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Horst Schreck, Veterinary Corp U.S. Army

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Horst Schreck, Veterinary Corp U.S. Army, Library of Congress, 1919

The Veterinary Corps, U.S. Army, taught men care and treatment of sick animals; horse judging and soundness; horseshoeing; riding; driving; meat and…

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Gabriel Moran, John James Audubon

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Gabriel Moran, John James Audubon

John James Audubon was an influential naturalist and artist of the 18th century. In particular, Audubon was responsible for transforming the field of…

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Namibia Crane Working Group, Namibia Crane Working Group

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Namibia Crane Working Group, Namibia Crane Working Group, Namibia Crane Working Group, 2004

Due to growing concerns regarding the continued survival of cranes, the Namibia Crane Working Group (NCWG) was established at a workshop in Etosha in…

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Preston Cress., Tired Search Dog

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Preston Cress., Tired Search Dog, Navy News, Sep. 15 2001

There is nothing that can replace the precision of a dog's nose -- and absolutely nothing that can replace the steadfast nature of a dog's heart.
Bob…

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American Anti-Vivisection Society, 1869 - Caroline Earle White, Women's Humane Society Founder

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American Anti-Vivisection Society, 1869 - Caroline Earle White, Women's Humane Society Founder, American Anti-Vivisection Society, between 1856-1916

Caroline White saw from an early age how badly drivers treated their horses, and was inspired to do something about it into adulthood. After helping…

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Unknown, George Thorndike Angell, Founder of American Humane Education Society

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Unknown, George Thorndike Angell, Founder of American Humane Education Society, Unknown, Before 1910

In 1866, George Angell was attending a horse race when he saw two horses being run to death. In that moment, he resolved to use his skills as a lawyer…

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