You might think that seagulls prefer chips to fish in the sea. You might think this because we often see pictures of seagulls taking chips and other human fast-food out of the hands of tourists at the seaside. Hounding those tourists into handing over the …
A stag that gained fame on social media was euthanized after tourists fed it croissants and sweet treats. Callum, known as a “well-known character” in the North West Highlands, had to be put down due to health complications. The stag was a regular sight at …
On the Ukrainian side of this illegal war instigated by a psychopathic Putin, there is compassion for the animals the soldiers meet on the battlefield and in the trenches. Diametrically opposed to this behaviour is that of the allegedly vodka-soaked Russia soldiers who’ve also allegedly …
You will find peregrine falcons in London, UK. They nest in St Paul’s Cathedral for instance, high up towards its pinnacle. They are protected. During Covid-19 there were less people wandering around London. There were less people to feed the pigeons which is a pastime …
It gives me a lot of pleasure to feed the foxes who travel down a right of way at the back of my garden. They live in an overgrown garden three houses down. Thank God for the owner of that house. He lives in a …
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol found in plants that is commonly used as an artificial sweetener in many products, such as sugar-free gum, candy, and baked goods. It is also used in some medical and dental care products. In addition, xylitol is used in …
It is that time of year when there are a lot of foods in the kitchen and dining room which are tasty to humans and toxic to dogs. The infographic prepared by me highlights 5 foods that are in this category. Domestic dogs eat instinctively …
It seems to be settled that dogs should be fed at least two meals daily about 12 hours apart. Dr. Desmond Morris, the renowned zoologist and author, makes some interesting comments on this (Dog Watching). He says that most owners give their dogs two feeds …
NEWS AND COMMENT: Kim Jong-un is known for his cruel ruthlessness and in my view, he is deliberately and consciously brutally cruel to anybody who challenges him in order to maintain his dictatorship without even the faintest whiff of dissent. And he is prepared to …
