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Winter is the best season to start feeding birds. Natural food gets scarce, and a well-stocked feeder can bring cardinals, chickadees and woodpeckers right to your window. This guide explains which foods birds love in cold weather and which feeders…
Dogs still need daily walks when the snow starts to fall. Fresh air and exercise keep them healthy and happy all winter. Cold weather brings new risks, though. Ice, road salt, freezing wind and short days all call for extra…
Winter brings snowy walks, cozy nights and holiday treats. It also brings hidden dangers for dogs and cats. Cold air, icy sidewalks, road salt and festive foods can all harm pets. Many of these risks are easy to miss. The…
Fewer loon chicks are surviving across Canada and the northern United States, a Birds Canada study found. The worst drops hit the Prairies and Maritimes. Key Points Loon Population Declining Across Canada The common loon is one of Canada’s best-known…
A family in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state replanted an old cattle farm with about 840,000 trees. Tapirs, gone from the state since 1914, now live there again. Key Points From Cattle Farm to Rainforest The Locke family had farmed…
To start bird watching, step outside with a pair of binoculars and a free bird identification app. Begin in your own backyard or a local park in the early morning. Watch for size, color, shape and behavior, and keep a…
To remove pet hair from furniture and clothes, start with a lint roller or a damp rubber glove. Vacuum furniture with an upholstery tool. For clothes, toss them in the dryer on low for 10 minutes before washing. Pet hair…