Many beautiful birds are native to Australia. There have been 867 species recorded so far. Most of these birds live in the wild. Unfortunately, Australia’s birds face unprecedented challenges to their survival – habitat destruction, feral predators and climate change. Although there are more than 340 species of parrots in Australia, fewer than 100 are […]
Winifred Gibson Strickland began competing in dog obedience trials in the early 1940s. Winifred was the first trainer to incorporate humane methods although she still used physical punishment in training. After winning numerous obedience competitions, she retired in 1955. Her book, Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, is still used by many in spite of some […]
Reptiles are some of the oldest creatures living on our planet. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Reptiles can be found in every part of the world except Antarctica. They are vertebrates and include alligators, crocodiles, snakes, lizards, tortoises and turtles. Their habitats range from the open sea to deserts and everywhere in-between. […]
