squirrel that I posted Here, earlier this week.  They would be cute used in a project together!Hello! Are you new to The Graphics ...
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