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Cat Poisoned and Dying, Dog’s Blood Saves His Life

On hearing terrible howls from her 7-year-old cat, Rory, Kim Edwards of Tauranga in New Zealand rushed him to the veterinarian. Rory was limp and unable to move and quite “obviously in a lot of pain.” Tauranga Vets told Edwards that Rory had most likely swallowed rat poison and could likely die, unless he received an immediate blood infusion.

CAWG Distributes 168 Owl Boxes to Winegrape Growers Across California

Californian winegrape growers are using owl boxes to promote sustainable pest control.

Cedar Lakes "Owls of the Lake" weekly wrap up.

'I didn't know what I was letting myself in for, when I volunteered to take on the dawn patrol duties, after the release of the rescued owls in January. But this has been an experience to nurture and enjoy I while can." - Nicky Sadler.

Cedar Lakes supports NPO owlproject.org

Fourways review: Tyto and Alba, two juvenile Barn Owls (Tyto alba) have found a loving home to care for them at Cedar Lakes until they are old enough to be released back into the wild.

Chatty bats are more likely to take risks

Bats Have a Lot to Say! Interesting article from Science News - ''Broadcasting vocalizations may affect group dynamics''.

Chinese fossil shows owls ‘rejected night for fun in the sun’

"Extinct owl that lived millions of years ago was active in daytime, researchers say after study of skeleton fossil found near Tibetan Plateau Analysis of bird bones and behaviour reveals the owl had an ancestor that evolved from nocturnal habits, they say."

Christmas Newsletter 2016

Eco stocking fillers and last minute Christmas gifts

Climate change and the emergence of bat-borne viruses

"Many zoonotic diseases are sensitive to changes in climate as a result of shifting habitats that introduce contact between humans and new species, as well as alterations in temperature and precipitation patterns. In a recent Viruses study, researchers discuss correlations between the emergence and spillover of bat-borne diseases and climate events and changes."

Codling Moth Mating Disruption Reaches a Milestone

Using pheromones for mating disruption of codling moth is so widely accepted in the tree fruit industry that it’s become automatic for most orchardists. But imagine where the industry would be without the technology.

Community drives owl conservation in Morningside

''Young spotted eagle owlets in Morningside receive identification rings from EcoSolutions as part of a local conservation effort to boost owl populations''

"Conservation scheme sees highest number of barn owls chicks recorded"

"A conservation scheme in Dorset has seen the highest number of barn owls chicks recorded."

COP17 plan puts wind up wildlife groups

Keen to show off its environmental credentials, the eThekwini electricity department is rushing to install wind turbines at the Bluff military base ahead of the UN COP 17 climate change meeting, placing a crucial bat roosting area in jeopardy.

Cut insect damage by installing bat and owl boxes

Enhance your farm's eco-friendly pest control! Discover how installing bat and owl boxes can naturally reduce pest damage on your crops.

Defenders of Wildlife: De-Horrifying Bats

Bats are vital to ecosystems but often misunderstood; explore the myths versus facts, and bats' crucial role in pest control, pollination, and biodiversity conservation.

DNR research reveals bats’ nighttime secrets

"Remote technology is helping DNR bat biologists solve some of the mysteries of where bats roost in the summer and what factors may affect their survival from white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease of bats. The technology automatically records when bats enter and leave a site instead of having bat biologists on site looking for numbered bands like the one shown on this little brown bat."

"Don’t be afraid of bats. Their survival is key to pest control"

"It was the news scientists had been dreading but had a strong hunch was coming: The fungus that causes deadly white-nose syndrome in bats had been officially confirmed in Alberta."