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Ways Humans Can Help Other Animals

Peruvian jumping stick in a Texas zoo got a neck brace after molting.

https://www.iflscience.com/tiny-neck-brace-created-for-peruvian-jumping-stick-at-houston-zoo-73081
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https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/5342/Miniature-Neck-Brace-Saves-Peruvian-Jumping-Stick
"The zoo expressed its pride in the collaborative effort, stating, 'Whether it’s a mammal, reptile, bird, or even insect, all of our animals receive extraordinary care from our veterinary team, no matter how big or small it may be. Together, with the help of our entomology and veterinary team, one of our smallest critters received exceptional treatment thanks to the ingenious design of a temporary neck brace.' "
 
The local vet included this in the monthly newsletter for January:

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I remember some folks getting flak from the neighbour for having their dog outside in the winter. In the spring, they replied with a picture of the dog happily lounging on the last snow pile. Wolves normally lay out in very frigid conditions. Small and/or short haired dogs get cold, but you should go by how they act, not how you'd feel. A doghouse that breaks the wind but allows unlimited scent news is often favoured.
 
Mary Terry said:
I watch the bats at sunset from the front porch while they zip around eating insects. Really cool to see them. I'd like to put up a bat house on the side of the barn. I guess they live in hollow trees on our land. We don't have any caves.
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We used to have an outdoor pool and a yard light so we could swim at night.

The bats lived up under the roof overhang, and would fly about eating bugs attracted to the lights.

They would also swoop down between swimmers for a quick drink.
 
Mary Terry said:
I watch the bats at sunset from the front porch while they zip around eating insects. Really cool to see them. I'd like to put up a bat house on the side of the barn. I guess they live in hollow trees on our land. We don't have any caves.
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Something from Virginia I miss.

Bats...
 
Mary Terry said:
I watch the bats at sunset from the front porch while they zip around eating insects. Really cool to see them. I'd like to put up a bat house on the side of the barn. I guess they live in hollow trees on our land. We don't have any caves.
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I love bats too. I generally see only one or two at dusk circling the pond catching insects. I’ve had the pleasure of holding one in a towel in my hand to help him out of the cabin in the Adirondacks. In college we visited some huge colonies in caves and in an abandoned house. The guano was three feet deep in the attic of that house.
 
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