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Pledges Donation to Big Cats for Every Sack He Makes During NFL Regular Season MIAMI, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Minnesota Vikings Star Linebacker Erin Henderson is causing an uproar for National Geographic's Big Cats Initiative. The NFL star is taking action in an effort to increase the awareness and importance of saving big cats around the world. "I am very excited to support National Geographic's Big Cats Initiative. I have always felt an inner lion roaring within...
DULUTH, Ga., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaccinations are the cornerstone of a long, happy life for cats and dogs. To help reinforce the importance of regular veterinary visits and vaccinations, today Merial announced the "Vaccinate Your Pet" campaign. By visiting the campaign website, www.VaccinateYourPet.net, pet owners can learn more about vaccines and even share their pets' vaccination stories. "Pet vaccines can protect against life-threatening diseases such as rabies,...
Tigers for Tomorrow on Untamed Mountain meets the high standards of feline care and facility management that are hallmarks of the Feline Conservation Federation facility accreditation. Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) September 14, 2012 Tigers for Tomorrow on Untamed Mountain meets the high standards of feline care and facility management that are hallmarks of the Feline Conservation Federation facility accreditation. Doc Antle, chairman of the accreditation board, visited the preserve and was...
SHAWNEE, Kan., Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Since ancient times, cats have been misunderstood, leading to many false feline myths. Some are harmless, like cats can't get along with dogs; others are serious, like cats can only get fleas during summer. Aiming to dispel these deep-seated myths, America's foremost pet lifestyle expert and "pet diva," Wendy Diamond, and her beloved "side-cat" Pasha, have teamed up with Bayer's Advantage® II for cats to disprove the Top 10 cat myths....
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online You may want to start washing your hands after petting fluffy, because new estimates indicate that 350,000 people a year in the United Kingdom become infected with toxoplasmosis. The disease is spread by direct contact with cats, or eating contaminated food, according to a report by the Food Standards Agency. Only about one in 10 of the people who have become infected with toxoplasmosis have symptoms. "The biggest threat is to...
ST. CHARLES, Mo., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret - spaying and neutering improves the quality of life for both cats and their owners - providing America's 76 million pet cats with longer lives, preventing unwanted litters and creating a friendlier disposition. However, most owners don't know that the procedure can also lead to hormonal and behavioral changes that can cause cats to become overweight, due to decreased energy needs and an increase in appetite....
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group has been retained to represent Venus the black-and-tabby, odd-eyed cat, for publicity, sponsorship and advertising opportunities, it was announced today by TransMedia Group (www.transmediagroup.com) Chairman and CEO Tom Madden. Venus is believed to be a rare calico-tortoise shell mix whose half-black and half-orange face with blue and green eyes has captured hearts and views of America and around the world. Her...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online I can see it in her eyes. Every morning after I wake up and sleepily stumble into my kitchen to pour myself a glass of water or grab some clean clothes from the dryer. After all, who folds clothes anymore? As I make my way through the house, she lies in wait, crouched in pouncing posture, head poking through the living room blinds just so, keeping an eye out for the squirrels which enjoy a daily breakfast at the dried corn feeder...
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online In what should have been a happy occasion, the celebration of twin mountain lions’ birth, officials with the National Park Service were tempered by the discovery that two kittens -- a male and female -- are the second documented case of inbreeding at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. According to officials, the two kittens, called Puma 23 and 24, are likely the product of a father lion that mated with his female...
VITAL VITIES, vitamins for dogs and cats, celebrates 5 years helping to prevent cancer, diabetes, and more, providing essential nutrients to promote health as pet disease incidence continues to grow. Clearwater, Fl (PRWEB) July 20, 2012 VITAL VITIES, vitamins for dogs and cats, celebrates 5 years helping prevent cancer, diabetes, joint pain, and more as disease in pets continues to rise. Designed by the highly acclaimed holistic and integrative veterinarian, Dr. Deva Khalsa, VITAL VITIES...
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The flat-headed cat (Prionailurus planiceps) is a species of wildcat that can be found in a fragmented range that includes Borneo, Sumatra, and the Thai-Malay Peninsula. It prefers a habitat within primary and secondary rainforests. It is often found in areas with abundant freshwater near lowland or coastal areas. Vigors and Horsfield, who classified it in the Felis genus, first described this species in 1827. In 1951, the flat-headed cat was merged with the fishing cat, which shares some...
The Andean mountain cat (Leopardus jacobita) is a rarely seen wild cat that can be found in Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina. This cat shares a range with the Pampas cat, and it is thought to be thinly spread, with low genetic diversity. It prefers a habitat in montane forests with plenty of water, at elevations between 11,500 and 15,700 feet. The Andean mountain cat is small, reaching an average body length between twenty-two and twenty-five inches, with a tail length of up to nineteen...
The colocolo (Leopardus colocolo) is a small cat that is native to central and Northern Chile, inhabiting western slopes of the Andes Mountains. This species was formerly classified within the Felis genus, like most other small cats, but it has since been classified in the Oncifelis genus by some experts, along with the kodkod and Geoffroy’s cat. However, it is now formally classified within the Leopardus genus. It once held two widespread subspecies, known as the Pampas Cat and the...
The bay cat (Pardofelis badia) is a species that is native to Borneo. Its other common names include the Bornean marbled cat, the Bornean cat, and the Bornean bay cat. Although the bay cat is extensively distributed across many habitats on the island, it is rarely seen. Some of its preferred habitats include tropical and lowland forests, and possibly rocky areas with limestone near the coast of the island. It can be found at elevations between 1,600 and 5,900 feet, although these estimates...
The ring-tailed cat (Bassariscus astutus), also known as the ringtail cat or the marv cat, is a species within the raccoon family, Procyonidae, and is native to North America. Its range includes California, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, Utah, eastern Kansas, and central and northern Mexico. Its range includes the Great Basin Desert, and it intersects with the range of B. sumichrasti in Veracruz, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. This species prefers a habitat in arid, rocky areas with a water source like...
