Exotic Animals & Zoo Biology

03/09/2024

Welcome to our exploration of vultures, these misunderstood guardians of the ecosystem. As we gear up to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day, it’s the perfect time to dive deep into how we at ABI foster our relationship with these fascinating birds through respectful and effective...

03/09/2024

Understanding and Training Vultures: A Comprehensive Approach

Welcome to our exploration of vultures, these misunderstood guardians of the ecosystem. As we gear up to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day, it’s the perfect time to dive deep into how we at ABI foster our relationship with these fascinating birds through respectful and effective...

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Welcome to our exploration of vultures, these misunderstood guardians of the ecosystem. As we gear up to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day, it’s the perfect time to dive deep into how we at ABI foster our relationship with these fascinating birds through respectful and effective...

03/09/2024

Understanding and Training Vultures: A Comprehensive Approach

Welcome to our exploration of vultures, these misunderstood guardians of the ecosystem. As we gear up to celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day, it’s the perfect time to dive deep into how we at ABI foster our relationship with these fascinating birds through respectful and effective...

02/09/2024

HIS FIRST BLACK BEAR: why killing some is good for em. Black Bear Hunting in BC

The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation states that wildlife should only be killed for a legitimate purpose. Because of regulated hunting, there i...

26/08/2024

MONKEY MAGIC: Dads Matter and Other things Owl Monkeys Teach Us.

Chapters01:53 Question 102:52 Question 204:36 Question 307:06 Question 413:11 Question 515:08 Question 616:39 Question 721:32 Question 823:04 Question 925:11...

23/08/2024

Hedgehog In A Huff

This hedgehog is showing some interesting behaviour. Normally they come in to the feeder to feed then leave.This one isn't feeding. Instead it's alert, sniff...

22/08/2024

Training your bird for transportation isn't just an important part of education programming, it's a good life skill to have. For wildlife rehabilitation organizations, nature centers, and other small bird of prey centers, this is an essential skill that trainers rely on. For companion parrot people,...

22/08/2024

74 Training your bird for transportation

Training your bird for transportation isn’t just an important part of education programming, it’s a good life skill to have. This episode is an excerpt from our roadmap on Your Bird’s First Education Program inside the Avian Behavior Lab. It’s full of tactical advice on...

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Training your bird for transportation isn't just an important part of education programming, it's a good life skill to have. For wildlife rehabilitation organizations, nature centers, and other small bird of prey centers, this is an essential skill that trainers rely on. For companion parrot people,...

22/08/2024

74 Training your bird for transportation

Training your bird for transportation isn’t just an important part of education programming, it’s a good life skill to have. This episode is an excerpt from our roadmap on Your Bird’s First Education Program inside the Avian Behavior Lab. It’s full of tactical advice on...

20/08/2024

DAYS WITH THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE - the Global Reach of Raptor Aid

Jobs with Raptors (from highest to lowest $)• Commercial Falcon Breeder• Avian Veterinarian• Animal Damage Control (ADC) Falconer• Display-giver• Zookeeper• ...

17/08/2024

Days with Washington`s Coastal Raptors

In this video I talk to Professor Dan Varland about his bird of prey work on the coast of Washington.

15/08/2024

Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a detailed recap of our recent live training session featuring Rosie, our spirited parrot, who never fails to enlighten us with her dynamic responses. This session was particularly focused on the art of shaping behaviors—a core technique in...

15/08/2024

Teach Your Parrot To Play Alone

Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a detailed recap of our recent live training session featuring Rosie, our spirited parrot, who never fails to enlighten us with her dynamic responses. This session was particularly focused on the art of shaping behaviors—a core technique in...

15/08/2024

Teach Your Parrot To Play Alone

Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a detailed recap of our recent live training session featuring Rosie, our spirited parrot, who never fails to enlighten us with her dynamic responses. This session was particularly focused on the art of shaping behaviors—a core technique in...

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Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a detailed recap of our recent live training session featuring Rosie, our spirited parrot, who never fails to enlighten us with her dynamic responses. This session was particularly focused on the art of shaping behaviors—a core technique in...

08/08/2024

When we bring out our Saker falcon Halley for a lure flight for guests, she comes out with a hood that covers her eyes. Guests love to learn more about her hood and why she wears it. This brings us a great a opportunity to...

08/08/2024

Why Do Birds Of Prey Wear Hoods?

When we bring out our Saker falcon Halley for a lure flight for guests, she comes out with a hood that covers her eyes. Guests love to learn more about her hood and why she wears it. This brings us a great a opportunity to...

08/08/2024

Why Do Birds Of Prey Wear Hoods?

When we bring out our Saker falcon Halley for a lure flight for guests, she comes out with a hood that covers her eyes. Guests love to learn more about her hood and why she wears it. This brings us a great a opportunity to...

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When we bring out our Saker falcon Halley for a lure flight for guests, she comes out with a hood that covers her eyes. Guests love to learn more about her hood and why she wears it. This brings us a great a opportunity to...

03/08/2024

In episode 73, we sit down with fellow science communicator Dr. Stephanie Rosenbloom who not only has a PhD in chemistry, but a keen interest in parrot nutrition. We tease apart the idea of the appeal to nature fallacy, that occurs when a person assumes that what is natural is good and true, without...

03/08/2024

73 Dr. Stephanie Rosenbloom and the Appeal to Nature Fallacy

In episode 73, we sit down with fellow science communicator Dr. Stephanie Rosenbloom who not only has a PhD in chemistry, but a keen interest in parrot nutrition. We tease apart the idea of the appeal to nature fallacy, that occurs when a person assumes that what is natural is good and true, without...

03/08/2024

73 Dr. Stephanie Rosenbloom and the Appeal to Nature Fallacy

In episode 73, we sit down with fellow science communicator Dr. Stephanie Rosenbloom who not only has a PhD in chemistry, but a keen interest in parrot nutrition. We tease apart the idea of the appeal to nature fallacy, that occurs when a person assumes that what is natural is good and true, without considering the effects of their actions on the environment. We discuss a recent post that went viral on social media about parrots eating meat and other topics about diet and further into philosophy.

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In episode 73, we sit down with fellow science communicator Dr. Stephanie Rosenbloom who not only has a PhD in chemistry, but a keen interest in parrot nutrition. We tease apart the idea of the appeal to nature fallacy, that occurs when a person assumes that what is natural is good and true, without...

02/08/2024

When it comes to understanding intelligence in the animal kingdom, birds present a fascinating challenge. The world of birds is incredibly diverse. Where there are 6000- 7000 species of mammals, there are over 10,000 species of birds, each with its own unique set of behaviors,...

02/08/2024

The Complexity of Ranking Bird Intelligence

When it comes to understanding intelligence in the animal kingdom, birds present a fascinating challenge. The world of birds is incredibly diverse. Where there are 6000- 7000 species of mammals, there are over 10,000 species of birds, each with its own unique set of behaviors,...

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When it comes to understanding intelligence in the animal kingdom, birds present a fascinating challenge. The world of birds is incredibly diverse. Where there are 6000- 7000 species of mammals, there are over 10,000 species of birds, each with its own unique set of behaviors,...

02/08/2024

The Complexity of Ranking Bird Intelligence

When it comes to understanding intelligence in the animal kingdom, birds present a fascinating challenge. The world of birds is incredibly diverse. Where there are 6000- 7000 species of mammals, there are over 10,000 species of birds, each with its own unique set of behaviors,...