On May 23, 2008, a horse named Eight Belles crossed the finish line in the Kentucky Derby. Her two front ankles snapped and she collapsed, resulting in her being put down as she lay there. This incident caused an outcry and calls for an end to horse racing. PETA instigated a campaign to either end […]
The World Pet Association[1] finished another successful year of entertaining families and educating the public on pet care through America’s Family Pet Expo[2], held April 15-17 in Orange County, California[3], and July 8-10 in Puyallup, Washington[4]. Known for its notable history of placing animals in forever homes and educating people on responsible pet care, this […]
There are more than 4,000 types of lizard in the world. Most live in the tropics. The largest living lizard in the world is the Komodo Dragon, native to the central archipelago of Indonesia. The Komodo’s average length is 6.6-9.8 feet with tails as long as their bodies. An interesting fact about the Komodo – […]
