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Abby Parks
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Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show.

As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).

Check Out the Best Cat Toys
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Key Points The #1 Best Overall cat toy is the Pawzone Automatic Electric Rotating Butterfly & Ball Exercise Toy.Cat toys help to keep kittens, adult cats, and seniors entertained and… Read More

By Abby Parks 3 years ago

The Best Cat Shock Collars
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Key Points: The #1 Best Overall cat shock collar is the PetSafe Pawz Away Indoor Pet Barrier.Cat shock collars can be beneficial to keep your cat away from areas they… Read More

By Abby Parks 3 years ago

Jaguarundi Cat
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“The jaguarundi has 13 unique sounds it uses to communicate with other cats." The Jaguarundi has a nickname: the Otter Cat. This is because its head is similar in shape… Read More

By Abby Parks 3 years ago

Zebra Pleco
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The most prominent feature is the zebra-like stripes covering the body. This gives it a unique look compared to other fish in the aquarium. The zebra pleco is a small… Read More

By Abby Parks 4 years ago

LaMancha Goat
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LaMancha goats are full-size dairy goats with a mild temperament. Sometimes called American Lamancha or simply Lamancha, these goats are distinctive for their tiny ears. They are excellent milk producers,… Read More

By Abby Parks 4 years ago

Cookiecutter Shark
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Cookiecutter sharks are squaliform sharks. Squaliform sharks have two dorsal fins. Squaliform sharks usually have five to seven gill slits on their sides. They also typically do not have anal… Read More

By Abby Parks 4 years ago

Eastern Bluebird
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“The eastern bluebird is the only bluebird found east of the Rockies.” These beautiful and beloved little birds are considered harbingers of spring and in some places, their song can… Read More

By Abby Parks 4 years ago

Penguin
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Penguins are one of the most beloved animals on the planet! Their tuxedo coloring, adorable waddle, and cute faces make penguins one of the most beloved animals in the world.… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Badger
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Badgers are especially clean animals that build communal toilets away from where they live and sleep. Badgers are medium-sized animals with long, low bodies and wide feet that have elongated… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Buffalo
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Increasingly threatened by human development What this lumbering African bovine lacks in style, it makes up for in substance. Not to be confused with American bison, the African Buffalo is… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Rattlesnake
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Rattlesnakes are easily recognized venomous snakes with a rattle at the end of their tails. As members of the pit viper group, rattlesnakes use their powerful venom to subdue their… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Octopus
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The octopus holds the distinction of being the most intelligent of all invertebrate animals. With the highest brain-to-body-mass ratios of all invertebrates – higher even than those of some vertebrates… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Neanderthal
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Although Neanderthals were at the top of the food chain, their demise was likely hastened by a newcomer on the scene: modern humans. Neanderthals, the oldest extinct relatives to humans,… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Otter
Otter Picture

"Giant otters are notorious chatterboxes" Just like many people, there are giant otters that are considered chatterboxes for their species. Though they can't form words, they have a vocabulary that… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Wildebeest
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A wildebeest is a version of an antelope. They have horns whether they are male or female. While they are territorial, they are also known for being playful, energetic, and… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Koala
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The koala is one of the most loved mammals in the world with its adorable round face, unique nose, and gentle demeanor. The name "koala" actually comes from the language… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Rabbit
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Rabbits have been domesticated since Roman times, and possibly even from before that. Rabbits really do breed like rabbits. The female is ready to breed almost any time, and she’ll… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Bottlenose Dolphin
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The bottlenose dolphin is one of nature’s most intelligent species  The bottlenose dolphin is a well-known species of dolphin that lives across the world and is known for its incredible… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Abyssinian
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Perhaps too much emphasis is given to the uncertain point of origin of the Abyssinian cat. What truly matters is that this friendly, intelligent, curious, and companionable animal is here… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Persian
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The Persian cat is a famous breed with an instantly recognizable appearance. Persians have sweet faces and elegant fur coats in various delicate color patterns. If you're looking for a… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Siamese
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Did you know that Siamese kittens are born with no point markings? Siamese cats have a special enzyme in their bodies that is temperature-sensitive, and it allows the pigment of… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Maine Coon
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The Maine Coon is a domesticated cat breed known as a gentle giant due to its medium to large size contrasting with its gentle, sweet, well-balanced personality. Although it started… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Javanese
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The intelligent and loving Javanese cat will want to be by your side. This breed loves to talk to you, and they will use different voices to indicate their needs.… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Birman
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The first thing you notice about a Birman cat is its glittering blue eyes! These cats are very popular with families due to their affectionate, playful nature. They have medium… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Balinese
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The Balinese, also called the purebred long-haired Siamese or Thai Siamese, is a Siamese cat with a silky, medium-long coat and fluffy tail. Named after the mysterious eyes, regal, graceful… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Australian Mist
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The Australian Mist cats are medium in size and have short hair. They were developed in Australia in the 1970s and are a hybrid between Burmese, Abyssinian, and Moggy cats.… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Bombay
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The Bombay is a hybrid cat with a distinctive jet-black appearance. The Bombay cat may look like the miniature version of a wild black panther, but don't let its appearance… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Burmese
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The Burmese is a friendly and affectionate cat breed that loves to be around people. It has few of the aloof and independent qualities that characterize many other breeds of… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Yak
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Yaks are heavily built animals with a sturdy frame that have long, thick hair. Yaks are animals that are native to Tibet and China but are also found in Mongolia,… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Beaver
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The beaver dam is one of the great natural wonders of the animal kingdom. A symbol of industry and work ethic, this semi-aquatic rodent can alter its surrounding landscape in… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Jellyfish
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Jellyfish are prehistoric marine creatures and have been known to exist in oceans for the past millions of years. Though they are not usually aggressive, these fish are famous for… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Toucan
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“A toucan’s frog-like squawk can be heard a mile away” A toucan bird's curved, colorful beak makes it hard to overlook. They are omnivores eating insects, eggs, and fruit. These… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Chimpanzee
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Humans share 95%-98% of the same DNA as chimpanzees. Located in 21 countries across the continent of Africa, the chimpanzee is a fascinating primate. Its intelligence is notable, owning extraordinary… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Zonkey
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The world of hybrid animals is fascinating and bizarre. While hybrid animals can appear in the wild, it's a rare occurrence. Hybrid animals are usually created through controlled crossbreeding at… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Walrus
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The greatest threat to the walrus is climate change. One of the most sociable marine mammals in the world is the lovable walrus. Though these creatures bellow and snort in… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Zebra
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The zebra is perhaps the most visually dazzling member of the family Equidae, a group that includes horses, asses, zebras, and multiple other species. Zebras are famous for their black… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago

Jaguar
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Classification The Jaguar is the largest feline on the American continent, and is the only one of the world's 'big' cats to be found in the New World. Jaguars are… Read More

By Abby Parks 5 years ago