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If you've been thinking about getting a puppy over lockdown then you're not alone – the Kennel Club says the number of people welcoming new dogs into their homes last year soared to around 250,000. But choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don't have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies. Another thing to take into account is that certain breeds are far more suitable for young families. For all the latest dog news, pictures, advice and information, join our Scotsdog Facebook group here Not content with just being the most popular dog in the UK, the Labrador Retriever is also the most child-friendly - thanks to their friendly, loving and outgoing nature. Photo: Canva/Getty Images Another gundog famed for it's placid nature, intelligence and good humour, the Golden Retriever is a perfect family pooch. Photo: Canva/Getty Images A more compact size family hound, Beagles tend to get on v...

Bycatch might be causing a decline in sea snake populations at the Malvan coast of Maharashtra. Mechanisation in fisheries began as a plan for self-sufficiency in food production in the 1960s. The fisheries regulations are relatively recent concerns and are impeded due to the scale of trawling and the socio-economic complexities. In a recent study, marine biologists forewarn a decline in sea snake populations at the Malvan coast, a major landing port in southern Maharashtra. The authors flag that mechanised vessels are likely to be the main cause of this decline. "Sea snakes play an intermediary role in the ecosystem. They are prey and predators of marine fauna," informed Chetan Rao of Dakshin Foundation, Bengaluru and lead author of the study. Marine snakes are geographically widespread species that are critical to reef and coastal ecosystems in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans. Their removal from the system could warp the...

 "Utah's Best Friends Animal Society is urging the Arizona state legislature to support a bill (HB 2323) that would "prohibit insurance companies from considering the breed of dog for underwriting or actuarial processes for determining risk, liability, and other potential losses or any other matter related to claims involving dogs."  The breeds which could not be excluded "include Pit bulls, Akitas, Chow Chows, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds," according to the report.  Best Friends Animal Society describes itself as "a nonprofit no-kill animal rescue collaborative based in Kanab, Utah." (See report here.)  It is unclear whether Best Friends also has the non-profit lobbying status 50l(c)(4), to which donations are NOT tax-deductible.  Best Friends was also among the major organizations listed in support of a similar New York bill this month.   (See:   2022 N...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Girl rescued from drain pipe where she came face-to-face with 2 snakes    WFAA.com Texas Girl Gets Trapped In Sewage Drain By Two Large Snakes Guarding the Exits    Newsweek Standoff Between Snakes & Young Southlake Girl Ends With 'Daring' Drainage Pipe Rescue    CBS Dallas / Fort Worth Southlake girl rescued from storm grate after snakes blocked her way out of drainage pipes    FOX 4 Dallas Trapped by snakes, nature-exploring pre-teen Southlake girl rescued from drainage pipe    Fort Worth Star-Telegram View Full Coverage on Google News

PROFESSIONAL snake catcher, Warren Dick, explains the different types of snake venom in this article. First and foremost, to avoid getting bitten, never pick up any snake that you are unsure of. South Africa is home to about 170 different species of snakes, only 18 of which are considered to be potentially deadly, and 23 others have venom that has little effect on humans. ALSO READ: WATCH: High spirits as Crow releases rehabbed python A snake's venom was never designed to be used in self-defence to kill humans, the purpose of the venom is to enable the snake to capture its prey. The myth that one can die in just a few minutes after a snake bite is simply not true, in most cases one has ample time to seek medical assistance. In South Africa there are three types of venom, neurotoxic, cytotoxic and haemotoxic. Neurotoxic venom: This type of venom is possessed by the mambas and the cobras. This venom effects the nervous system, one would experience pain at the bite site...

For most people, snakes probably inspire an Indiana Jones-like terror more so than any other feeling. But there's one kind of snake with whom you probably wouldn't mind being caught in a pit. One snake that can even dazzle you like Ruby Rhod or Robin Williams in The Birdcage . And that snake is the aptly named sunbeam snake. It's a little scaly rainbow and you're watching it right now, aren't you? Already mesmerized. My Sunbeam Snake🌈🌈 from gifs This particular video of a sunbeam snake, or  Xenopeltis unicolor , was posted to Reddit by user Sanzinia. According to Sanzinia's comments in the accompanying thread, he's aiming to breed sunbeam snakes and already has five of them. That may pose a challenge however, as sunbeam snakes are well known for having breeding trouble in captivity. (They're noted as not doing well with shipping or handling, apparently making them the antique vases of snakes.) It's unfortunate that sunbeam snakes ...

In this video, Jay Brewer shows a two-headed lizard from various angles so that viewers understand exactly how it looks. The rare, two-headed lizard with a blue tongue. (instagram/@jayprehistoricpets) Published on Nov 29, 2021 01:40 PM IST By Sohini Sengupta Being two-faced isn't all that bad when it comes to this blue tongue lizard! This video was shared on Instagram by Jay Brewer who owns Prehistoric Pets in Fountain Valley and is known to post about such interesting animals. He has a huge following of 5.7 million and has also posted about a 'monster' saltwater crocodile recently. In this video, however, this two-headed lizard was shown from various angles in order for viewers to understand exactly how it looks. "Wow unbelievable," started the caption that accompanies the video, "this is one incredible little blue tongue skink. Can you believe your eyes?" Watch the marvel of nature below: ...

The Lowchen has a dense coat that is long and moderately wavy with a soft texture. Lowchens can be found in all colors and combinations, and there is no preference for any one color or combination. Lowchens can be clipped or kept in a natural coat. When clipped, they are given a "Lion Trim." The hair is shortened to 1/8th of an inch in length from the last rib to the rump, as well as on the legs, with cuffs of hair just above the feet. The tail is also trimmed, with a plume left at the tip of the tail. Regular brushing keeps the coat from tangling. This breed sheds very little. Brush your Lowchen's teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath. Trim his nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. If you can hear them clicking on the floor, they're too long...

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[unable to retrieve full-text content] Customer spots snake slithering through spice aisle, coming within inches of her head    fox4kc.com

So you've been saddled with some toad-catching tasks in Red Dead Online . Or maybe you just enjoy snacking on their herptile meat; to each their own. Whatever your reason for tracking down this wart-riddled amphibian, you've likely discovered it's not always as easy as heading to the closest pond, swamp, or stream. RELATED: Red Dead Online: Best Iguana Hunting Locations Though you can find them near lake shores and river banks in every state across RDR2's American West, you won't find them at every fishing hole you stop at. Western Toads keep to particular hopping grounds in each state, so we've saddled up our horses and staked out all of the banks and shorelines to find you the best Western Toad locations in Red Dead Redemption 2. Western Toad Locations New Austin Down in the arid New Austin climate, Western Toads can be found along the bank of the San Luis River. This habitat spans nearly the entire sou...

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Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for January 21st, 2022. In today's article, we've got a lot of new releases. A lot. There were eight on the schedule when I went to bed last night. There were twenty-four when I woke up. Yikes. We've got summaries of all of them, albeit somewhat brief in some cases. We also have a decent-sized list of new sales, plus the list of expiring discounts. Let's get to it! New Releases Escape Lala – Retro Point and Click Adventure ($0.90) SwitchArcade Highlight! Ah, so you can set eShop prices lower than $0.99. Informative. So you know what's weird about this one? It's actually really good. It's only playable in handheld mode, and it's quite short. But it's a fun little escape room/adventure game with a lot of neat details to poke at. Definitely worth the meager price it's asking, provided you aren't totally allergic to this genre. Escape Lala 2 – Retro Point and Click Advent...