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A Short Recent History And The Basics

 Animal breeding is simply the vocation of selectively mating carefully chosen sp ecimens of any species to produce or enhance specific desirable qualities and characteristics, thereby improving both the stock and the species in general. . Animal breeding, for anyone choosing to pursue it, can be anything from a serious hobby, indulged in for personal reasons of achieving better quality in one's pets; a part-time business of breeding and selling pets; to a serious and sophisticated profession and livelihood. The demand for a diverse range and quality of livestock and pets is on the increase, and has, in fact, risen rapidly during the early years of the twenty-first century, especially in the developing world. This has caused the breeding of farm and domestic pet animals to become an increasingly important sector . At its best, animal breeding is a perfect blend of science and art. Any truly skilled breeder has to have a good knowledge base of animal genetics and health issues, as

Habitat, and Breeding Season

 The family Talpidae includes the moles, shrew moles, and desmans, all of which are confined to the north of North America and Eurasia. These  predominantly burrowing  insectivores (29 species in 12 genera) are highly secretive and because of their way of life have, in general, been poorly studied. The species that has, to date, received most attention from naturalists and biologists alike is the European mole (Talpa europaea), whose way of life and behavior are probably quite similar to many of the other species within this family. Moles are highly specialized for a subterranean, fossorial way of life. Their broad, spade-like forelimbs, which have developed as powerful digging organs, are attached to muscular shoulders and a deep chestbone. The skin on the chest is thicker than elsewhere on the body as this region supports the bulk of the mole's weight when it digs or sleeps. Behind the enormous shoulders the body is almost cylindrical, tapering slightly to narrow hips with short

Great Leaders Are Continuous Learners

 How do you start your day on the right note? You have a choice . How do you handle a difficult situation? What can you do every day to learn from other leaders? Imagine you were driving a new car on a chilly winter day. Life is grand... until a rusted out Suburban smashes into your rear end. This event happened to me, and once I realized that neither I nor the other driver were injured, I faced a choice; do I fly off the handle and scream at the young woman who decided to rear end me, or do I pause and treat her like a human being. The young women was apologetic and mentioned that she had been sick and was on her way to take a make-up exam at the local college. I noticed her coat was unbutton and suggested she button her coat as it was quite cold out. I was not happy, but I chose to respond in a positive way! The way your character is revealed is not when things are going your way; but when the unexpected or unpleasant happens. The choice is yours! So, how will you handle a difficul