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Summer Gives Pets More Outdoor Time but also Increased Risk of Costly Injuries

No. 1 pet insurer recommends pet parents protect themselves from unexpected veterinary bills. SEATTLE (July 31, 2012) – Pets, like humans, enjoy being outdoors in the summertime. However, unlike humans, most pets don’t carry the health insurance needed to offset expensive medical bills related to outdoor injuries.   Today, leading pet insurance provider Healthy Paws…

The Rose-Tinted Menagerie

THE ROSE-TINTED MENAGERIE A History of Animals in Entertainment, from Ancient Rome to the 20th Century by William M Johnson with introductions by Desmond Morris (author of the Human Zoo and The Naked Ape) and the late Sadruddin Aga Khan with 47 colour and b/w illustrations Available on Amazon from July 2012   William M…

Top 7 Things to Do in Tampa includes Big Cat Rescue

These are the Top 20 Things to Do in Tampa during Spring Break [toc]   Travelers recommend Big Cat Rescue over Adventure Island, Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo! map  | directions Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center   #1 of 65 attractions in Tampa 148 reviews Visitors come to this warm water viewing center to see…

Tiger and Leopard Parts Seized in Operation Cyberwild

Tiger and Leopard Parts Seized in Operation Cyberwild

Operation Cyberwild Leads to Dozen Criminal Cases Alleging Illegal Sale of Endangered Species through Internet Sites   LOS ANGELES – Federal and state authorities have filed criminal cases against a dozen people who allegedly used Internet sites to illegally sell endangered species and other wildlife protected by federal and state law, including fish, birds and…