Prairie Dogs Use Complex Language

February 2nd, 2010

BBC Earth News:

A tiny rodent may have the most sophisticated language of any animal. 

 This bold claim comes from US-based academic Professor Con Slobodchikoff who has long studied the vocal repertoire of Gunnison’s prairie dog.

With a single bark, he says, a prairie dog may warn about the type and direction of an encroaching predator, and even describe its colour…

Randy Rare Parrot Gets Government Job

February 2nd, 2010

Newslite:

A rare parrot, which tried to mate with the head of a wildlife presenter on a Stephen Fry TV show, has been given a government job in New Zealand…

Bat Tower: The Wildlife Hotel

February 2nd, 2010

Telegraph:

Huddersfield might not be Gotham City, but it does have its own unique Bat Tower and even a Batman and Robin…

Abandoned Animals Urgently Need New Homes

February 2nd, 2010

The Scottish SPCA are looking for people to offer animals a good home. Click here to find out how you can help.

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