Cytauxzoonosis is caused by protozoa. Protozoa are tiny organisms found in the environment. The host animal is the bobcat, although the Texas cougar was discovered to be a host too. It was also found in a captured white tiger. Cytauxzoonosis is not a zoonotic disease in spite of the name. In other words, it is […]
Friends of Animals (FOA) is reminding pet parents to spay or neuter their dogs and cats during this coming spring season. When your pet has an unplanned pregnancy, it results in abandonment of the offspring or sending them to shelters, and in either case, the end is the same – a cruel death. FOA is […]
Birdwatching (or birding) is the activity of watching wild birds in their natural habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey reveals that 51.3 million Americans watch birds. It can be done in your backyard, a park or a nature reserve. It is a great way to connect with nature and can be done with […]
