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Zoology an Animal Search Engine
Curated scientific indexes
4Zoology is a focused search engine for zoology. Combine specialized indexes, curated sources, and AI tools to find out all about animals. Part of the 4SEARCH network of topic specific search engines.
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I loved capybaras before they were viral - I'm so glad they're having a moment
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (1212+ words) The Route to Cappyness is Sharon Walia's third documentary film They look like giant guinea pigs, they eat their own poop, and the Vatican once declared that they were fish. Capybaras - the world's largest living rodents, external - are unusual animals…...
Henrico couple arrested in connection with multiple dog deaths
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (92+ words) A Henrico County couple faces 40 indictments in connection with the suspicious deaths of 5 dogs. Police arrested Deric Rashawn Beale, 41, and Barbara Frances Jones, 53, both of Henrico, on Sept. 17 following a Henrico County Grand Jury hearing. Both were indicted on Sept....
Highly poisonous snake found hiding in young girl’s bedroom in Australia
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (140+ words) Eastern brown snake found hiding behind pet mouse cage in Queensland girl’s bedroom A highly poisonous eastern brown snake was found hiding behind a pet mouse cage in a young girl’s bedroom in Queensland, Australia. Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers shared…...
Charity sees more than 1,000 dog rehoming requests
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (416+ words) An animal centre in Warwickshire says it has so far this year received 1,284 inquiries from people looking to give up their dogs. Amid the demand for its rehoming service, Dogs Trust Kenilworth is spotlighting its Homestay project, which enables pets…...
When did grey squirrels start posing a threat to reds in the UK?
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (1041+ words) Grey squirrels, native to North America, carry a virus which is deadly to red squirrels Endangered red squirrel populations have plummeted from about 3.5 million to less than 300,000 in the UK, with their grey-haired rivals continuing to thrive. But when exactly…...
A 66-million-year-old tooth reveals T. rex was nearly as warm as a human
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (826+ words) Chemical clues preserved inside fossilized T. rex teeth reveal that the dinosaur maintained a body temperature of about 97 degrees Fahrenheit, almost identical to humans. The finding provides direct evidence that the giant predator was warm-blooded, helping explain how it stayed active…...
Amid urban coyote boom in LA County, cities encourage co-existence
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (1723+ words) For decades, coyotes have been our increasingly visible “neighbors” throughout Los Angeles County. And, what was once an underground society, has now solidified itself as a community of wild residents inhabiting Southern California communities. Coyotes have called dens around the…...
Which Animal Gives Birth After 365 Days? Here’s the Surprising Answer
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (376+ words) Which animal gives birth after 365 days? The answer may surprise you. While many animals complete pregnancy in just a few weeks or months, some mammals have remarkably long gestation periods. One familiar animal can carry its young for around a…...
Alvaro, pet trainer: “If your dog gets aggressive seeing others head-on, stop taking them on the same route”
13+ hour, 28+ min ago (289+ words) The dog trainer shared a YouTube video offering a two-week plan to desensitize our furry companions. One of the most uncomfortable moments between a pet and its owner happens during a walk, when the animal becomes overly tense upon encountering…...
Bernese Mountain Dog Puppies Napping in Park Look Like Cuddly Rocky Road Sundaes
21+ hour, 7+ min ago (449+ words) Anything in life can be cured by looking at a crew of cuddly puppies. It’s like they have a secret superpower that can transform bad moods into good and make gloomy days bright, leaving everyone in their orbit happier than…...