200 Highest Rated
"Nature and Pets" Articles

1	Discover a High In the Sky Holiday Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-12-16 | Word Count: 751 | Page Views: 1345 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.88 The first time I saw the Northern Lights, I was leaning over the steering wheel of a dusky purple 1977 Chevy Nova on a northern highway near midnight, trying to roll down the driver's side window to get a better fix on it during my holiday, even as my passenger was shouting to be heard over the ghostly radio voices fading in and out. Within seconds it multiplied and changed colors, soaring over us like an exploding rainbow. Nature's primal postcard, my holiday highlight delivered free.
2	Making the Big Decision - Euthanasia Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-11-24 | Word Count: 1358 | Page Views: 1480 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.67 Help for those feeling guilty about putting a pet to sleep.
3	Arcon Method Techniques Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-18 | Word Count: 1546 | Page Views: 1114 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.55 The Arcon Techniques are strictly faithful to the rational demands of the conventional scientific technique and have been repeatedly subject to the corresponding process of experimentation and verification.
4	Origin and Evolution of Arcon Method for Search and Rescue Dogs Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-26 | Word Count: 1845 | Page Views: 1300 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38 In this article we will discuss the origin and evolution of arcon method for search and rescue dogs.
5	Arabian Horses Are Widely Popular for Good Reason Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | Word Count: 710 | Page Views: 1309 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29 Arabian horses have quickly taken their place as one of the most popular breeds in North America. The endurance and lung capacity of the Arabian horses make them a popular option for those who enjoy spending a day out on a long ride.
6	Cat Breeders: How to Use the Internet to Grow Your Breeder Business Written by: CS Swarens | Distributed: 2007-12-19 | Word Count: 631 | Page Views: 1076 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.17 The pet breeding industry is thriving today and it's one of the fastest growing domestic markets. Each year, for the past five years, the number of pet breeders has increased by at least 20 percent. This may seem like a positive development; however, this market growth also means a rapid increase in competition.
7	History Of Blueberry Plants Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-01-08 | Word Count: 1120 | Page Views: 3443 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.08 Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments.
8	Phases in the Training Process Arcon Method Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-24 | Word Count: 3215 | Page Views: 1151 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.08 In this article we will discuss the phases in the training process arcon method.
9	The Glory Of Hilary Duff...Morning Glory, That Is! Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-07 | Word Count: 422 | Page Views: 1695 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.00 Hilary Duff, born September 28, 1987, with her acting talent, beautiful face, lovely voice, and trendy sense of style is indeed a young lady with a glorious career still ahead of her. Could all of Ms. Duff's glorious talents be attributed to the fact that she was born in the month of the morning glory?
10	Smith's Bear Story Written by: Jane Baker | Distributed: 2007-03-23 | Word Count: 674 | Page Views: 1007 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 Some animal behaviourists that study bears declare that there is no such thing as a bear that stalks humans. Others insist that based on forensic evidence, there is indeed such an animal, whether humans have inadvertently created it, the behaviour is taught to her cubs by a sow, or it's simply born an opportunist. To help you decide, this story describes a prime example of a predator bear, the most dangerous of all.
11	Introduction to the Arcon Method Written by: Jaime Parejo Garcia | Distributed: 2008-09-16 | Word Count: 2372 | Page Views: 1163 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 Method Canine Catastrophe Rescue consists of using dogs to find people that have been accidentally buried for whatever reason (explosions, earthquakes, structural flaws, hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, landslides, etc.).
12	Olsen Twins Were Born With Devoted Affection...And Their Birth Flower Proves It Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-01 | Word Count: 411 | Page Views: 1640 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.90 The deep connection the Olsen Twins share for one another is no secret to anyone who has paid any attention to their lives as they've grown up. Perhaps that devotion should come as no secret considering they were born in the month of June, the month of the honeysuckle flower, which stands for devoted affection.
13	Madonna And The Poppy Flower Have Fame In Common Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-18 | Word Count: 493 | Page Views: 1395 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.88 Born August 16, 1958, pop superstar Madonna was born in the month of the poppy. The poppy certainly seems to be an appropriate flower for Madonna since it is a symbol of fame - something Madonna has certainly not seen a shortage of.
14	Choosing June Roses Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-20 | Word Count: 637 | Page Views: 1215 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 Roses – alone and with other flowers – stand out because of their beauty, their long history and, of course, their symbolism. You don't need to be wealthy or famous to receive them, nor do you need to have a celebrity's paycheck to give them. You don't even need a birthday celebration or other special occasion in order to give roses. All you need is the desire to show someone that you were thinking about them and that you care.
15	History of the Cherry Tree Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-08-24 | Word Count: 1210 | Page Views: 3754 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.80 A history of fruiting and flowering cherry trees.
16	The History And Evolution Of Banana Hybrids Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-02-05 | Word Count: 794 | Page Views: 1917 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.78 Bananas are the world's favorite fruit and many nations depend on banana trees to supply its citizens with this delicious food product to save them from famines. Bananas are available on markets year round and are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, containing only small hollow seed that are infertile. Ornamental bananas, 'Musa ensete' and 'Musa nana' are inedible but in high demand for landscaping.
17	History of Walnuts Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-08-18 | Word Count: 1111 | Page Views: 2536 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.71 Ever wanted to know the history of the good old Walnut? Learn of its history and other facts in this article.
18	THE TRUTH OF BEARS - Being stalked by a bear Written by: Jane Baker | Distributed: 2007-03-26 | Word Count: 977 | Page Views: 1328 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
19	Understanding What A Paint Horse Is, And How To Identify One Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-04-08 | Word Count: 737 | Page Views: 1042 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 Paint horses got their name for a far more obvious reason: in every case, whether their pattern falls into the Overo, Tobiano or Tovero category, the horse is marked by some percentage of white hair over un-pigmented skin in addition to another color: brown, tan, black or gray.
20	What Makes a Siamese Cat So Different? Written by: Susan Miller | Distributed: 2008-10-09 | Word Count: 1082 | Page Views: 3258 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.67 The traditional Siamese cat or Apple Head as sometimes recognized is one of the oldest breeds of domestic cats. It still looks to this day as the breed originally would have looked when it was first imported from Siam. The breed is still a lovely muscular athletic looking cat with a beautiful round head and striking blue eyes.
21	Ancient Explorers Discovered Unique Native Nut Trees Growing In America Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-10-19 | Word Count: 1404 | Page Views: 2798 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.63 History of American nut trees.
22	Your Best Friend Bites Written by: Johnny A. Jenkins | Distributed: 2006-06-02 | Word Count: 674 | Page Views: 1811 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.62 Each year, nearly 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs. As many as 800,000 people, require medical attention for dog bites annually, and about a dozen people die each year from dog bite injuries. The good news is that most bites can be prevented.
23	The Importance Of Conservation Volunteers In Latin America Written by: Stephen Knight | Distributed: 2006-05-24 | Word Count: 460 | Page Views: 1600 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57 There is little doubt that nature conservation and wildlife protection are growing areas of activity in Latin America. However, conservation efforts still face difficult social, economic, and environmental challenges.
24	What's in the Name – Tahitian Pearls Written by: Yvonne Mal | Distributed: 2007-01-16 | Word Count: 1035 | Page Views: 1878 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57 With the exception of Poe Konini, Poe Rava and Titian, the Cook Islands Black Pearls, Black-lipped Pearls, Black Pearls, Black South Sea Pearls, Black Tahitian Pearls, Grey Pearls, Tahitian Black Pearls, Tahitian Cultured Pearls and Tahitian Pearls are all common names used interchangeably when referring to pearls cultured in the black-lipped pearl oyster (pinctada margaritifera) or Te Ufi.
25	Alberta Hiking: The Bear Necessities Revealed Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-12-12 | Word Count: 1675 | Page Views: 1556 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 That's what I learned when I traveled with ex-bear-hunting guide, Shane Hansen, now a tourism operator/guide and co-owner of Iron River Ranch. Having guided for bears in Alberta's Lakeland region for years, Hansen knows exactly when and where in the spring that the various species of fish will be spawning. And that's where I am. Lurking. Safely. Learning the mysteries, myths and magic behind these enigmatic creatures.
26	Blue Pearls of the New Zealand Paua Written by: Yvonne Mal | Distributed: 2007-01-10 | Word Count: 424 | Page Views: 3881 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 The Blackfoot Paua (Abalone: haliotis iris), one of eight mollusk variety found around the Pacific Rim, is indigenous to New Zealand coastal waters. Read on to learn more about pearls.
27	Thinking Green - Keeping Our White Water Rivers Clean Written by: Norm Schoenhoff | Distributed: 2008-04-08 | Word Count: 724 | Page Views: 1874 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 Paying attention to the impact we have on the environment is just one step to preserving the natural resources available to us; 'thinking green' involves taking extra steps to raise awareness of problems and help preserve some of America's most beautiful natural resources. Whitewater rafting is a sport that has grown in popularity over the last few years, but river pollution is starting to be felt in the rivers where we seek our pleasures.
28	Sending Birthday Flowers To Pamela Anderson Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-16 | Word Count: 499 | Page Views: 1721 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.45 Each month of the year has a birth flower associated with it. Some even have several different types of flowers. New parents often look up the flower associated with their newborn and may even record the flower next to the birthstone in the child's baby book.
29	Could Carmen Electra Choose A Florist? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-30 | Word Count: 487 | Page Views: 1486 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Carmen Electra has become such a versatile force in the celebrity world that is seems she can do almost anything. She's worked in television, film, theater, and has even created a fitness video. It leaves one wondering if there's anything she can't do...for instance, could she choose the right florist?
30	Britney Spears' Fragrance Line May Benefit From Flower Research Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-10 | Word Count: 424 | Page Views: 2036 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Pop icon Britney Spears recently introduced her own line of fragrances. She currently offers three different perfumes called In Control, Fantasy, and Curious. Two of the three, In Control and Curious, use the scent of flowers (midnight orchid and Louisiana Magnolia, respectively) to create their fragrance.
31	Alberta's National Parks: Discover Wildlife, Hikes and Mystic Views Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-12-15 | Word Count: 1946 | Page Views: 1593 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Like Banff and Jasper, these three national parks -- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Wood Buffalo and Elk Island -- offer remarkable outdoor adventures, camping and lodging, along with fascinating history. You'll find these vast parks provide easy access to wildlife in areas that are unhurried, and in some cases, unheralded. These are the areas wilderness lovers seek.
32	Flowers Are A Longer Running Hit Than Star Wars Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-18 | Word Count: 474 | Page Views: 1550 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 The first Star Wars movie was released in 1977 and, with five movies and a cartoon series since then, it's remained a hit with fans ever since. Twenty-nine years is a pretty long time in terms of popularity among the American public, but flowers have held worldwide popularity far longer. People have been growing flowers and presenting them as gifts for centuries.
33	History Of Plum Trees And Their Hybrids Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-12-08 | Word Count: 1478 | Page Views: 3080 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 The documentation of ancient plums growing in antiquity is sparse. The best evidence of that oldest existence is best documented through America's most famous pomologist, Luther Burbank, who reported in his twelve volume botanical literary classic, Small Fruits, Volume IV page 136, that the European plum, Prunus domestica, and its ancestor fruit originated in the Caucasus Mountains near the Caspian Sea.
34	Cold Hardy Palm Trees for Northern Garden Planting Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-10-05 | Word Count: 1255 | Page Views: 3429 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 Information about one of the very few palm trees that will grow in northern states, including New York!
35	History of the Pecan Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-08-09 | Word Count: 1437 | Page Views: 2237 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.22 Pecan trees, "Carya illinoinensis," grow in natural groves in bottom lands near rivers or lakes with nearby periodic overflowing water. Archeological remains and fossil evidence reveals that pecans were collected and stored by Indians, the original settlers and inhabitants of America, and the group now known as the "mound builders."
36	The Rose: Christina Aguilera's Favorite Flower? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-17 | Word Count: 497 | Page Views: 2940 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.18 The rose has long been a favorite flower of many women, but is it the favorite flower of Christina Aguilera? The truth is, I don't know, but judging by the elaborate floral chuppah of brightly colored orange, yellow, and burgundy roses conspicuously present at her wedding and the thick bouquets of hot pink roses and rose petals surrounding her wedding cake, it's a sure bet the rose ranks high on Aguilera's list of favorite flowers.
37	Choosing Easy-Care Shrubs Written by: Ted Roberson | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | Word Count: 701 | Page Views: 2007 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 Shrubs tend to be the centerpiece of most people's front yard gardening. I think that's because shrubs are easy, but they're also expected. Homes without a row of shrubs lining the front look kind of naked and unloved. But it can be difficult choosing the right shrubs for your yard.
38	Flowers Have As Much Meaning As Mariah Carey's Songs Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-26 | Word Count: 537 | Page Views: 1760 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 Mariah Carey's songs mean so much to her many fans. Her lyrics are often poignant and express just how she and her listeners sometimes feel. Flowers, too, express our feelings and thoughts in so many ways. In fact, many people believe they speak in their very own language.
39	Angelina Jolie And The Rose Experience A Baby Boom Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-17 | Word Count: 419 | Page Views: 1102 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 In just the last few years the world has watched actress Angelina Jolie go through a baby boom with the adoption of her children Maddox and Zahara and the birth of baby Shiloh. Jolie's motherhood garnered worldwide attention, but not all baby booms draw stares; some go utterly unnoticed. Take, for example, the baby boom that occurred in the rose world during the 1990s.
40	Choosing the Right Horse for Calf Roping Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-03-25 | Word Count: 762 | Page Views: 1473 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.13 When it comes to weekends at the rodeo, riders and their horses must be equally athletic. Particularly when it comes to the rodeo's timed events - barrel racing, steer wrestling and calf roping - athleticism is essential. The success of the rodeo cowboy is measured as much by having the right horse, as it is by the cowboy's athletic skills and timing.
41	History of Wildlife Food: Nuts, Berries, Fruits, and Acorns Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-08-10 | Word Count: 916 | Page Views: 1697 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.00 For over 100 years hunting plantations have been planting fruit trees for wildlife food and shelter. Like the old English hunting plantations, today's hunters are realizing that big deer, strong bucks and graceful does, hardy turkey, fat quail, and dove come from supplementing what would otherwise experience a very mediocre diet by planting and growing berry plants, nut trees, fruit trees and acorns from oak trees, or muscadines from grapevines.
42	A Bad Bear Place To Be Written by: Jane Baker | Distributed: 2007-03-28 | Word Count: 1037 | Page Views: 1291 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.00 This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
43	The Global Species Extinction Emergency Written by: Larry Mondello | Distributed: 2007-07-10 | Word Count: 1323 | Page Views: 1110 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.00 Humanity is currently causing the irreversible destruction of an alarming amount of species. The true story of a typical murder back in the '60's reminds me of how most of the world's population is ignoring the mass global species extinction going on today.
44	Birds Go Nuts for Peanut Butter Written by: Andy Perrin | Distributed: 2008-06-26 | Word Count: 329 | Page Views: 1294 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 Part of the attraction at Leeds Castle is the Aviary. The Hon. Olive, Lady Baillie had a passion for birds and started to introduce her collection of exotic birds back in 1957. In 1988 the present aviary with its 48 irregularly shaped hexagon flights was opened and they have had many notable successes breeding rare birds. The Aviary is run by Laura Gardner (Curator of Birds) and her team.
45	Predator Bears - Avoidance and survival of attack by the third of the three types of bear Written by: Jane Baker | Distributed: 2007-03-22 | Word Count: 962 | Page Views: 2027 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.78 This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
46	Jennifer Aniston And The Primrose Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-12 | Word Count: 386 | Page Views: 1256 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.71 Poor Jennifer Aniston. She can't go out picking primroses, her birth flower (Aniston was born February 11, 1969-the primrose is the birth flower for the month of February) in the United Kingdom. Well, she could, but it might land her in jail.
47	'Shackles' Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-12-20 | Word Count: 748 | Page Views: 1286 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.70 Tribute to the Coast Guard 'Station Dog'...
48	Canna Lily Sales Face a Chaotic Future Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 970 | Page Views: 3684 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.67 Many agricultural plants that are reproduced by vegetative division face a mysterious problem that results in a decline in the clone vigor, and most farmers and nurserymen claim that the plant crop has "run out." A number of factors adversely affect the plant clone to the point that it becomes unproductive and uneconomical to continue growing.
49	Putting Your Pet out to Pasture Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-11-28 | Word Count: 1162 | Page Views: 1490 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.64 Understanding why your pet eats grass.
50	Jessica Simpson's Home State Is Home Of Poinsettia Celebration Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-27 | Word Count: 391 | Page Views: 1427 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.63 Next November singer and actress Jessica Simpson (born July 10, 1980 in Dallas, Texas) may want to make a visit to her home state so she can attend the annual Poinsettia Celebration put on by Ellison's Greenhouses in Brenham, Texas. The celebration has gotten so big and beautiful that it was even featured on The Today Show in 2006.
51	Wild Mustang Horses in the American West Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-02-19 | Word Count: 825 | Page Views: 1598 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.60 Nearly all of the horses currently running wild in the ranges of the Western United States hailed from the Iberian Peninsula of Southwestern Europe, in a region defined by modern day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar. Keep reading as we examine the history of the horse and the wild mustang in North America...
52	Britney Spears Could Use Lilies Of The Valley In Her Next Bridal Bouquet Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-11 | Word Count: 354 | Page Views: 1370 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.50 Spears' marriage to rapper Kevin Federline has come to an end. So, Ms. Spears now finds herself 'on the market' again and may one day find herself walking down the aisle once again. If she does, she may want to use the popular Lily of the Valley in her bridal bouquet.
53	Clay Aiken's Birth Flower At Risk From Serious Disease Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-29 | Word Count: 450 | Page Views: 1511 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.43 People born in the November, like Clay Aiken, share the chrysanthemum as their birth flower. It's a gorgeous flower from the daisy family that's often seen in fall flower arrangements and beds. It's frequently seen in autumn colors like gold, yellow, and rust. They're a pleasure to look at, but one thing people in the floral industry don't want to see is chrysanthemum white rust (CWR), a disease that's deadly to the flowers.