Hungary is home to many bird species. There are 373 species whose largest European populations are in Hungary. Birdwatching is a popular past-time in the country, especially in national parks. Some of the common birds are the Great Bustard, Saker, Imperial Eagle, Red-footed Falcon, Lesser White-fronted Goose, Aquatic Warbler, Black and Grey Headed Woodpecker, Red […]
According to ancient Egyptian law, taking the life of a greyhound warranted the same punishment as killing a man. The Ibizan Hound is an ancient breed which originated in Spain but may have been used by the Pharaohs for hunting. As early as 3500 B.C., Egyptians were domesticating wildcats from Africa. They considered cats to […]
Native Americans welcomed wolves into their homes and domesticated them. According to a Native American legend, the dog freely chose to become a companion to man. Dogs were considered part of the family and given names which reflected their personalities and characteristics. Before the introduction of horses to North America (by the Europeans), dogs were […]
