Python-Sniffing Dogs Help Combat Florida's Invasive Snake Problem

1 month ago | iHeart Dogs

You've probably heard some of the amazing things trained detector dogs can do. They can sniff out drugs, bombs, diseases, blood sugar levels, and so much more. Now, the Florida...
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Creepy Birdwatchers?

1 month ago | Ornithology

In 2016 there was a study in New Ideas in Psychology entitled On the Nature of Creepiness. An online survey of 1341 individuals asked what appearances and behaviors by others...
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UPDATE: Charlie The Great Dane Befriends Tortoise In Forever Home

2 monthes ago | iHeart Dogs

Over the summer, Charlie the Great Dane had an unbelievable adoption story. He arrived at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society after his human passed away. His human's caretaker...
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Safely Keeping Reptiles & Amphibians as Pets

2 monthes ago | Animal Health Institute

Millions of households in our country include turtles, lizards, snakes, or frogs as pets. These special creatures bring joy to their owners, but they can also be a source of...
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Survey Says We Could Not Survive This Pandemic Without Pets

4 monthes ago | Animal Health Institute

Many other pet owners seem to agree. A recent survey conducted on behalf of Zoetis Petcare has found that 72 percent of pet owners believe they would not be getting through...
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Leaf it Be

4 monthes ago | Ornithology

I was sitting on my garden bench the other day and watched a small flock of Lesser Goldfinches land on my sunflower plants and peck at the leaves. What they were eating I...
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A Head Start for Threatened Turtles

5 monthes ago | Minnesota Zoo

This summer, the Minnesota Zoo has welcomed some new, and very little, temporary residents through its doors. After the release of 13 state threatened wood turtles into the...
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Threatened Wood Turtles Released Back Into the Wild

6 monthes ago | Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo, in partnership with the Minnesota DNR, has been working diligently behind the scenes for the past year on a new and critical aspect of our turtle...
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Blog Safari: Wild Visitors

9 monthes ago | Phoenix Zoo | 4 articles

Wild Visitors Home Donate Now Adopt an Animal Become a Member Zoo Wish List Wild Visitors By Sarah Skebba | Trail Experiences Coordinator When you come to the Phoenix Zoo, odds...
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How to Transport a Reptile

9 monthes ago | Pet Travel

Reptiles can be great pets. They don't need a lot of effort to thrive in our homes. If they have the correct environment and adequate attention, they will be happy. Their lack...
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A day trip to Derby

Last Sunday it was a dull, cool morning when we awoke and we decided to do a day trip to Derby. It gave us a chance to hopefully add a few new birds to our 2021 bird list and... Read more ...

I Adopted A Dog To Feel Less Alone During COVID-19. He Ended Up Changing My Life

"Beau needed me to feed him, exercise him, train him ― and, above all, love him. My days no longer felt empty, but had purpose." Read more ...