The first act of kissing was documented around 3,500 years ago. Sanskrit scriptures depicted kissing-like behavior that influenced various Eastern religions. Both Sumerian and Egyptian poetry speak about kisses. In the book of Genesis — in the Old Testament — there was a reference to Isaac asking his son Jacob to kiss him. Scientists have […]
Members of a lowland gorilla troop tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Earlier this month, two of them began coughing. Since California is experiencing the highest daily rate of infections right, the vet decided it prudent to have them tested. In the Jan. 11, […]
As of May 14, 2019, officials have stated that canine Brucellosis, a disease found in dogs, has been discovered in Iowa and is contagious to humans. Canine Brucellosis is often spread by contact with either objects with infected fluids on them or infected birthing tissue. The diseased dogs were bought at an auction held by […]
