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Pet population continues to increase while pet spending declines

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The average amount spent per household on veterinary care for pets decreased by 4% from last year to this year, according to preliminary data from the 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, which was presented during the 2024 AVMA Veterinary Economic and Business Forum.

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In the Boreal Forest – Part Two: the winter

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The winter months are dark in the boreal forest. Hours of available hunting are low and temperatures are extremely low. It’s a miracle that anything can find sustenance and survive here. The birds that live here are tough and belong mainly to particular families of birds. Owls do particularly well here, the long nights actually working in their favour by increasing hunting time.

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Greece: Oliver the Husky

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[link] - Case Info: In the last week of November 2023, a dog named Oliver was brutally abused and raped to death by a man in the village of Arachova (Αράχωβα Φωκίδας) , in the Prefecture of Fokida (Fokis). Oliver had broken bones and injuries from a sharp object. Most people in Greece believe that the residents of Arachova know who the killer is and are hiding him to protect the reputation of the place.

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Heartworm incidence climbs despite preventive efforts

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Heartworm infection rates across the U.S. have steadily increased for nearly two decades despite the greater availability and efficacy of preventatives. Veterinary and animal health organizations hope to address misconceptions and misinformation about this disease.

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AVMA fellow joins Washington congresswoman’s office

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The 2024-25 George W. Bishop AVMA Fellow, Dr. Michael Streitz of Minnesota, will spend his AVMA congressional fellowship with U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier’s office, who has represented Washington state’s 8th Congressional District since 2019.

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UN prioritizes fight against antimicrobial resistance

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United Nations member states adopted a political declaration during a special meeting meant to reduce antimicrobial use in human and animal medicine with a goal of decreasing drug-resistant deaths 10% by 2030.

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Bird Guides of the World: Faraaz Abdool, Trinidad & Tobago

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What is your favorite bird species? The bird that I’m seeing or hearing at the present moment. Too tough to choose a species but if I could choose a family it’d be a tight finish between shorebirds and vultures. Trinidad Motmot What is your name, and where do you live? I’m Faraaz Abdool and I currently live in Trinidad & Tobago.

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Birds of the Masai Mara

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Statistics elude me at this point, but I believe it is a safe statement to make that the majority of visitors to the very famous Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya are not necessarily interested in birds.

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Central Park

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There’s hardly a more magnificent spectacle than flying into LaGuardia Airport at night. Coming in for the landing over the East River one looks left to a cityscape of epic proportions, lit up like a fairytale mountain range. I’m only saying, the Dutch know how to pick a good spot for a city. Location, location, location – we have said it before.

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White-tailed Eagle on Hokkaido

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A detective story: A few White-tailed Eagles live in the Netherlands. The Netherlands White-tailed Eagle Working Group watches out for them, partly via transmitters. At one point, a White-tailed Eagle does not change its position anymore, obviously an alarming sign, and subsequently is found dead in a field. It had fallen forward onto a dead coot.

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Knock, Knock – My 10 Favourite Woodpeckers

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Woodpeckers are a fascinating family. They bang away at trees with their beaks, without knocking themselves silly. They excavate nest holes, which later become homes for other birds and small mammals, making them a keystone species. There are 22 species of woodpeckers in the US and Canada. I have seen 21 of them. Here, I share my favourites. Red-headed Woodpecker 2.

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BE STRONG: THE RISE OF BELOVED PUBLIC ART SCULPTOR NANCY SCHÖN: A KidLit Bird Book Review

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One of the world’s most well-known bird sculptures delights the public in both Boston and Moscow. It’s Nancy’s Schön’s “Make Way for Ducklings” series of sculptures, based on the 1941 book by Robert McCloskey. While much has been written about Robert McCloskey, the woman who created these nine iconic sculptures remained relatively unknown.

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Beautiful Oranje: The ID Handbook of European Birds by Nils van Duivendijk

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By John Hague John moved to Leicester in 1993 to start training as a mental health nurse and recently retired after 30-odd years in the NHS to start Shrike Birding Tours.

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Guest Post by Josh Davis, Author of “A Little Queer Natural History”

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Josh Davis is a gay science writer for the Natural History Museum in London. For the past six years or so he has been writing about the amazing science and research going on in this world.

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Amazon Birding in Presidente Figueiredo

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When you ask someone what they know about Brazil, you will likely hear answers about the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival, the vast Amazon River, or even Iguazu Falls along the border with Paraguay and Argentina. Brazil ranks fifth largest country by area, occupying about half of South America. There is an attraction that could quickly draw anyone for a visit.

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Birding the Peloponnese – I

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You know things are getting desperate when you get excited by an unexpected flock of Starlings. Here I was, six days into a trip to Mani, in the Greek Peloponnese, and my bird list had yet to reach 40 species. It was early in the morning, and I was trudging up a dried-up river valley in the hope of finding a few birds.

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If You Go to Torreón, Mexico

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Torreón is a city in the center of the Mexican Plateau, a huge highland basin in the north of Mexico that lies between the western and eastern Sierra Madre mountain ranges. Torreón and two other cities form a metropolitan area of some million and a half inhabitants, collectively known as la Laguna.

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Bird Guides of the World: Marilyn & Leonardo, Mexico

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What is your favorite bird species? Maroon-fronted Parrots are the best. We love them. What is your name, and where do you live? We are Marilyn and Leonardo from Kingfisher Birdwatching Nuevo León. We live in Monterrey (capital of Nuevo León state) in northeastern México. What are the main regions or locations you cover as a bird guide?

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How would I go about doing this?

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(Please don't make fun of me for this) For a while now, I've always wondered what a fox's tail feels like. In media, people say that they're very soft. Eventually, I had the grand idea that I wanted to try napping on a Fox's tail. I want the back of my head to feel it similar to how one sleeps on a pillow. Problem is, most foxes are. wild.

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Send help!

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We have 2 female cats inside our shop. If they have an exit to go outside 24/7, they still spray. we don’t want to get rid of them because of how bad the mice get in the winter but I’m willing to try something out if there’s any chance someone has good ideas of what we could do.?!

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Search and rescue for animals?

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Hey guys, Im a dog owner and I've been noticing how many people seem to just post their missing dogs on facebook or next-door. I was wondering if most search and rescue teams had a sophisticated system to find dogs.

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How can i help the poor thing?

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For a couple of months now i hear horrible dog shrieks and cries at night. I want to help him. The problem is, i do t know the specofic location of where the dog is. I live in an apartment building, and around me there are 5-6 more. I was advised to go out to the street when the screaming starts and try to locate the apartment where the abuse happens that way.

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Ran with a bird today!

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So I wanted to share this story because I thought it was really cool and it at least shocked me. So today I was walking along a trail out throwing rocks and doing usual outside activities. Out in the distance I spotted a hawk flying around I think he was just checking me out maybe I was in his territory or something but nonetheless I got bored and waved the bird over to come walk with me then I started running.

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Please Help Save my Bunny

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[link] My dogs stomach has turned and I don't have the resources to help her or the time to raise the money to save her that is why I am doing this. I've had her for 7 years! Please help! Anything towards her surgery is greatly appreciated!

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My two dogs have started sneezing all the time. Is this cause for concern?

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I have 2 blue heelers that are 3yo and in great health. About 6 days ago one of them started sneezing occasionally, and 2 days later the other one started. Nothing in the environment has changed for them. They have never had allergies. They are otherwise fine. still going on runs and eating/drinking/happy. But they are sneezing A LOT. like when they are awake its probably every 20-30 seconds. but when they are asleep they don't sneeze at all.

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Unknown bugs eating pasta in an open bag

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As the title states I've recently found some weird bugs or mites eating raw pasta from an open bag that I inadvertently purchased from Woolies in Australia. Anyone know what they are? Images for possible ID. I'm not eating it now obviously.

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Real question- are there any animals as social as dogs?

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Any time dogs see eachother walking down the street they get really excited, wag their tail and are happy to see another dog (with exceptions of course, but this is more often than not) Are there any other animals that behave similarly?

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Easing Our Dog's Pain: Anything Helps.

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Hello, I hope this finds you well and thank you so much for reading. This is Snowball’s story: Our childhood dog has recently fallen ill. She desperately needs a veterinarian visit starting with a consultation and possibly euthanasia and cremation. Our family is currently facing the loss of one of our close relatives, and we were not expecting to lose our dog too—not in the slightest.

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Found two dead crows in yard in last week

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Hello, I own property in Maine and recently found a dead crow half buried in my garden. Today I found another one half buried in some grass clippings. Neither has any signs of injury. I'm worried this is avian flu. Does anyone have any experience or explanations for this? We have a huge crow population and really enjoy watching them. I called the USDA and they're calling me back.

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Please name as many animals, Insects, and/or fish that you know can glide or fly.

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Here are the ones I already thought of: 1. Raven 2. Falcon 3. Condor 4. Pigeon 5. Hawk 6. Owl 7. Dragonfly 8. Wasp 9. Bumblebee 10. Mosquito 11. Hummingbird 12. Crow 13. Beetle 14. Roc 15. Pheonix 16. Sirin 17. Alkonost 18. Seagull 19. Sparrow 20. Robin 21. Peacock 22. Pterodactyl 23. Swan 24. Pelican 25. Vulture 26. Manta 27. Firefly 28. Squirrel 29.

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