The ancient Aztec god's dog, Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced "show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee"), also known as the Hairless Mexican Dog, is still a loving companion and alert watchdog today. The alert and faithful Xolo is available in three sizes and hairless or coated versions. ¿ There are three sizes (toy, miniature, and regular) and two variations of the Xoloitzcuintli (hairless and … [Read more...] about A Hairless Mexican Dog With More Than 3,500 Years Of History
At a Florida Zoo, a Spider Monkey with “Batman” Markings was Born
"Batman Returns" at a Florida zoo. In a blog post, the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, reported the birth of a spider monkey. But this isn't just any spider monkey: the infant has a distinctive marking on its nose in the style of the "Batman" emblem. The "Bat-Signal," which depicts a silhouette of a bat stretching its wings, is used as a distress signal to call Batman … [Read more...] about At a Florida Zoo, a Spider Monkey with “Batman” Markings was Born
The London Zoo has Released the First Photographs of a Newborn Porcupine Born in Front of Visitors
Last month, a porcupine gave birth in front of a thrilled audience at London Zoo. ZSL London Zoo keepers have revealed photographs of a lovely baby porcupine, known as a porcupette, who was born in front of ecstatic Zoo visitors last month. When the mother, Hettie, exited her cave to give birth to Hershey outdoors in front of an awestruck crowd, visitors were treated to … [Read more...] about The London Zoo has Released the First Photographs of a Newborn Porcupine Born in Front of Visitors
Putin is Embarrassed by a Bomb-Sniffing ‘Hero’ Who Assists in the Defusing of Dozens of Concealed Bombs
The scheme by VLADIMIR PUTIN to seize major Ukrainian cities is being thwarted by vigorous military opposition, including bomb-sniffing dogs. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Jack Russell terrier Patron has "helped dismantle approximately 90 explosive devices," according to Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security. "Patron's … [Read more...] about Putin is Embarrassed by a Bomb-Sniffing ‘Hero’ Who Assists in the Defusing of Dozens of Concealed Bombs
Cat Returns Home With A Note On His Collar, Beginning The Sweetest Friendship
"[He's] like a carrier pigeon, but cuter." Zack King was always curious about where his cat Billy disappeared when he walked outside. The 1-year-old rescue cat comes and goes via his door flap as he pleases, investigating the area. "He's curious, feisty, and self-assured," King told The Dodo. "He enjoys relaxing, and when he sleeps, he sleeps." But most of the time, he … [Read more...] about Cat Returns Home With A Note On His Collar, Beginning The Sweetest Friendship