T he courtship rituals in the animal world can be brief or involved. Some males do elaborate dances for the ladies they seek ...

It is the largest non-hybrid domestic cat and is nicknamed ... Also called a desert lynx or African lynx, this cat has long, tufted ears that stand out in appearance, but serve to keep them ...

Domestic and wild cats are particularly susceptible to the virus, including tigers, mountain lions and lynx. Dogs can also contract bird flu though they appear to be less susceptible to it.