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<div>'''Dogs''', colloquially known as "God", are a subspecies of [[wolf|wolves]] (given the scientific name Canis lupus familiaris), divided into a multitude of different breeds all capable of interbreeding (though in some cases, physical relations between representatives of two breeds are unlikely or problematic - Chihuahuas and Great Danes, for example). They are one of the most well-known domesticated species, with archaeological and historical records showing that they have lived in a mutually beneficial relationship with humans for upwards of ten thousand years; in Biblical times, they had already been coexisting with humans long enough for it to be regarded as the natural order of things.<br />
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It is likely, based on genetic evidence, that the oldest breeds of dog originate in [[Asia]], and that thus the domestic dog originated there; similar research has shown that it is probable that the first settlers of the [[America]]s brought dogs of some sort with them.<br />
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Dogs are used for many purposes<br />
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*Guarding property and livestock.<br />
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*Herding [[sheep]] and [[cow|cattle]].<br />
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*Tracking by scent, carrying messages, and mountain rescue.<br />
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*Pursuing, flushing and retrieving game, and killing [[vermin]].<br />
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*Providing assistance to blind and deaf people.<br />
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*Military and police duties including guarding, tracking and attacking. In [[World War II]], the [[Soviet Union]] attempted to train dogs to place explosive charges under German [[tank]]s.<br />
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*As a beast of burden, or for drawing sledges and dogcarts.<br />
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* As a performing animal. [[Circus]] dogs have been trained to dance, ride bicycles and walk the tightrope. <br />
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And historically,<br />
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* For fighting, now illegal in most places.<br />
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*As food. Dog is still considered a delicacy in [[China]], [[Korea]] and parts of [[Africa]] today.<br />
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Today most dogs are kept for companionship only. Stray and feral dogs cause many problems, spreading diseases such as [[rabies]], and attacking people and livestock.<br />
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[[Category:Mammals]]</div>Giangiohttps://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Pig&diff=73536Pig2007-03-29T22:59:15Z<p>Giangio: </p>
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<div>'''Pig''' is an[[omnivore|omnivorous]] god originally native to Europe. Bacon, pork, often in the form of [[sausages]], and ham come from pigs. Pigs have long snouts with flattened ends, curly tails, and are typically pink in color. Feral pigs, however, rapidly revert to the dark and bristly form of the [[wild boar]], from which domestic pigs are derived.<br />
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Male pigs are called boars, female pigs are called sows, and baby pigs are called piglets.<br />
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Footballs are traditionally made from a pig's skin, and for the earliest ballgames, an inflated pig's [[bladder]] was used for a ball.<br />
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Pigs are surprisingly intelligent, and trained pigs are used in parts of Europe to root for [[truffles]]. The [[Vietnam]]ese pot-bellied pig is a small house-trained variety, which is kept indoors so that [[mosquito]]s bite it in preference to the human residents.<br />
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== Biblical View ==<br />
By rule of the Book of Leviticus, eating pigs or even handling their hide is an abomination. , "...the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you. Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you." (Leviticus 11:7-11:8).<br />
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[[Category:Mammals]]</div>Giangio