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prairie dogs

Western Owl Spies on Prairie Dogs to Learn About Hunting

Feb 05 2014
Richard Christian
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animal, behavior, evesdropping, hunting, language, owl, prairie dogs, western
The prairie dog get a lot of love from his animal brethren. Turns out prairie dogs provide animals, like owls, a place to squat and crash, thanks to their endless tunnels and underground towns. And like any houseguest, the owl tends to pick up on some of his host’s habits and
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dog show

Mixed Breeds to Compete in Westminster Dog Show, Finally

Jan 30 2014
Richard Christian
0
competition, Dog Show, Dogs, mixed breeds, peta, training, westminster
For two centuries purebred dogs have been pampered, worshipped and revered within the confines of the aristocratic Westminster Dog Show, the most prestigious show of its kind. The purpose of the Westminster Dog Show is to celebrate the specific beauties and abilities of some 190
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black rhino

350k to Hunt Endangered Black Rhino?

Jan 21 2014
Richard Christian
2
africa, animal welfare, auction, black rhino, hunting, kill, namibia, wild animals
Here’s a little fact: there are 4,000 black rhinos in the entire world, down from 70,000 in the 1960s. Here’s another fun fact: the purpose behind the permit to kill one old black rhino in Africa for $350,000 was to help encourage the rest of the rhino population to flourish.
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birds

Why Are There Still Birds Up North In The Winter?

Jan 13 2014
Richard Christian
0
behavior, Birds, food, migrate, north, winter
You hear that chirp in the brisk morning of January and you say “what?” And for good reason. You wouldn’t be caught dead outside with three coats, two socks, a hat, mittens, all while you’re standing directly on top of an open fire. Baby … it’s cold outside! So what on earth are
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mourn

Animals That Mourn Their Dead

Jan 10 2014
Richard Christian
2
animals, behavior, brain, death, emotion, grief, mourning
Sometimes we forget that despite our amazing and seemingly human-specific characteristics, we are, in fact, still animals. Which is why it shouldn’t be so surprising that animals share similar emotional responses as we. This includes the emotional need to mourn. Here are a list
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furniture

How To Keep Your Dogs Off Your Furniture

Jan 07 2014
Richard Christian
1
behavior, couch, Dogs, furniture, spray, tin foil, training
There I was, at the furniture store, excited to buy a spanking-new couch for the first time since … well, ever, when a thought hit me: How will my dogs do with this couch? The answer is, of course, not as good as I hope. But maybe, with some handy skills and dedication, I can
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molly

Saving Molly the Dog – When Crowdsourcing Works

Jan 02 2014
Richard Christian
2
boston, care, crowdsourcing, Dog, health, molly, surgery, welfare
She was bloodied and broken when she was brought into the 24-hour animal hospital located in Manchester, NH, about an hour north of Boston. Her name was Molly, a 3-year-old Australian Collie who had just suffered four broken legs after being hit by a plow. Her owner came to the
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dog books

5 Dog Books to Get Dog Lovers for Christmas

Dec 23 2013
Richard Christian
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author, books, christmas, Dog, gifts, lover, writing
Uh-ho. It’s crunch time. You have very little time left before the big day, and you’re still not sure what to get the dog lover on your list. Lucky for you, dog lovers can be pretty easy to shop for. Curling up with your dog, and a good book, can be just about the best part of
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dog

Why Dogs Respond So Well to Rewards

Dec 16 2013
Richard Christian
0
brain, Dogs, intelligence, mri, rewards, study, training
We take it for granted, don’t we? We just assume our dogs will do everything we ask them to, so long as we have a treat in hand. But that’s not entirely true, right? Dogs won’t put themselves into harm’s way for a biscuit, will they? They do possess some normal instinct for
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reindeer

The Truth Behind Reindeer – Even Rudolph!

Dec 11 2013
Richard Christian
0
christmas, reindeer, rudolph, santa, wild animals
One question that’s asked around this time of year is whether reindeer are real. Sure, kids worldwide ask about Santa, but even some adults, who have long since retired their Santa beliefs, wonder whether reindeer are real, or not. Out of all the cast of characters in the holiday
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