by Mary Haight on July 5, 2016

Dog intelligence was of no interest to scientists until something drastic happened to turn that thinking on its head 15 years ago. Now it seems everyone’s getting into the act! Dr. Brian Hare, associate professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University, was the catalyst for that change. He tells the story in the interview below, and it’s one of the things that makes science an interesting and unusual field to operate in. [click to continue…]
by Mary Haight on April 22, 2016

Earth Day is here, and with the weekend coming up, Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents is the perfect read.
The six-time national award-winning book by author Marty Essen is a globe-trotting adventure filled with beautiful photographs (also by the author), I felt like I was part of this journey seeking out the rare and special creatures that roam the Earth.
Adventures and world travel can come at a cost, and Marty felt the sting of one of the world’s most venomous insects, was attacked by a Hippo, had been surrounded by wolves, got bitten by a poisonous [click to continue…]
by Mary Haight on April 7, 2016

Protect Your Pets
It has been years since I’ve written about Pet Insurance and much has changed in the industry, including the providers. PetInsuranceQuotes.com asked me to take a look at what they offer. It really is worth the three minutes it takes to tick a few boxes and fill out minimal information to have several suitable company’s links to explore. This is a Sponsored Post.
Every now and then you’ll find a flurry of posts and magazine articles talking about pet insurance – is it worth it, do you really need it, what are the best companies, and how do you choose the best solution for your pets? You want to do what’s right, but it’s all so confusing. [click to continue…]