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The Owl
Photography is an art all within itself. I love to stop and snap pictures of things that are "out of the ordinary." On this special day, I was off to work on a beautiful cool country morning. Living in a small picturesque town where everyone knows everyone. A regular small town, USA.
Jasper WolfPublished 4 years ago in PetlifeBird's Eye View.
Capturing the environment is a true love of mine. To focus on and create a lasting image of a moment in nature provides not only a thrill, but a sense of purpose in my life.
Alaska SeaLife Center On the Brink of Closing Down
On July 13th, 2020, Tara Riemer, CEO of The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) in Seward, Alaska, announced that the facility was facing the possibility of closing its doors for good, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was all based on the facility’s projections following a loss of revenue that is needed to provide animal care for both the animal residents and the marine mammals that are currently being rehabilitated.
Jenna DeedyPublished 4 years ago in PetlifeInteresting facts about Shark Biology
Sharks in some form or another have been in our oceans for up to 450 million years. They are natural predators, with a great diversity amongst them. There are over 500 Species of sharks, and each of them has carved their specialist way of surviving in their native habitat. From extended tails that whip and stun prey, to bodies designed to blend in resulting in the ultimate ambush predators. Sharks are the best at what they do. So why is that? From a biological perspective evolved traits have allowed them to carve their way to the top. So what's so interesting about their biology? Read on and you might learn something new.
Bradley KnightPublished 4 years ago in PetlifeHow to Choose the Best Food for Your Dog
There's no denying pet owners love their dogs and want what's best for them. They take their dogs to the vet, get their coats groomed, and walk and play with them. But a shocking 70% of owners don't know what's in their dog's food. If you truly want what's best for your pooch, you have to make sure you're feeding him or her the best dog food.
Carlos FoxPublished 4 years ago in PetlifeThe Everyday Life of Dogs
The life of an animal is amazing, yet terrifying to live in. When it comes to having a dog, you'll either find them on the street, in shelters, homes, meat festival, or slaughter houses. Everyday a dog looks up to us humans to be their friend and why is that? Well they find shelter and comfort as we provide that for them to stay. Dogs also look for love with us as before they were with you, they must have had an owner who honestly didn't want to have the time to take care of them.
Horses and Healing
Every time I look at this mountain backdrop, it fills me with a sense of aww. This place is sacred to me. It is where I can escape the world, and feel free to be ME. It is a place of self-discovery, hope, and healing.
Chloe BaierPublished 4 years ago in PetlifeHow Snakes Work
10 Best Portable Fish Finder 2020 – Reviews & Buyer’s Guide From a lead job as Eve's seducer in the Holy book to normal appearances in the Harry Potter books and motion pictures, snakes have crawled their way into world folklore and mainstream society with stories conceived of dread just as regard.
snake bitePublished 4 years ago in PetlifePet Owners Believe Dogs Crucial To Mental Wellbeing During Lockdown
A new study has revealed how the UK's dogs spent lockdown – and it's very sweet, except more dogs than ever will now be hiding from their owners - and some dogs will now even be tidying up behind themselves!
Ashish PrabhuPublished 4 years ago in PetlifeWhat Happens When You Pet a Lion [Videos]
The king of the jungle is known to us humans as a type of animal that we must so desperately keep at a long distance from us, or keep in a cage. Lion trainers, tamers and owners may have an upper hand when it comes to petting a lion, but they too must be extremely careful.
Tom CartneyPublished 4 years ago in PetlifePets and Post-Lockdown
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing an estimated 20 million UK workers to work from home temporarily, our furry friends must feel like all their Christmases have come at once! Whether we’re spending more time indoors due to home working or self-isolation, our pets have become adjusted to spending every day with their beloved families who rarely venture beyond the four walls of their homes anymore.
Amy MercerPublished 4 years ago in PetlifeThe Birth of a Dog Trainer
From Hong Kong to Brazil Growing up in the metropolis of Hong Kong, the city's urban setup always made me long for greenery and raw nature. I guess I am kind of a wild child. I always have a thing for scary animals. Ever since I could run, I would dash to pet a snake. I would smile when I see a big crocodile. I would be excited to watch animal documentaries. And dogs, especially the angry ones, the gnarly ones, drew me in. They somehow pump my adrenaline that I cannot put in words. The best attempt for me to describe that feeling will be..."I want to calm the storm in their unsettling seas". And really that has been the main driving force in everything I do.
Iris Cheang-DeisPublished 4 years ago in Petlife