Jul 26 2011

Deadly Horse Virus Found in Dog

Tag: Animals,Bats,Dogs,Fox,Fruit,Horses,Humans — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 3:33 pm
Authorities fear that the lethal Hendravvirus has jumped species.

Jun 06 2011

Stressed Show Horses May Spread Equine Herpes

Tag: Animal Health,Animals,Horses,Immune System,Medicine,Vaccine — Jennifer Viegas @ 5:28 pm
Normally horses' immune systems keep the virus at bay, but stress and an increase in contact may break down defenses.

May 25 2011

Animal Mating Tips Revealed

Tag: Amphibians and Reptiles,Animal Behavior,Animal Communication,Animals,Cats,Crustaceans,Dogs,Fish,Horses,Insects and Arachnids,Mammals,Primates,Rodents,Sharks,Snakes,Spiders,Wild Birds — Tim Wall @ 10:55 pm
Variety is the spice of life and animals know it pays to be flexible.

May 25 2011

Animal Mating Tips Revealed

Tag: Amphibians and Reptiles,Animal Behavior,Animal Communication,Animals,Cats,Crustaceans,Dogs,Fish,Horses,Insects and Arachnids,Mammals,Primates,Rodents,Sharks,Snakes,Spiders,Wild Birds — Tim Wall @ 10:55 pm
Variety is the spice of life and animals know it pays to be flexible.

Apr 29 2011

Ancient Royal Horse Unearthed in Iran

Tag: Animal Behavior,Animals,Current Events,History,Horses,Humans,Mammals,Pets — Jennifer Viegas @ 5:46 pm
Remains of the oldest known Caspian horse, otherwise referred to as the "Kings' horse," date back to more than 3,000 years ago.

Sep 29 2010

Mass Grave Containing Horse Remains Reportedly Found

Tag: Animals,Current Events,Horses,Human Behavior,Humans,Mammals,Video — Jennifer Viegas @ 3:57 pm
A recently dug mass grave containing the remains of horses has reportedly been found within the boundaries of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. Federal authorities admit to rounding up nearly 400 horses at the site.

Aug 24 2010

When Horses Walked on Water to Transport Humans

Tag: Animals,History,Horses,Humans,Mammals,Travel,Video — Jennifer Viegas @ 11:51 pm
The word "horsepower" today describes the output of engines, electric motors and other machinery, but naturalist Mark Fraser takes us back to the word's more literal meaning, when horses really did power many human machines and activities.

Jul 05 2010

Horses Understand Humans, Sort Of

Tag: Communication,Dolphins,Horses,Humans — Jennifer Viegas @ 11:00 am
Although horses can't talk (with the exception of Mister Ed naturally), they are able to pick up on subtle eye and body movements.

Jul 05 2010

Horses Understand Humans, Sort Of

Tag: Communication,Dolphins,Domestic Animals,Goats,Horses,Humans — Jennifer Viegas @ 11:00 am
Although horses can't talk (with the exception of Mister Ed naturally), they are able to pick up on subtle eye and body movements.

Apr 07 2010

World’s Rarest Animals Identified

Tag: Amphibians and Reptiles,Animals,Extinction Cycles,Horses,Human Behavior,Mammals,Marine Life,Mass Extinction,Oceans,Primates,Wild Birds,Wildlife Conservation — Jennifer Viegas @ 9:47 pm
The Wildlife Conservation Society has just released a list of critically endangered species dubbed the “Rarest of the Rare” – a group of animals most in danger of extinction, from primates to horses. (Images: WCS, Julie Larsen Maher) The list ...
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