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Walt Disney himself likely found inspiration for Dumbo in the "half-pint' sized Pygmy Elephants of Borneo. Baby-faced with oversized ears, plump belli
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Prince Harry declared today his determination to lead the charge to save the African Rhino. Goooo Harry, our Prince of Conservation! Harry announc
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Meet the adorable Spectacled Owl. We did! Our very White Christmas was spent in Utah with my brother (the same brother who inspired Pet-Friendly Franc
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That's a fact. Over the years, I’ve made many amazing connections with the animal kingdom. So I was overjoyed to hear that scientists finally declar
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Great new for Elephants! California is the first state to ban the use of bullhooks (scary, mean things). And Kudos to Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins for
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Pet-Friendly Francie just went LIVE on Amazon & Hit #3 in the Kindle store "Friendship" children's category! Purrfectly timed with Be Kind to Ani
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Did you know: If you lived in the 17th century, a black swan would fall in the same category as a dragon or a fairy? Who knew? (I had no clue until
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I am blessed to live on the edge of a forest, with creatures great and small. Not only do I find myself greeted on my hikes by a pair of kissing raven