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The island fox, aka Channel Island fox, dwells on 6 of the 8 Channel Islands of California. A fascinating fact is that there are 6 subspecies that are unique to each island. These foxes are important, in part, as they serve a role in the spirituality of native Channel Islanders. […]

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The European rabbit is endemic to Europe. However, they have been introduced to Africa, Australia, Asia, North and South America. These lagomorphs (nope rabbits are not rodents) prefer short grasslands with an ample supply of hiding places, like hedgerows, scrubs, burrows, boulders, and woodlands that border their feeding areas. Even […]

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Descendants of grey wolf, the domestic dog has come a long way to being the second most popular pet in the world; after the cat. It is estimated that there are about 74 million pet dogs in North America alone! Our relationship with canines goes back over 40,000 years! Through […]

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Well known the world over, it’s the chicken. These famous birds evolved from the red junglefowl and the grey junglefowl. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Whether they’re kept as pets, egg producers, or just used as a poultry dinner, these birds deserve a little respect. After […]

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