Human Animal Science

How do you pronounce “Zoology”?

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:33:36 +0000

How do you pronounce Zoology? Most Zoologists pronounce it wrong, or do they? Whether you're British, American, or Australian, the pronunciation of Zoology will have you arguing 'til the cows come home.

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How Do Genetics Affect a Horses Behaviour?

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:43:17 +0000

Did you know some behaviours in horses are inherited rather than learned? What does it mean to you and your horse?

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How Often Do Horses Need Shoeing?

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:19:38 +0000

Discover the best shoeing schedule for your horse in Australia. Learn how often horses need shoeing, depending on their use and hoof health.

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Successful Fishkeeping: Did You Know?

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:34:28 +0000

You may think fishkeeping is the simplest when it comes to pets, but it isn’t. Successful fishkeeping is about knowledge, technique, and skill. What do you know about successful fishkeeping? Add your knowledge to the comments below.

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Keeping Siamese Fighting Fish as Pets

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:26:30 +0000

As part of our Fish series, here is a beginners guide to keeping Siamese Fighting Fish (in Australia).

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Rainbow Lorikeets – Pet or Pest?

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:01:58 +0000

As a non-native bird in Australia they're considered a pest in the wild, yet many Australians adore them as pets. Let's find out why.

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Do turtles make good pets?

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:44:00 +0000

Many Australians keep turtles as pets, but you will need to invest in a suitable terrarium and make sure you feed them the correct nutrition.

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Alexandrine Parrots – Why they’re named after Alexander the Great

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:59:20 +0000

The awe inspiring Alexandrine Parrots are known for their elegance, but also their mood swings. But why are they named after the legendary Alexander the Great?

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Organic Pest Management – Doing Things The Wrong Way

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:54:21 +0000

Evidence can be seen as far back as 100 years on how gardeners have been taught to control pests and disease using synthetic chemicals the effects of which were never thought of let alone predicted. In the 1960′s Rachel Carson, in her book “Silent Spring”, brought to life the realisation that many pesticides are not […]

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Animals who mate for life

hello@humananimalscience.com (Tim Adams & Mia Cobb) — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:08:04 +0000

It’s not only humans that are monogamous. There are lots of creatures in the animal world who mate for life - from Gibbons to Termites.

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