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Baby owls hatch for first time at wildlife center

Baby owls hatch for first time at wildlife center

By Elizabeth Hunter Adorable baby owls have been hatched for the first time at a Scottish wildlife center. The pair of mottled owls was born four weeks ago, and were the first of their species to be bred at the Scottish Owl Centre. While staff will not be able to

Zookeepers bottle-feed baby aardvark to help raise tiny animal

Zookeepers bottle-feed baby aardvark to help raise tiny animal

By Ed Chatterton Keepers at Chester Zoo have stepped in to help save the life of an adorable baby aardvark — by hand-rearing him with a bottle. The tiny calf called Womble is being bottle-fed warm milk throughout the night to help him grow after mom Oni failed to

Tomes and Bones mobile bookshop combines a love for paws and pages

Tomes and Bones mobile bookshop combines a love for paws and pages

With the launch of her mobile bookstore, Tomes and Bones, Heather Ginochio is bringing together two lifelong loves. “Dogs have always been a part of my life, and reading has always been something that I’ve loved to do,” Ginochio said. “So I opened the bookmobile with the idea of

Painting turbines like snakes and frogs could reduce bird deaths

Painting turbines like snakes and frogs could reduce bird deaths

By Dean Murray Painting wind turbines like venomous snakes or poisonous frogs could stop birds flying into them, according to new research. The study saw birds presented with a touchscreen "game" to test how they respond to wind turbine blades. If they pecked the screen and avoided the

New species of ancient Arctic mammals discovered in Alaska

New species of ancient Arctic mammals discovered in Alaska

By Stephen Beech Three newly discovered species reveal how ancient mammals survived extreme weather conditions in the Arctic millions of years ago. While the Arctic today may feel remote and desolate, scientists say that more than 70 million years ago it was a surprisingly lively place for some of Earth&

10 States with the Best Pet Healthcare - Insurify

Fifty-five percent of U.S. households own a pet, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which means 68.5 million homes enjoy the companionship of Rex, Mittens, Polly, or Goldy. But your furry, feathered, or finned friends can be costly, especially when it comes to their healthcare. Pet

The 10 Best Cities for Dog Owners (2024) | Insurify

Parents want the best for their kids — and that’s true of dog parents, too. Insurify’s data science team analyzed the 100 most populous cities in the U.S. to find the most dog-friendly places. The 10 best cities for dog owners boast various amenities that increase the