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Polly Want a Latte? The (Inevitable) Rise of Bird Cafes

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You may even have heard of cat cafes. While I have yet to make it down to Philadelphia’s Kawaii Kitty Cafe , I can attest that Le Cat Cafe —and its kitty yoga nights—are awesome.). Introducing the newest coffeeshop trend: t he bird cafe. I’ll meet you back at the gate, though, after making a beeline for a cat cafe.).

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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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My cats refuse to even try Fiery Minivets. While my cats like the taste of the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo , they tend to look fairly ridiculous eating them, as the racket tail sticks out of their mouth. I agree that they look toxic, particularly the females. Even the scientific species name is igneus , identical to the English name.

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The Shelter Pet Project

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Did you know that every year, of the 8 million dogs and cats that enter animal shelters, 3 million of these healthy and treatable pets are euthanized? This new campaign, sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States, Maddie’s Fund, and the Ad Council, hopes to reverse this trend and find homes for these homeless, lovable pets.

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Urban Ornithology: 150 Years of Birds in New York City–A Book Review

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The recommendations will sound familiar to any birder or naturalist who wants to protect and improve her local patch: Immediately shut down cat feeding stations. Most importantly, the section ends with a list of questions for future studies and recommendations for wildlife and habitat management.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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But even parents who aren’t crazy about pets or did not own them as kids can help change this trend. Start with easier pets – Many people don’t want to start with the responsibility of a dog or cat. Cats for quiet kids – I find that cats are great pets for very introverted kids.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

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The lake consists of a large body of open water, a belt of tall yellow grass (where a big orange cat can blend and disappear if it chooses so) and, all around it, thick forests of predominantly teak, interspersed with thickets of bamboo. As our Gypsy comes to a halt, one Oriental Honey Buzzard is investigating the new arrivals.

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Can Nature Take Care of Itself?

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My work as a wildlife rehabilitator over the past forty-five years has allowed me a unique perspective on a disturbing trend. We are an integral part of that world, and a connection with it carries responsibility.