A new breed of ’super rat’ that has poison-resistant DNA has been found in several towns across Britain, according to scientists. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Themepic is of a Zedonk, a zebra and donkey mix (absolutely adorable). picked by yoornotme 3 years ago

Its not a genetic mutation, but a rare breed of Dog. picked by dork 2 years ago

Researchers examine how owners of pit bulls cope with the stereotypes of the breed, with some personal reflection from the author. picked by sidran32 4 months ago

The new hybrid called Electric Indigo is a cross between the Egyptian White Water Lily that blooms at night and a blue Australian lily Nympaea Barre Hellquist that flowers during the day.

The new water lily with bright blue petals is the first successful attempt at breeding day blooming and night blooming species since attempts began in 1852. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

A Russian advertising executive who sued her boss for sexual harassment lost her case after a judge ruled that employers were obliged to make passes at female staff to ensure the survival of the human race. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Japanese scientists will have bred a new "super-tuna" within a decade that will be stronger, more resistant to disease and taste better than the bluefin presently in the oceans. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

The Lipizzan, (or Lipizzaner) breed of horse, famous for their classical dressage, and highly advanced "airs above the ground", were in danger of extinction at the close of WWII. Gen. Patton and his 2nd Calvary saved them, costing the lives of two soldiers but preserving a truly amazing breed of horse, and the art of riding that comes with them. Nice historic story that many folks are ... read full post picked by marli 2 years ago

One breed, the savannah, is capable of jumping 7ft vertically in the air and can grow three times bigger than a domestic cat. picked by kakana 2 months ago

An extinct breed of lion from North Africa was held at the Tower of London in medieval times, a new study shows. A pair of 700-year-old skulls unearthed from the tower's moat in the 1930s belonged to Barbary lions, a subspecies that has since died out in the wild. picked by Mitzuzake 2 years ago

A Thai zoo, which has hosted a couple of pandas for four years, will play "porn" videos for the male next month to encourage them to breed in captivity.

Prasertsak said "We'll play the video at the most comfortable and intimate time for him, perhaps after dinner" picked by Maiden 3 years ago

It just accured to me that no one has made a post about puppy mills. picked by gammerus 3 years ago

That was one determined weiner dog. picked by gnikgnok 2 years ago

They aren't the most likely candidates for parents, but they are their species' last hope. picked by suebe 1 year ago

The cows have a genetic mutation that causes them to produce virtually fat free milk. A cow named "Marge" was discovered with this ability and a biotech company has plans to breed entire herds of the genetically mutated cattle. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

The fad for unusual, ultra-small dogs - possibly child substitutes as the birth rate in Japan falls - has a price in sickly, deformed puppies. picked by VooDooPeacock 2 years ago

No big deal, right? Any dog can jump on the counter and, if the water faucet is open, drink from it...

That is of course until you realize the breed of the dog... picked by KerOBeroS32 2 months ago

Goldfish, scientifically known as Carassius bibelio, is one of the most popular pet fishes in the world. picked by cactushair 8 months ago

Few dog lovers could resist the appeal of these bright-eyed, mischievous puppies. Yet despite their charm, they are members of a breed so diminished that it is now rarer than the giant panda. They are Glen of Imaal terriers, of which only 25 breeding b***hes remain in Britain. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists have created the world’s first schizophrenic mice in an attempt to gain a better understanding of the illness. picked by deepchill 2 years ago