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Would you believe this bracelet is made of hair? It's a Victorian snake coil bracelet with 14 karat yellow gold and garnets and a woven hair band, approximately 14" total length by 1/2" wide, snake head 2" long. For sale here .  Hair jewelry was the height of the romanticism and sentiment that characterized the Victorian era.  Watch chains and bracelets often show the most ingenious hair weaving techniques with more than one color of hair often used, as perhaps a chain given by three daughters to their father. via

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Looks like a mouse: Has a mousy tail. And certainly its ears are Mickey-like. But it's no rodent. This resident of the Riozoo in Rio de Janeiro is a Brazilian gamba (opossum), specifically the Big-Eared Opossum. Photo: Vanderlei Almeida, AFP/Getty Images / SF

Are white rhinos really white? Are Australian Shepherds from Australia and Baltimore Orioles from Baltimore? Are Guinea Pigs really pigs from Africa? Check the article (and photos) at the Huffington Post: 8 Creatures With Misleading Monikers

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Maymo the beagle --- WAY too cute for shaming!

  #1: Keep your Pet away from the front door. Keeping your Pet in a separate room during the trick-or-treating hours is best. At an open door, dogs in particular, may feel the need to protect their home & humans and may bite your bizarre-looking visitors. Your Pet may also become frightened and dart out through the open door.  #2: Be careful of Pets around candles and lit pumpkins. Pets are attracted to bright lights in a darkened room. Candles can be easily knocked over, spilling hot wax onto furniture and carpet, and potentially causing a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting badly burned.  #3: Keep your Pet inside. There are plenty of stories of vicious pranksters who have teased, injured, even stolen Pets that are left in their yards or allowed to roam outside on this night. #4: Do not give your Pet candy. Chocolate contains theobromine, a substance that can be poisonous to your Pet. Dark, semi-sweet or Baker's chocolate can be lethal if inges...

This is a handmade to order chicken hat. Great for photo prop or just for fun. Made from 100% cotton and Alpaca yarn. Available at etsy .

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You bet they can! Look at these cute little guys ... I saw the photo at Content in a Cottage , but didn't believe anything that cute could really be real. They're  Valais Blacknose ,  a breed of domestic sheep originating in the Valais region. It is a coarse-wooled breed from Switzerland kept primarily for meat. Both rams and ewes are horned.

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BeeBee was born on the Fourth of July with the kind of abnormality that could have crippled a lesser dog. With no shoulder blades, BeeBee can’t put any weight on her front legs or straighten them. Yet, BeeBee refuses to let her handicap stop her from living life to the fullest. BeeBee has always been a beloved visitor at Alpine Living Center in Thornton, Colorado but now that she has a specialized wheelchair she roams the nursing home halls all by herself cheering up everyone she meets! Watch BeeBee in action :

Ken Stanfield is a passionate blogger who spends his time researching and writing about respiratory health, healthcare and humanitarianism. He has also been a dog lover for most of his life. He writes currently for the nebulizer systems supplier, JustNebulizers.com. Adapting to Animals: How to Live With Pet Allergies For most pet owners with allergies, the benefits of living with animal companions outweigh the negative impacts of their allergies. After all, pets are often just as close and valuable to people as their human family members are. Whether you’re recently diagnosed with pet allergies or have been fighting through them for many years, this article should give you some helpful advice on how to reduce the allergens in your home and create an even better relationship with your furry friend.  The Truth Don’t believe the marketing hype—allergen-free dogs and cats simply don’t exist. Neutered cats and short haired or hairless dogs might emit less allergens than other animals,...

Andy Singleton is a paper artist and illustrator based in Wakefield, England.  His work is an exploration of the natural and man made world through intricate paper cuttings, paper sculpture and hand drawn illustrations. Andy has produced work for variety of clients, including the Crafts Council, Liberty, Hermés, Kensington Palace, Seifried and Mack, DDB Australia, The Hepworth and Lazerian, producing varied work for site specific installations, window displays, illustration, brand graphic, apparel and interiors. via

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Show the world! You can buy this proof of your cat craziness at SheInside .

Man dies after bug-eating contest A feast of cockroaches and worms was the last meal for the winner of a bug-eating contest. Edward Archbold, 32, of West Palm Beach, was "the life of the party," stuffing handfuls of insects into his mouth with about 30 other contestants vying for the grand prize of an $800 python at the Ben Siegel Reptile Store, Broward Sheriff's investigators said. Shortly after the contest was over, Archbold wasn't feeling well and began to regurgitate. He collapsed outside the store and later died at a hospital, investigators said. Source

Joy Malin is an artist who has created many pet portraits over the past three years and has gained recognition for her work by The New York Times . Joy is dedicated to providing health care for dogs and donates a percentage of her income from pet portraits to animal rescue organizations. Visit Joy's website to see some of her past animal portraits , and consider ordering a Holiday Pet Portrait if you're looking for a great holiday gift.

It's Cat Thursday at McGuffy's Reader ... they point out that Cats know how to sleep .

If you are like most dog owners your 4-legged friend is part of the family and as such you might want to make him some treats.  The treats at the grocery store are full of preservatives that are great if you want your dog treats to last for years, but why not make some yourself that will last a couple of weeks on the counter or a few months in the freezer.  With ingredients found in your pantry and about 10 minutes of your time you can have some healthy dog treats in the oven. The recipe is available at Summer Nanny ...  How to Make Your Own Dog Biscuits Thanks for the tip, Emma!

It had been 23 years since a baby Gorilla was born at North Carolina Zoo when on August 4th, "Bomassa", a healthy male, was born to 12-year-old "Jamani".  The rare births are cause for celebration not only for N.C. Zoo but also for the entire Gorilla Species Survival Plan (SSP®), the group responsible for the long-term sustainability of the western lowland gorilla population in North American zoos. With these births, the Gorilla SSP moves closer to its target population size of 360 individuals in 52 zoos. Source

Just received the following, wonderful email ... Hi Julie, I am pleased to inform you that The Pet Blog has been recognised for excellence due to the contribution its top quality editorial offers the pet health world. KwikMed are a leading health (care) provider and and are regularly covered in the mainstream national press for their professional, modern approach to healthcare. They are one of just two fully licensed online pharmacies in the USA. This year, our specialist panel of judges have reviewed hundreds of different sites from across the internet before hand-picking the very best for each category. The Pet Blog is among the elite selection of awardees that our judges felt made a real contribution to the pet health category and you can see your site in lights here: http://www.kwikmed.org/36- exceptional-pet-health-sites/ Please accept my warmest congratulations, as well as our appreciation of your continued hard work and excellent quality editorial...

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An adult male blue iguana in the Queen Elizabeth II botanic park on Grand Cayman Island. Roughly 700 blue iguanas breed and roam free in protected woodlands on the eastern side of Grand Cayman in the western Caribbean, the only place where the critically endangered animals are found in the wild. Photograph: Will Burrard-Lucas/Cayman Islands Department of Tourism/AP Source

Scientists say there are no red squirrels in a 1,150 sq km area of Piedmont after invasive greys took hold in the region. On the edge of this large region, the species is also under threat from the incursions of grey squirrels.  If the spread of the grey squirrel continues unchecked, the species could spread as far as France, the scientists fear.  Grey squirrels were introduced into Italy relatively recently, in 1948. They were a gift from the US ambassador and kept in Turin, but escaped into the wild and rapidly colonized the surrounding area.   Grey squirrels are not only more aggressive than the native European red squirrel, which causes them to invade red-dominated areas and take over, but they also carry a deadly virus, the squirrel pox. While greys are largely immune to the virus, it is lethal to red squirrels, which typically die within one or two weeks of being infected. Source

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This Sept. 20, 2012 photo p[rovided by the East Providence, R.I., Animal Control Center shows a female poodle mix that animal control officers removed from under a car's front grill. The dog survived an 11-mile ride from Taunton, Mass., to East Providence after darting into the street. The driver slammed on the brakes, but didn't see the dog and continued driving. Authorities are trying to locate the dog's owner. AP Photo/East Providence Animal Control Center Source

   Born September 4, at Chester Zoo , this is Noko, an African Crested Porcupine.  Porcupine babies, called porcupettes, are born without sharp quills. Instead their spikes are soft and bendable, but they gradually harden after a few days. Quills are used to protect them against predators such as coyotes, bears, dogs, foxes and even humans. Any they lose in the process, grow back!   Porcupines are herbivores, feeding mostly on leaves, twigs, herbs, pine needles and thin tree bark, which they remove with their sharp, strong teeth. Source

70-year-old Oregon farmer eaten by his hogs On Wednesday morning, Terry V. Garner, a 70-year-old Oregon farmer, went to feed his animals. Several hours later, when he hadn’t returned, a family member went to look for him and found, on the ground of the hog enclosure, his dentures.    Further investigation of the enclosure by the family member revealed that the hogs, which each weighed about 700 pounds, had nearly completely eaten the farmer, although some body parts were strewn about the enclosure. Now the Coos County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how Garner “ended up in a position where the hogs were able to consume him.” Source

This guest post was provided to you by Vet Medic . Vet Medic offers identical products that you obtain from your vet and have a wide range of Frontline and Drontal products and also offers you to talk to certified veterinary pharmacists if you need any advise or help for free. Pets are important members of the family. They require care in order to be happy and healthy.   If you are a new and proud owner of a cat or a dog, you ought to read the article. Following these tips will ensure that your pet will live a very happy life. Drink and Food You need to ensure that your pet is given fresh water every day. Do not feed cat food to dogs or dog food to cats. Feeding the pet twice a day is optimal for its health.   Younger kittens and puppies should be fed three or four times a day.   Medical help Providing your pet with a natural supplement daily will do wonders to boost its immune system. Supplements can help your pet to resist minor diseases.   Keep ticks and fleas aw...