Birds

Guess What Bird?

Nov 06, 2009 - It's a Ring-Necked __________. - 2 Comments

Hi, Chickee: Peep a Teensy Harpy Eagle Babe

Nov 03, 2009 - With the birth of this lil one, the Miami Metrozoo became the second zoo in the US to ever successfully breed the rare Harpy Eagle. Check out this baby and learn a bit more about the species in this slideshow. View Slideshow › - 1 Comment

Do Tell: Have You Ever Impulsively Purchased a Pet?

Oct 02, 2009 - I've got a good pal in NYC who, after wanting a dog for several years, finally committed upon spotting a box of abandoned puppies at a local market. Even seeing shelter kittens on cages streetside on sunny days or finding fishy faces at a pet store, I would often wish I could take one home. Similarly, during a trip to the California Pet Center near Calabasas on Wednesday, Britney Spears went in to pick up some dog food . - 9 Comments

Most Popular Pet Names For Animals Other Than Dogs and Cats

Sep 10, 2009 - We may know a thing or two about crazy dog names and even crazy cat names, but Zootoo rounded up the top registered pet names for other animals from horses and hamsters to fishes and ferrets. If you've ever owned different creatures (or need inspiration for future, less traditional pets), check out the findings for eight species and my special additions to each list. Source: Flickr User dbrulz123 View Slideshow › - 1 Comment

Baby Macaw Gets Bottle Fed!

Jul 29, 2009 - Mmmm, there's something utterly heartwarming about baby animals getting fed . . . - 3 Comments

Simple Soda Bottle Bird Feeder Isn't Squirrel-Friendly

Jul 29, 2009 - Back in 1984, a designer by the name of Norman Earl created the aptly-named Soda Bottle Bird Feeder ($15). The cast zinc contraption seen on the right is an eco-tastic solution — simply fill any two-liter plastic jug with seed to feed chickadees, robins, and other birds that favor hanging feeders. Better yet, it solidly screws on to keep those unwanted four-legged pests guests like squirrels out of the flutter's dining establishment. - 0 Comments

Trend Setters: Show Off Your Pets' Sweet, Tweet Love!

Jul 24, 2009 - Tweet tweet, I'm on Twitter, North's on Twitter, are you on Twitter? For the still unfamiliar, it's a super easy outlet for that stream-of-consciousness pet voice and an addictive way to keep updated and update pals with thoughts, plans, and more. Twittering pets doesn't seem to be a trend that's ending anytime soon so check out these twitter-inspired goodies I've hunted down. - 1 Comment