July 19, 2024
Much of life on Brazil’s Marajó Island centers on the water buffalo, which slightly outnumber the human population there. Police use them as mounts because, as their name suggests, they are adept at navigating the island’s many flooded areas.
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Working Like a Dog: 7 Animals with Jobs
The number one job for many animals is often simply being cute. However, for a few critters, working it means actual work—like detecting mines or taking out the trash or even predicting a seizure. In this list we’ve highlighted a few animals that have jobs ranging from the important to the unusual.
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