Bird Friends at Rancho Naturalista

Regular readers of this blog would know by now that I spent about a week and a half at the legendary Rancho Naturalista in Cartago, Costa Rica a couple months ago. Reviews of this place are suitably effusive; Lisa, Nikky, and the rest of the staff are warm and welcoming from before one even arrives […]

The Subtle, Secret Signs Your Cat May Be Sick

You’ve probably heard about how well cats hide their illnesses. And it’s true. Cats are very private creatures, and as predators who are also prey, we don’t like showing our weaknesses. So often we will hide that we’re feeling bad until we just can’t anymore. It’s extremely rare for a cat to be a hypochondriac! […]

Bird Guides of the World: Javier Elorriaga, Spain

What is your favorite bird species? This a question I’m frequently asked as a bird guide, and although I always find it difficult to answer, the truth is that the response usually ends up being the Cinereous Vulture, specifically those from the small population in the Balkans, with whom I worked for 4 fabulous years […]

Ask Dr. Paola – Monday December 16, 2024

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their cat’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or […]

Species Spotlight: The Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher

Maybe this kingfisher should have chosen another island to live on – according to one paper on the species, Java is the most densely populated island in the world and has suffered extreme anthropogenic pressure, resulting in the loss of over 90% of its natural forests. The paper also indicates one of the potential reasons […]

My Worst Holiday Outfits on Video!

Remember my awful holiday outfits from the other day? There was video but my human didn’t get it edited in time for the blog post. But when she did finish it, it was clearly too cute not to share here. I mean, who wouldn’t want to see this snowman/snow unicorn hoodie in action? Or the […]

Top 10 Birds I Haven’t Seen Yet

There was a hint of cloak and dagger to the instructions. “Upon arrival, ring the doorbell at the side door beneath the sperm whale skeleton and ask for me”. I was at the Museum of Natural History in Rotterdam (Het Natuurhistorisch) to meet with Bram Langeveld, the museum’s conservator. Bram came to the door, and […]

CatVideoFest: The Purr-fect Combination of Fun and Feline Philanthropy

Do you love watching cat videos online? If you’re reading this, chances are it’s one of your favorite pastimes, and you’re not alone. Over the past decade, cats have become the unofficial mascot of the internet, often leaving people wondering if the internet is good for much other than staring at cute and hilarious kitties. […]

Bird Guides of the World: Luis Panamá Perugachi, Ecuador

What is your favorite bird species?  I love hummingbirds in particular because of their colors, but my favorite bird is the Plate-billed Mountain-Toucan because I have seen this bird many times in the town where I was born.  What is your name, and where do you live? My name is Luis Panamá Perugachi,  I live in […]

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