Animals are a major group of mostly multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously and independently. Most animals are also heterotrophs, meaning they must ingest other organisms for sustenance.

Most known animal phyla appeared in the fossil record as marine species during the Cambrian explosion, about 542 million years ago.

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Other teams are attempting to make 100% human organs in pigs, though Hanazono's team says that pure human organs in . animals. is still quite difficult as the blood and nutrients would still be from the . animal. . The eventual goal though, ...

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You know whats funny? When someone presses their face against a pane of glass. (Ed. Note: It can also be disgusting.) You know whats much more hilarious? When . animals. do the same thing. This po.

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What marks this way ahead of other similar programs is the 32 bit assembly language that drives each type of . animal. . Yes each has it's own virtual machine. It's a pretty sophisticated laboratory! Here's a short example of the language. ...

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geneva ten-year-old Luke Laudolff loved all kinds of animals , from butterflies to dogs and cats. ...



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Crum says she hopes to be able to find homes for the animals . She says the owner may be cited and she is urging officials to condemn the home.



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Gaming that raises money for the local animal shelter. The law requires 40% of bingo money go to her charity. Fratesi says the gaming operation can't meet ...

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How long do animals stay at the shelter before they kill them?
Q. I am going to get an older cat from the shelter. While I was there i saw a few animals that have been there for a few months and I was told they don't have much time left. Does that mean they kill them? How long is an animal at the shelter before they kill them? I do not believe in any killing of animals- i am a veagn- should I boycot the shelter due to the fact they kill animals?
Asked by rayray - Tue Jan 29 08:22:45 2008 - - 10 Answers - 2 Comments

A. If you want this cat at the shelter, please adopt it. Most people go looking for kittens and the older cats get passed up. That cat will make a good a furry companion. The shelter in the county I live in is high kill and it is so sad. But they only have so much space and so much money. I am a member of the Humane Society and I help where I can, but I am only one of a few in this county. There is high unemployment and under-employment here, and the family pet is on the bottom of the list for attention, especially if there is a cost involved. Instead of boycotting your shelter, see what programs are in place to help the animals. Do they have a volunteer program, or do they have fundraisers you could donate items to or assist with?… [cont.]
Answered by Patty O - Tue Jan 29 09:00:16 2008

With cloned animals and cloned meat of cloned animals making it's way to the market, what happens next?
Q. Does that mean Subway, Mr. Sub, all other places that sell submarines and also deli departments at all grocery stores will have to use cold cuts made out of cloned meat of cloned animals? i was just asking, not claiming! read the question before you answer! The capitalized message was for answerer named nine.
Asked by Sky Flying Gorgon Witch - Fri Feb 1 09:50:07 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i dont think it will happen
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How many animals are rescued from animal shelters a day?
Q. About how many animals have been adopted and rescued from animal shelters a day in the U.S? and i also need to know how many animals are abused, neglected, and left to die every day in the U.S. And last, Everyday how many animals are rescued and brought to shelters?
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A. It's hard to tell, since most of these voulnteer organizations are not official, and don't keep records. i. e. my family, who takes in barn cats all the time. We have 10 now.
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  • The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog one big one.
  • The Dodo never had a chance. He seems to have been invented for the sole purpose of becoming extinct and that was all he was good for.
  • It is my view that the vegetarian manner of living by its purely physical effect on the human temperament would most beneficially influence the lot of mankind.
  • Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.
  • A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle.
  • Animals are always loyal and love you, whereas children you never know where you are.