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Animals and Wildlife
The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Mahatma Gandhi
Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms. -George Eliot
Lots of people talk to animals... Not very many listen, though... That's the problem. -Benjamin Hoff
Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. - Alfred A. Montapert
First I wanted to be a veterinarian. And then I realized you had to give them shots to put them to sleep, so I decided I'd just buy a bunch of animals and have them in my house instead. -Paris Hilton
The word "animal" comes from the Latin word animalis, meaning "having breath". The biological definition of the word refers to all members of the kingdom Animalia, encompassing creatures as diverse as sponges, jellyfish, insects and humans.
Animals have several characteristics that set them apart from other living things. Animals are eukaryotic and mostly multicellular, which separates them from bacteria and most protists. All animals are heterotrophs, meaning that they feed directly or indirectly on other living things. They are often further subdivided into groups such as carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, and parasites
Animals and humans have worked side by side since the earliest times on earth when they began to be domesticated.
Domesticated animals are valued by humans for companionship and wild animals hold a special place in the hearts of many who appreciate the diversity of life which share our planet with us.
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