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The Cutting Edge II: Hummingbird Feeders

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This latter style suffers from the problem that it must be refilled very often, because the level of food is constantly being reduced by the feeding. The biased sealing mechanism is in the form of a sealing ring or stopper 20 mounted on the lower end of actuator rod 16 and biased upwardly by compression spring 22.

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Breast Cancer in Pets

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Many people don’t realize that pets can also suffer from breast cancer. PurinaCare pet health insurance is also offered as a direct benefit to select employees and associations nationwide and its high-deductible policies have earned the AAHA Seal of Acceptance. Here are some great facts about breast cancer in dogs and cats.

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African Penguins in Peril

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Remarkably, this growing colony suffered severe losses from a leopard that habitually came down from the mountains to feast on the easy penguin snacks. Sharks, Cape Fur Seals and even Killer Whales will prey on them in the ocean. Obviously, the penguins are more vulnerable on land, hence their propensity to nest on offshore islands.

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Tsunami Pics from Midway Atoll

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The Islands hold important populations of Monk Seals as well as all the world’s Laysan Ducks and Laysan Finches. link] Duncan Mar 14th, 2011 at 11:20 pm My boss from Tern has let me know that Laysan apparently suffered “significant loss of wildlife and some damage and loss of infrastructure and equipment.&# Not good.

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Pet Safety During Home Improvements

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If your pet has any access to your work site, be extremely careful to seal off and store any paints, solvents, glue, caulk, or other liquids, well out of your pets reach. Anxious pets may chew on electrical cords and suffer painful burns or even electrocution.

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Outdoor/Feral Cat Problem? Call the SWAT Team

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Instead of Special Weapons and Tactics, think: Sealed With A Trap. Neighbor A’s private property and peace of mind are both suffering because of the cats, which are killing government-protected species. Sealed With A Trap. Thanks to groups like Alley Cat Allies, outdoor and feral cats have become above the law. What can she do?

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Survival of the Flexible

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Seeing birds suffer is never fun, but never more so than these trusting and uncomplaining young giants that sat all day like contemplative zen masters, meditating in the intense tropical sun. There was one young Black-footed Albatross that was apparently not planning on going quietly into the dark night, however.