Cher Ami (French for dear friend) was a carrier pigeon in World War I. Along with other pigeons, he carried messages for the United States troops in Europe. Cher Ami probably carried his most important message on October 4, 1918. Surrounded and trapped by the Germans on the side of a hill, the commander of […]
The wild animals of Afghanistan include more than 100 mammal species and more than 380 bird species. Many of Afghanistan’s animals are in danger of extinction. The most seriously endangered animals are the goitered gazelle, leopard, snow leopard, markor goat, and Bactrian deer. Birds are hunted widely and many species are becoming endangered as well. […]
Your Vote Counts – American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards Sgt. Combs and 9 year old German Shepherd K9 Maxx have been working together for the last 7 1/2 years. Sgt Combs spends more time with Maxx then he does with his family. Maxx goes wherever he goes including vacations when permitted. He has been […]
