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5 things to know about pets and pests

4 The Love Of Animals

Don’t assume your dog is tick-free just because you can’t readily see one. Ticks may be transferred to humans. You may not spend much time outdoors, but if your dog does, then you can get a tick, too. Above all, check your dog for ticks frequently. They can resemble freckles, moles or even specks of dirt.

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Best Bird of the Year for 2015

10,000 Birds

“Spooked” is a bit of a strong word as I was very likely the first human this bird had ever seen and it stuck around for quite a while merely five metres away from me. This is a nighthawk in Delaware but, you know what? I decided to go for my very first visual pitta encounter, a Hooded Pitta I spooked next to the trail.

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