All service dogs must be healthy and disciplined. Then they receive training specific to their owner’s disability. Service dogs assist people with impaired hearing, pull wheelchairs, carry… More →
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Some search-and-rescue dogs are trained to sniff the air for any human scent. Others follow the trail of a specific human scent. But the job of a rescue dog requires more than just smelling.… More →
The presence of a police dog is often enough to discourage a criminal from fleeing. Police dogs are faster than their human handlers, and they are trained to use just enough force to detain… More →
The presence of a friendly, gentle animal has been proven to reduce stress and raise the spirits of people dealing with illness, disaster, or other traumatic events. Therapy dogs are tasked… More →
Named for its gills that look like a frilly collar, the frilled shark is unlike any other. Having changed little since prehistoric times, this eel-like shark resembles a mythical sea serpent. More →
Fighter pilots are always ready for a dogfight. They know how to effectively maneuver in the air and shoot at enemy aircraft. They welcome danger because it means the chance to become a… More →
Black mambas give snakes a bad name. They are aggressive and have a bite that is usually a death sentence. Their venom is 10 to 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake's! Tread carefully as you… More →
A set of stripes and an insatiable appetite link the tiger shark to its earthbound namesake. The voracious fish will eat just about anything from sea turtles to trashed tires. Its… More →
Killer bees have the mob mentality. They attack in large groups and refuse to let up without a fight. A group of killer bees can remain wound up for up to 24 hours! Learn why you should never More →
It’s hard to argue with those who call the goblin shark the ugliest shark alive. A long, flat snout, needle-like teeth, and soft, pink flesh combine for a startling sight. The deep-sea… More →
There’s no mistaking the hammerhead shark. Its wide-set eyes are separated by a mallet-shaped snout equipped with sensors for tracking down the trickiest prey. The hammerhead’s favorite… More →
The only way to catch some fish is to go deep beyond the shoreline. Deep sea fishers enjoy the thrill of dropping their lines in the middle of the ocean, unsure of what will bite. In this… More →