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Broome’s Pied Oystercatchers are breeding again

10,000 Birds

Family footprints. When I find these Pied Oystercatcher family footprints like above I don’t need to see the young, because that is enough evidence to know there are young hidden in the vegetation. Pied Oystercatchers around Broome always lead you away from their nest sites or their chicks whether you are human or a dog.

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BBS Giveaway – Pet Fire Safety Awareness

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To make it easier, we’ve assembled some great tips to help you whip your fire prevention strategy into shape! Having a fire safety strategy has many benefits and may help reduce the chances of fire, injury and home evacuation. Curious dogs often rest their paws on the edges of counter tops looking for food. Now for the giveaway.

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Pied Oystercatcher broken wing display

10,000 Birds

These parents have a strategy where they nest away from the reef and then walk the chicks the 2 kilometres there within a few days of hatching. Three day old Pied Oystercatcher chicks I have returned to observe this family from a distance and they are keeping themselves on higher ground this week due to the 10 metre tides we are experiencing.

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Top 5 Ways to Pet Proof Your Home

4 The Love Of Animals

To enjoy the most of your pet (and your home), it’s best to take action with these top 5 pet proofing strategies. Replace any uncovered trash cans with their covered counterparts, and get your family into the habit of closing the toilet lid. Well, maybe not spotless, but at least a cozy niche for the whole family to enjoy.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

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For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Part II: Man Cuts Dog. Maybe on paper.

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Animals of Kruger National Park: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

There is also a narrative write-up for each species that recounts interesting behavior, family issues, unique biological facts, the animal’s status in Kruger, and notable conservation issues. Thankfully, as the authors note, this focus on animals to hunt has given way to visitors’ fascination with a range of creatures.).

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