In 1990 a striped sheep was featured on ‘Burke’s Backyard’ that was black with white stripes. She was a one-off mutant (born in 1982) in the Canberra region. Don Burke conducted genetic research into the mechanism involved and the information and...
One of the most exciting events in owning horses is the birth of a foal. The next responsibility of the new ‘parent’ is introducing the foal to humans. Do the right thing and you have a valued companion, take the wrong advice and get a worthless...
The Eastern Water Dragon (Physignathus lesuerii) is a member of the Agamidae, or dragon family and can be found throughout eastern and southern Australia, with some close relatives also occurring in the west. As its name implies, the eastern water dragon requires a...
This stylish dog coat features pockets which are a safe place for your keys or to hide a treat for your dog when you’re out walking. The coat can be customised to suit the size of your dog. How to Make a Winter Dog Coat Reversible dog coat with pockets Materials...
Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo The long wailing calls of groups of Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos (Calyptorhynchus funereus) can be heard along the coast of Australia from northern Queensland round past Adelaide, as well as in Tasmania. Also known as Funereal Cockatoos,...
Pat Parelli is an American horseman with a philosophy of natural horsemanship which has won admiration worldwide. In this segment Pat Parelli was introduced to Ness, a mare with an intense fear of being confined in a crush. A crush is the narrow one-animal-wide run in...
A good dog is the best friend you could ever have but a bad dog can be a real disaster. The bad dog destroys your garden, barks all night, jumps up on guests and never does what it is told. Sadly, many dog training techniques leave a lot to be desired, yet all...
Have you ever felt that shiver crawl up your back after you pull off your sock and there IT is – thick, black, shiny and fattened on your blood? The next repulsive thought is how to get it off. Leeches didn’t always suffer from such a poor image – in...
If you are still coming to terms with the concept that monkeys are our ancestors, then you will be surprised to see a lungfish in the family tree. The lungfish occupies a unique place in evolution, some experts believing it to be a link between the fishes and the land...
Newcastle disease was first reported in poultry in Java in 1926 and later spread to Newcastle in England where it was first named. Warning Vet authorities and the NSW Department of Agriculture have urged bird enthusiasts to cancel all bird and poultry shows, pigeon...