In an extrodinary tale of survival, a dog was found with minimal injuries after a building exploded, hurting the dog's owner.
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. - A dog was found alive and in relatively good shape after spending eight days trapped in the rubble of a building that exploded, critically injuring the pup's owner.
Lulu, a Springer spaniel, was rescued Sunday after the owner of the business that had been housed in the two-story building heard her whimpering.
Here is the complete article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24374035/
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Nova Revista de Aquariofilia
bioaquaria - Nova revista de aquarismo chega ao Brasil!!!
A bioaquaria é uma revista de aquariofilia publicada em Portugal, que possui vários colaboradores de várias partes do globo. No dia 20 de Maio, a bioaquaria deixará de ser distribuída apenas no Continente Europeu, saltando o Oceano Atlântico, sendo distribuída também em todo o Brasil.
A revista estará disponível nos 26 Estados brasileiros e, desta forma, fica presente num mercado global de cerca de 200 milhões de pessoas, tornando-se, muito provavelmente, a revista de aquariofilia em português mais lida em todo o mundo. As edições distribuídas no Brasil serão atualizadas, melhoradas em vários aspectos e reimpressas. No Brasil, a bioaquaria será mensal até ser publicada em simultâneo com a edição européia, passando a ser bimestral.
Para conhecer melhor a revista, faça download da edição número 0 clicando no link abaixo:
bioaquaria- edição 0
Site: http://bioaquaria.pt/home/
A revista estará disponível nos 26 Estados brasileiros e, desta forma, fica presente num mercado global de cerca de 200 milhões de pessoas, tornando-se, muito provavelmente, a revista de aquariofilia em português mais lida em todo o mundo. As edições distribuídas no Brasil serão atualizadas, melhoradas em vários aspectos e reimpressas. No Brasil, a bioaquaria será mensal até ser publicada em simultâneo com a edição européia, passando a ser bimestral.
Para conhecer melhor a revista, faça download da edição número 0 clicando no link abaixo:
bioaquaria- edição 0
Site: http://bioaquaria.pt/home/
Monday, April 28, 2008
Ellen Degeneres Joins Natural Food Company
Love her or hate her, there's no denying that Ellen is a pet lover. Now, she has become an owner of an "All-Natural" Pet Care Company called Halo. c
According to the Press Release:
“I can’t tell you how honored I am to be a part of a company that believes in treating your pets as well as you treat yourself,” said DeGeneres. “Everything about Halo is great. I’ve been using all of their products long before I decided to invest in the company. I attribute my shiny coat to their all-natural supplements.”
Continued DeGeneres, “If you love your pets, you only want the very best for them, and this food is the highest quality. And if you forget to go to the grocery store, you can actually split a can with your dog. If you’re going with the lamb, I’d recommend a nice Pinot.”
“This is a defining moment in the history of Halo,” said Halo President Alan Kerzner. “After more than a year of discussions, we’re delighted to have Ellen join our family, especially at this time of exciting growth. We are a company built on the foundation of providing the best possible care to pets and Ellen wholeheartedly shares our beliefs.”
All Halo pet food is made from pure, all-natural ingredients such as butcher quality chicken, eggs, carrots, flaxseed, green peas, barley, sweet potatoes and cranberries. All the recipes have been fortified with vitamins and minerals. There are no artificial ingredients in any of Halo’s products. There are no byproducts, chemical preservatives, fillers, rendered meats, artificial colors or flavors.
According to the Press Release:
“I can’t tell you how honored I am to be a part of a company that believes in treating your pets as well as you treat yourself,” said DeGeneres. “Everything about Halo is great. I’ve been using all of their products long before I decided to invest in the company. I attribute my shiny coat to their all-natural supplements.”
Continued DeGeneres, “If you love your pets, you only want the very best for them, and this food is the highest quality. And if you forget to go to the grocery store, you can actually split a can with your dog. If you’re going with the lamb, I’d recommend a nice Pinot.”
“This is a defining moment in the history of Halo,” said Halo President Alan Kerzner. “After more than a year of discussions, we’re delighted to have Ellen join our family, especially at this time of exciting growth. We are a company built on the foundation of providing the best possible care to pets and Ellen wholeheartedly shares our beliefs.”
All Halo pet food is made from pure, all-natural ingredients such as butcher quality chicken, eggs, carrots, flaxseed, green peas, barley, sweet potatoes and cranberries. All the recipes have been fortified with vitamins and minerals. There are no artificial ingredients in any of Halo’s products. There are no byproducts, chemical preservatives, fillers, rendered meats, artificial colors or flavors.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Ciência
Expedição encontra 14 'novas espécies' no Cerrado
O Corythomantis greeningi, que habita a região da Caatinga, na região do Jalapão, tem secreções na pele que podem irritar os olhos e narinas
Os 26 pesquisadores da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), do Museu de Zoologia da USP, da Universidade Federal de São Carlos, da Universidade Federal do Tocantins e da CI-Brasil passaram 29 dias na reserva para o levantamento e mapeamento das espécies. Ao todo, 440 espécies foram registradas: 259 aves, 61 mamíferos, 52 répteis, 40 anfíbios e 30 peixes.
O Corythomantis greeningi, que habita a região da Caatinga, na região do Jalapão, tem secreções na pele que podem irritar os olhos e narinas Segundo o coordenador da expedição, o biólogo Cristiano Nogueira, do Programa Cerrado-Pantanal da CI-Brasil, entre as 14 prováveis novas espécies da região estão oito peixes, três répteis, um anfíbio, um mamífero e uma ave.
"Foram obtidos dados inéditos sobre a riqueza, a abundância e a distribuição da fauna de uma das mais extensas, complexas e desconhecidas regiões do Cerrado", afirmou o biólogo.
"Os novos dados geram uma visão melhor da riqueza de espécies da maior estação ecológica do cerrado, cuja fauna ainda era pouco estudada", acrescentou Nogueira.
O lagarto do gênero Bachia possui ausência de membros e o focinho afilado
Espécies ameaçadas
A expedição encontrou uma espécie de lagarto conhecida de poucas regiões do Cerrado na porção mais ameaçada da reserva, no planalto da Serra Geral, na Bahia.
A Estação Ecológica Serra Geral do Tocantins foi criada em 2001. A reserva é a segunda maior unidade de conservação do Cerrado, com 716 mil hectares.
Espécies como o Phyllomedusa podem conter importantes matérias primas para novos medicamentos
Além das 14 novas espécies, a expedição também obteve vários registros de espécies ameaçadas, como a arara azul grande, a suçuapara, o tatu-bola, o pato-mergulhão, entre outros.
"Esse tipo de levantamento é imprescindível para aumentar nosso conhecimento básico sobre a biologia das espécies", disse Luís Fábio Silveira, do Departamento de Zoologia da USP.
"A partir dele, podemos obter dados sobre a anatomia, a biologia reprodutiva, o ciclo de vida e a alimentação das espécies, o que nos auxilia em futuros programas de conservação", acrescentou.
O sapo de chifre, do gênero Proceratophrys está entre as novas espécies
O trabalho de campo da expedição foi encerrado e agora começa a fase de análise dos dados e comparação do material obtido.
Os resultados finais do estudo serão divulgados em publicações científicas, em congressos e em relatórios técnicos. Os dados serão usados para a elaboração do plano de manejo da estação ecológica.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Doggie Dude Ranch
City dogs escape their leash-and-lounge existence and learn get in touch with their inner herder. And it happens on a controlled ranch designed especially for the dogs.
These type of ranches are part of a trend that mixes training techniques, a back-to-basics ethos and a hint of dog (and human) therapy.
The American Kennel Club says new herding clubs are popping up across the country, although it does not track exact numbers. Nearly 200 clubs held herding trials last year. More than 10,000 dogs competed, a roughly 10 percent increase over 2006.
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Pet Social Networking Site
Calling themselves the "facebook for pet lovers" All About Pets http://www.allaboutpets.org.uk/
has been developed by The Blue Cross, Britain's Pet charity since 1897, to give pet lovers a new way to communicate, and a place where they can meet like-minded people to share experiences or advice about their pets. To date, the social network has attracted nearly 2,000 members.
All About Pets is completely free. For us in the states, their might be some reluctance as this site is UK based. But, the site offers a lot more then just networking.
According to the site, the advantage of All About Pets over other social networking sites is that it works as an authorative and reliable information directory - there is a strong emphasis on the site being used as an information resource. The Blue Cross has produced over 80l eaflets on all aspects of pet care which are available to view, print or download free from the site. Pet owners with specific problems or those with advice to share can also set up forums and social groups to discuss ideas across the entire network. Members can create profiles for themselves and their pets, upload photos or links to videos and showcase their pet's talents. They can also view other people's pets, photos and videos and even rate them.
Members can take part in discussion forums and polls on topical subjects, promote their own events or find out what is happening in their area, and get the latest in pet news.
has been developed by The Blue Cross, Britain's Pet charity since 1897, to give pet lovers a new way to communicate, and a place where they can meet like-minded people to share experiences or advice about their pets. To date, the social network has attracted nearly 2,000 members.
All About Pets is completely free. For us in the states, their might be some reluctance as this site is UK based. But, the site offers a lot more then just networking.
According to the site, the advantage of All About Pets over other social networking sites is that it works as an authorative and reliable information directory - there is a strong emphasis on the site being used as an information resource. The Blue Cross has produced over 80l eaflets on all aspects of pet care which are available to view, print or download free from the site. Pet owners with specific problems or those with advice to share can also set up forums and social groups to discuss ideas across the entire network. Members can create profiles for themselves and their pets, upload photos or links to videos and showcase their pet's talents. They can also view other people's pets, photos and videos and even rate them.
Members can take part in discussion forums and polls on topical subjects, promote their own events or find out what is happening in their area, and get the latest in pet news.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Protecting Pets From Pollutants
I recently wrote about toxins in our pets, along with an entire report from the Environmental Working Group.
In conjunction with the report, Environmental Working Group is helping to launch Pets for the Environment. Founded by a mutt named Eddie, Pets for the Environment is a place where eco-conscious pets can do their part to protect the environment -- and learn tips to keep themselves healthy, too.You can learn all about Eddie's crusade at http://www.petsforthenevironment.org/
There is a section about what happened to Eddie's friendly family bird, along with tons of tips on how to stay safe and how you can help the cause. Hopefully by spreading the word through this blog, I'm helping to do my part and hopefully other bloggers out there will spread the word as well.
http://www.petsforthenevironment.org/
In conjunction with the report, Environmental Working Group is helping to launch Pets for the Environment. Founded by a mutt named Eddie, Pets for the Environment is a place where eco-conscious pets can do their part to protect the environment -- and learn tips to keep themselves healthy, too.You can learn all about Eddie's crusade at http://www.petsforthenevironment.org/
There is a section about what happened to Eddie's friendly family bird, along with tons of tips on how to stay safe and how you can help the cause. Hopefully by spreading the word through this blog, I'm helping to do my part and hopefully other bloggers out there will spread the word as well.
http://www.petsforthenevironment.org/
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