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Chaser, the dog that knows 1000 words! #Chaser1000

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Most dog lovers will tell you that their dog is smart. In fact, it’s something that dog owners have known for some time, that dogs do indeed know what we are saying. Noticing right away that Chaser was a bright dog, John set out to determine how best to tap into her intellect.

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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. Although your first thought may be that reading the mind of your pooch is something that only exists within the confines of a science fiction movie, this may not necessarily be true.

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Appeal Denied for Six Activists Convicted Under AEPA

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The group was formed to protest the activities of Huntingdon Life Sciences in Franklin Township, N.J. Huntingdon used mostly mice and rats , but also some dogs, monkeys, fish and guinea pigs , in its research in New Jersey.

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Birding the Kruger Park (4): Letaba area

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“Arrow-Marked Babblers move around in gangs of a dozen or so, like troops of monkeys or wild dogs, constantly chattering among themselves. If you come across a group on the ground foraging for food, look around and you will find one bird sitting in a vantage point, ready to give the alarm call in case of any danger.

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Birding the Ndumo area, South Africa

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Poor researchers Nicola Coumi and Rob Slotow failed to find anything particularly interesting about vigilance in Bronze Mannikin groups. A master’s thesis found that for Spotted Thick-knee s living in urban environments, the two biggest causes of injury or death were domestic dogs followed by ‘pool drownings’.

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How to Know the Birds: The Art and Adventure of Birding – A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Written in a friendly, inclusive style quietly grounded in science, How to Know the Birds is an excellent addition to the growing list of birding essay books by talented birder/writers like Pete Dunne and Kenn Kaufman. ” The essays are arranged in thematic order grouped in six sections: “Spark Bird!”

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Enjoy Helping Animals? Consider an Education in Zoology

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She enjoys spending time with her two dogs, and suggests studying animal care for those who wish to turn their love into a career. Working as an animal science researcher at colleges or universities. Monitor animal behaviors• Groom and exercise the animals• Speak to visitor groups about the animals.

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