All three faiths share the story of Noah, who saved his family and pairs of all the animals of the world in an ark during a catastrophic flood. After the boat comes to rest, Noah releases a series of ...

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"Applied Equine Psychology" offers fascinating science-based insights into equine sentience, the mental well-being of horses, ...

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World-renowned animal rescuers, Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila, visited over 100 cities to discover how local communities care for their stray cat populations.

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The world is experiencing an enormous biodiversity crisis. In the last half century, wildlife populations have crashed by ...

Nestled in Hyde Park is a cemetery that has been full for more than a century. It is filled with dearly departed loved ones ...