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Relocating A Bullfrog

Reddit Animals

My boyfriend's family has an in-ground pool in the backyard and it has basically become a pond after years of neglect. Awhile back, I noticed there were bullfrogs living in it. My son and I are big nature lovers, so we've (gently) caught and released them back into the pool-pond multiple times.

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Walk for Farm Animals Scheduled for this Fall

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These family-friendly events are an opportunity for those concerned with the cruel and horrific practices of factory farming to take a stand in support of compassion for animals and raise awareness about the mistreatment of animals raised for food.

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The Winter of our Discontent

10,000 Birds

I’m missing my family and that probably doesn’t leave me in the best frame of mind to write. I’ve neglected their company too long, but they always let me know that the winter isn’t so bad, not when you can spend it with great birds like them. But it is likely. Especially because my summer birds are gone.

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Rescue Spotlight: Baja Dogs La Paz

4 The Love Of Animals

He’s currently residing with a loving foster family but the good news is he has just been adopted to a family in Canada!! They help us rescue dogs in need, and care for those without a voice who are injured, abused and neglected. BajaDogsLaPaz.org receives NO government funding or assistance.

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Birding by Volunteering

10,000 Birds

I bring this up not to boast (well, not much) but because I think that this approach to wildlife travel is somewhat neglected in birding circles. Ugandan Mangabeys were part of my family once. I’ll also take the opportunity to travel a bit. The emptiness of the Namib Desert impresses. And you’ll meet amazing people too.

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Come@Me: Hummingbirds are Jerks

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It would use that mini rapier of a beak to full poking effect if the hapless human tried to take a sip from its feeder, or pick one of its flowers, or even neglect to fill the feeder on time. It’s not good for anyone and might be why many of us prefer to go birding out there in the woods, away from it all.

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Asia’s Deadliest Bird: The Brown Prinia

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Other birders might however owe their very lives to this neglect. Just don’t try this with a Brown Prinia, unless you have life insurance and a family in need. Many birders might regret this one day. The classic habitat of the Brown Prinia on Java. Let me first deal with the regret.

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