Other Animals

The octopus is without a doubt one of the most fascinating, intelligent and all around amazing animals on the planet. I would not even be surprised to find out that they aren’t from this planet at all, they are like alien lifeforms. But is the octopus a good pet? And is the octopus the best

The bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is definitely one of the best pet lizards you could possibly get, but there is another agama that might be even better. The clown agama, also called the painted agama(Laudakia stellio), is arguably even better. Is this possible? Let’s find out by scoring the clown agama based on our five

So you love tegus, but they are just too big. What do you do? We pair two of the best tegu alternatives, the blue tongue skink and the jeweled lacerta, head to head, to determine which one best fills that tegu shaped hole in your heart. ==== 2:41 Criteria: Awesomeness, Expensiveness, Difficulty. 2:56 Awesomeness 6:30

Jack Zhi of California was the Audubon Photography Awards 2022 Grand Prize Winner for this stunning image of a white-tailed kite hovering in midair with a vole in its talon while another bird of prey flies above. Humans have an appreciation for the nuance of movement. It might be a runner in full stride on

Webinar: The Grey Way: Exercising Your Parrot to Good Health Date: Friday, September 23, 2022 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, Lisa Bono,

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—Kidney Disease in Pet Birds Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 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, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM,

Image by GeorgeB2 from Pixabay We have learned in so many ways the importance of the cleanliness of bird feeders. The hobby of being able to watch birds of many feathers and colors show up in backyards has proliferated over the last 20 years. There are backyards across the world with elaborate setups that are

Recently, the Saiga Conservation Alliance (SCA) took an expedition out to Resurrection Island, where the Critically Endangered saiga antelope has a chance to flourish. Resurrection Island is not really an island anymore—it’s now a land mass located in the former Aral Sea, which lies on the border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The Aral Sea dried up due to gigantic irrigation

Cover image of the popular Wingspan board game Back in 2005, a young lady by the name of Elizabeth Hargrave caught a newfound bug for board games while on a trip. Deeply impacted by the thrill, she wondered if a game could be produced in themes other than the usual historical, and science fiction slants.

A scarlet macaw chick gets weighed. Image courtesy of Nora Magonyi, The Macaw Society The long renowned team working from the Tambopata Research Center in Perú has moved down river to the Malinosky Biological Station, which is owned and operated by the Peruvian government. Here is an update about the great works of the Macaw

World Ranger Day is celebrated on July 31st each year to commemorate wildlife rangers killed or injured in the line of duty, and to celebrate the work that rangers do to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage. As many of us adore wildlife from the safety of our homes, these brave individuals around

Cobras are awesome! Cobras are not good pets. But what if I told you that there is a snake that looks and acts like a cobra, but won’t kill you? Well good news, the Egyptian false cobra (Malpolon moilensis) exists! But is it a good pet? And is the Egyptian false cobra the best pet

Webinar: A Unique Learning Retreat for Pet Bird Owners Date: Friday, August 26, 2022 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 guests, Lisa Bono, CPBC,

Webinar: The Grey Way: By the Numbers – Managing a Multi-Bird Household Date: Friday, August 12, 2022 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,

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Photo by David Clode on Unsplash Summer — that sizzling time of the year when we try to stay hydrated and perhaps indulge in water-dense foods like watermelon and other juicy fruits. When exposed to the summer heat, we might break out in a sweat and seek shade to cool our bodies down. What about

The murmur of waves mingled with the teenagers’ laughter as they set their pails down in the white coral sands of Diani Beach. Kevin Lunzalu was satisfied with the contents of each brightly colored bucket—plastic bottles and debris, which unfortunately adorn this coastal area. Diani Beach is one of Kenya’s most popular tourist destinations, but

Mario’s harness released a pained creak as he climbed one of Costa Rica’s towering mountain almond trees. Dangling 130 feet above the forest floor, he peered into a tree cavity and found two pinkish chicks, bald except for sporadic fuzz. As the Great Green Macaw Field Leader for the Macaw Recovery Network (MRN), one of

Building beautiful planted vivaria can be so much fun, but picking the wrong plants can mean that your beautiful enclosure doesn’t last. Clint reviews some of the best plants that you can use for your planted terrarium that will maximize both its beauty and longevity. Picking the right plants can be almost as important as

Crawling on hands and knees, Thomas Ekiru turned away from a branch choking the bushy pathway. The thick Mathenge bushes form near-impenetrable barriers across Lorian Swamp, which lies at the terminus of Kenya’s Ewaso Ny’iro River. Until recently, this region was unfamiliar to Ewaso Lions (EL), who promote coexistence between lions and people. But reports

Figure 1. Alex being shown a tray of objects for a comprehension task; the question would be, e.g., “What color 5?” So, if you’ve read our June article, you know that Alex understood how to vocally produce the appropriate number label when questioned “How many X?” about a particular set of objects—even when they were

In spring, Dr. Jorgelina Marino, Science Director of the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Program (EWCP), returned to the field in the highlands of Ethiopia’s Bale Mountains. Flying from her home in Oxford, England, she arrived at EWCP’s headquarters on the eve of Ramadan and met with her team to begin efforts to catch, tag, and release

Wait, chickens are dinosaurs? I can have a pet dinosaur? Yes to all of that! Chickens are dinosaurs, and you can have a pet dinosaur, but is the chicken the best pet dinosaur for you? ==== Coop/Run: https://amzn.to/34QHEsL (or build it…) Chick Brooder: Buy a storage bin locally. Chicken Brooder Light: https://amzn.to/3dlQLFw Chicken Brooder Bulb:

==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or a hater of reptiles, you can’t help but get excited with Clint! We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned! Be sure to

A recently released study indicates that parrot chicks babble as they learn new vocalizations, much like toddlers do. Photo by Mariano Mollo on Unsplash When children grow, naturally their linguistic skills improve as they learn. They learn by the sounds they hear around them. They especially learn by repeating what their parents say as well

MarAlliance’s incredible work to protect the Mesoamerican Reef was recently featured on CNN’s Call to Earth. This extensive barrier reef system is the second largest in the world, stretching over 600 miles along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. It’s an important ecosystem and migration corridor for all sorts of marine life, including

Mumble when he was a 2-day-old chick. Photo courtesy of Yassin Elmahgoub They say patience is a virtue. When it comes to pets, patience is indeed a virtue. Creatures – like humans – can be susceptible to debilitating issues and defects. The patience that an owner employs on such needy pets can be rewarding for

Reptiles can make great pets, but that doesn’t mean that they are the most entertaining of creatures. That said, some reptiles are incredibly engaging! These are five of the most fun, most entertaining, most engaging of all pet reptiles, and the reasons that they might NOT be the right pet reptile for you. #clintsreptiles #reptiles

Skinks are just fantastic! The fire skink (Lepidothyris fernandi) and the red eyed crocodile skink (Tribolonotus gracilis) are, arguably, two of the coolest of them all. But which is the best pet lizard? To figure this out, Clint will have to put them head to head! ==== *Red Eyed Crocodile Skink* Tub: https://amzn.to/2FFL5t7 UVB Lamp

Everywhere the Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation (SWCCF) works, we employ the principles of community-based conservation. Community-based conservation begins by helping people solve their problems and consequently helps small cats and other species. For example, a repaired or new hen house protects against a family’s losses and hence makes retaliatory killing of all small cats