3 days ago | 10,000 Birds

Over the past week I have continued to keep an eye out for the Mistletoebirds that are breeding in the bush not far from our back fence. We have also been listening to the call...
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Mistletoebird breeding update

10 days ago | 10,000 Birds

I thought I should update you all on the Mistletoebirds that are nesting close to home, because I walk by the nest every day. Since I wrote about the nest a couple of weeks ago...
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Why Dogs Kick Grass After Going To The Bathroom & How To Save Your Yard

19 days ago | iHeart Dogs

Both male and female dogs have been known to do it, the kicking grass after using the restroom routine. Dogs kick grass after going to the bathroom, and when they're done, your...
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15 Australian Birds

23 days ago | 10,000 Birds

“A reading of recent research shows that Australian birds are more likely than most to eat sweet foods, live in complex societies, lead long lives, attack other birds, and be...
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Baihualing - The Trequel

30 days ago | 10,000 Birds

I was looking for a title for this third part of a blog post on the birds of Baihualing, and thought that the made-up term “Trequel” would sound fitting. Imagine my surprise...
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Mistletoebirds nesting in Broome

1 month ago | 10,000 Birds

It really is starting to feel like Broome is going to break a few winter low temperature records this year. Since we moved here in 1999 we have never needed to wear socks for...
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Birding Shanghai in June 2022

1 month ago | 10,000 Birds

To be precise, “Birding Shanghai from June 10 to June 30, 2022” - but that is even less of an exciting title than the one above. The reason for this post only covering the...
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Cuddly Family Pup Is So Ginormous People Don't Believe He's Real

2 monthes ago | iHeart Dogs

It's not surprising that the photos of an enormous dog and his two younger sisters have recently gone viral. The gentle giant towers over his family in the images, which have...
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Revenge Birding

2 monthes ago | 10,000 Birds

With the lockdown lasting until the end of May (ironically thus pretty much including the whole spring migration - the divine sense of humor is a rather malign one, I am...
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When Two is Better Than One

2 monthes ago | Cats International

??? While we may pride ourselves on how we pamper our pets with the best of everything, we may be denying them what they need the most - the companionship of one or more of...
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Lady Luck's Pendulum

As we all know, birding is very much a lottery. Visiting the same place repeatedly delivers a different cast of characters each time. Such is nature. Late yesterday evening we... Read more ...

Shiitake Mushroom Benefits: Give Your Dog A Health Boost From Nose To Tail!

A dog's immune system is the key to keeping them healthy. A weak immune system can make dogs more susceptible to diseases and cut their lives short. So, focusing on your dog's... Read more ...

Flea & Tick Prevention for Dachshunds: A Safe & Effective 4 Step Plan

Nothing is more frustrating than finding a flea or tick on your beloved dachshund. In addition to driving your dachshund crazy, fleas and ticks can carry dangerous parasites... Read more ...

The Dog Poop Bags And Dispensers That Pet Parents Use

These bags will make disposing your dog's daily waste a bit more tolerable. Read more ...

World Orangutan Day 2022

World Orangutan Day Home Meet the orangutans who call the Phoenix Zoo home! August 17, 2022 Michael Meet Michael, he has been at the Phoenix Zoo since October of 2000. His... Read more ...

120 Dogs Rescued From South Korean Meat Trade Injured Or Killed In...

Jindo Love Rescue in South Korea uses its funds to save dogs from the meat trade and send them to loving homes. Of the 120 dogs in their care, several were preparing to fly to... Read more ...

Sad Pup Who Only Knew Neglect Thrives With Just A Little Love

Lauren Buckley is a long-time friend and foster with the Brown Dog Coalition in Hopkinton, MA. Her story originally appeared on LoveWhatMatters.com , and is reposted here with... Read more ...

Viral Story About Abused Pup Takes An Upsetting Turn When Truth Comes Out

An injured dog named Dani was brought into the Twin Maples Veterinary Hospital in Ohio because she needed emergency medical attention. The individual that brought her in... Read more ...

Meatloaf Rescues Puppy From Dumpster While On Tour

Meatloaf has passed, but this heartwarming story lives on and reminds us of his kindness. R.I.P., Meatloaf. Many abandoned dogs are rescued every day and when rock star singer... Read more ...

5 Incredible Things Dogs Can Sense Before They Happen

Dogs are incredibly intuitive and aware of their surroundings. They know when their person is sad and can pick up on stress when their household is in chaos. Some people... Read more ...

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