The Snow Partridge – 10,000 Birds

eBird calls the Snow Partridge a “stone-colored terrestrial bird of stony hillsides, mountain ridges, and meadows above treeline” – and in fact, it is impressive how well the bird fits in with its surroundings, at least when I saw it at about 4000 meters of altitude at the Balangshan pass. Presumably, the bird I saw […]

Excited Cats is Now a Part of Catster

Catster is purring with delight to welcome the newest addition to our family: Excited Cats! We have always aimed to be the most comprehensive resource for cats and cat owners, covering everything from cat nutrition and behavior to grooming and shopping guides. Excited Cats will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our readers. […]

10 Fascinating Costa Rican Reptiles You’ll Love

Costa Rica is a beautiful country filled with diverse and fascinating wildlife and plants. Today we’ll be focusing on Costa Rican reptiles specifically. From snakes to lizards to turtles, this beautiful country has a wide range of reptiles to pick from, so keep scrolling to see which ones made our list! Banner Photo: Source Top […]

How to Choose the Right Warmblood Horse for Your Riding Level

Horses are magnificent creatures that have long been used for transportation, farming, and sports. They are intelligent animals trained to perform various activities, including jumping, dressage, and eventing. If you are considering buying your horse, you’re on the way to experiencing years of friendship, fun and excitement with a new riding partner.  It is incredibly […]

What to do when someone steals your wings – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

From Icarus to Inspiration: Overcoming obstacles and soaring high Just a few days ago, I had the chance to see Cirque du Soleil. Many of you have heard of this unique and extraordinary company, founded by Guy Laliberté, a dreamer entrepreneur who transformed a small troupe in Montreal, Canada, into a worldwide phenomenon that has awed and […]

Critter Solutions

Can you really blame critters for taking advantage of the free buffet at your backyard feeders? Finding food is a full time job for them and when they find your unprotected bird feeders, they must believe they have hit the proverbial jackpot! But sooner or later, be they determined furry critters or hordes of “nuisance” […]

Therapy Cat University Meet and Greet

I got to have a therapy cat visit at USC this week, to help the students destress before the holiday season — and finals — kick in. Usually they set me up outside in this quad type of area, but this time, they put my table in one of the buildings that surround it. That turned out […]

How Big Do Boa Constrictors Get? Boa Length and Weight

Boa constrictors are one of the most popular ‘large’ snakes that are kept by hobbyists all over the world! Boas are unique in that quite often small to medium sized reptiles are recommended for beginner pets and small to medium sized snakes are no exception. However, the large-sized boa constrictor is often recommended and can […]

How to Choose the Right Warmblood Horse for Your Riding Level

Horses are magnificent creatures that have long been used for transportation, farming, and sports. They are intelligent animals trained to perform various activities, including jumping, dressage, and eventing. If you are considering buying your horse, you’re on the way to experiencing years of friendship, fun and excitement with a new riding partner.  It is incredibly […]

How probiotic bacteria shape your gut microbiome and o – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

Could health conditions and problems be reversed or prevented by using probiotics to rebalance the gut? From birth, we have a mutually beneficial partnership with our friendly gut bacteria. We provide them with shelter and food, and in turn, they keep our bodies healthy and our immune systems in top shape. This kind of relationship […]

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