Critter News

DECEMBER 10, 2009

The first episode featured three dogs: Noche, a terrier who displayed food and people aggression; Willa, a puppy mill rescued Scottie with neurological problems and a cute wobble; and Wiley, a rescued dog who loses a leg because of a hit-and-run. My hands-on experience is with small mammals/critters and cats.

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Puppy Mills Pit Bulls Animal Sanctuary Emotional 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 15, 2015

They had been the species I’ve most wanted to see, above any bird or fish or mammal, for many years, and they didn’t remotely disappoint. A pair of last year’s puppies playing with an old skin. But twice during my two week stay we did see the pack, and it was my first ever encounter with the species.

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South Africa Elephants Africa Lions 147

10,000 Birds

MAY 31, 2015

I can’t think of many sights more entertaining than a red fox scouting a meadow in search of mice – or gophers, voles, gerbils – well, mice in a German sense.

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Fox Rodents Gophers Germany 164

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

It’s not surprising that animals—especially, but not only, mammals—share many emotions with us because we also share brain structures—located in the limbic system—that are the seat of our emotions. After publishing my stories I got emails from people all over the world who had seen similar behavior in various birds and mammals.

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Emotional Animal Whales Whaling 100

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Most mammals have a critical window of socialization, and dogs are no exception. Moreover, adult dogs who have not been well-socialized are more likely to become aggressive, whereas puppies are small and therefore much easy to control. Age and Socialization of Your Dog. Men and women. Small people and large people. Large crowds.

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Dogs Puppies Pets Experience 100