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Loro Parque Shares an Update on Ula, Debunks Extremist Claims
The following piece was co-written by Maria R.Grillet. On September 22, 2018, Morgan, a 10-year-old killer whale at Loro Parque, gave birth to a healthy female calf who was later named Ula by their trainers. Although Morgan showed excellent maternal instincts towards her newborn daughter, she was not producing enough milk to provide her the necessary nutrients that she would need to thrive during the first few years of life. So, the animal care staff at Loro Parque intervened by separating them into different sections of the Open Ocean habitat to hand-rear her.
Jenna DeedyPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeCoyotes Call for Help
Coyotes have long held the reputation with humans as being cruel, sneaky, and vicious killers. They have been labeled as dog killers, sheep hunters, and cattle pilferers. Do they deserve this awful reputation or are they merely victims of a smear campaign? Turns out that coyotes might benefit the environment, and the human race, more than we ever anticipated.
Kimberly CrawfordPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeEasy DIY Dog Food for Homemade Diets
Many regard their pets as members of their family. They share a last name, a bed, and appear in annual holiday photos. But did you know that the FDA allows waste that equals the weight of 1,300 Brooklyn Bridges to be dumped into commercial pet food? That’s right, mass-produced pet food has become a waste disposal system that contains diseased and decomposing animal carcasses. Therefore, it’s no wonder that plenty of pet owners are turning towards DIY dog diets.
Indy SummersPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeRescuing Newborn Kittens: Tips + Advice
In today's article I wanted to share with you a little bit of my experience with rescuing and taking care of neonatal kittens.
The Craziest Thing I've Ever Done
Dear Vocal Readers, Oh, how I love reminiscing. Just thinking back on those moments that make me think, "Oh yeah, I really did that didn't I"? One of my favorite moments that comes to mind is when I basically broke into someone's car and took their dog.
First Time Horseback Riding?
We love farms because of the animals, such as pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, and kittens, but one of the main reasons is horses. However, if you are planning on going horseback riding, the best places to look are ranches. Ranches tend to be more specified for horseback riding. So, if you are planning on going horseback riding, here are tips for first-timers.
Hyperactive Dog
A happy dog is a good dog, and a good dog is tired dog. Time flies and the day is done when you have a pup stuck in high gear. Do not worry, you are not alone; there is a solution… animal enrichment.
Matthew EvansPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeCBD Dog Treats Buying Guide—Hemp Biscuits for Pets
If you have a dog at home, you probably spend your leisure time witnessing its antics. The way your dog plays with you, the way it begs for more food and the way it tends to find an answer to help snuggle up with you under the sheets is simply surprising at times. However, you will be surprised to know that dogs also face several health issues that are common in man.
Patty McDanielsPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeThe Beast of Gevaudan
The Beast of Gevaudan was a man-eating wolf-like animal that killed over around 100 women and children and wounded 49 back in 1764-1767. The way this animal killed these was by tearing out its victims' throats, most of the victims were partly eaten. Most of the eye witnesses who were able to describe the beast as having formidable teeth and immense tail. They also said that the beast, on many accounts, was wounded but not dead, these injuries included shots at point blank range. This is what made many believe that this animal was a werewolf. Most people wanted to believe that it was a mythical creature rather than believe it was just a wolf because they could not kill it.
Maria JohnsonPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeAre Table Scraps Really That Bad for Your Dog?
Let's be honest and fair. Even the most responsible dog owners gave their best friend from time to time something to eat that was previously in the plate of an owner. Since the time of the first domestication of dogs, we gave them to eat whatever we could possibly enjoy and all in hope that their stomachs will enjoy it just as much.
Goran KezićPublished 5 years ago in Petlife17 Extinct Dog Breeds You Never Knew Existed
I'll admit it. I'm a history buff, and part of my love of history includes a desire to learn about all the little differences that people took for granted back in the day. Small things, like learning what foods people went without or what now-forgotten books people read, make up a huge part of my reading time.
Cato ConroyPublished 5 years ago in PetlifeCBD Oil and Biscuits for Mad Cow Disease in Dogs
Most of you may have heard about the mad cow disease that easily affects dogs. However, it is basically a common term used for BSE or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. Mad cow disease is mainly a neurodegenerative disease found in cattle. In simple terms, it means that it's a disease that gradually destroys the brain cells. The primary cause of mad cow disease is a deformed protein that is also known as prion. If a mammal has prion in its body, the protein will also make other types of proteins to replicate the similar deformed structure. As a result of this, a dangerous chain reaction starts off in the body.
Patty McDanielsPublished 5 years ago in Petlife