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Brain, muscle or both: what drove the creation of modern dog breeds?

Brain, muscle or both: what drove the creation of modern dog breeds?

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In creating modern dog breeds, humans have sculpted canines into physical specimens perfectly suited for a wide variety of tasks. Bernese Mountain Dogs have strong, muscular bodies capable of pulling heavy loads, while Greyhounds have lean, streamlined frames that are ideal for hunting deer. The compact Jack Russell terrier can easily squeeze into fox or …

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DWR recommends removing Utah prairie dog from endangered species list and modifying bear hunting

DWR recommends removing Utah prairie dog from endangered species list and modifying bear hunting

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In this August 6, 2015 file photo for illustration purposes only, a prairie dog barks at its new colony after being trucked approximately 25 miles from Cedar City, Utah | Associated Press file photo by Rick Bowmer, St. George News ST. GEORGE- The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recommends some updates to the rules for …

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In this undated file photo released by Forest Guardians, a prairie dog eats in southwestern Utah. The species has been federally protected since the 1970s, and Utah wildlife managers are now taking the steps to assume control of the species in the future.

Utah seeks to delist ‘threatened’ prairie dog species and assume management of creature

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In this undated file photo released by Forest Guardians, a prairie dog eats in southwestern Utah. The species has been federally protected since the 1970s, and Utah wildlife managers are now taking steps to assume control of the species in the future. (Associated Press) Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah …

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"Genetics Isn't Everything": You Can Clone Your Dog or Cat, But Should You?

“Genetics Isn’t Everything”: You Can Clone Your Dog or Cat, But Should You?

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Time began to turn over 20 years ago when the world said “Hello, Dolly” to the world’s first cloned sheep. At that time, it was only a matter of time before producing genetic duplicates of all kinds of animals became a fool. That time has arrived for dogs, cats, and various other pets (not to …

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"Genetics Isn't Everything": You Can Clone Your Dog or Cat, But Should You?

“Genetics Isn’t Everything”: You Can Clone Your Dog or Cat, But Should You?

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Time began to turn over 20 years ago when the world said “Hello, Dolly” to the world’s first cloned sheep. At that time, it was only a matter of time before producing genetic duplicates of all kinds of animals became a fool. That time has arrived for dogs, cats, and various other pets (not to …

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Three dogs die after allegedly ingesting poison outside an apartment building in New York

Three dogs die after allegedly ingesting poison outside an apartment building in New York

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Ralph Edwards was over the moon last summer when he brought Cali, an adorable 3-month-old Rottweiler puppy, to his home in Washington Heights. She quickly became a beloved member of the family. But two weeks ago, the mischievous dog fell seriously ill one morning without any warning. She wasn’t eating, was lethargic and even “looked …

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Three dogs die after allegedly ingesting poison outside an apartment building in New York

Three dogs die after allegedly ingesting poison outside an apartment building in New York

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Ralph Edwards was over the moon last summer when he brought Cali, an adorable 3-month-old Rottweiler puppy, to his home in Washington Heights. She quickly became a beloved member of the family. But two weeks ago, the mischievous dog fell seriously ill one morning without any warning. She wasn’t eating, was lethargic and even “looked …

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