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Feline Communication

They say actions speak louder than words but this may not always be the case – especially when it comes to our feline friends. As we all know, communication is a vital part of human life. For pet owners however, communication may not be that easy when it comes to their pet.

Mieshelle Nagelschneider, a feline behavior consultant, shares the most common non-verbal feline messages that have helped her clients improve their relationship with their pet, together with some suggestions on how to effectively respond to them.

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Orangutans' Penchant for Painting

Advocates for keeping wildlife animals in their natural habitat probably have something to ponder on. Following the lead of other animals in captivity which caught national interest through their creations of art, is Towan, a 40 year old orangutan residing in Woodland Park Zoo. Two of his paintings - both mounted on 12-by-16 inch matted and framed canvases, and provided with certificates of authenticity - was on eBay for bidding.

The Case of the Vanishing Rabbits

How would an “environmental sleuth” go about solving this riddle? The white-tailed jack rabbits have disappeared from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem but no one can tell how they vanished. This  startling discovery was made by the Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in a study they conducted  in the area.

Dogs of “Hannah Montana” star named most eligible

All-out concert access makes pets big-time.

A Creed To Live By

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

In an Enid, Oklahoma neighborhood, this creed has been put to the test by no other than man's best friend. Postal officials have declared the neighborhood a “dog danger zone” and postal workers no longer carry mail through it. No dog attacks have been reported in the neighborhood as of yet but Enid Postmaster Jeff Carroll says, “We’re not going to wait for that to happen.”

Paris Turns Her Back on Prada

American celebutante Paris Hilton has reportedly turned her back on Prada as of the 13th of February 2008. At the end of January, the hotel heiress dropped her pet feline “Prada” off to a veterinary clinic and allegedly forgot all about it. The clinic promptly contacted and returned the animal to the Kris Kelly Foundation from which Paris adopted the cat, informing them of the mishap.

Breaking the Bark Code

Pigeon Newest NASA Mascot

 

Pop Star Reveals BedMate in Paris

They were seen walking on the banks of the River Seine. She admitted they shared a bed for two nights in her Paris hotel.

Something sweet is brewing for Australian singer/songwriter Kylie Minogue since splitting with French actor Olivier Martinez (Unfaithful, 2002) last year.

Travelling with your pet

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: It has never been easier to fly the friendly skies with your best friend- your four-legged furry best friend rather. More and more airlines are making allowances for pets to join that long-deserved vacation with the rest of the family.

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