One of the world’s rarest plants just grew in number by 30. Cotoneaster cambricus was once on the brink of extinction with just six known individuals in the wild‚ but that number has now been boosted to 110‚ including the secret release of 30 plants reintroduced to a mystery location.C. cambricus is known only from a few isolated spots along cliff faces in North Wales. It was a thriving botanical species in the 18th century‚ but overcollection and grazing from sheep‚ goats‚ and cows has pushed it to the edge of extinction.To bolster the wild population‚ the UK's Chester Zoo has been cultivating C. cambricus in captivity but they’ve now unleashed the class of 2024 into the wild. Where have they gone? Well‚ that’s a secret‚ but the spot was chosen specifically to meet the requirements of this incredibly rare and endangered plant."This is an incredibly proud moment for myself and the nursery team here at Chester Zoo‚” said Richard Hewitt‚ Nursery Team Manager‚ in a statement sent to IFLScience. “Our team has nurtured these plants from seedlings and to see them‚ several years later‚ finally be returned to the wild and provide hope for this species is a remarkable feeling. They don't look quite so stick-like as adults.Image credit: Matthew jones via iNaturalist‚ CC BY 4.0“We’re thrilled to be part of this crucial‚ collaborative effort to help restore Cotoneaster cambricus as it’s one of the world's rarest plants and is right on our doorstep in North Wales. It shows what we can achieve for biodiversity here in the UK when we work collaboratively and with ambition.”The 30 reintroduced individuals have been planted with special protective measures to keep them safe from any snacking livestock that happen to wander by. It’s hoped this will see their numbers continue to increase‚ as the plants can flower and develop from seedlings without the risk of getting munched on.    C. cambricus is just one of several species that Chester Zoo is in the process of returning to the Welsh landscape.  They’ve had a hand in returning sand lizards – one of the most endangered reptiles in Britain – to coastal areas in North Wales; reversed the decline of pine martens in mid-Wales; and are continuing to research how best to conserve a rare aquatic species known as the yellow sally stonefly‚ which is only found in the River Dee‚ as well as Denbighshire’s dormice‚ which they’ve been studying for over a decade.Conservation doesn’t happen overnight‚ but as C. cambricus shows us‚ the effort can really pay off.Richard Hewitt‚ nursery team manager for Chester Zoo‚ releasing some Cotoneaster.Image credit: Chester Zoo"The planting of 30 Cotoneaster cambricus earlier this month is the culmination of seven years’ work between a large group of partner organisations to collect seed‚ trial germination techniques‚ and to create the right conditions for the plants to be reintroduced into their original habitat‚" added Rosie Kressman‚ Senior Horticultural Technician at Bangor University’s Treborth Botanic Garden."We are delighted that Bangor University staff and students now join this inspirational effort to conserve this unique and precious species through research and practical action and are optimistic that its numbers will continue to increase as a result of everyone’s efforts."

A very intriguing incident took place in the spring of 1970. It was experienced by Peter Jones‚ a venerable carpenter who had started to appreciate the simpler things in life as he got older. He was native of Bromborough‚ England‚ who‚ at 64‚ was being pressured by his wife and brother into retiring from his job but Peter genuinely felt he was still eighteen in his mind. He liked to get away from the overcrowded rabbit warren of his extended family home and take his Cortina on the road to explore the quiet lanes and countryside of his beloved Wirral‚ sometimes indulging in a spot of bird-watching with a pair of low-powered binoculars. On this sunny late afternoon in early April 1970‚ Peter was driving homewards along the narrow lane of Poulton Hall Road‚ which was usually bordered by hedgerows but now the carpenter saw something that both baffled and annoyed him: the verdant hedgerows that had ensconced the country lane had gone and some awful-looking modernistic dwellings had been erected to the north of the road. They were an utter eyesore; a jumble of mismatched domed structures that clashed in a cacophony of windows tinted in garish colours and bizarre geometric styles. Peter slowly drove past a sign that read‚ ‘Clatter Brook Meadows’ and underneath this sign were the words‚ ‘Built by the Gemini Party’ next to a circular logo resembling a type of mandala. Then the Bromborough man received quite a shock. In the distance he could see a group of people in the grounds of that blight on the landscape‚ and they were all standing or sitting around with no clothes on. What on earth was going on? Not only had the local authorities given the go ahead to build those ugly soulless modern monstrosities on farmland and woodland‚ they had also permitted naturists to live in them. Peter decided he’d be getting in touch with his MP about this. Peter told his wife Mary about the outrageous ‘development’ on the land north of Poulton Hall Road by the so-called ‘Gemini Party’ and Mary said she was sure there was no housing estate of the type he had described at that location; she had been driven down Poulton Hall Road a fortnight ago by the neighbour when she had visited her cousin and she had seen the usual hedgerows lining the lane and the farmland to the north. ‘Well I didn’t bloody imagine this‚ love‚’ said Peter‚ ‘so they must be jerry built; they must have thrown them up.’ ‘And there were people walking around starkers?’ asked Peter’s Liverpudlian son-in-law‚ Jack‚ sitting in Peter’s armchair. ‘Yeah‚’ replied Peter‚ noting Jack’s irritating grin‚ ‘go and have a look yourself if you don’t believe me.’ ‘I think I will if you’ll drive me there‚’ said Jack‚ but his wife – Peter’s daughter – shook her head and said to her husband‚ ‘Hey‚ behave.’ ‘Well I’ve certainly heard nothing about any new houses and a nudist colony living in them‚’ said a smirking Mary‚ and she returned to the kitchen to make the tea. Half an hour later‚ Peter sat at the head of the table and Mary and Peter’s brother and seven other members of the family sat discussing Peter’s story in a mocking manner‚ almost as if Peter wasn’t there‚ and he snapped and said: ‘Alright‚ enough of all the stupid jokes; we’ll all go down to Poulton Hall Road after we’ve had our tea and you’ll all be laughing on the other side of your faces.’ Sure enough‚ about half an hour after the tea had settled‚ Peter drove his disbelieving brother and son-in-law and daughter down to Poulton Hall Road‚ and the Cortina was followed by an old Morris Minor with five other members of the family. Peter was left with egg on his face because there was no sign of any strange houses off the lane‚ only farmland‚ and the hedgerows were plainly still there. ‘I can’t understand this‚’ said Peter‚ driving the car along at around 5 mph as his anxious eyes scanned the surroundings. ‘You sure you hadn’t had a few before you got behind the wheel‚ dad?’ asked his son-in-law Jack‚ and Peter ignored the impertinent question. The cars turned around at the end of the road and headed for home – when something bizarre happened. The Cortina collided with a white artificial-looking figure resembling a shop window dummy – only it moved. The Cortina was left with a scrape along its body where it had grazed the strange figure. Peter’s son-in-law Jack thought the figure was a robot of some sort although it moved naturally and not in a robotic‚ mechanical fashion. In the brief moments this humanoid had been seen‚ several witnesses said it had appeared to be carrying gardening tools such as a rake and a green watering can. The figure was there one moment then gone. Then Peter noticed that the Morris Minor behind him had halted‚ and so he stopped his car to see what was going on. Peter’s daughter in the back seat of the Cortina said there were ‘funny looking houses’ in a field off Poulton Hall Road and the people in the second car also saw the futuristic houses‚ the Clatter Brook Meadows sign as well as the naturists‚ who appeared to be playing golf. As all of the curious observers looked on‚ the scene appeared to shimmer and melt away like a mirage. No more strange visions were seen by anyone in the fields north of Poulton Hall Road as far as I am aware‚ and one wonders what the ‘Gemini Party’ is that was mentioned on the baffling billboard; is it some future political group? I talked to a person who is knowledgeable in urban planning and he said that the farmland and woodland north of Poulton Hall Road is unlikely to be built upon as it seems to be protected and conserved land. Time will tell‚ I guess. Another case of a phantom dwelling came to mind whilst writing of the previous case‚ and that was an incident in 1969 when two young musicians named Mal and Ambrose were driving across Thurstaston through torrential rain when their car shuddered to a halt as the petrol ran out. They noticed a huge mansion with lit-up windows and the sounds of jazz music emanating from it‚ and so they called at the house‚ hoping someone could perhaps loan them a can of petrol for the car. Instead‚ a giggling lady and a butler in a hammer tail coat came to the door and the butler told the two young hippies to leave the estate immediately but the tipsy‚ chuckling woman grabbed the hands of Mal and Ambrose and dragged them into the hallway. There was a wild party in full swing and as well as bubbling champagne‚ the guests were indulging in narcotics. An old gramophone with a horn was playing the jazz music the musicians had heard and the young men were treated to drinks and all manner of canapés and hors d’oeuvres‚ fancy salads and desserts and chilled seafoods. Mal thought the whole thing was a fancy dress party with a 1920s theme‚ but Ambrose felt uneasy about the situation. Mal fetched his guitar from the car and he accompanied himself in a growling rendition of the 1968 Arthur Brown song Fire – which stopped the party dead. ‘Well that went down well‚’ said Ambrose‚ to which Mal added‚ ‘Yeah – like the Titanic.’ The mention of the tragic liner caused gasps of shock from the guests at the party‚ and the girl who had invited the two youths in told them to leave‚ and the butler and another man seized Mal and Ambrose and threw them out. The men had to walk for miles to find a petrol station and when they returned to their car the mansion had vanished. The lads discovered the ghostly mansion had been Dawpool Hall‚ demolished in 1927. It had been the home of shipowner Thomas Henry Ismay – founder of the White Star Line – the shipping company the Titanic had belonged to… The post The mystery of Clatter Brook Meadows appeared first on Anomalien.com.

Truth be told‚ nobody wants to deal with an aggressive dog. Not only is it extremely frustrating trying to keep their behavior in check‚ but it can also be dangerous for you and other people. Because of this‚ it’s important to get to the root cause of your Wheaten Terrier’s aggression as soon as possible‚ and that all starts with some fundamental knowledge. Why is your Wheaten Terrier so aggressive in the first place‚ and what can you do about it? Before you give up hope‚ read this guide and then devise a plan to get their behavior in check once and for all. The 6 Reasons Your Wheaten Terrier Is Showing Aggression If your Wheaten Terrier is showing aggressive behaviors‚ it can be confusing and a bit scary‚ and the first thing you need to do to get it under control is figure out why it’s happening in the first place. We’ve highlighted six of the most common reasons your Wheaten Terrier might be showing some aggression for you below. However‚ keep in mind that it’s always best to reach out to a vet or behavioral specialist if it’s becoming an ongoing problem. 1. Fear/Anxiety Dogs often act out when they feel like they don’t have any other choice‚ and when they feel scared or anxious‚ it can create a potentially dangerous situation. Over time‚ your Wheaten Terrier might calm down a bit and start to trust you more‚ but they also might need a little extra training or even medication to help them calm down. Basically‚ you need to figure out what the trigger for their fear or anxiety is and then remove that trigger from their environment if possible. 2. Health Problems If your Wheaten Terrier has never shown aggressive behaviors before and they’re just now starting to behave this way‚ there’s a good chance there’s an underlying medical reason for the sudden change. Rage syndrome is a rare but possible occurrence for older Wheaten Terriers‚ and it’s more likely to affect males. If there’s an underlying medical reason for the behavior change‚ it might be treatable‚ but the only way to find out for sure is to take them to a vet and see if they can figure out what’s going on. 3. Abuse/Neglect There’s an old saying about how there’s no such thing as a bad dog‚ only bad owners. That’s essentially where the reason for their aggression lies with some dogs. It could’ve been a previous owner who neglected or abused them‚ but it can be extremely challenging to overcome this behavior once it’s started. You’ll need to develop a plan and likely seek professional help to have a chance if you suspect that your dog is aggressive from previous abuse or neglect. Image Credit: katamount‚ Shutterstock 4. Territorial Some dogs are simply more territorial than others‚ and while this usually isn’t a problem for Wheaten Terriers‚ it can be. If this is the reason for your pup’s aggression‚ they shouldn’t act this way when they’re not in” their area.” Of course‚ it doesn’t excuse the behavior‚ but it does give you a starting point for remedying it. 5. Resource Guarding Dogs that feel like they won’t get enough food and water are likely to become highly aggressive because of it. You can help remedy this issue by ensuring they get access to plenty of food and water‚ but even then‚ this might not be enough without some behavioral training too. 6. Protective Behavior Some dogs simply have strong protective tendencies‚ and they want to look after their pack. Often‚ these pups will look to protect members of the family they don’t view as alphas‚ often children and women. They could also feel the need to protect other pets in the family‚ and these behaviors are more likely to present themselves when they perceive an outside threat. Image Credit: Joseph Hendrickson‚ Shutterstock How to Treat Dog Aggression If your Wheaten Terrier is showing some aggressive tendencies‚ only one thing is certain: you need to do something about it. It’s not always an easy path forward‚ but once you know what to do‚ you can start to take the necessary steps to get it under control. Talk to a Vet The first thing you’ll want to rule out if your Wheaten Terrier is acting aggressively is an underlying medical issue. Not only does taking them to a vet help you rule this out‚ but it also lets you talk to an expert about what you’re going through. It’s a win-win‚ which is why it’s the very first step you should take. Get Professional Help Often‚ a vet will help point you in the direction of a behavioral specialist‚ but if they don’t‚ you’ll want to take the time to find a great one on your own. They can help you figure out why your Wheaten Terrier is acting the way they are and help you get it under control before it starts to escalate. Image Credit: Denis Babenko‚ Shutterstock Create a Plan Once you and a professional figure out why your Wheaten Terrier is acting so aggressively‚ it’s time to devise a plan to remedy the behavior. It will likely take some time‚ but once you have a plan in place‚ it’s easier to measure success and come up with something that will work for both you and your Wheaten Terrier. Stay Positive It’s easy to get frustrated when things aren’t going your way with an aggressive Wheaten Terrier‚ but it’s important to stay positive when training them. Not only that‚ but it’s important to stick with positive reinforcement and avoid negative repercussions‚ as these can actually lead to an even more aggressive dog. Final Thoughts We know that dealing with an aggressive Wheaten Terrier can be both frustrating and dangerous‚ and now that you know what some of the root causes are and what you can do about it‚ all that’s left is for you to take the necessary steps to get it under control. Don’t be too prideful and avoid seeking out professional help because the sooner you enlist their expertise‚ the more likely you can get their behaviors under control before they escalate. Sources https://cvm.msu.edu/vetschool-tails/aggression-toward-owners-is-always-problematic-but-when-is-it-pathologic#:~:text=The%20behavior%20associated%20with%20Rage‚may%20rapidly%20escalate%20to%20biting https://www.hepper.com/why-is-my-wheaten-terrier-being-so-aggressive/ https://www.salishvet.com/services/dogs/blog/7-types-dog-aggression-and-how-nip-them-bud   Featured Image Credit: bohemama‚ Shutterstock The post Why Is My Wheaten Terrier So Aggressive? 6 Possible Reasons appeared first on Pet Keen.

Click to Skip Ahead Why Do Cats Need a Harness Advantages Disadvantages There is a lot of hype around tactical harnesses for dogs because of the control and confidence it gives the owners. Recently‚ tactical harnesses have gained popularity amongst cat owners‚ too‚ for their durability‚ dependability‚ and control. Although tactical harnesses are kitted out with back handles‚ straps‚ and pouches‚ it’s important to consider the natural instincts of a cat and look for accessories that complement those instincts best. There are several pros to strapping your cat up in a tactical harness‚ but there are cons to consider‚ too‚ and we’re going to explore both. Why Does My Cat Need a Harness? If you plan to take your cat out and about‚ you’re going to need a cat harness and leash. Unlike a dog‚ cats cannot be walked on a leash that is attached to their collar. This is because most cat collars have a “breakaway” feature that allows the cat to break free if their collar is ever caught or tangled in something. This feature is there to protect the cat‚ but it’s also an escape risk. Another reason why a harness is necessary is that if a cat pulls and tries to get away while out on a walk‚ they can slip out of their collars quite easily‚ which is a safety concern. Also‚ all the tugging‚ squirming‚ or pulling can put pressure on their small necks and can cause injury to them or cause them to choke. A cat harness is more difficult for a cat to escape from‚ and it distributes the pressure over the chest instead of placing it all around the neck. Image Credit: Svetlana Rey‚ Shutterstock The 4 Advantages of Tactical Harnesses 1. They’re Durable One of the best things about a tactical harness is how durable and long-lasting they are. These harnesses are made from high-quality materials‚ such as nylon or polyester‚ and usually have reinforced stitching. These harnesses don’t break or fall apart easily‚ regardless of how adventurous you and your cat are‚ which makes them more reliable. Tactical harness also has pouches and attachment points that are sturdy and secure‚ which will give you peace of mind that they’re not going to fall off if your cat pulls or struggles on the leash. A good quality harness reduces the risk of your cat breaking free and escaping. These harnesses almost always come out on top when compared to traditional harnesses‚ which are typically made from weaker materials that wear and snag over time. 2. They’re Reflective Another great feature of tactical harnesses is the reflective strips or patches. These are necessary for enhancing visibility when it starts to get dark‚ and you and your cat get harder to see in the low light. These reflective strips catch the attention of people passing by as their car or torch lights reflect off your cat and can prevent accidents from happening. Of course‚ tactical harnesses aren’t the only type of harness with this feature; and you can find many other styles with similar reflective strips or patches. Image Credit: Abi’s Photos‚ Shutterstock 3. They Have Padding and Adjustable Straps Most traditional harnesses don’t have much or any padding‚ which can cause the harness to rub against the cat’s body if the cat pulls and tugs due to a lack of leash training. However‚ tactical harnesses are well padded‚ especially in the areas where the harness presses against pressure points. These harnesses also have many straps that can be adjusted to snugly fit your cat. This allows for a customized fit and longer usage from the harness because you can adjust it as your cat grows. 4. They Offer the Owner More Control A tactical harness does offer the owner more control over the cat when taking them out for a walk because the harness covers a larger surface area‚ which spreads out the force used to move and guide your cat‚ which gives you more control over them. Tactical harnesses also tend to have more attachment points‚ which give you the option to attach the leash on the back of the harness or the front. The front attachment point gives the owner more control‚ which is helpful during training. With the help of a great harness and leash‚ you can take your cat for fun‚ enriching walks without sacrificing comfort or safety. We like Hepper's Cat Harness &; Leash Set‚ which combines a premium velvet and mesh harness with a durable climbing rope leash. This high-quality set is full of thoughtful design elements that will keep your cat safe during adventures‚ like quick-release buckles‚ reflective stripes‚ and reinforced double D-ring attachments. 23 Reviews Hepper Cat Harness and Leash Escape Proof Set -... Escape Proof - Cat leashes and harnesses for walking aren't all equally secure. Our double aluminium...Superior Comfort - Our cat harnesses are lightweight‚ made with premium velvet fabric‚ breathable...Free Extra Strength Leash - You don't need to worry about your cat escaping this harness. This cat... Check Price on Amazon At Pet Keen‚ we've admired Hepper for many years‚ and decided to take a controlling ownership interest so that we could benefit from the outstanding designs of this cool company! The 5 Disadvantages of Tactical Harnesses 1. They’re More Expensive It’s probably no surprise that tactical harnesses are generally more expensive than traditional harnesses. The reason for this is the high-quality materials they use‚ the marketing behind these harnesses‚ and all the extra features they have. Common features on tactical harnesses are pouches‚ a back handle‚ and extra attachment points. Your cat shouldn’t be carrying extra weight from items placed in the pouches‚ and they shouldn’t be held by the back handle on the back of the harness. The extra attachment points are also unnecessary because the harness only requires one attachment point for the leash. These extra features aren’t essential‚ and your cat can do without them. 2. They’re Not Escape-Proof Tactical harnesses are marketed as escape-proof‚ but this usually is not the case. Tactical harnesses are more rigid because of their structure and materials‚ but this rigidity is what makes them easier to escape from. It will take a lot of struggling and pulling to wiggle out of these harnesses‚ but it is not impossible. No harness should be left on a cat without supervision‚ but the design of a tactical harness can result in your cat getting caught in a tree or an object if they do manage to run off with it on because of the back handle‚ straps‚ and pouches. Image Credit: Sari ONeal‚ Shutterstock 3. Your Cat Is More Limited A cat does not like to be limited in their movements. Although a tactical harness gives the owner more control over the cat‚ it has a restrictive design that goes against the natural instincts of a cat. The extra padding in this type of harness might take some pressure off certain pressure points‚ but it also boxes your cat in‚ which can cause them to become anxious. This can cause your cat to freeze up and refuse to walk‚ or it can cause them to fight against the harness and make the experience more stressful. 4. They’re Not as Comfortable A tactical harness may have more padding than a traditional harness‚ which might feel gentler against their skin‚ but it also adds weight. Large‚ muscular dogs aren’t affected by tactical harnesses that are bulkier and weightier‚ but cats are smaller and more delicate and are uncomfortable with the extra weight. The weight and the design of these harnesses can cause a cat to freeze up as they’re not free to move about as they are in traditional ones. Image Credit: Mzynasx‚ Shutterstock 5. They’re Harder to Put On Tactical harnesses usually have four buckles with adjustable straps to make them customized to your cat. However‚ having to put this type of harness on a cat who is refusing to cooperate can be very difficult. Many traditional harnesses have two buckles‚ making the process faster and easier. Tactical harness buckles are usually on the sides of the harness‚ which is also more difficult to clip in than a buckle that is on the top of the harness. If you have a cat that is comfortable with being in a harness‚ then this harness might be more suitable for them. The Verdict Although tactical harnesses look stylish and offer more control over dogs‚ they’re not necessary for every cat. They may do well for large cats that are already comfortable in a harness and are leash trained‚ but they do limit a cat’s natural instincts and restrict their movements‚ which can be upsetting and anxiety-inducing for some cats. There are many cheaper and more suitable cat harnesses on the market that will keep your cat safe and offer a more pleasant experience. Consider trying out various types of cat harnesses to determine which one your cat feels the most comfortable in while offering you the features that are important to you. Sources Outdoor Bengal Outdoor Bengal Pet Tactical Harness Pet MD Featured Image Credit: watcher fox‚ Shutterstock The post Should I Get a Tactical Cat Harness? Pros‚ Cons &; Verdict appeared first on Pet Keen.

There’s a classic image that appears in our minds when we think of howling: a canine silhouette howling atop a hill against the backdrop of a large full moon. There is a reason this picture became so synonymous with wolves: they are known for their long‚ strident howls. But what about dogs? Dog owners know that dogs howl for various reasons‚ especially noisy breeds like Huskies. While some dogs are noisier than others‚ howling at the moon is something we might think all dogs do. Neither dogs nor wolves howl at the moon. Dogs howl at night‚ and some may do it more often when the moon is brighter. Dogs and wolves communicate via howling over long distances‚ which is more easily heard when there’s less activity at night. While wolves do it to keep their pack together and coordinate hunts‚ dogs keep the instinctual urge to howl from their lupine ancestors. Why Do Dogs Howl? Dogs howl because of instinctual traits they inherited from their wolf ancestors. All domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are descended from wolves (Canis lupus). Some of the behaviors wolves use to survive and thrive in the wild were passed down to domestic dogs (such as howling) and are still expressed. Wolves howl to communicate with the rest of their pack over vast distances‚ including for hunting and locating purposes. Wolves often howl at night when the surroundings are generally quieter‚ and they might find higher ground to help the sound carry further. This led to the wolf’s silhouette on a hill against a moon! When dogs howl‚ it can also be for communicative reasons. However‚ most dogs howl for several reasons‚ including hearing nearby animals in the yard. While dogs can howl at night when the moon is out (and some may even do it more often)‚ it’s not the moon that prompts them to howl. Image Credit: Nicole Hollenstein‚ Shutterstock The 7 Other Reasons Dogs Howl Canines howl for many reasons‚ and some are more problematic than others. Your dog howling when the moon is out is more than likely a way of communication for them‚ so you need to determine what your dog is trying to say! 1. Loud Noises If your dog loves to howl along with a fire or police siren‚ they may be communicating to you that they hear it! Long‚ high-pitched sounds stimulate dogs‚ including music or other dogs’ howls. Your dog is telling you that they’re alert to the action and are ready to act if needed. Thankfully‚ this kind of howling usually ends as the noises end! Image Credit: Maria Tatic‚ Shutterstock 2. Locating Much like their wolf ancestors‚ dogs howl to signal where they are in relation to other dogs. This can be howling to let others know that another dog is approaching or to let another canine companion know where they are. This can also be true for dogs separated from their owners; some dogs howl to let their owners know where they are in the hope they’ll come to them. 3. Intruder Alarm Dogs also make lots of noise when defending their territory or alerting their owners to intruders‚ including howling. Dogs are naturally protective of their homes and families‚ so howling can act as a warning deterrent to other dogs or humans. Image Credit: Ryan T Thomas‚ Shutterstock 4. Attention Some dogs howl for attention‚ which is when it can become repetitive and troublesome. This behavior is often learned and unknowingly reinforced by owners. If your dog is howling for attention and you’ve established it’s not for another reason (such as pain)‚ completely ignoring them and resisting the urge to interact is the key to remedying the behavior. While this can be very difficult‚ rewarding them with attention once they’re quiet is the only way to help them learn how to ask for attention properly! 5. Pain When dogs are in pain‚ they may howl or cry out. This is the same as people screaming or crying out when something hurts us; if you think your dog is howling in pain‚ they should never be ignored. Taking them to the veterinarian is necessary. The Glasgow Composite Pain Scale is used in veterinary practices to quickly evaluate the level of pain a dog is in; screaming is used to denote severe pain. Image Credit: Bogdan Sonjachnyj‚ Shutterstock 6. Fear or Anxiety Dogs that are less confident in their surroundings or away from their owners may howl when they’re feeling anxious or afraid. Separation anxiety is a big problem for some owners‚ and their dogs can howl continuously when they’re away. If your dog’s howling stops as soon as you come home‚ separation anxiety could be to blame. 7. Alerting When Working Some dogs are trained to alert their owners or handlers by howling when they’re at work. Detection dogs working for the police force can be trained to howl when they smell contraband such as drugs or cadavers. Likewise‚ dogs that retrieve or hunt can be trained to howl as an alert when they find downed game. Image Credit: Images by Dr. Alan Lipkin‚ Shutterstock Are Some Dogs More Likely to Howl Than Others? Some dogs are naturally more vocal than others. Hunting dogs like Beagles or hounds are more likely to howl to alert when hunting since that’s what they’ve been historically bred for. Other breeds‚ like Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies‚ are also notoriously noisy. They communicate with the pack by howling‚ and it’s an essential part of the work traditionally carried out by the dogs. Final Thoughts While we might imagine a dog or wolf throwing their head back and howling at a full moon‚ it’s not true that dogs howl specifically at it. Dogs howl because of instincts inherited from wolves‚ and wolves howl to communicate. Dogs also communicate by howling for a broad number of reasons. Dogs can howl to alert‚ deter trespassers‚ and even to get attention. Some dogs are more genetically likely to howl‚ such as Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies. Sources https://www.webmd.com/pets/dogs/howling-dogs https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/why-do-dogs-howl https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/why-do-wolves-howl-and-other-top-wolf-questions-answered https://wolf.org/wolf-info/basic-wolf-info/biology-and-behavior/communication/ https://www.petmd.com/dog/behavior/why-do-dogs-howl Featured Image Credit: Linas T‚ Shutterstock The post Why Do Dogs Howl at The Moon? Dog Behavior Explained appeared first on Pet Keen.

Tears of the Black Tiger Bazookas in a Western? You're darn right. Explosions of every kind. Slowed down like a cartoon. And melodrama. Histrionics to the sky. But also flowers‚ gorgeous color springing to life‚ sweeping‚ powerful beauty. Director Wisit Sasanatieng told journalists: "I wanted the audience to feel like they're reading a novel with moving illustrations. It's pure imagination and completely unrealistic. I wanted to try and go back to our roots. I wanted to make a link between the traditional and the contemporary in our own style." A first-time Thai director makes the kind of truly artistic B movie America hasn't seen in years. "Tears of the Black Tiger" was the first movie I ordered from Netflix‚ back when it was a DVD mail service. I remember the powerful confusion I felt‚ the enjoyment of witnessing something utterly weird. The blatantly fake mustaches‚ the unapologetically sentimental ballads‚ the squadrons of outlaws‚ the "Casablanca" stage lighting‚ noir in radioactive color. “Tears of the Black Tiger” marks the first Western on this list that is radically different from the first generations of Western films‚ from all previous generations‚ really. Sasanatieng's directorial debut‚ "Tears of the Black Tiger" was the first Thai movie to appear at the Cannes Film Festival. Since then‚ the filmmaker's eye for explosive‚ beautiful‚ and dramatic imagery‚ along with his knack for combining tragedy with strange humor‚ has earned him a spot at the forefront of the Thai New Wave movement — and two releases on Netflix in the past three years. For all the film's Old West American influences‚ there are just as many that are distinctly Thai‚ most of which I admittedly know little about. One source of inspiration I do recognize is the films of Sergio Leone‚ right down to the soundtrack. While Leone famously made "spaghetti Westerns‚" Sasanatieng says his flicks concern “tom yum goong cowboys‚” referencing a noodle soup unique to Thailand. It all adds up to a truly artistic B movie the likes of which America has not seen in many years. Sasanatieng also cites moody Thai pop ballads‚ some of which led him to the vision of “a beautiful frame of two guys shooting each other in the rain.” The boss outlaw is played by legendary Thai actor Sombat Metanee‚ whose over 600 movie roles once landed him the Guinness World Record for most film appearances. It’s a remarkably playful movie‚ with tons of zany experimentation. Characters behave strangely‚ often without anyone ever explaining why‚ carried forward by the manic sweep of the scene change. The images have the uncanny quality of being "off" somehow‚ like an AI video 25 years before AI. An unabashed love story mingles with cartoonish violence. Melodramatic emotions flare‚ while heads and bodies explode like catapulted pumpkins. Severed arms go flying through the air as bandits kill soldiers. The Winchesters have been replaced by LMGs and grenades and leftover Mauser rifles. There are six-shooters‚ but their bullets are capable of unprecedented damage. Anything can happen at any moment. The rules of our universe don’t apply. It’s a mash-up of so many styles‚ techniques‚ devices‚ and influences‚ all rushing at a gasping pace‚ that it’s impossible to tell what’s homage and what’s new-fangled‚ which results in an entirety that’s brand new. Sasanatieng cultivates this disorientation by running digital video through 35mm film stock‚ a combination of futurism and classicalism that permeates the entire movie. "Tears of the Black Tiger" takes the kind of breathtaking landscapes Westerns have always captured and blends them with obvious fabrications. A boat drifts through a lake of perfect flowers‚ giant lily pads‚ and dense thickets of tall grass‚ transporting characters from one ornamental pavilion to the next‚ where they discuss rain and love‚ only to reveal an internally bare backdrop with a pastel rendering of the sun. Best of all‚ this ultraviolet spectacle plays out with an unmistakable conviction‚ even in its more garish‚ tongue-in-cheek moments‚ all with a stylistic prowess that even Wes Anderson would envy. No disrespect to Mr. Anderson‚ but his cerebral schtick would get in the way of this mesmerizing slop show. It’s a Western refracted through so many translations that everything is only halfway familiar to the genre‚ like an absurdist dream full of over-serious characters. It feels low-budget yet decorative and artful at the same time. This Thai film elevates the revisionist Western to unimaginably new heights. The dialogue can be so poetic at times. Others‚ it’s belligerent and unreasonable. There’s no way to predict which the next line will be. Our heroes — one of whom is a dwarf in cowboy garb‚ another Leone homage‚ perhaps — are only heroic in relation to the storm-cloud menace of villains who live to kill innocents. In turn‚ the heroes kill innocents. Before long‚ there are no real heroes‚ but everyone is so dramatic that it’s hard to dismiss any of them. The harmonica-playing Sua Dum (Black Tiger)‚ dressed in all black‚ was not always so broken and vengeful. We jump around through time in an effort to understand his rage. But the pace is too fast to attach emotional depth to the storyline‚ which cycles through more betrayal and death than ten Westerns. This actually adds to the narrative power of the story. There’s something admirable about its refusal to go easy on the plot twists. It’s over before you know it‚ leaving you with the vertigo of enjoyment‚ whiplash from the nonstop action‚ too much beauty to keep track of‚ unfolding into a series of fight scenes that would be implausible in even the most satirically violent and excessive video game.

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