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"A parrot as a pet is like a toddler who never grows up": Suitability of endangered parrots as pets

"Say 'Polly wants a cracker!'" This classic catchphrase is actually quite an insult to the birds who are among the most intelligent creatures on Earth. One particularly famous example was Harvard-based African gray parrot Alex, who not only developed.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 31st, 2022

Biologists reveal the genetic "switch" behind parrot color diversity

From the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to the shoulders of pirates: parrots are synonymous with color for people across the world. In a study published in the journal Science, scientists from The University of Hong Kong, together with an international t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Tracing the journey from Egyptian cat mummies to modern house pets

EU researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat domestication. It probably will not surprise cat owners, familiar with the enigmatic and independent nature of their beloved pets, to know that scientists.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

How to get all pets in Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update allows players to adopt more than one pet. It also brought along turtles as a new species. We'll tell you how to adopt more pets......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Endangered bees stop Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data center

Meta's rivals have struck deals to use nuclear power for some data centers. Plans by Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to build an AI data center in the US that runs on nuclear power were.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Thousands of People Are Cloning Their Dead Pets. This Is the Woman They Call First

“I try to prepare customers not to expect the same pet all over again. The new pet is not going to know who you are right off the bat.”.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

oneisall Dog Hair Vacuum & Dog Grooming Kit makes pet maintenance a breeze

If you own a dog, then you know that regular maintenance is important, and the oneisall grooming kit makes the entire process a breeze. The post oneisall Dog Hair Vacuum & Dog Grooming Kit makes pet maintenance a breeze appeared first on Phandroid......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Using mathematics to better understand cause and effect

Cause and effect. We understand this concept from an early age. Tug on a pull toy's string, and the toy follows. Naturally, things get much more complicated as a system grows, as the number of variables increases, and as noise enters the picture. Eve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Fire reported near SDSU campus grows to at least 40 acres

Fire reported near SDSU campus grows to at least 40 acres.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Tackle your pet hair problems with the half-price Shark Stratos vacuum

Shark AZ3002 Stratos vacuum usually retails for $499.99, but as of Oct. 31, Amazon has it on sale for $249.99. SAVE $250: As of Oct. 31, the Shark AZ3002 Stratos Upright Vacuum is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon, a 50% discount from its usual $49.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

I"ve tested a ton of robot vacuums — these 4 work the best on carpet

From pet hair to crumbs, I'm continuously testing top vacs from Roborock, iRobot, and more to find the best robot vacuums for carpet. Nearly any robot vacuum can sufficiently clear tile or hardwood floors of the hair and crumbs blowing across t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Image: A particular lenticular cloud

Landsat 8's Operational Land Imager acquired this image of an elongated lenticular cloud, locally nicknamed the "Taieri Pet," above New Zealand's South Island on Sept. 7, 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Precise layering in catalysts offers an improved way for building sustainable chemicals

Motivated to turn greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into high value chemicals like methanol, EPFL chemical engineers have developed a new method to make catalysts. Catalysts are major tools in the chemical industry and are largely made to make pet.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Report reveals a "vital sanctuary" for wildlife and endangered species in Cambodia"s Central Cardamom Mountains

The first-ever camera trap study of the Central Cardamom Mountains Landscape has recorded 108 species, 23 of which are listed at risk (Vulnerable or above) on the IUCN Red List, underscoring the significance of the region as a global stronghold for b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Researchers" new outreach strategy sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State's environment, economy and public safety. South Florida's warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Sustainable oyster harvesting in the Stone Age: Lessons for modern nature conservation

Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle. Today, they are considered endangered in many parts of the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Rising vet fees in the UK leave pet owners facing tough choices—and vets often bear the brunt

If you're a pet owner, you may have noticed increases in your vet bills in recent years. The average cost of pet booster injections increased by 48% in the UK between 2020 and early 2024, while pet insurance prices rose by 21% in the year to March. M.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Giant clam declared critically endangered after assessment

The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century, according to a new assessment by a CU Boulder biologist and c.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Protecting endangered bats with biomaterials

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are using a new bioderived material to 3D print custom roosting structures for endangered bats......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows by 50% in 3 days as lawsuits mount

The CDC believes the risk is now low, but cases could continue to rise. Twenty-six more cases have been identified in a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to McDonald's Qu.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Red-cockaded woodpeckers" recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened

The red-cockaded woodpecker, an iconic bird in southeastern forests, has recovered enough of its population to be downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened one, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024