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While cats are more common than dogs, there are substantial differences in pet preferences across European countries and ...

The zoo explained that pygmy hippos, which are native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, are an endangered species, with only about 2,500 remaining in the wild because of habitat loss. " ...

Humans have been turning wild animals into pets for thousands of years. Pets—animals kept for companionship, not for food or ...

Pets are more than just companions—they are reflections of culture, tradition, and societal values. Around the world, the ...

Activists are planting trees in an effort to protect disappearing forests in Mali, but residents are cutting and selling ...

Unusual pets can be fascinating and sometimes really cute, but some come with significant risks. Despite their wild nature, certain dangerous animals are legally allowed as pets in various places. Let ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys ...

FILE - ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit and his dog Ben watch players warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game between Tennessee and Arkansas, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP ...