[ad_1] Election Day—Tuesday, November 5th—is just around the corner. But in-person voting doesn’t only happen on Election Day. In fact, an increasing number of election officials and political campaigns around the country are treating November 5th as the last day to vote. In many states, it is possible to use the next week to vote […]
World Rivers Day: What role does animal farming play in river pollution?
[ad_1] Factory farming of animals produces 50,000 tonnes of waste per day (that’s over 100 double-decker buses every hour!) which contains harmful pollutants. This waste can get spread on fields as fertiliser, seeping into the soil and ending up in our waterways, or it can leak directly from slurry tanks on farms. This World Rivers […]
5 Cool Facts about Red Pandas for International Red Panda Day
[ad_1] In honor of International Red Panda Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of every September, here are five cool facts about red pandas: Red pandas are also called lesser pandas or firefoxes, but red pandas are actually not closely related to giant pandas, foxes, or even raccoons. Red pandas mostly eat bamboo, and they […]
Locals’ Day marks an end to the season at the Large Animal Research Station
[ad_1] FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -Around 900 people showed up at the Large Animal Research Station on Saturday morning for hourly tours and chances to meet the resident muskoxen and reindeer at the Locals’ Day celebration. This time of year is a real season of change at the research station. “Our tours ended for the general […]
It’s National Dog Day and your new best friend could be waiting at the Ontario SPCA
[ad_1] IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Aug. 26, 2024) – Today is National Dog Day and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has more than 200 dogs in its care across the province who are waiting for homes. If you’ve been thinking of adopting a dog, today is the perfect day to visit your local Ontario […]
A Day of Shite | My Shetland
[ad_1] The weather is pretty horrid here and I spent the day swithering about whether to put rugs on the old ladies and Tiddles. Part of me thought it was not that cold (around 13 degrees but lower with the wind-chill) and the ponies do need to grow their winter coats, and then there is […]
A Lovely Day | My Shetland
[ad_1] This is what I saw, while I was feeding the ponies….. And then this….. After breakfast, Daisy and I went out with the intention of brushing the Ancients as they haven’t been touched probably since the last time Daisy was here. I am not very hot on brushing at the best of times. First, […]
5 Fun Facts about Snakes for World Snake Day
[ad_1] In celebration of World Snake Day, here are five fun facts about these slithery reptiles: All snakes are carnivores. That means they eat meat. In particular, they may eat mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, eggs, worms, and insects. There are over 3,000 species of snakes. Some snakes are venomous. That means they produce a toxic […]
First Proper Summer’s Day | My Shetland
[ad_1] Everyone was basking in the sunshine, when I went out this morning to give the dogs their run. It was very encouraging. Summer is finally here, I thought to myself. At last. The horses have finally lost the last of their winter coats and are looking well-covered and happy. The ponies need one last […]
My Day in Photos | My Shetland
[ad_1] My day in photos….. Apparently there are iPad apps for cats. I downloaded one for Monster. He loved it. Guess I am going to have ration viewing from now on. This afternoon was spent in my shed (this morning, the gas man cometh to mend the cooker) and I left the door open so […]