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An essay about the natural history of Bumblebees, Bombus species, which are economically important (but overlooked) pollinators as well as fascinating scientific subjects. Includes photographs.An essay about the natural history of Bumblebees, Bombus species, which are... more
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This streaming video shows the hunting behavior of one species of bat, the woolly false vampire bat, as it hunts down another species of bat, kills and eats it. For some odd reason, this video reminds me of Wall Street.This streaming video shows the hunting behavior of one species of bat, the woolly... more
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Bach Rescue Remedy Pet - New improved formula now available
Bach Flower Remedies, a trusted name for 75 years and a favorite of natural medicine doctors and veterinarians around the world for the treatment of stress and emotional problems affecting human and animal health, is now a best seller.
Bach Flower Remedies for pets sales have double every year for a number of years. Consumer surveys indicate that caring pet owners prefer to treat their animals and pets with non-narcotic non-habit forming natural remedies, says Bettina Rasmussen, BFRP with BachFlower.com.
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Rescue Remedy Pet has been recently featured in leading Equestrian, Dog and Cat, and Pet magazines. Numerous books have been written specifically about Beach Flower Remedies for pets and animals. Among the best selling in this genre are: “Bach Flower Remedies for Animals”, by Stefan Ball; “Dog Misbehaving – Solving Problems with Bach Flower Remedies”, by Gael Mariani; and “Emotional Healing for Horses and Ponies”, by Heather Simpson. These and many more books are available for reseller purchase at BachFlower.com
Animals have emotions also. They feel fear, anger, jealousy and depression as humans do.
According to Marc Berkoff, Professor of Biology at the University of Colorado, scientists have abandoned the notion that emotion-like behavior is programmed behavior in animals.
Berkoff’s research indicates that elephants can experience grief, mice feel empathy, rats feel joy when playing with a friend, sharks get mad and koalas are very fickle about their changing likes and dislikes. The maligned crocodile mums care for their kids, squid can be shy, fish can be addictive personalities and coyotes can feel emotional depression.
A study published in the journal Nature in 2006 showed that more advanced mammals, like the whale, possess spindle neurons, which in humans are known to be associated with emotional response and social behavior.
In his heart warming book, The Pig Who Sang to the Moon, author Jeffrey Moussaieff, lays out the evidence that our familiar farm animals have feelings and even consciousness. Moussaieff research reveals that pigs, which are curious and intelligent by nature, take pride in being self-reliant.
We love our animals and pets and they reward us by sharing with us their feelings of joy and happiness, if we only take the time to read the signs.
The Bach Flower Remedies help our animals and pets cope with negative emotions that rob them, other animals around them and their owners of the quiet enjoyment of their lives. For a cat, traveling by car across town can be a traumatic experience and dogs and other pets may experience a visit to the vet as a fearful experience.
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UK photographer Andy Rouse records a nest-building osprey in flight. The bird was carrying the stick back to his female. "Every time the male offered the female a twig, she would mate with him," he said. The picture was highly commended in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008 competition.UK photographer Andy Rouse records a nest-building osprey in flight. The bird was... more
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Scientists at the University of new Mexico have found that lap dancers earn more during estrous - the time when female mammals are at their most fertile.
Researchers often claim that estrous was lost at some stage during evolution, and that there is no way of telling when human females are “on heat”, but this paper seems to show otherwise. They’ve used what must be the most reliable indicator of anything on this planet – money.
Lap dancers working in “gentlemen’s clubs” were asked to keep a diary of their menstrual cycle and the amount of money they took home each night. Lap dancers who were on the pill had a consistent amount of tips throughout the month. However their co-workers who had a natural menstrual cycle had a peak in earnings during their fertile period.
So the punters handing out dollar bills must subconsciously sense if the woman dancing for them is at her most fertile, which appeals to them at a very primal level. But how do they know? Other studies have shown that women dress, smell and look more attractive during estrous and they generally feel more self confident. I would imagine that a combination of all of these factors would make for a sexier lap dance.
It is scary to think that our moods are predetermined, and that even the way we dress is controlled subliminally. It would be really useful for scientists to build some kind of device, which would sit next to our alarm clock and tell us what kind of day we were likely to have before we even got out of bed. We could then arrange any important meetings or presentations for the days when we have the biggest biological advantage.
I suppose this may sound silly but surely there is no harm in playing to our strengths? There is the other side of the coin however. Years ago I read a horrifically sexist article in a popular lads mag which showed the readers the best ways to use their wives throughout their monthly cycles. This included a calendar marked with the best days in each month to get us to sort out their paperwork or do the housework. It also highlighted the days when we should not be allowed to drive the car lest we crash during a particularly tricky parallel park. Scientists at the University of new Mexico have found that lap dancers earn more... more
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A new study is suggesting that animals can be altruistic, after it found that monkeys enjoy giving. The research involved capuchin monkeys, who were offered a choice to either selfishly reward themselves with food, or to give some to another capuchin as well. They found that the monkeys were far more likely to choose the 'altruistic' option when paired with a monkey they knew - researchers believe that the pleasure of seeing another monkey happy is behind the drive for sharing, which is common to primate species.A new study is suggesting that animals can be altruistic, after it found that monkeys... more
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This little critter that darts around acacia trees could be the first discovered vegetarian spider.
"Bagheera kiplingi belongs among the big-eyed, athletic predators in the family of jumping spiders and gets its name from a panther in a Rudyard Kipling story. Yet a population of these spiders in Mexico mostly eats bits of the acacia trees, says Christopher Meehan of Villanova University in Pennsylvania."
Other spiders have been known to taste vegetable matter but no previously discovered species live exclusively on it.This little critter that darts around acacia trees could be the first discovered... more
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DOCUMENTARY: Premieres Mother's Day, May 11, 2008! National Geographic has sent us back to Africa to develop a special giving the behind-the-scenes story on how we got this amazing footage.
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A battle between a pride of lions, a herd of buffalo, and 2 crocodiles at a watering hole in South Africa's Kruger National Park while on safari.
This video is copyrighted and cannot be used without the express permission of Jason Schlosberg or David Budzinski.
For more wild footage, go to www.ngcwild.com.
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This is absolutely incredible footage. Not only is the footage incredible, but the actions of the wildebeast in defending their baby.DOCUMENTARY: Premieres Mother's Day, May 11, 2008! National Geographic has sent... more
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Loons, those serene emblems of peaceful wilderness lakes, are emerging in modern research as bloodthirsty attackers that drive out or kill their neighbours and take over the rivals' families.
Loons, those serene emblems of peaceful wilderness lakes, are emerging in modern... more
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