What is foot and mouth disease?
In March, 2001, there was an outbreak of foot and mouth disease among livestock in Great Britain. Officials in Great Britain and Europe are taking measures to contain the epidemic. However, the outbreak has caused large scale economic losses and meat shortages in Great Britain.
Foot and mouth disease is caused by a virus that affects [...]
Pigs Think Through
Scientists say that pigs, unlike all other domestic animals, arrive at solutions by thinking them through. Pigs can be – and have been – taught to accomplish almost any feat a dog can master, and usually in a shorter period of time.
Monkey Immune System
Scientific researchers say promiscuous species of monkeys appear to have stronger immune systems than less sexually active ones.
Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus has the world’s shortest sperm.