Lories and lorikeets are native to areas in Australia and the South Pacific islands. Because they are not legally exported from Australia, most companion birds are obtained through quality domestic breeders. In general, lorikeets may be slightly smaller than lories in size. Lorikeets have pointed tails; lories have rounded tails. The Blue Mountain lorikeet and blue-streaked lory are species commonly maintained as pets due to their cheerful, affectionate nature...
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In most lory species it is impossible to distinguish a male from a female; therefore, surgical or laboratory methods must be used for sex determination in breeding facilities. Lories and lorikeets are somewhat of a challenge to breed but the offspring are easy to hand raise.
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Eddie, Frasier: Is there any other breed so closely associated with a TV dog than the Jack Russell and Eddie? OK, maybe Collies and Lassie. Or Scooby Doo and Great Danes. But you get the point! If you adopt one of these hyper pups, be aware you're going to hear the comparisons.
Buck, Married . . . With Children: Ah, the voice of reason in the Bundy family. The snarky, shaggy Briard launched sharper insults at his family than Al -- but we wonder if he...
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Talk -- or squawk -- about a smart bird! A pet parakeet in Japan was returned to its owner on Wednesday (May 2nd) after the bird TOLD police where it lived.
Although the bird -- named Piko-chan -- was coaxed onto the shoulder of a city dweller near his hometown of Sagamihara fairly soon after escaping, he kept quiet for several days before opening up to police.
A police spokesman said that after two days, the parakeet just "blurted out" the names...
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Conures are usually gregarious, playful, animated birds that enjoy and seek attention. Some conures may be considered short-tempered, and their noise level can be irritating. The less common dusky-headed and green-cheeked conures are somewhat quieter than the more familiar jenday, sun, mitred or half-moon conures. Conures generally have a cavalier attitude about investigating anything new in their environment; thus, they often suffer from injuries. These birds...
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Below is information about swimming options in three major cities. When taking a dog to the beach, always carry a leash and keep the dog within sight. Don’t let dogs into areas set aside for birds or other wildlife. Dogs should not be allowed to dig, destroy park property or bother other beachgoers.
New York City
Check out the Dog Beach in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Paved and fenced so that dogs can’t swim too deep, it’s a pretty...
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