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DogTipper.com

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After all, she currently has four fur babies– all tuxedo cats (formerly strays) from the same family! DogTipper.com features articles and tips covering all aspects of life with your dog, from selecting a dog to raising and training your canine.

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24 Hours (or so) in Kuala Lumpur

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Soon afterwards I managed a few more birds, including introduced Javan Mynas , lots of lovely Peaceful Doves , a large and impressive White-throated Kingfisher , an perky family of Oriental Magpie Robins , and a Black-napped Oriole. It wasn’t even like that was the last I saw, either.

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Dog Collars

4 The Love Of Animals

“Normal” collars– Most dog collars are used to dress up the family pet and to identify it to strangers who may come into contact with the animal. Choke collars– These collars serve a training function. Training collars should always be used with an observant human present to prevent accidental harm.

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The Eagle Huntress–A Film Review

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Even when hunting in sub-freezing temperatures on the edge of the Mongolian border or doing her chores around the family ger (yurt) in the isolated Altai Mountains, Aisholpan beams. Eagle hunting is a family tradition that goes back at least 12 generations, part of the larger nomadic Kazakh culture. maybe it’s in her blood as well.”

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The Emotional Lives of Animals

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Chimpanzees and elephants grieve the loss of family and friends, and gorillas hold wakes for the dead. Paul’s family noticed that whenever he was about to have an attack, Tinker would get agitated. With no prior training they can make hooks from straight pieces of wire to obtain out-of-reach food.

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The Feather Thief: A Book Review

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Each fly has a name and a ‘recipe’ to follow for its creation, a complicated procedure utilizing a hook, sometimes fur, sometimes wool, but always brightly colored feathers from rare birds. That’s pretty much the reaction of anybody hearing this for the first time. Kelson, published in 1895.

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Cool Summer Tips for Your Pet

4 The Love Of Animals

My brother suffered from some pretty bad allergies while we were growing up, so a dog was never an option for my family. If you pet has short hair, white fur or pink skin, they may need additional protection when out in the sun over the summer months. I’d always wanted a dog, and we had talked about adopting one for a while.

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