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Greek god animals served as sacred symbols and divine messengers in ancient mythology, representing the qualities and powers of the Olympian deities they served. These sacred animals weren’t randomly ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In the twilight of their lives, the world’s oldest creatures carry ...

Chinese Animal Idiom cards remind us that we can fly free, yes, and we should, but we eventually need somewhere to land. The cards come in a two-tiered black box, with instructions for divination on ...

Sheep are amazing animals. I've met a few captive and wild individuals who clearly are very intelligent and emotional with distinct personalities. It's important to separate fact from fiction and to ...

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