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Animals are a major group of organisms, classified as the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. In general they are multicellular, capable of locomotion, responsive to their environment, and feed by consuming other organisms. Their body plan becomes fixed as they develop, usually early on in their development as embryos, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on.
The word "animal" comes from the Latin word animal, of which animalia is the plural, and ultimately from anima, meaning vital breath or soul.
Characteristics
Animals have several characteristics that set them apart from other living things. Animals are eukaryotic and usually multicellular (although see Myxozoa), which separates them from bacteria and most protists. They are heterotrophic, generally digesting food in an internal chamber, which separates them from plants and algae. They are also distinguished from plants, algae, and fungi by lacking cell walls. More on [ Animal ]
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Alaska Gov. Palin To Resign
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:44:00 -0400
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who was Republican Sen. John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential campaign, says she will resign from office July 26.
Gov. Ted Strickland On Ohio's Budget Impasse
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:45:00 -0400
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400
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The Talk of the Town
Lauren Collins: Track School
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Assistance Animals Training Resources - Listings of and links to articles, agencies, organizations and websites to find information about and resources for therapy and assistance animals training and development.
Meta Description: [ Assistance/Therapy Animals Training Resources. Listings of and links to articles, agencies, organizations and websites to find information about and resources for assistance and/or therapy animals training. ]
Delta Society - a non-profit organization, promotes animals helping people improve their health, independence, and quality of life.
Meta Description: [ Delta Society registers people and their pets as Pet Partners therapy animal teams to visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other facilities. ]
Directories - Assistive Animals - Listings and contact information.
Helping Hands - Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for quadriplegic individuals by training capuchin monkeys to assist them with daily activities.
No Dogs Allowed? - Discusses federal policies relating to service animals; contains references to service animal organizations and information resources.
NuCapes - Reflective safety vests and accessories for service dogs.
Questions About Service Animals in Places of Business - The U.S. Department of Justice answers business owners' questions.
Meta Description: [ ADA Information Services is a list of telephone numbers and Internet addresses of federal agencies and other organizations that provide information and technical assistance to the public about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ]
Service Animal Registry of America - Serving the disabled with service animal registration, certification, information and public accessibility solutions.
Meta Description: [ Official site of the original Service Animal Registry. Service Animal Registry of America registers and certifies the animals that serve America's disabled, therapy animals and service animal trainers. ]
The Guide Horse Foundation for the Blind - Provides miniature Guide Horses free-of-charge to the blind and visually impaired. Guide horses are a popular alternative to seeing-eye dogs for those who prefer a guide with an exceptionally long lifespan.
Meta Description: [ Guide Horse Foundation for the blind using miniature horses ]
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