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Talking Starlings

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A European Starling in New Zealand made the news this week. This particular species is not native to New Zealand (similar to its status in North America). In areas where starlings are introduced, the laws for keeping them as pets are relaxed.

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Northern White-breasted Hedgehog Erinaceus roumanicus

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After all, North America has no native hedgehogs and seeing something so outside of our normal experience was pretty exciting, even if the little guy quickly headed for cover and refused to show itself for Clay Taylor, who came upon the scene a minute too late. New Zealand has a host of hedgehogs but they are introduced.

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Parrots: Brazil’s Colorful Avian Clowns

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Second, they occupy an astonishing variety of habitats from temperate Araucaria forests in Chile to alpine scree in New Zealand to seasonally flooded rainforests in Brazil to rocky sea cliffs in Australia. Both of these endemic parrots suffer from habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade.

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Dogs love getting mail too! #BarkBoxGifts!

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All their products are sourced in the United States, Canada, South America and New Zealand. What was in our box: Pet Lifestyle And You (P.L.A.Y) I have written this post on behalf of BlogPaws Pet Blogger Network for BarkBox. BlogPaws dogs gifts for pet lovers pet care reviews sponsored post'

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