National Bird Day is celebrated on January 5. On this day, public awareness is raised regarding the threats to wild birds, as well as the plight of many captive birds. Today, nearly 12% of the world’s 9,800 bird species may face extinction within the next century, including nearly one-third of the world’s 330 parrot species. […]
2013 In central Virginia, several cases of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) were reported. There are also known cases in parts of South America, Europe and India. PHF is found throughout North America and Canada where 3 provinces have had cases of PHF. PHF was formerly known as Equine Monocytic Ehrichiosis or Equine Ehricial Colitis. PHF […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Scotland, England, Wales Group: Herding dog Height: males 19-23 in., females 18-21 in. Weight: males 30-45 lbs., females 27-42 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes with older children Good with other pets: dogs & cats if raised with them, may chase small animals April’s Dog […]
