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Monthly Archives: September 2019

Cats bond with their people

25 Wednesday Sep 2019

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Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent. But a study of the way domestic cats respond to their caregivers suggests that their socio-cognitive abilities and the depth of their human attachments have been underestimated. The findings show that, much like children and dogs, pet cats form secure and insecure bonds with their human caretakers.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190923111229.htm

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Another squirrel eviction

18 Wednesday Sep 2019

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We evict rock squirrels from our property by trapping and then releasing them in the Prescott National Forest. They damage the wiring in vehicles by chewing. Here Gary is doing a release.

Swainson’s hawk in flight

18 Wednesday Sep 2019

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Juvenile Swainson’s hawk in flight. The adults have already left Prescott on their migration. The juveniles stay here a little longer.

Dog brains shaped by humans

05 Thursday Sep 2019

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Dog brain structure varies across breeds and is correlated with specific behaviors, according to new research. These findings show how, by selectively breeding for certain behaviors, humans have shaped the brains of their best friends.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190902135309.htm

Plant based diets lack brain nutrient

05 Thursday Sep 2019

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The momentum behind a move to plant-based and vegan diets for the good of the planet is commendable, but risks worsening an already low intake of an essential nutrient involved in brain health, warns a nutritionist in the online journalĀ BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190829184143.htm

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