Cats Need Teeth, Don’t They? Dr. Karyn the Vet vs Pet Owner

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. That probably sounds like a stupid question, doesn’t it? Of course cats need teeth! But, what would […]

Birds of the World: The Art of Elizabeth Gould

I don’t remember where I first learned about Elizabeth Gould–possibly when I was birding Doi Angkhang, Thailand and saw a stunning little bird named Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird–but I have been fascinated by her story and her art for the past five years. When I saw that a book had been published about her, I ordered […]

9 Adorable and Fascinating Facts About Your Cat’s Tongue

We cats have tongues that are pretty special! If your cat tries to groom you, or gives you affectionate sandpaper licks, you already know that. But there’s lots more to kitty tongues. So let’s take a look. Cats lick you with their barbed, sandpaper tongues for many reasons. They will lick you as a sign […]

A Birder’s Guide to U.S. Federal Public Lands

Birders know that some of the finest birding locations in the country are on federal land, which include national parks, wildlife refuges, forests, monuments, and seashores, among others. These lands support countless birds, either year-round, as migratory stopovers, or as breeding grounds. But what else should birders know? There are Vast Amounts of Federal Land […]

Cheerble Wicked Snail Review 2024: Our Expert’s Opinion

Our Final Verdict We give Cheerble Wicked Snail a rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars. Entertainment: 5/5 Durability: 5/5 Battery: 4.5/5 Value: 4.5/5 Keeping an active kitten or juvenile cat entertained is a full-time job. But who in this day and age has the time to wave a feather wand around twenty-four-seven? That’s where […]

Oostvaardersplassen – 10,000 Birds

We know Georges-Louis Leclerc, comte de Buffon as just Buffon – arguably the greatest natural historian of the 18th century. He is the Frenchman most likely to upset our American friends evidenced by the enormous number of webpages dedicated to his remarks. What remarks? Well, in his magnum opus, “Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière” Monsieur Buffon […]

Tongue and Teeth Outtakes – Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life

This week’s funniest outtakes all had things in common. Either my tongue was showing, I had my mouth open, or both! And they even come in pairs, although they happened on different days. See what I mean? The raspberry making was strong for a few days running. And then there’s this photo of me with […]

All Is Not Lost, Part II

I truly do hope I am not tiring 10,000 Birds’ readers too much with my obsession with Michoacán’s ongoing drought, the disappearance of Lake Cuitzeo (Mexico’s 2nd largest lake, in normal years), and our own micro-endemic Black-polled Yellowthroat. But obsessed I am. And, as I have mentioned before, under-birded countries like Mexico provide lots of […]

Is Your Cat an Old Soul? Feline Myths 

The post Is Your Cat an Old Soul? Feline Myths  by Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate […]

Birding Tengchong, Yunnan (again) – 10,000 Birds

Among Chinese birders, Tengchong – and particularly the monastery at the bottom of Laifengshan – is known as one of the best places to see the Slender-billed Oriole. I do not quite get the buzz about the Slender-billed Oriole as it looks quite similar to the Black-naped Oriole and apparently is even regarded as conspecific […]

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