10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Towards the end of their breeding season the islands become a somewhat melancholy place as the visits by adults dwindle and then stop, and the youngsters fledge off into the vast expanse of ocean around the island. There was one young Black-footed Albatross that was apparently not planning on going quietly into the dark night, however.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Many people don’t realize that pets can also suffer from breast cancer. Most “at-risk” breeds: poodle, Brittany spaniel, English setter, pointer, fox terrier, cocker spaniel, Boston terrier. Here are some great facts about breast cancer in dogs and cats. Thanks to PurinaCare for sending them our way. BREAST CANCER IN PETS FACT SHEET.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 16, 2013

The only other significant mainland breeding colony is based about an hour out of Cape Town on the east coast at a place called Betty’s Bay. Remarkably, this growing colony suffered severe losses from a leopard that habitually came down from the mountains to feast on the easy penguin snacks.

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