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Animals
Saber-Toothed Cat Species Revealed in 5 Million Year Old Fossils
New species of saber-toothed cats, never seen before, have been found by scientists in South Africa. These ancient felines, which lived about 5.2 million years ago, were discovered near Langebaanweg, South Africa.
The two newfound species, Dinofelis werdelini and Lokotunjailurus...
Ancient Greece
Snakes, Apes and Ferrets: The Ancient Greek Love of Pets
Animals were an important part of life in antiquity, and Ancient Greeks loved their pets. Ancient sources tell us that they kept a wide variety of animals at home, ranging from dogs to snakes.
Paintings, writings, and sculptures from ancient...
Animals
The Adorable Native Cat Breeds of Greece and Cyprus
Anyone who has visited Greece or Cyprus knows that both beautiful countries are home to many, many cats. Yet some people may be unaware that there are two distinct cat breeds, the Aegean cat and the Cyprus cat, native...
Animals
Rare Cats Discovered On Mount Everest
During an expedition to Sagarmatha National Park in Nepal, a group of dedicated scientists made the astounding discovery of a previously unseen species of cat living on the summit of Mount Everest.
This discovery was made possible by the National...
Animals
The Anglo-Danish Couple Who Devote their Lives to Saving Greek Cats
Richard and Joan Bowell left everything they had ever known to establish a cat sanctuary on the Greek island of Syros.
Animals
Russian Cats Banned from International Competitions
In response to the war in Ukraine, the International Cat Federation has banned all cats from Russia -- and Russian breeds -- from competing in international competitions.
According to a statement released last week by the Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe),...
Animals
The Cat with the Most Beautiful Eyes on Mykonos
This cat's unusual, arresting green and blue eyes have become the newest attraction on the glittering Greek island of Mykonos, according to a report on Mykonos Live TV.
The white feline beauty, who is often seen strolling the narrow cobblestone...
Animals
World Animal Day and the Issue of Animal Rights in Greece
October 4th marks World Animal Day, an international day of action for the rights and welfare of animals that is celebrated in Greece and all around the world.
The day is also the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi,...
Animals
South Koreans Urged to Stop Eating Dog Meat
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has spoken out against the practice of eating dog meat. The President is even considering banning the dish entirely.
Eating dog meat has been a part of the country's culinary tradition for many generations, and...
Animals
New Greek Pet Law Meets Toughest Opposition Yet
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Pet owners and hunters from all over Crete gathered to wage a protest against the controversial pet law proposed by the Greek government.