The Joy of Nesting Birds

There are a lot of things in nature that can bring you joy…to name all of them would take many pages. But most certainly one item on the list would be the sights and sounds of young birds making their first appearances in your yard and at your feeders. It’s hard to describe the emotions […]

My Ugly Christmas Tree Sweater – and Christmas Tree

My human got this idea to have me model my ugly Christmas tree sweater in front of the actual Christmas tree. Kind of like being twinsies, I guess. So far the resemblance is totally not amazing. There’s supposed to be a star on the top of the hoodie but you never see it. Unless my […]

11 Fun Facts About The Beautiful, Large Lace Monitor

The lace monitor is a stunning monitor lizard that can be found throughout Eastern Australia. These large reptiles are often found in forests, and despite their large size they are great climbers and can easily climb up large trees. If you want to learn more about these lacey lizards, keep reading! Banner Photo: Source Quick […]

Chronic Exposure in Colorado – 10,000 Birds

Before anything else, a confession. Most of the lifers I saw in Denver were named after (in)famous people, so Messrs. Say, Bullock, Brewer, and Cassin will lose their English namesakes in the recently announced renaming game. To avoid writing a non-woke post I planned to mention scientific names only. And then I saw the species […]

Clutch and the Vacuum: A Love Story (With Video!)

The post Clutch and the Vacuum: A Love Story (With Video!) by Dr. Karyn Kanowski, BVSc MRCVS (Vet) 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, […]

Cuban False Chameleon Diet; What Do False Chameleons Eat?

False chameleons, Cuban false chameleons or bearded anoles; whatever you call these incredible little lizards they are known for diets that consist of mostly snails and some small insects, especially in the wild. False chameleons are specialized snail eaters that are able to use their powerful jaws to break open a snail’s shell in order […]

Can Dogs Eat Bananas? – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

For every person out there asking whether dogs can eat bananas or any other fruit, there’s usually at least one pair of pleading puppy eyes waiting semi-patiently for their humans to finish their online search and give them their snack already. Sharing fruits with your pup is a healthy (with some exceptions), low-calorie alternative to […]

Wonderful (and Really Tough) Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers are truly wonderful. They are some of our most loyal feeder visitors and always bring an entertaining array of activities and excitement to our backyards. But you might also call them wondrous.  This is due in no small part to their amazing assortment of adaptations which allow them to live a punishing existence that […]

I Waited a Year to Model This Holiday Dress

How many of you have clothes hanging in your closet with the price tag still on them? My human has a couple…and so do I! This is one of them. And I finally get to model it today. This dress has been sitting around for over a year, and here’s proof! This photo is from […]

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