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Hill Mynas: A Touch of Tropical Asia in Miami

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Miami, Florida has a reputation among the birding community for being overrun with exotic bird species. One of the more unusual additions to our local avifauna is the Common Hill Myna (not to be confused with Common Myna, a parking lot obligate in Miami), a popular bird in the pet trade due to its ability to mimic human speech.

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To Tick or Not to Tick – Exotic Birding in Miami

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Today, if you want to see parrots in the USA you need look no further than Miami. Nearly 70 species of parrots have been recorded flying free at some stage or another in Miami, including Hyacinth Macaws. Dozens of other introduced bird species, largely escapees from pet owners, now call Miami home. Reluctance.

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The Power of Pets

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Mars Petcare announced it will sponsor a series of “Woof Walk” fun runs as part of THE POWER OF PETS™ program for 2011. San Diego; Austin, Texas; Miami; and Portland, Ore. Walking has great benefits, including a lower risk for heart disease, reducing blood pressure, and it can help combat obesity in humans and pets!

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Pet-Related Charities Receive Early Holiday Present

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On December 20th, Americans voted online to raise funds for five national pet-related charities. Here is the breakdown of how much each nonprofit will receive as a result of the online voting: American Humane Association: $103,200. Adopt A Pet: $43,800. AAHA Helping Pets Fund: $12,800. Operation Baghdad: $32,400.

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Combined Beats’ List, May 2016

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Dragan continues to be teacher’s pet simply by sharing as he goes. Others, by their own admission, are Luddites and believe that the pinnacle of human technological achievement was reached on the day that man first bound a notebook in moleskin. US-FL-Miami-5801 SW 137th Ave – 25.7129x-80.4144. Long Valley. 07 Jan 2016.

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