Warning! Why Shouldn't You Touch A Tussock Moth Caterpillar?

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Tussock moth caterpillars have four brushes of hair on their backs. There are also long, black hairs on their heads. The hairs are a defense system. Touching the hairs can cause painful reactions if they come into contact with skin. The caterpillars have a gland that releases chemicals as a second line of defense. The hairs are left in the cocoon after the caterpillar has changed into an adult. Eggs are laid between the hairs for protection.

Did you Know?

The female rusty tussock moth has no wings. She attracts a mate with fragrance after she emerges from her cocoon. She then lays her eggs inside the empty cocoon. The eggs stay warm inside the cocoon all through winter before hatching in spring. 

Be A Responsible Owner - Spay Or Neuter Your Pet

 

The most important thing that we can do to save unwanted pets (including puppies and kittens) from all the suffering and death that their overpopulation causes is to spay and neuter them. Spaying and neutering are routine, affordable surgeries that can prevent thousands of animals from being born, only to suffer and struggle to survive on the streets, be abused by cruel or neglectful people, or be euthanized in animal shelters for lack of a loving home. 

Consult with your veterinarian about the most appropriate time to spay or neuter your pet based upon its breed, age and physical condition, and let your family and friends know that they ought to do the same.

How To Keep Your Pet Safe And Protected

We are all familiar with the fact that pets love to roam around freely, however roaming away or out of the yard is not only an undesirable behavior from your dearly-loved pet, it can also be extremely risky for him as well as for anyone who decides to chase after him. So why not start looking for solutions! I’ve always been very concerned about keeping my pets safe and protected, so a few days ago I decided to sift through the internet for solutions and I came across an interesting issue that caught my attention immediately. I discovered that you can keep your pet (whether you have a tiny dog, huge dog, or even a cat) in a yard with boundaries that you define by using a “pet containment system” known as an invisible pet fence system. 

This type of pet fence system serves as an underground fence that’s completely out of sight. It has a transmitter device which is discreetly placed within your home that will send out a radio signal to the collar that is worn around your pet’s neck when he strays outside the boundary areas. The signal is a mild, harmless stimulation, which does not hurt your pet. To be honest with you, what worried me the most was the impact that the collar would have on the animal and I’m pleased to know that it’s harmless!

These pet fence installations are made to last during a very long time. However, once you have your pet fence system installed and you need to re-configure or repair it you can look up fix dog fence jax fl. There you will find the best technicians that will be able to help you with anything you need, even if you’re dealing with the most difficult wire breaks. 

I would really love to know your opinion regarding the invisible pet fence system, so please be sure to leave a comment, Thanks!

The Eared Pigmy Tyrant (Myiornis auricularis)

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One of the smallest of all Tyrant flycatchers, the Eared Pigmy Tyrant (Myiornis auricularis) weighs over less than some hummingbirds. It has a rounded grey head, and the most noticeable feature of its plumage is the large, crescent-shaped black ear patch, which gives the species its common name. It is found in the forest of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. 

Length: 

7 ~ 7.5 cm 

Weight: 5g 

Migration: 

Non-migrant 

Habitat: 

Subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.

A Pig's Tail

 

The Humane Society of the United States has teamed up with Academy Award-winning Aardman Studios to create A Pig’s Tail, a short but compelling animated film about a pig’s perspective of factory farming. Featuring the voices of James Arnold Taylor and Catherine Taber and original music by Steven Delopoulos, the film gives a taste of how animals are treated on factory farms—and how we can help by choosing more human alternatives.