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SOURCE: The Atlantic
4/28/2022
Dog Breed Stereotypes are Poor Guides to Behavior; Historian Explains Why they Are So Common
Science Historian Michael Worboys explains that the Victorian craze for dog breeding enshrined both a focus on dogs' outward appearances and the idea that heredity was all-important to a dog's quality, leading to frequent disappointment for owners who find their pets don't fit expectations.
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SOURCE: New York Post
12/12/2020
Hitler’s Pet Alligator to be Stuffed, Put on Display in Russia
The 84 year-old reptile will be stuffed and displayed in Moscow after traveling from Mississippi to Berlin and being gifted to Russia by British troops after the capture of Berlin in 1945.
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SOURCE: Smithsonian
11/23/2020
A History of Felines, as Narrated and Illustrated by a Cat
A new book presents a history of significant cats and the human-feline relationship, with a substantial assist from the author's cat.
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SOURCE: NPR
11/7/2020
Major And Champ Are Major Champs In This Election: Dogs Return To The White House
It is probably the least consequential outcome of the election result, but dogs will be returning to the White House.
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7-23-17
Harry Truman to Donald Trump: "If You Want a Friend in Washington, Get a Dog!"
by Suzy Evans
Pets humanize presidents.