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Socializing your pup at home: Instil confidence, positive behaviour

November 11, 20249 min

Bringing a new pup home is the start of an exciting journey. Among the essential first steps to raising a happy, well-behaved dog is socializing your pup, which involves exposing the newcomer to various sights, sounds, people, animals, and experiences in a positive, controlled way. Proper socialization will help your pup grow into a confident, friendly dog, comfortable in different environments and around various people and pets. Socializing your pup is critical for its emotional...

by Sandy Pawpaw

Curious Tales Grounded Wild & Wonderful

Long-tailed macaques get no help from U.S. wildlife agency

November 9, 202412 min

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last month declined to accept petitions filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and other advocacy groups, including Born Free USA and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, as well as renowned primatologists Jane Goodall and Biruté Mary Galdikas, to list long-tailed macaques (scientific name Macaca fascicularis) and southern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina) under the Endangered Species Act, according to a press release from the National Association for...

by A Correspondent

Wild & Wonderful

Japan sends 16 crested ibises to China after 8 years

November 5, 20246 min

A total of 16 precious Japan-born crested ibises, offspring of birds sent from China, arrived in China last week following an event that unfolded on Sado island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The event marked not just a rare species exchange between China and Japan, but also a significant milestone in the longstanding ecological conservation collaboration between the two countries, according to reports in the Chinese daily Global Times and the Japanese news agency Kyodo. Representatives from...

by Sandy Pawpaw

Flying Club Wild & Wonderful

Latest Bird Buddy innovation brings birders closer to nature

November 4, 20248 min

Bird Buddy, the award-winning technology-for-nature start-up based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, has launched its latest product, Smart Bird Feeder PRO. The feeder incorporates the new Nature Cam PRO, which heralds the birth of next-generation bird-watching cameras. This innovation brings bird enthusiasts closer to nature in their backyards with crystal-clear imagery and cutting-edge features. The Smart Bird Feeder PRO is available for order now at $239, or about Rs20,000, excluding Indian taxes. Shipping begins this month....

by Sandy Pawpaw

All About Pets

Move over, Max, Milo is here to give Luna company

October 31, 20247 min

Unisex names are passé. Uni-species names are here. Two separate surveys in the USA, one pertaining to cats and the other pertaining to dogs, found that the most popular name for cats and female dogs in the country in 2024 was Luna. (In the India of the 1970s and 1980s, Luna was a popular moped manufactured by the TVS Motor Company Ltd.) Among cats, Luna was followed in popularity by Leo and Kitty, both of...

by Suyog Zore

Features

Diwali special: 7 Indian films with animals in significant roles

October 27, 202412 min

Diwali is here, and it’s vacation time for most of the kids. While evenings are usually occupied by friends, games, and fireworks (for those who still like to set off a few), the rest of the day is available for other activities, including entertainment. Now, films with animals in significant roles—either leading roles in animated films or roles that help to move the narrative forward in live-action dramas—have been children’s favourites and family attractions over...

by Sandy Pawpaw

All About Pets Curious Tales

BONKers! Canadian walks 38 dogs to promote adoption

October 21, 20245 min

Have you hired a professional walker for your dog because you do not have the time to take the pooch out on your own? How many dogs does your walker walk at one time? One? Two? Three? Five? Canadian dog lover Mitchell Rudy aka The Dog set a new Guinness world record for most dogs walked simultaneously by an individual last month when he took 38—yes, that’s right, THIRTY-EIGHT—rescued dogs for a walk of over...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

Man who dumped bull terrier while fleeing hurricane arrested

October 20, 20244 min

Authorities in Florida have arrested a man who left his terrified bull terrier tied to a fence by the road while fleeing the incoming Hurricane Milton, British newspaper The Mirror’s American online edition reported. According to the report, Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez said Giovanny Aldama Garcia was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty. The charge carries a possible five-year jail term and a fine of up to $5,000. By contrast, The Prevention...

by A Correspondent

Wild & Wonderful

Saudi Arabia’s ibex reserve in elite IUCN Green List

October 20, 20247 min

The Saudi National Center for Wildlife announced last week that the International Union for Conservation of Nature has included the Ibex Protected Area, to the south of the capital Riyadh, in its exclusive Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. The ibex reserve, managed by the National Center for Wildlife, became the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to meet all the criteria and indicators required to join the elite list. According to the...

by Malaika Fernandes

All About Pets Columns

Diwali special: How to help your pets cope with fireworks

October 19, 202414 min

Fireworks are a common part of celebrations in India, especially around Diwali, but for many pets, they can be a source of extreme anxiety and fear. The sudden loud noises, bright lights, and vibrations are often overwhelming for them, especially dogs and cats, and cause acute stress. As their guardian, it is crucial for you to understand how fireworks affect animals and what steps to take to help them cope with the stress. Why pets...

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