Akita Inu: the national treasure dog of Japan
The Akita Inu gained worldwide notoriety through the story of Hachiko, the dog who waited for years at Shibuya Station for his human to return.
Freshwater turtles: how to care for them
Water turtles: how to care for them properly. Overview of habitat, feeding, health problems, and legal keeping.
Pyoderma in dogs and cats: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Pyoderma in dogs and cats is a bacterial skin infection, often secondary to other conditions. Diagnosis, therapy, and treatment.
The Caucasian Shepherd: a dog of enormous size and boundless loyalty
The Caucasian Shepherd: the maned, imposing, majestic, proud and protective dog who would give his life for his human family.
The Dogo Canario: the proud and mighty but gentle and affectionate dog
The Dogo Canario: a mighty, proud dog whose appearance may inspire awe but is actually a very tender nanny even with children.
World Monkey Day
The monkey is the closest living being to us. Man is its closest relative but also its worst enemy.
Turkish Van: the cat who is a bit of a swimmer and a bit of a prophet
Turk van: the cat considered a messenger of the Goddess of Fertility, from whom it was possible to receive visions and prophetic dreams.
The Bombay cat: black as night with two eyes that look like headlights in the dark
The Bombay cat: Of the panther, this feline has only the appearance because in actuality he is a comfort-loving homemaker.
Jaguar Day
The jaguar is threatened by deforestation and poaching: efforts for its conservation must coordinate across borders.