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Breed: Bloodhound Temperament: Active, stubborn Lifespan: 8-10 years Recommended: Active people Dumpage rate: Low Maintenance: Medium Tracking and training The Bloodhound’s scenting reputation is second to none with an olfactory ability claimed to be three...
To find out more about birds and bird watching ‘Burke’s Backyard’ visited bird expert and author, Graham Pizzey at his home at Dunkeld, 250km west of Melbourne in Victoria. Graham is fascinated by birds and has watched them all his life. He has just...
Giant Spiders ‘Burke’s Backyard’ has a message for all ‘arachnophobes’ (those who fear spiders): steer clear of the Australian Museum at College Street in Sydney this summer. Those who love spiders however will enjoy a new display at the...
Giant Wood Moths Qantas Amazing Australia Recently on ‘Burke’s Backyard’ Don and Dr Geoff Monteith, Senior Curator of Insects at the Queensland Museum, went on the hunt for the Giant Wood Moth, which is a fascinating part of garden ecology....
Herbal Pet Remedies Many pet owners are using herbal medicines and alternative remedies for their animals. According to vet Dr Rob Zammit, while some of these products can be very helpful, others are actually harmful to pets. Without professional advice and correct...
Whether they are fashionable or not, everyone has at least one indoor plant lurking somewhere in their house. Most indoor plants have a limited life and keeping them healthy inside can be difficult. Happy plant One popular indoor plant is the Chinese happy plant,...
A recent article in New Scientist magazine published research undertaken by D. Goodwin, J. Bradshaw and S. Wickens from the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Southampton in Great Britain. The research examined basic genetic behaviour in dogs and showed some...
Roadtest: German Shorthaired Pointer Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer Temperament: Active and agile Cost: $500 – $600 Lifespan: 10 – 12 years Recommended for: Active people Dumpage rate: Low Popularity: Declining, ranked 31 out of 174 breeds...
Weird Animals Weird animals are not just found in horror or adventure films. In real life there are animals which are weird and bizarre creatures. These are not manufactured but bred or developed from a quirk in their genetic makeup. Although these animals are bizarre...
Breed: Irish Water Spaniel Temperament: Loyal, active Lifespan: 12-13 Years Recommended for: Families who want something different Dumpage rate: Low Maintenance: High History The Irish Water Spaniel is a breed best known for its distinctive curly coat. Roman ruins...