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A mallee eucalyptus species, in Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia. There are more than 500 species of eucalypt in WA and many of them are endemic, making them a major contributor to its status as a biodiversity hotspot. Credit: S Buckley (ECU/UWA) Climate stability over millions of years allowed ancient and isolated freshwater fish to thrive in areas such as the 356,000 square kilometers from Shark Bay to Esperance in southwestern Western Australia. But now accelerating climate change is threatening the biodiversity hotspot and its native fish species, according to new research in the journal heredity led by Matthew…

The new law regulating pet groomers, sitters and boarders was announced by the government on Friday. The new rules set minimum standards in previously unregulated areas within the sector, while introducing registration and compliance measures, and will come into effect in two months. The new law was announced by Animal Rights Minister Anton Refalo, and Parliamentary Secretary for Animal Rights Alicia Bugeja Said. The long overdue legislation comes years after Animal Welfare Commissioner Alison Bezzina called for the rules to be introduced by the government. Just last year the body of a lifeless dog was found on the edge of…

The researchers found that the offspring of male mice who consumed fish oil had lower body weights and showed better metabolic health than the offspring of fathers who did not supplement with fish oil. Credit: Syracuse University A study conducted on mice has uncovered a potential new tool to combat the growing issue of childhood obesity. Research suggests that a simple change in diet, in the form of a fish oil supplement taken by fathers, can help address pressing health concerns. The number of youth ages 5 to 19 who are obese has increased from 31 million in 1990 to…

Monteverde is one of Costa Rica’s classic birding hotspots. Cloud forests are always a great place to see Resplendent Quetzal, Black Guans, and many other birds. The place is always beautiful, it’s always worth birding there but right now, it could be even a little better. There are some sweet birding benefits for birding Monteverde today. Check it out. Umbrellabird without a neck In the past, Umbrellabirds rarely visited the Monteverde cloud forests. They lived close though, just a little lower on the Caribbean side of the mountains. There are several trails that descend from Monteverde and Santa Elean Reserve…

Last week, Nicola Peltz Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham announced on Instagram that their Chihuahua Nala had sadly and unexpectedly passed away. The sudden tragedy followed a regular fix session, which called attention to some larger issues in the industry and its lack of regulation. According to Nicola Peltz Beckham’s postopens in a new tab, Nala was in good health before the appointment. However, soon after, he began hyperventilating and having trouble breathing, leading the Beckhams to rush him to a veterinarian, where he passed. Although they chose not to name the specific establishment, the couple hopes that by sharing their…

Bisphenol A, aka BPA, is a chemical compound used in many plastics — and for years, it has been linked to various health problems in humans and animals. For dogs, a potential source of BPA exposure is also one of their greatest joys: their toy box. A new studyopens in a new tab published in Chemosphere found that chewing toys containing BPA can lead to obesity in dogs. The dangers of BPA for dogs BPA has been linked to various health issues for many years now. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced opens in a new tab…

By CLAIRE SANT BGSU Student Contributor Oliver and Max, the shop’s furry ambassadors, may not be the ones cutting the checks or handing out the trims but they sure are great spokespeople for the business. Owner Sydney Craig runs the shop with her two dogs eagerly greeting customers at the door. When Craig first opened the doors to Olivers & Max dog grooming in March 2022, he aimed to focus on each pet individually to provide a ‘paw-sh’ experience. The recent move and expansion of the space has helped a lot. The business was once located in a strip of…

BARK (NYSE: BARK), a leading global dog brand, has announced its key role in creating the first international safety standard for dog toys. The company has launched an innovative dog toy testing lab, which simulates real-world use with advanced technology. Led by BARK Safety Director Brian Grochal, the lab has completed more than 2.5 million chew cycles and aims to test 1,500 toys by the end of 2024. Grochal also chairs the ASTM International Pet Product Safety Subcommittee, which works on global safety standards for dog toys and other pet products. BARK’s commitment includes strict…

We all know the ‘fish and a rice cake’ dude.But after almost 18 years already viral video, does he still have fish and rice cakes?Aged just 17 at the time, Danny Andews’ life changed forever as the bodybuilder from Preston featured in an episode of a BBC Three documentary Baby Face Bodybuilders.When asked about his diet, Danny famously replied: “At eight in the morning, I will eat fish and a rice cake.”At two o’clock, I have fish. At four o’clock – before I train – I will have fish and a rice cake.”The clip was turned into a meme and…

Kelly MacDonald mentioned Tyler Heavey recently catching his personal best northern pike.That’s not unusual for vacationers in northern Wisconsin after school.But the 38-inch pike came on a crappie rod that Heavey built in MacDonald’s rod-building class, an offshoot of his role as coach of the bass fishing team at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake. Rod-building class Tyler Heavey works hard on his crappie rod during rod-building class at Prairie Ridge High School. Then there’s Carter Haese and his dad, who have built at least two other rods since the class.”Dad was great,” MacDonald said. “Carter showed him some…