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Alien invaders introduced

| March 9, 2010

Japanese knotweed was first introduced to the UK by the Victorians as an ornamental plant, but it soon escaped from gardens and began its rampant spread and costs the UK over £150m a year to control and clear. A natural predator, a small insect in the weed’s native home of Japan could also help to control [...]

Pitbull Law – Have your say

| March 9, 2010

With the growing number of dog attacks in the past few years, many resulting in bad injuries and even death, the government launches a public consultation today on proposed changes to the current dangerous dogs laws. The measures  include: Extending the current law to private property Removing or extending the list of banned dogs Introducing [...]

Wow, Dogs Understand Doggy Growls

| March 9, 2010

Dogs understand the meaning of different growls, from a rumble that says “back off” to playful snarls made in a tug-of-war game. via Grrr… whats Step away from the bone in dog? – life – 08 March 2010 – New Scientist. No sh*t, Sherlock!