African grey parrots Griffin and Athena in their new space, getting ready for a session. I’ve recently written, several times, about how parrots—and particularly African greys—dislike change in their lives. As prey animals, they realize that any change in their environment can be dangerous; that is, the sign of a predator. Given that (1) change
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This year’s Wildlife Conservation Expo ended on Saturday, capping off two weekends packed with amazing wildlife stories and engaging interactions with conservationists from around the world. Expo is always the time of year that we look forward to the most, and our Network’s conservationists outdid themselves with stellar presentations about their vital work to protect
Since the mass coral bleaching events of 2016 and 2017 on the Great Barrier Reef, there’s been a certain urgency in the way we need to respond to ecosystems under threat. We know bleaching events are triggered by elevated water temperatures due to climate change, which we must tackle on a global level, but thinking locally, there is something we can do
Reptiles make incredible pets. There are amazing snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians all over the world. But as it turns out, there are plenty of amazing reptiles right here in North America. Here are five of the best pet reptiles from North America! #petreptiles #clintsreptiles #bestpetreptile ==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but
Every time we turn our heads, we discover another facet of the intelligence diamond that are parrots. As we technologically advance, research and studies on many things improve. Scientific research can delve deeper into the mind and abilities of parrots and other birds. As they do, they discover amazing new things. None of the new
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider— Date: Friday, November 12, 2021 Time: 11:00 am PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will
This year’s Wildlife Conservation Expo ended on Saturday, capping off two weekends packed with amazing wildlife stories and engaging interactions with conservationists from around the world. Expo is always the time of year that we look forward to the most, and our Network’s conservationists outdid themselves with stellar presentations about their vital work to protect
Webinar: The Grey Way: Home for the Holidays! Pet Bird Safety Tips with Lisa Bono, CPBC Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA
A Goffin’s cockatoo creates a tool by pulling off a twig from a tree branch. Image by Mark O’Hara/University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna In the effort of living, humans have discovered that crafted tools were essential to making life better. With new tools, things that were difficult became easier. As time progressed, tool-crafting became more
Thick as paste and spattered with leaves and pebbles, the cool mud encircling the waterhole was heavenly for Marco. He wriggled around, caking it into his fur, and then eased into the water. It gets upwards of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the Peruvian dry forest, and this is the only place to escape the heat.
Under the bright Zimbabwe sun, Markus Hofmeyr watched the trucks rumble across the plains and approach the gates. The convoy, led by a flatbed truck carrying a large metal crate, pulled into Gonarezhou National Park and stopped near the waiting team of conservationists. Markus’ colleagues set to work, opening the crate to reveal a sedated
blue-throated macaw pair; photo courtesy CLB Foundation We are returning to Bolivia this month to highlight another organization that does important scientific work to support endangered species, CIESA – the Endangered Species Research Center. CIESA is the first Research Center in Bolivia in the Beni region to gain approval from the General Directorate of Biodiversity
The shadows of gulls slid across the uneven sands of Punta Tombo, a peninsula along Argentina’s central coast. Dr. Pablo Borboroglu watched them glide away before returning his attention to the thousands of Magellanic penguins nestled along the beach. With 766 acres of nesting ground, Punta Tombo is one of the world’s largest Magellanic penguin
Webinar: The Grey Way: Keeping it Clean–Tips & Techniques for Maintaining a Healthy Environment for Pet Birds with Lisa Bono, CPBC Date: Friday, Ocotber 1, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird
Webinar: University Vet Insider—Teaching, Treating & Research with Dr. Joerg Mayer Date: Friday, October 8, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest Joerg
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Road Trip! An Insider’s View of a Veterinary Conference Date: Friday, October 15, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest,
Webinar: Avian Bornavirus Part 2—A Review & More with Dr. Susan Orosz Date: Friday, October 22, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for this very important FREE, live webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special
Earwig? As a pet? Heck yes! Why not? Earwigs are stinkin’ rad, easy to keep, and totally harmless. In fact, it might just be one of the best pet insects that you can get. But is the earwig the best pet invertebrate for you? #earwig #clintsreptiles #petinsect ==== Enclosure: https://amzn.to/2Z7NMJR Fish Food: https://amzn.to/2Xdqwxr Sand: https://amzn.to/2QcRLAz