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Fall 2021 Children's Sneak Previews

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The 10 Best Lizards To Keep As Pets

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best family and protection dog :: Article Creator 5 BEST DOG BREEDS FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS 6 best dog breeds for families with kids 5 BEST DOG BREEDS FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS Published By Moushumi Mahanta29 Mar, 2025 Having a protective dog can provide peace of mind. With early socialization and thorough training, these instinctively protective dogs can be developed into well-balanced and trustworthy companions.  Credit : PEXELS Here Are 6 Best Dog Breeds for Families with Kids:  Credit : PEXELS Akita This spitz breed from Japan forms deep bonds with its family and thrives in homes with older children who understand its need for space. Credit : PEXELS Belgian Malinois Widely used in police and military work due to their fearless and protective nature, Belgian Malinois make excellent family guard dogs.  Credit : UNSPLASH Bullmastiff Early socialization and training of Bullmastiffs can help them distinguish betw...

Best in the biz: The very best of Bill Flick

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tiger salamander poison :: Article Creator SAVING THE CALIFORNIA TIGER SALAMANDER With its wide mouth charmingly outlined in yellow, the California tiger salamander always looks like it's smiling. But this beautiful amphibian is a discriminating species that can only thrive in unique — and now extremely rare — habitats. As California's vernal pools, grasslands and oak woodlands disappear, the tiger salamander has fewer and fewer reasons to grin. The species' plight is particularly extreme in Sonoma County, where development threatens 95 percent of remaining salamander habitat, and the Santa Barbara population — although it was listed as federally endangered in 2000 — is still on the verge of winking out. The Center has advocated hard to protect the California tiger salamander under both the federal and the California Endangered Species Acts, as well as to force designation of critical habitat. Thanks to our actions, the Sonoma and Sa...

All In The Family: Maine Mother & Son Charged in Massive Drug Bust

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Retail reptiles shed negative image in year of the snake

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pet cremation :: Article Creator Saying Farewell To Furry Friends: The Growing Industry Of Pet Funerals In Southern Utah ST. GEORGE — Let's just call it: Pets are full-fledged family members for a lot of people. When these furry friends pass away, their death can be just as painful as saying goodbye to a human. As a result, companies engaged in pet funeral services have seen an increase in market size. Along with an expanding market comes expanded services designed to honor deceased pets. Read on to learn more about how this industry is growing in southern Utah. What is accounting for this growth? Russ Atkin, owner and funeral director of Serenity Funeral Home and the Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah, said it is a combination of increased pet ownership and a trend toward cremation versus burials. That's what prompted Atkin to expand his funeral services to include pets starting in 2022. "We got a lot of calls asking if we too...

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amphibians examples :: Article Creator Different Types Of Animals Animal classification Animals can be divided into groups. We call this 'classification'. Classification allows us to group animals together depending on their similarities and differences. Animals are divided into two main groups: Animals with a backbone are called vertebrates. Animals without a backbone are called invertebrates. Vertebrates and invertebrates can be sorted into smaller groups. Vertebrates, for example, are divided into mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Image caption, Squirrels are one of the common mammals found in Northern Ireland Mammals Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair or fur and can produce milk to feed their young. They have three ear bones, which allow for better hearing. They also have a special muscle called a diaphragm muscle that helps in breathing. Mammals come in various shapes and sizes, from tin...

Fall 2021 Children's Sneak Previews

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chameleon reptile :: Article Creator Meller's Chameleon Common Name: Meller's Chameleon Scientific Name: Trioceros melleri Average Life Span In The Wild: 12 years Size relative to a teacup: IUCN Red List Status:? Least concern Least Concern Extinct Current Population Trend: Unknown The Meller's chameleon is the largest of the chameleons not native to Madagascar. Their stout bodies can grow to be up to two feet long and weigh more than a pound. Unique "Horn" Meller's distinguish themselves from their universally bizarre-looking cousins with a single small horn protruding from the front of their snouts. This and their size earn them the common name "giant one-horned chameleon." Population Range They are fairly common in the savanna of East Africa, including Malawi, northern Mozambique, and Tanzania. Almost one-half of the world's cham...