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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Bee Problem

We need to increase the concern about the disappearance of real honey bees, which can affect what we eat.

Honey bee pollination directly or indirectly benefits about one-third of our food supply. Each year, the work they do to pollinate i.e. U.S. Agricultural crops is worth about $15 billion. And the need for pollination to supply these crops continues to grow all over the world.

The problem of dying bees is often called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), and it was first noticed in October 2006. So far it has caused about one-third of the honey bee population in the United States to disappear.

Experts say that pesticides, parasites and inadequate food supply may all be contributing to the problem, but more research is needed to find an accurate answer.Although this past spring, there were enough honey bees to provide all needed pollination, there may not be in the future.

Choosing your first pet

Pets are not meant to come and go, but to remain as part of your home for years to come. You can't just make them love you and then throw them away, or give your pet to someone or somewhere else. Unfortunately for some, pets are disposable items that will be moved if they are

an inconvenience. This should be avoided since unstable homes can make unstable pets.

So first thing you have to do is ask your heart what kind of animal you want to live with. After choosing your pet, you have to be sure of is that your pet has all of their vaccinations up to date.

Getting your home ready for your new pet, your next step, can be a big task, but one that is essential for the big day that your new friend comes home.

Regular physical routine is essential for any pet. Regular checkups, physical activity and preventative measures can not only make your pet more comfortable, but also extend the life of your pet. A pet is an investment so you will want to be sure to take care of him for the benefit of everyone.

Your pet will be a part of your family for many years and it is essential to train him from the very beginning so he can understand what is acceptable in your home. It is about taking the time to get to know your pet and care for him properly with a nutritious diet and daily activities.

The more time you bond with your pet, the more you'll have a better relationship with him. Then you can successfully train your pet to walk without a leash or potty train quickly.

You need to understand the small nuances of your pet in order to effectively communicate with him in a respectable manner. This will provide you with the piece of mind you need to create a peaceful living environment for both you and your pet. A well-trained pet is a happy animal, which will affect you as their owner. It is about learning the importance of the animal human bond and will assist in helping you to understand how to make your relationship stronger with your pet.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

What We can learn from animal ?
Pigeon as Pilot

Can you imagine a road trip vacation without missed exits, stopped by and ask someone, stubborn drivers or map-folding disasters? Do you know that Pigeons can fly thousands of miles to find the same roosting spot with no navigational difficulties. Some species of birds, like the Arctic tern,make a 25,000 mile round-trip journey every year. Many species use built-in ferromagnets to detect their orientation with respect to the Earth's magnetic field. A November 2006 study published in Animal Behaviour suggests that pigeons also use familiar landmarks on the ground below to help find their way home.

Elephants (Will) Forget, but They're Not Dumb

Elephants have the largest brain. Nearly 11 pounds on average of any mammal that ever walked the earth. Do they use that gray matter to the fullest? Intelligence is hard to quantify in humans or animals, but the encephalization quotient (EQ), a ratio of an animal's observed brain size to the expected brain size given the animal's mass, correlates well with an ability to navigate novel challenges and obstacles. The average elephant EQ is 1.88. (Humans range from 7.33 to 7.69, chimpanzees average 2.45, pigs 0.27.) Intelligence and memory are thought to go hand in hand, suggesting that elephant memories, while not infallible, are quite good. So, don't hurt or threat them badly..Coz they're smart animal, and they know how to fight back.

Stop harm the Animals..

"If man is not to stifle his human feelings, he must practice kindness towards animals,
for he ho is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealing with men.
We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.
Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)

Shocking statistics : According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 79,415 horses were slaughtered in Canadian plants in 2007.
Horse meat is sent overseas for human consumption.
In Asia, many of old horses, killed and then cooked as soup.
Can't animal, especially horses, just died peacefully and buried properly ?
Do they have to monetized old horses too??

According to Wikipedia, Cruelty to animals refers to the infliction of unnecessary suffering or harm to animals.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruelty_to_animals)

Broadly speaking, there are two approaches to the issue. The animal welfare position holds that there is nothing inherently wrong with using animals for human purposes, such as food, clothing, entertainment, and research, but that it should be done in a humane way that reduces unnecessary suffering. Animal rights theorists criticize this position, arguing that the words "unnecessary" and "humane" are subject to widely differing interpretations, and that the only way to ensure protection for animals is to end their status as property, and to ensure that they are never used as commodities.

There are many reasons why individuals abuse animals. Animal cruelty covers a wide range of actions (or lack of action). Learning about animal abuse has revealed patterns of behavior employed by abusers.

Animal cruelty is often broken down into two main categories: active and passive, also referred to as commission and omission, respectively.

Passive cruelty is typified by cases of neglect, in which the cruelty is a lack of action rather than the action itself. Examples of neglect are starvation, dehydration, parasite infestations, allowing a collar to grow into an animal’s skin, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and failure to seek veterinary care when necessary.

In many cases of neglect in which an investigator believes that the cruelty occurred out of of ignorance, the investigator may attempt to educate the pet owner, then revisit the situation. In more severe cases, exigent circumstances may require that the animal be removed for veterinary care.

Active cruelty implies malicious intent, as when a person has deliberately and intentionally caused harm to an animal, and is sometimes referred to as NAI (Non-Accidental Injury). Acts of intentional animal cruelty may be indicators of serious psychological problems.[citation needed]
Animal abuse may also be used as a form of intimidation in domestic disputes.

Senses of Dog’s

Sight : Dog can detect movement at a greater distance than human coz their eyes located farther apart than ours. They can’t see as well up close and can’t differentiate many colors. They can see better in less light.

Sound : Dog can hear about four times better than human, they can hear high pitch sounds including barks, whimpers, moans and whines.

Smell : Nose is a dog’s greatest sensory organ. Dog can follow a trail that’s weeks old, detect odors diluted, sniff out a person under water. That’s why police often use dog to help their job.

Taste : Dogs have fewer taste buds than human, so they likelier to try anything. Dogs are omnivores, means they eat meat, grasses and weeds.