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Birding In Low Places

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The water this Northern Pintail is in has human poo in it, which completely ruins the experience of seeing this bird. I know part of the experience of birding is taking in the beauty of the outdoors, but (call me crazy) I’m actually in it for the birds. Look beyond the mountains of dog poo here and there will be birds.

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On the Edge.

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Wildlife concentrates at the Floe Edge, and although we just missed Narwhal as pack ice moved in just after we arrived, the place was littered with Polar Bear. Luckily attacks are rare, but we made plans to stay in a refuge cabin at the point, and joined up with a group that had brought a dog, which acts as an early warning system.

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

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Canned dog/cat food. - Doggy bags (can also be used for cat litter clean-up). If you have large dogs, consider partially filling the bathtub as a water source. Some dog breeds (e.g. Recommended items for a kit include: - Leash. Collapsible water/food bowl. Pet toy. - Pet blanket. Cloth towel. All-purpose nail clipper.

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

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Grief, friendship, gratitude, wonder, and other things we animals experience. Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. Waterfall Dances: Do animals have spiritual experiences? Dogs Sniffing Out Disease. As we know, dogs have a keen sense of smell.

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Review: The Moral Lives of Animals by Dale Peterson

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Unfortunately, by the nature of the problem, the history of the young field is littered with examples of researchers allowing their subconscious biases — or worse, their conscious ones — to influence how they read the data. Unfortunately, Peterson’s reliance on and selection of anecdotes tends to undermine his stated thesis.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

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And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. What other tips do you have from your experience? Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. pet care'

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

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And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. What other tips do you have from your experience? Verify that your house or apartment allows pets.

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