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African Animal Safari

andihong — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:19:29 +0000

One of the keys to enjoying an African animal safari is to do your homework before you leave.
Homework means doing a little research on the animals you intend to see. Many people who think African animal safari want to see the big five which is understandable however, don’t forget that Africa has so much more to offer in the way of wildlife.
The “big five” comprise the African lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. Yes, they are exciting to see in the wild but Africa’s bird wildlife is spectacular and should be included in your itinerary.
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Isn’t Live Animal Research Livlier?

andihong — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:49:26 +0000

In 2008 European researchers demonstrated that when cows and deer are resting or grazing, they face magnetic north or south. Before that the only mammals known to have magnetic-compass orientation were a few species of bats and rodents. Now researchers have discovered that when cows and deer are near power lines, they position themselves randomly. Power lines locally change the earth’s magnetic field. That cows and deer return to their usual north-south alignment away from power lines is taken as further evidence that they sense and respond to magnetic fields. Why this happens is the next Read more

Animal studies

andihong — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:30:00 +0000

PLoS Medicine is a sufficiently new journal that we are often doing something for the first time. This issue’’s first is the publication of a research article that reports data exclusively from animals, more precisely from six cynomolgus macaques used to test the efficacy of a new Lassa fever vaccine. There is no question that animal studies are an important part of medical research, but which ones, if any, belong in a medical journal? More to the point, which ones belong in PLoS Medicine? Although our journal’’s focus is on human studies, we have decided, on Read more

Careers In Wildlife Management – Great Tips For Animal Lovers

andihong — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:50:54 +0000

When choosing a career, do what you love. If your interests lie in animals, there are a number of careers to look into. Zoology, veterinary or wildlife management is just a few to compare to your interests. Also, while doing your search, look at your secondary interests to help narrow down the fields of interest.

If your secondary interest runs down the line of science or biology, you should take a closer look at a career as a zoologist. Maybe you’re interested in the healing aspects; the field of a veterinarian would be a good career choice. A career in wildlife Read more

The Latest Rfid Animal Tag Reduces The Chance Of Animal Infection

andihong — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:51:30 +0000

According to the USDA’s RFID Animal-Tracking Project Report, the correct rfid animal tag application is important, not only for tag retention but also to prevent infection. Thus, DAILY RFID has recently unveiled a series of hygienic RFID Animal Ear Tags to reduce the chance of infection.

Constructed from polyurethane, these RFID Animal ear tags can reduce the chance of animal infection while deploying the RFID livestock tracking program. Because it is not easy for bacteria to grow on the polyurethane material.

These LF 134.2KHz RFID Animal ear tags are suitable for Read more

Orlando Teems With Eclectic Animal Attractions

andihong — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:09:22 +0000

Take a safari adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, watch killer whales perform at SeaWorld Orlando, swim with bottlenose dolphins at Discovery Cove and witness the world-famous “Gator Jumparoo” at Gatorland. All of these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and much more are available in Orlando – “The Vacation Capital of the World.”

Make Disney’s Animal Kingdom the first stop on your fun-filled tour of Central Florida animal attractions. In addition to live shows and thrill rides, Animal Kingdom is home to a variety of diverse animal habitats. Highlights of Animal Kingdom Read more

Is A Career In Animal Massage For You? Some Things To Consider – Part II

andihong — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:53:19 +0000

Starting a business takes time. Most small business owners will tell you that they were working on a business plan and all the other important aspects of starting up a new business for a year or two before they finally opened their doors. If you are planning to start your own animal massage practice, it’s important to do all the research necessary before quitting your job and hanging up your sign. Below are a few points to take into consideration.
1. Marketing. How would you market your services? You might want to do a marketing plan, outlining your strategies for the first Read more

Find Animal Dolls For Your Child

andihong — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:06:45 +0000

Doll is seen as the most favourite toys for children. Both classic and electronic dolls have their own pro and cons. Particularly for animal dolls that has variety of all kind of animal. We have to admit that animal is the first thing that children will knoe for the first stage of learning. A lot of practice and lesson, start from using animal as a symbol like A B C, which always represent in the type of animal. Therefore, children will have first impression and appreciation of animal at the first stage of learning. According to this reason, it is will be very common that they will looking Read more

Animal Abuse – What Constitutes Cruelty?

andihong — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:51:39 +0000

Animal abuse or animal cruelty refers to ill treatment or substandard care that result in needless harm, distress, or suffering. Standards of animal abuse laws, implementation, and tolerance vary across the US. So conditions that constitute abuse are decided on a case-to-case basis.
For example, at least five issues have caused divided opinions among the American public.
1. Fur Farming

2. Factory Farming

3. Animal testing of cosmetic products

4. Medical research using animal subjects

5. Using animals (especially wild animals) in a rodeo or circus
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Attorney Matters in Animal Attack Settlement Matters

andihong — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:52:11 +0000

With this modern age, people from varied walks of life are attuned in raising and rearing for animals of their choice or likings. Some of them even favored and reared for the wild and exotic ones. To say, that in this modern genre, there could be no wild animals to speak off, as varied kinds of animals have been tamed and become domesticated.

There can be a lot of pleasure in rearing for animals. Some researches have held that animal rearing can ease one’s life and even to the extent of curing some psychological illnesses. To some, they found it enjoyable to rear for their animal Read more