Category: Pets & Animals

Step Up for Rangers: Equipping Rangers for Rhino C...

Ranger Welfare in Conservation: Why Equipping Rangers Matters Rangers play a crucial role in protecting rhinos, as well as other e...

Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: Most Adora...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

Major Win for Dogs: Ontario Becomes the Final Prov...

​​Ontario has approved new animal welfare regulations that will prohibit elective ear cropping and devocalization (debarking) proc...

Why Some Dogs Treat Mealtime Like Playtime – And W...

Most dogs are reliable eaters. Bowl goes down, food disappears. So when a dog starts batting kibble across the kitchen floor, toss...

The Organization Helping Pets Feel Safer, Happier,...

[jump-inks title=”Click to Skip Ahead”] What Is Fear Free All About? Why Awareness Matters A Decade of Growth and Impact What’s Ne...

Making criminals pay for crime investigations

Last week brought some encouraging news from South Africa: ZAR 5.8 million (around £265,000 or US $355,000) worth of assets belong...

How Climate Change is Reshaping Rhino Habitats

Climate Change and Rhino Habitats Across the world, water shapes the landscapes that surround us, carving rivers, feeding wetlands...

In America’s Arctic, Oil Leases in Ecologically Se...

From the Summer 2026 issue of Living Bird magazine. Subscribe now. Bids, not birds. That was the clear priority when the Trump adm...

America’s Arctic 2026 Update – QR Link

Bids, not birds. That was the clear priority when the Trump administration held the highest value oil lease sale ever in the 103-y...

Wholesomes Dog Food Sensitive Skin & Stomach Revie...

It’s no secret that feeding a large-breed dog a quality diet can get expensive. And if your dog has a sensitive stomach or allergi...

Open Farm GoodGut Dog Food Review 2026: Pros, Cons...

There is nothing more difficult than being a thoughtful dog owner. You want the best for your dog—their gut, their immune system, ...

Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free Small Breed Do...

A lustrous, healthy coat is something all dog owners want for their best friend, but this is especially important for white dogs. ...

The Spice Cabinet Dangers Most Dog Owners Don’t Th...

Most people know chocolate is off-limits for dogs. Fewer realize that some of the most common herbs and spices sitting in a kitche...

Meet Anabel, the Drumming Dog Making Music With He...

For Hetti, music was once at the center of her life. A professional cellist for years, she had built her world around performing—u...

Why Rhinos Provide a Lens on the Biodiversity Cris...

International Day of Biodiversity, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and rhinos When we think of rhino conservati...

Namibia Launches Exciting New Black Rhino Associat...

Black Rhino Conservation in Namibia and the Launch of BRAN Across Namibia’s vast, arid landscapes, black rhinos can be found in pl...

Why Membership Matters

Rhino Conservation Membership: Supporting Rhinos, Communities and Conservation If you are passionate about rhinos and want to play...

Pilots to the Rescue – How One Man’s Passion for P...

With around 5 million pets entering shelters in the US each year, and almost 10% of those being euthanized,1 it is clear that the ...

Justice For Pneuma and Melo

WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS DISTRESSING CONTENT It’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare. You leave your dogs with people who are...

Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: Bath Time ...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

Behind Most “Bad” Dog Behavior Is a Pretty Simple ...

Dogs are supposed to be easygoing companions, and many seem to live up to it: sleeping on the couch for hours, watching the world ...

Pumpkin the Wheelie Dog’s Story – A Journey of Lov...

Before you dive into Pumpkin’s incredible story, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to Tammie for sharing both the beautiful and ...

BUSH PIG CAPTURED AT KANSHIO MAKURDI

A bush pig was spotted and captured in a residential area around Kanshio, Makurdi, where nearby bush surroundings are believed to ...

Refuresh Deshedding Tool – Professional Grooming a...

Have you ever wondered how groomers manage to get through so many dogs in one day? They don’t have super speed; they have super to...

Reproductive Problems in Dogs That Can Turn Seriou...

Most dog owners don’t think much about reproductive health until something forces the issue. An unplanned mating. A pregnancy they...

Jejak Jelajah Kasuari 

Jauh di pedalaman jantung hutan hujan tropis, seorang fotografer satwa liar, seorang ornitolog (ahli burung) dan tiga pemandu adat...

Ask Dr. Paola- Help! My Dog’s Sleeping Habits Have...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

What does it mean if a species is “endangered”? | ...

IUCN Red List and Rhino Conservation: How the System Works and What “Endangered” Really Means We see the word “Endangered” all the...

The Flyways Birds Use to Migrate Across Continents

Hundreds of millions of birds make long-distance migrations each year, often crossing continents and even oceans along their way. ...

The Basics of Bird Migration: How, Why, When, and ...

Latest update April 2026; originally published January 2007. Lots of animals, from whales to wildebeest, make long annual migratio...

Navigation: How Birds Find Their Way When They Mig...

Updated May 2026; first published April 2008. Twice a year billions of birds take to the skies as they migrate to and from their s...

On Big Day 2026, Team Sapsucker Highlights the Sha...

On May 9, 2026, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Team Sapsucker held their annual Big Day, a 24-hour marathon to find as many bird...

Meet 12 “Stopover” Birds to See During Spring and ...

Spring migration means the return of familiar summertime birds. But that’s not all—look closely and you’ll also find birds that ar...

The Crate Setup Most Dog Owners Get Wrong (And How...

Most people assume that if their dog hates the crate, the crate is the problem. So they try a bigger one, a different location, le...

Inside The Asher House: Love, Healing, and the Rea...

For millions of people online, The Asher House represents something deeper than animal rescue. It’s a window into healing, compass...

Experiences in Kenya: Lewa and Ol Jogi Wildlife Co...

Guest blog from Eleanor Glynne-Jones, our 2024-2025 Michael Hearn Intern.  As the 18th Michael Hearn Intern at Save the Rhino, par...

Through the Lens: Snow Goose Migration

Treat Glass by Day, Dim Lights at Night. Help Prev...

Lights Out for Birds – Animated Short

Animated Short about Birds

Learn Bird Songs! 34 Common Species to Get You Sta...

10 Common Bird Songs From Across North America Every week during spring, new birds are migrating back to your yard, neighborhood, ...

Birding with Insight: Cornell Lab Tools for Better...

At a presentation at the Biggest Week in American Birding, we demonstrated a few different tools that can help you enjoy birds, id...

The Golden Standard: How The Life and Legacy of Ke...

A Life Rooted in Joy and Purpose We never set out to create a social media star. Like many parents, we simply began sharing snippe...

Can a Relationship Work When One Person Doesn’t Li...

For dog owners, a partner who doesn’t like dogs isn’t a minor quirk to overlook. Dogs aren’t a hobby you can scale back or put on ...

Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: Window Wat...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

1,500 Beagles Rescued from Wisconsin Lab Farm – He...

You may remember that a few weeks ago, we reported on a tense situation at Ridglan Farms, Wisconsin, a facility infamous for housi...

Fresh Dog Food vs. Processed: What’s the Best Choi...

If you’re a dog owner who’s spent any time on the internet over the past few years, you’re likely all too familiar with many human...

Congratulations to our amazing 2026 London Maratho...

We want to start by saying a huge, rhino-sized congratulations to all our incredible runners at the 2026 London Marathon!  On a su...

Celebrating Your Furry Friend: How to Turn Pet Pho...

Your dog is more than a pet—they are family. Whether your pup greets you at the door with unbridled enthusiasm or has perfected th...

Pawternity Leave: Is Paid Time Off for Pet Care a ...

You might have seen some news making the rounds recently about a wonderful policy in Italy that allows pet owners to take up to 3 ...

Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: Funniest S...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

The Right Way to Train a Skittish Dog, Approved by...

Training a skittish dog is one of the more humbling experiences in pet ownership. You try to comfort them, and they seem more anxi...

Good Luck to our 2026 London Marathon Team!

The 46th London Marathon will be taking place this Sunday, 26 April, with more than 56,000 participants taking on the 26.2-mile ro...

How to Use BirdCast Maps and Dashboard to See Your...

Updated April 2026. Originally published online April 2018 and printed in the Spring 2019 issue of Living Bird magazine. Subscribe...

Meet Chilaquil: The Golden Retriever Making the In...

If you’ve ever found yourself laughing at a dog’s inner monologue on social media, chances are you’ve come across Chilaquil (and i...

Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: My Favorit...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

How Structured Puppy Training Sets the Foundation ...

Bringing a puppy into your home is exciting, but it also comes with important responsibilities that shape your dog’s behavior for ...

Ask Dr. Paola- Help! We Are Considering Ovary-Spar...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

Salmon Oil for Dogs: How It Supports Skin, Coat, a...

If your dog struggles with dry skin, itching, or a dull coat, you may have come across salmon oil, but you might also be wondering...

From the field to the finish line – Edward Ndiritu...

This year, the London Marathon is shaping up to be a truly special event, as one of our long-standing conservation partners will b...

Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: My Best Tr...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

Tracking and detection: How dogs support anti-poac...

In South Africa’s Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP), the K9 Unit plays a key role in protecting the Park’s wildlife. The dogs work clos...

From Grief to Gratitude: How One “Potato” and a Ro...

The “COVID Puppy” phenomenon is a well-known chapter of the pandemic, but for Alexis Walling, the arrival of a tiny, wrinkled Engl...

How donkeys are helping to protect Namibia’s black...

Our 2024 Big Give Christmas Appeal raised £84,332 to support Save the Rhino Trust’s (SRT) Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU) in Namibia’s K...

Ricky Gervais Says: It’s Time to Release The Dogs...

As activists prepare to carry out the biggest Open Rescue in the history of animal welfare, Ricky Gervais says, “it’s time to rele...

Why Dogs Play Too Rough — And the Simple Fixes Tha...

A dog that plays too rough with others is a problem that builds fast. One minute, the dogs are running and chasing, the next, some...

From Fighting Ring to Cuddle Monster: Eli and the ...

We all know the importance of adopting pets from animal shelters, and how choosing to bring home a dog from a pet rescue can be a ...

Ask Dr. Paola- Help! My Dogs Are Overweight! (Apri...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: Best Easte...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

How Nature Works: Catbird Mimicry

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How to Use Spectrograms to Learn Details of Bird S...

Bird songs and calls can be hard to learn—they’re so intricate, and they go by so fast. That’s why ornithologists use spectrograms...

Basic Parts of a Bird Song: Rhythm, Repetition, Pi...

When you first listen to a dawn chorus in full swing, the sheer onslaught of bird song can be overwhelming. How does anyone start ...

30 Mnemonics to Help You Remember Bird Calls

Most birds squawk, chirp, and warble—but some of them are more “talkative” than that—their songs and calls sound almost like speec...

Ask Dr. Paola- Help! My Dogs Erection Gets Stuck! ...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

Designer Breeds: Best of Both? New Study Says No

“I’ll take a highly trainable, low-shedding lapdog, hold the heart disease and anxiety!” Something I always found amusing was when...

Never Run Out of Your Dog’s Essentials Again

Don’t you hate it when you go to feed your dog and realize that you used the last of the food yesterday? Or your resident canine s...

What Most Airlines Won’t Let You Do With Your Dog ...

Airline pet policies are notoriously hard to navigate. The information is scattered across different pages, buried in FAQ sections...

We Didn’t Just Add a Dog to Our Life – We Built a ...

“We didn’t just bring a dog home—we built a life together.” Most people are quietly taught a version of pet ownership that looks l...

Challenges and Progress for Namibia’s Black Rhinos...

Namibia is home to one of the world’s most important populations of black rhino (Diceros bicornis). Black rhinos have three recogn...

Ask Dr. Paola- Help! My Dog Keeps Barking at the T...

Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our ...

The Hidden Risk in Tall Grass That Most Dog Owners...

Finding a tick on your dog can look like a lot of things, depending on when you catch it. Some are engorged and clearly alive. Oth...

America’s Most Popular Dog Breed Is Also One of th...

We’re now 3 for 3 in the category of disappointing canine accolades with the French Bulldog being announced as America’s most popu...

Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: The Cutest...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: I’m a Mess...

Every week our team gets the privilege of sorting through our readers photos to choose what dogs will win this weeks contest! See ...

The Itchy Dog Survival Guide: Home Remedies That H...

Allergies in dogs are more common than most people realize, and they’re genuinely hard to pin down. The immune system overreacts t...

Prehistoric rhino remains in wolf stomach reveal s...

Just five rhino species roam the savannahs, forests and deserts of Africa and South Asia today, with all five either perilously cl...

View From Sapsucker Woods: Our Shared Birds

From the Spring 2026 issue of Living Bird magazine. Subscribe now. Spring is here! And with it, the return of old friends: a famil...

Antibodies Suggest Some Raptors May Be Developing ...

Evidence from blood tests taken at The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota shows that some birds of prey are beating the ...

Why Do Nuthatches Coat Their Nest Entrances With S...

A simple series of experiments looked into why Red-breasted Nuthatches use sticky conifer resin to defend against nest predators a...

Warblers in New Hampshire’s Forests Have Found an ...

New research out of the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest shows that migratory songbirds use their songs to equally allocate breed...

A Cattle Farm in Alabama Draws Birders for a Spect...

The Joe family farm practices a land ethic that has brought in the birds, and now a burgeoning side business that is bringing in b...

Another Winner, Another Controversy

Still recovering from the disappointment of seeing a docked & cropped dog awarded Westminster Kennel Club’s “Best in Show,” only t...

Ensuring Water Availability: Upgrading Borana’s Bo...

Water is vital, yet in many parts of the world it is a resource that cannot be taken for granted. Seasonal rains in East Africa ca...

Uganda Rhino Reintroductions

Forty-three years after their local extinction, rhinos’ range expands across Uganda  Renowned for its rich cultures, languages, an...

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Spring Reset: What Dog Fence Should I Be Consideri...

As the ground thaws and garden plans begin, many dog parents start rethinking their containment setup. Maybe you’re upgrading your...