How Wild Beings Became Best Friends: The Story of Pets

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Dogs – From Wolves to Woofs

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Cats – Chose Us, Then Stayed

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Horses – Power, Travel & Friendship

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Birds – Feathered Fascination

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Fish – From Sacred to Scenic

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Rabbits – Hopping Into Our Homes

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Rodents – Tiny, Tame, and Trusty

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