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Not enough Woodpeckers

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. “I am not bad-looking, I am just badly photographed”: A Bay Woodpecker (Fraser’s Hill, Malaysia) using a joke from “Roger Rabbit” The pinkish eyerings of the Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker (Tansa, India) make it look as if it is constantly suffering from a hangover.

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Group Seeks to Ban Chinese Fur Trade with Australia

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The dog's fur is used to make Ugg boots, a popular fashion brand in Australia, to line the inside of the shoe. Besides raccoon dogs, other types of domestic dogs are also suffering because of the high demand for their fur. What angered the society were reports that Chinese workers skinned the dogs while still alive.

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Look After Your Dog’s Health – Buy Them Premium Foods

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Your dog may suffer from intestinal difficulties, in which case feeding them Eukanuba Dog Intestinal Formula would be a suitable option. James Wellbeloved is a brand that specifies in producing hypo-allergenic dog food.

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Don’t take pictures of swifts

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With that error comes the conversation about the various merits of different brands of camera and then the inevitable request for a bit of advice. A pitfall of the compact and bridge cameras is that many of them suffer from shutter lag. Despite all the evidence to suggest otherwise, people still sometimes mistake me for a photographer.

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How to ‘treat’ your cat right

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Just like people, pets that are not treated right can suffer from stress and other health problems, and an inadequate diet, for example, will make cats more prone to infections and illnesses. Options for treats. In recipes where food is to be baked, for example, make sure the food is thoroughly cooked and therefore safe to eat.

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Bill Introduced in Congress to Protect Wild Horses

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Starting in the 1950s, the American public became aware of the cruelty, disease and death suffered by these iconic animals, thanks in large part to the actions of one woman, Mrs. Velma Bronn Johnston--better known by the nickname she earned--Wild Horse Annie.

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Essentials For Packing When Birding Anywhere In The World

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I’ve had several brands over the years and my personal favorite at the moment are Columbia’s convertible pants (they make them in short people sizes ) and they material is quick drying and still incredibly comfortable. Convertible pants are an essential because weather is never dependable. Hats are a must.

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