We sometimes think of dogs who are difficult to train and ignore us as being either dumb or impossibly stubborn. Nothing could be further from the truth. Thousands of years have gone into training dogs to willingly and happiily obey our commands. Different breeds have been used for different jobs, but obedience has been bred […]
The gene responsible for dwarfism in Miniature Horses is called the aggrecan gene (ACAN). DNA testing for 4 mutations of the gene is being offered at the University of Kentucky Animal Testing and Research Laboratory. The mutations were found by a PhD student, John Eberth, at the UK Gluck Equine Research Center. John is studying […]
Ever wondered what the most unusual pets are? Animal Planet provides us with a list of the 10 most popular exotic pets: Capybaras – The largest rodent in the world, native to South America. Stick Insects – These easy to care for animals are popular pets for children. Miniature Donkeys – These donkeys are almost […]
