Category: Pets
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One-of-a-kind Elephants to raise awareness of the Asian elephants’ dramatic plight
One-of-a-kind Elephants to raise funds for The Asian Elephant Foundation The looming extinction of the Asian elephant population seems to be unheard of in the U.S. — that is, until a herd of life-size baby elephant sculptures set foot in Southern California for Elephant Parade: Welcome to America. Experts report a 90% reduction of the…
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Fancy flying: Bespoke Global Falconry Companion
The title of Master Falconer requires a special companion. The birds are ready, and your gauntlet is in place. Time to hunt! You consider yourself lucky to take part in an ancient sport once reserved for nobles of Medieval Europe, the Middle East, and the Mongolian Empire. A prime local has been found, and you…
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The future of the iconic koala
Native only to Australia, the Koala populationsare listed in the majority of eastern Australia as vulnerable to extinction. The main threat to the koala is loss and degradation of habitat. Organizations like WIRES from Australia are doing what they can to help koala populations survive. Wires is the largest wildlife rescue service in Australia,…
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Wildlife comeback in Europe, but many species have not yet reached sustainable populations levels
Wildlife Comeback in Europe study released. The European bison, the White-tailed eagle, and Eurasian beaver, in total 37 mammal and bird species have recovered over the past 50 years, according to “Wildlife Comeback in Europe” in-depth report of scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), BirdLife International, the European Bird Census Council (EBCC) and…
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Spoga Horse 2013: Showpiece horse whips
Premium whip maker Fleck and Modastrass, a premium supplier of Swarovski Elements, announced showpiece horse whips embellished with Swarovski crystals. Modastrass has a history of working with top designers, but this collaboration marks the company’s first foray into equestrian sports accessories. The Swarovski Elements supplier was approached by Fleck to supply the crystals for the company’s premium horseriding whips…
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Before bringing a second dog into the home
First family adds second dog; should you? While there are benefits to bringing a second dog into the home, it can pose some challenges and require some adjustments as well. With the news coming out of Washington that the Obamas have added a second dog to the first family, pet owners might be considering adding…