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Dog-Owner Conversations May Be Possible in Near Future

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If you are honest, you probably have to admit that on at least one or two occasions, you found yourself wishing your dog could speak. A campaign was recently launched by the Nordic Society for Invention and Discovery to raise funds for the purpose of designing a specific device that the organization refers to as “No More Woof.”

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An afternoon in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

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Photos courtesy of Mosetlha Bush Camp A dusty-red road leads me through Marico bushveld deeper into the 750 square kilometers large wilderness of the Madikwe Game Reserve – the 4th largest reserve in South Africa, home to 350 bird and 66 mammal species, some 4 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. They raise their trunks, sniffing the air.

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National Family Pack Walk Giveaway

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will walk to raise money to save the lives of shelter dogs. mile walk around the National Mall will be led by Cesar and Scooby, followed by an afternoon packed with Scooby-Doo-themed activities such as arts & crafts, a reading lounge, game tents, a scavenger hunt, and more!

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What Impact Will Drones Have on Birds?

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She’s a lover of all things geek and is happiest when cuddling with her dogs and catching up on the latest Marvel movies. This raises the question of whether or not drones can cause serious harm to birds. Even drone retailers and manufacturers are getting in on the game. This is Liz’s first contribution to 10,000 Birds.

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Birding the Ndumo area, South Africa

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Ndumo Game Reserve lies in the Easternmost part of South Africa, close to the border of Mozambique and Eswatini. Greater Flamingos are considered cooperative breeders as fledglings are raised in a creche, in which large numbers of young are watched by multiple non-breeding adult greater flamingos.

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Bringing Your Baby Home

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Some pets, those who are less dependent on human interaction may not mind the new little attention sucking bundle of joy coming home but others, those who thrive on human interaction maybe thrown off their game which can result in unwanted changes in behavior. Three Ways to Prepare Your Dog for Baby.

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Falconry – Bloodsport or Alternative Form of Birding?

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Dirt hawking is a form of falconry that involves hunting rabbits and other small game with Harris Hawks (other hawk species also qualify). In the case of fox hunting (a true bloodsport), dogs are domesticated animals that are killing, not for food, but for sport. Raptors are wild animals that are driven by their instinct to find food.