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Penguins, Parrots and Wine on Matiu / Somes Island

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In 2009 the island as returned to the local iwi (tribe), but it is still managed by the Department of Conservation. The highlight of the weekend was seeing a pair foraging on a beach, searching the sand and tide strands for various morsels like a turnstone, and approaching the dozing New Zealand Fur Seal without the slightest sign of fear.

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Giveaway: Waterless Foaming Shampoo

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Oil of orange, Cedar wood and bay along with healing herbs promote healthy skin and fur and helps pet heal from flea or other insect bites. Giveaway: Waterless Foaming Shampoo originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 7, 2009. Draws out old, loose hair for less shedding.

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The Wookey Hole Witch

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London, 29th October 2009 : A black cat from Edgware, London has been awarded the most sought after job for a cat of its class; the official cat of the Wookey Hole Witch. He boasts a cauldron black shade of fur combined with moonshine yellow eyes and pitch perfect meow. i. Perfectly Black fur. Witch’s Cat Criteria.

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African Penguins in Peril

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Sharks, Cape Fur Seals and even Killer Whales will prey on them in the ocean. In 2009 the population was recorded as 20,699 pairs. Obviously, the penguins are more vulnerable on land, hence their propensity to nest on offshore islands. From 1978 to 2008 the Namibian population declined from 12,162 pairs to 4,563 pairs.

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The Feather Thief: A Book Review

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Each fly has a name and a ‘recipe’ to follow for its creation, a complicated procedure utilizing a hook, sometimes fur, sometimes wool, but always brightly colored feathers from rare birds. And, rage and frustration. Kelson, published in 1895.

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Five Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe on Halloween Day

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This is especially important for pets with black fur, since they are a target for pranksters. Five Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe on Halloween Day originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 14, 2009. Don’t let your pet fall victim to Halloween pranks; keep them inside or under supervision during the Halloween season.

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