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Enjoying the Orange Peril

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I’ve never quite understood why so many people wrap their scopes up in little jackets, (but nor do I understand why it’s so popular to dress dogs up in coats, too, as they are already wrapped in fur. Perhaps it’s a basic human desire to dress things up.) A pair of Sarus Cranes , digiscoped at Baratphur, India.

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How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

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TIP : if you find an injured/orphaned bird, here’s a handy guide which can be modified for other wildlife: [link]. The carrier was a normal cardboard box, but the opossum was nestled on a square of white fur, surrounded by pinecones and greenery, and all of it was festively tied with a ribbon. ” I wrote.

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Flock to Marion

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These two islands are about halfway between the tip of South Africa and Antarctica in the Subantarctic Indian Ocean, have had relatively few human visitors, and are primarily inhabited with some of the rarest seabirds in the world and a smaller number of mammals. Which makes it a haven for seabirds….and and seabirders.

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5 Sure-Fire Ways to Protect Your Pet From the Ice this Winter

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That being said, continue reading below to learn some safety-animal tips for your pet this winter. Knit Your Pet a Sweater—Ok ok, you don’t actually have to knit a sweater from scratch, but dressing your furry friend in warm attire is a great way to keep your pet nice and toasty, especially the smaller and light-fur breeds.

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A Hamster’s Story: The making of a novel

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His fur is growing mangy and patchy. Grooming his fur. Like he was the human and she was the hamster. Hamlet’s organs were shutting down – it was the humane thing to do. It extended about ¾” below the cap and just wide enough to hold a drop of water on its tip. In fact, he is dying. He is eating less each day.

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Lucky Me!

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Told from the point-of-view of Rocky, an absolutely adorable rescued pug, this book will show children what it feels like to be a pet without a home; what the inside of a Humane Society looks like; ways to make sure your new pet feels at home, right away; and how animals tell us what they like and what they don’t.

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Information On Dog Teeth Cleaning

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Oral care is just as important for a dog as grooming his fur or clipping his nails. Just as with humans, it is recommended dogs get a routine teeth cleaning done professionally. They will give you the best tips for your dog’s oral health and safely. BIO: Ciara is a lover of all things dog, especially small ones!

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