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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

4 The Love Of Animals

By Dr. Tim Hunt, DVM. I got my first pets, mice and guinea pigs, when I was 8. Pick a pet that fits your family’s lifestyle – Look at the purpose the pet will serve in your family. With purebred animals, it is especially important to do your research and make sure the pet fits your family’s lifestyle.

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A New Year Begins! But First–A Celebration of My 2018 Top Ten Birds

10,000 Birds

I birded parks, landfills, fields, backyards, skies, oceans, lakes, ponds, and roads in 15 states–some familiar haunts and patches, some as part of family visits, some while passing through, some adventures with friends (three trips with N.J. In the meantime, it’s a good topic for holiday family gatherings. ” [[link].

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Mega Rarity Tour of New Zealand – Extinction Special

10,000 Birds

This outstanding member of the wattlebird family is unique among songbirds in having different shaped beaks for each of the sexes. We’ll also keep our eyes open for several members of the New Zealand wren family. Also on the ground you’ll see your first Finsch’s Duck. It certainly has no known relatives.