Other Animals

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider—The Avian Musculoskeletal System Date: Friday, April 14, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP

What is coronavirus (COVID-19)? Why is it concerning? What do we do about it? These are questions we all need to answer. Clint gives you the information that you need so that you can make informed decisions. We’re going to get through this together. ==== “Philippine Pangolin Curled-up by Gregg Yan” by Shukran888 under CC

Webinar: Ask The Vet: Q&A With Tom Tully, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), DECZM (Avian) Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 CANCELED Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine.

Dr. Irene Peppberberg “Zooms” with one of her African grey parrots. Prior to COVID, my parrots were used to my erratic travel schedule—yes, on my return from a trip I’d get the “cold wing” for a bit, but it was a common occurrence for me to tell them on a given evening something like, “You

Did you know that 1/4 of all mammals are bats? Bats are one of the most abundant of all mammals, and yet they can only live in warmer regions due to their living wings. Today we’re going to fly through every family of bats to get a look at the 1,400 species of these amazing

Cohabitation (cohab) is one of the most controversial topics in reptile husbandry. Clint discusses some of the pros and cons of this practice, and why it is generally not a great idea.

March 9 “National Get Over It Day” Umbrella cockatooPhoto by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash This not-so-official National Designation Day can sure come in handy for those of us who live with feathered companions. Are you still holding a grudge against your bird for destroying your table leg or chair … or chewing up your [insert item

Every day, women all over the globe exemplify the leadership, collaborative spirit, and dedication needed to make the world a better place by ensuring the health and well-being of wildlife and humankind. This International Women’s Day, as we celebrate the countless contributions of women in every field of work, we wanted to showcase the extraordinary

An avid, photographer Spence Hitchen poses with aglossy black cockatooimage by Spencer Hitchen The world is constantly in a state of flux, both for good and for bad. The bad seems to almost always be the most visible of both because we’re often shocked by changes that hinder and hurt. But good is not always

African fat-tailed geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus) are much less common pets than their cousins the leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius), but do they make good pets? Is the African fat-tailed gecko as good of a pet as the leopard gecko, or are they not? Is the African fat-tailed gecko the best pet lizard for you? #africanfattailedgecko #clintsreptiles

A Eurasian eagle-owl, nicknamed Fraco, escaped his long-time enclosure at Central Park Zoo in New York City and took up residence in Central Park. Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons There is a simply named Central Park Zoo located in the heart of Central Park in Manhattan (NYC). It is home to many creatures

Florida is like a reptile paradise! This means they have some incredible native reptiles, but also many invasive exotic reptiles as well. Needless to say, there is a lot to learn about the incredible wildlife in Florida! Clint shows you some of the most exciting species of all in collaboration with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental

Webinar: The Grey Way—African Grey Hormones Top 10 Date: Friday, March 31, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Lisa Bono, CPBC, owner

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Pet Bird Hormones Top 10 Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Dr. Stephanie Lamb,

An intriguing paper was just published on tool use in Goffin’s cockatoos (Osuna-Mascaró et al., 2023). The paper builds on previous studies (cited therein) demonstrating that, in the wild, these birds use a tool-kit…multiple objects successively; the human equivalents of crowbars, ice picks, and spoons…to open a particular type of fruit. In her latest blog,

Bettas, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are one of the most common pets in the world. This isn’t hard to figure out. They are extremely beautiful and can live in a cup. We have been keeping them for centuries. But is the betta a good pet? Is the betta the best pet fist for

Let’s start this article out with a question: How many of you recognize the voice of a loved one? A friend that you’ve known for some time; the sound of your parents’ voices, your children. Each one of them has developed individual vocal patterns and sounds that we know as unique to them. These “signature”

Valentine’s Day is here, and while you’re preparing to show that special someone how much you care, there are other people who could always use a bit of love—the conservationists all around the world who work tirelessly to protect endangered wildlife. If you’ve got a lot in your heart to give this year, consider donating