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The popstars of Shanghai
In Shanghai, May is the month with a chance to see the regional popstars of the birding world - male Japanese and Amur Paradise Flycatchers. Why anyone would want to undertake...
8 days ago - 10,000 Birds
Another Trio
In my last post here , I spoke of a rather odd trend permeating the birdlife here in Trinidad & Tobago. Many species seemed to come in threes, and today I shall continue my...
8 days ago - 10,000 Birds
Screening and detection of chromosomal copy number alterations in the domestic horse using SNP‐array genotyping data
Summary Chromosomal abnormalities are a common cause of infertility in horses. However, they are difficult to detect using automated methods. Here, we propose a simple...
29 days ago - Animal Genetics
Keeping Cool in Tierra Caliente, part 2
It isn't often that a single outing of mine yields enough photos for two weeks' posts. But last Wednesday at 1 a.m., only 5 hours before my deadline, I finally accepted that...
30 days ago - 10,000 Birds
Saying Goodbye to Musk Oxen at the Zoo
At 43 years old, some still know the Minnesota Zoo as the “New Zoo.” But over the course of the last four decades, the Zoo has consistently grown and adapted to serve...
1 month ago - Minnesota Zoo
Sharing the Turf - Territory Explained
The wild counterpart of the domestic cat has a large territory, with males patrolling about 150 acres and females, about 15 acres. With the provision of food by humans and the...
1 month ago - Cats International
Emeralds!
Within my self-imposed one hour birding radius around Morelia, I have so far seen 21 different hummingbirds. That may seem like a lot to the northerners among our readers, but...
1 month ago - 10,000 Birds
Colorful birds
Birds can be wonderfully colorful. Here are some prime examples. Two Black-rumped Flamebacks with their distinct red crown and crest. A Blue-throated Barbet - the blue looks...
1 month ago - 10,000 Birds
Heat in the Tropics
As the boreal migrants head north, breeding season for the residents and austral migrants is beginning to pick up. A friend of mine has been begging me to come over to document...
1 month ago - 10,000 Birds
Gray Wolf Pups Born April 4
The Metro Richmond Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of two Gray wolf pups born to parents Nitka and Voodoo on April 4th Easter morning. These pups are both male and are...
1 month ago - Metro Richmond Zoo
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Guide to Long Distance Binoculars
Guide to choosing the best high powered long distance binoculars to be used for land based observation. Most high lower bins are usually designed with astronomy in mind...
Best Birding Binocular 2016/2017
During the year many, many binoculars arrive on my desk for testing and review. So at times even I can find it a little overwhelming as to which is best. This every year I...
BirdWatching Binoculars 101
If you are new to birding, choosing your first pair of binoculars can seem a little daunting, but it needn't be. This guide takes you thought where to start and all the...
Stolen Service Dog And Heartbroken Human Share Beautiful Reunion
Aaron Morris and his service dog Jolene are inseparable. Morris struggles with his mental health, so his loving Pit Bull is always there to comfort him. Without Jolene, Morris...
Casa Ferreirinha ‘Papa Figos' Vinho Tinto (2017)
Whether they hail from the New World or the Old, orioles are undoubtedly fond of fruit. Of the thirty or so members of the family Icteridae that go by the name “oriole” on the...
U.S. Bans Dogs From 113 Countries, Delaying Rescue For Countless At-Risk Pups
After more than 450 dogs arrived in the U.S. with fraudulent rabies certificates last year, the country is banning the importation of dogs from more than 100 countries. In...
Wasabi The Pekingese Wins Best In Show At Westminster Dog Show
Wasabi the Pekingese looks like a cuddly little teddy bear! He clearly deserved his “Best in Show” award at the 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. His cuteness alone...
Brave Dog Takes Two Rattlesnake Bites Protecting His Person
Harbison Canyon, California is home to Alex Loredo and his best friend Marley, a 7-year-old yellow Lab. Unfortunately for these two, it's also home to rattlesnakes. Though they...
Military “Battle Buddies” Retired And Reunited With Their Best Friends
After retiring or being restationed, a military dog handler doesn't always know whether or not they will see their working dog again. This can be a difficult adjustment for...
Meet The Rescue Dalmatian Starring In Disney's ‘Cruella'
With each new year it seems comes at least one new live-action Disney remake. As animals often star in these films, that means work opportunities for talented animal actors...
15 Photos That Prove This Bulldog Is The Best Thing On The Internet
Remember when Kim Kardashian broke the internet? Well, wait until you see this hunk of love. Axel the Bulldog is the internet sensation you probably haven't heard about but...
World's Most Valuable Working Dog Sells For Record-Breaking Price
A dog's love is priceless, but that doesn't seem to be the case in Australia. Eulooka Hoover the Australian Kelpie from Edenhope recently sold for $35,200 in an auction...
Baseball Player Barry Bonds Enters His Furry BFF In Westminster Dog Show
MLB all-time home run leader Barry Bonds recently returned to the field. Yet, this time, he tried a new sport. The baseball player has always had a deep love for dogs, so he...