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The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind

4 The Love Of Animals

They decided to study foxes, which are closely related to wolves and dogs. The Russians began by breeding a group of foxes according to one simple rule: they would walk up to a cage and put a hand on the bars. Foxes that slunk back in fear and snapped their teeth didn’t get to breed.

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Good Idea: The Pet Loo

4 The Love Of Animals

New York, NY (March, 2009) – Apartment living with a pet is now easier and more convenient with The Pet Loo, a hygienic new portable toilet for dogs and cats. The Pet Loo comes in two sizes, the MINI-Wee for smaller breeds, which is 24.6 This container can be. removed for easy disposal of contents. • No assembly required. Price: $159.

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Protecting nesting birds

10,000 Birds

In October and November 2009 we spent time in Portland, Victoria with Grant’s work and it enabled us to see some new birds and animals along a very picturesque coast. The birds first arrived on the mainland in 1996 after breeding on the nearby island, Lawrence Rocks.