http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:51:27 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9400 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:13:17 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9400 they only found it less than 50% of the time.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026...oice-study

Dogs can do this. Chimps cannot. So the issue is not intelligence alone. Is the ability linked to domestication?
That would be one reason why domestication benefits the animal that is domesticated.
It will be interesting to see what further studies show.]]> they only found it less than 50% of the time.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026...oice-study

Dogs can do this. Chimps cannot. So the issue is not intelligence alone. Is the ability linked to domestication?
That would be one reason why domestication benefits the animal that is domesticated.
It will be interesting to see what further studies show.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9335 Fri, 01 May 2026 05:21:20 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9335
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/she...-9.7181491

I love the fact that they have numbered T-shirts on the babies. I suppose they need a way to tell them apart. They want to feed all of them and they do all look alike.
They do look so cute in their little shirts, sleeping with their mother. I wonder how she feels about what she has done.]]>
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/she...-9.7181491

I love the fact that they have numbered T-shirts on the babies. I suppose they need a way to tell them apart. They want to feed all of them and they do all look alike.
They do look so cute in their little shirts, sleeping with their mother. I wonder how she feels about what she has done.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9283 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:41:43 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9283
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/pe...4ce5&ei=65


This has become a trend lately, to have animals present when we do classes. There is goat yoga and alpaca yoga. It was only a matter of time before the goats would make it to painting classes. The goats keep everybody happy. Because they are happy, they enjoy their painting. It doesn't matter how the painting turns out or how much they learn. They had fun with the goats.

Why has no one ever though of bringing goats to math classes? It would certainly make them more fun.]]>
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/pe...4ce5&ei=65


This has become a trend lately, to have animals present when we do classes. There is goat yoga and alpaca yoga. It was only a matter of time before the goats would make it to painting classes. The goats keep everybody happy. Because they are happy, they enjoy their painting. It doesn't matter how the painting turns out or how much they learn. They had fun with the goats.

Why has no one ever though of bringing goats to math classes? It would certainly make them more fun.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8826 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 05:48:25 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8826 She has been seen taking her first steps and some people actually watched her being born.
Carmela has a timid, but curious nature. She joins a small happy family of Alpacas.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article...ouver-zoo/

She is so cute, but then all Alpacas are cute. It must have been amazing to see her born. That is something people will remember for the rest of their lives.
Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time.]]> She has been seen taking her first steps and some people actually watched her being born.
Carmela has a timid, but curious nature. She joins a small happy family of Alpacas.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article...ouver-zoo/

She is so cute, but then all Alpacas are cute. It must have been amazing to see her born. That is something people will remember for the rest of their lives.
Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8777 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:07:26 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8777
https://www.livescience.com/animals/land...-an-alpaca

Having the read the article I can see they are very different. I had no idea Llamas were so much bigger.
I also did not know that their ancestors started out in North America. So they do belong here.
I do know that I think Alpacas are cuter, with their fuzzy faces.]]>
https://www.livescience.com/animals/land...-an-alpaca

Having the read the article I can see they are very different. I had no idea Llamas were so much bigger.
I also did not know that their ancestors started out in North America. So they do belong here.
I do know that I think Alpacas are cuter, with their fuzzy faces.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8761 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 08:03:25 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8761 She gets special are and even special shearing to accommodate her advanced age. Most Alpacas don't live past 20. The current age record holder lives in New Zealand and is age 27, born in Jan 1998. Lolita was born in Sept 1997 and she has a microchip to prove it. 

https://globalnews.ca/news/11324213/worl...ca-lolita/

I think it would be nice to have Lolita's name in the Guinness book of records. She has earned the recognition. She is also a tribute to the farm that cares for her and older rescue animals in general. When you rescue an older animal you don't expect to have a lot of time with them. Lolita has lived nine years since her rescue.
Kensington Prairie Farm has clearly been good to Lolita and Lolita has responded to their care. I don't know how long the old girl is going to last, but she still looks good. At her age, everyday is a gift. I hope he has many more.]]> She gets special are and even special shearing to accommodate her advanced age. Most Alpacas don't live past 20. The current age record holder lives in New Zealand and is age 27, born in Jan 1998. Lolita was born in Sept 1997 and she has a microchip to prove it. 

https://globalnews.ca/news/11324213/worl...ca-lolita/

I think it would be nice to have Lolita's name in the Guinness book of records. She has earned the recognition. She is also a tribute to the farm that cares for her and older rescue animals in general. When you rescue an older animal you don't expect to have a lot of time with them. Lolita has lived nine years since her rescue.
Kensington Prairie Farm has clearly been good to Lolita and Lolita has responded to their care. I don't know how long the old girl is going to last, but she still looks good. At her age, everyday is a gift. I hope he has many more.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8547 Sat, 03 May 2025 04:53:59 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8547 Upon return, Ashley found her ewe with five newborn lambs. They were all cleaned and healthy and doing very well.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article...ctoria-bc/

Sheep sometimes have twins. Occasionally they can have triplets. Five is very rare.
The ewe is quite a mother. She had all five babies on her own and had cleaned them up and they were all doing well.
She deserves some very good treats for mother's day.]]> Upon return, Ashley found her ewe with five newborn lambs. They were all cleaned and healthy and doing very well.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article...ctoria-bc/

Sheep sometimes have twins. Occasionally they can have triplets. Five is very rare.
The ewe is quite a mother. She had all five babies on her own and had cleaned them up and they were all doing well.
She deserves some very good treats for mother's day.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8482 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 05:00:16 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8482 The animal? It turns out it is a Yak. She was also very gentle and cooperative, which made the rescue much easier.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/firef...n-icy-pond

You don't see that every day. Who knew there were yaks in Colorado. 
I guess they are from a mountainous part of the world, so Colorado would be like home to them.
Good thing they were able to rescue her so quickly. She is now safely back with her Yak family and all is well.]]> The animal? It turns out it is a Yak. She was also very gentle and cooperative, which made the rescue much easier.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/firef...n-icy-pond

You don't see that every day. Who knew there were yaks in Colorado. 
I guess they are from a mountainous part of the world, so Colorado would be like home to them.
Good thing they were able to rescue her so quickly. She is now safely back with her Yak family and all is well.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8257 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:38:42 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8257 They were dirty and matted with no proper drinking water. They were unable to enter their shelter. Their feet were overgrown and they had no food.
They have been transported to the SPCA Good Shepherd barn where they will be given the care they need.
They will need to be sheared even though it is the wrong time of year.

Soon they will be ready for adoption.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-spca-...as-rescued

Poor sad looking llamas. I hope they can be adopted as a family. They have put up with so much together. They deserve to be happy together.]]> They were dirty and matted with no proper drinking water. They were unable to enter their shelter. Their feet were overgrown and they had no food.
They have been transported to the SPCA Good Shepherd barn where they will be given the care they need.
They will need to be sheared even though it is the wrong time of year.

Soon they will be ready for adoption.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-spca-...as-rescued

Poor sad looking llamas. I hope they can be adopted as a family. They have put up with so much together. They deserve to be happy together.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8087 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 06:15:31 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8087 The UN has declared 2024 the year of Camelids to highlight how important Alpacas, camels and llamas are to the livelihood of many people in the world.
Alpacas are primarily raised for their wool.
More than 40% of Canada's Alpacas are in Alberta so Alberta is featuring them in their open farm days celebrations.
In Ontario, Alpacas are part of a growing agri-tourism boom.


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/...-1.7294665

I love the funny sign on an Alberta farm threatening to fine anyone who calls their Alpacas, Llamas by mistake.
It is hard to tell them apart if you have never seen anything but pictures.
The soft texture of their wool might help. I have some beautifully soft Alpaca scarves and an Alpaca blanket.
My favorite is my hand knit Alpaca socks. No wonder Alpacas are so popular in Canada. We love the beautiful wool they give us.
The socks really are amazing. They are warm and soft and beautiful.]]> The UN has declared 2024 the year of Camelids to highlight how important Alpacas, camels and llamas are to the livelihood of many people in the world.
Alpacas are primarily raised for their wool.
More than 40% of Canada's Alpacas are in Alberta so Alberta is featuring them in their open farm days celebrations.
In Ontario, Alpacas are part of a growing agri-tourism boom.


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/...-1.7294665

I love the funny sign on an Alberta farm threatening to fine anyone who calls their Alpacas, Llamas by mistake.
It is hard to tell them apart if you have never seen anything but pictures.
The soft texture of their wool might help. I have some beautifully soft Alpaca scarves and an Alpaca blanket.
My favorite is my hand knit Alpaca socks. No wonder Alpacas are so popular in Canada. We love the beautiful wool they give us.
The socks really are amazing. They are warm and soft and beautiful.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8021 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:58:15 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8021 Goats will munch their way through the problem plants and be happy doing it. When they are done the soil will be more fertile. The native plants will come back up stronger than ever.


https://www.insauga.com/grazing-goats-re...ssissauga/

We are finally catching on to using natural means to take care of natural problems. The process is known as prescribed grazing.
I think we should come up with a catchier name than that. The goats take care of a lot of problem plants. They don't pollute the air or the soil. They don't contribute to global warming. The same goats can come back as often as needed. They need a minimum of supervision. It is totally an everyone wins situation.
Let us hope it catches on and more and more places use goats for plant control.]]> Goats will munch their way through the problem plants and be happy doing it. When they are done the soil will be more fertile. The native plants will come back up stronger than ever.


https://www.insauga.com/grazing-goats-re...ssissauga/

We are finally catching on to using natural means to take care of natural problems. The process is known as prescribed grazing.
I think we should come up with a catchier name than that. The goats take care of a lot of problem plants. They don't pollute the air or the soil. They don't contribute to global warming. The same goats can come back as often as needed. They need a minimum of supervision. It is totally an everyone wins situation.
Let us hope it catches on and more and more places use goats for plant control.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7995 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:24:34 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7995 It is a pilot project and they will be closely monitored as they clear invasive species from certain areas.


https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/toronto-to-de...-1.6938141

The Don River is our big river on the east side of the city. Evergreen Brickworks is and old brickworks and quarry turned eco-site.
There are ponds and pathways. They hold events there and have farmers markets and they sell native plants.
It is one of my favourite places in the city. The little cafe serves one of the best ginger cookies I have ever eaten.

The area is one of the release points for endangered Blanding's turtles that are being hatched and raised by the Toronto Zoo.

I love the fact that they are going to be using goats to clear the invasive plants. It is so much the way they do things at Evergreen Brickworks.
The goats will do the job and they will not damage the ecosystem or pollute or anything negative.

If this goes well maybe the city will employ the goats to clear other areas with invasive plant problems.]]> It is a pilot project and they will be closely monitored as they clear invasive species from certain areas.


https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/toronto-to-de...-1.6938141

The Don River is our big river on the east side of the city. Evergreen Brickworks is and old brickworks and quarry turned eco-site.
There are ponds and pathways. They hold events there and have farmers markets and they sell native plants.
It is one of my favourite places in the city. The little cafe serves one of the best ginger cookies I have ever eaten.

The area is one of the release points for endangered Blanding's turtles that are being hatched and raised by the Toronto Zoo.

I love the fact that they are going to be using goats to clear the invasive plants. It is so much the way they do things at Evergreen Brickworks.
The goats will do the job and they will not damage the ecosystem or pollute or anything negative.

If this goes well maybe the city will employ the goats to clear other areas with invasive plant problems.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7951 Mon, 27 May 2024 05:09:37 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7951 Eddie was surrendered to the shelter last fall. He was so neglected he could barely walk. He had pretty much given up.
Then he noticed Gemmy and her gentle ways and he approached her. Eddie now walks again and Gemmy is able to follow him. 
They have formed an unlikely bond.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c...-1.7213249

They may both be less than perfect, but together they are stronger. Alpacas are a species that doesn't want to be alone. Now that they have each other, they are not alone. Life is better for them both and they are happier.]]> Eddie was surrendered to the shelter last fall. He was so neglected he could barely walk. He had pretty much given up.
Then he noticed Gemmy and her gentle ways and he approached her. Eddie now walks again and Gemmy is able to follow him. 
They have formed an unlikely bond.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c...-1.7213249

They may both be less than perfect, but together they are stronger. Alpacas are a species that doesn't want to be alone. Now that they have each other, they are not alone. Life is better for them both and they are happier.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7885 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:34:31 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7885
https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/conestoga-c...-1.6858595

This is an every one wins idea. The grass gets mowed. The sheep get to graze. No toxic chemicals are used on the land and no gas mowers are used.
I know it is a pilot program, but it would be great if it became permanent. If it works, maybe other places will copy the method as a way of controlling grass.
It is working with nature, instead of against it. Working with nature makes it sustainable and beneficial to everyone.
You have heard of eco-goats, now there are lamb-scapers. I wonder what is next.]]>
https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/conestoga-c...-1.6858595

This is an every one wins idea. The grass gets mowed. The sheep get to graze. No toxic chemicals are used on the land and no gas mowers are used.
I know it is a pilot program, but it would be great if it became permanent. If it works, maybe other places will copy the method as a way of controlling grass.
It is working with nature, instead of against it. Working with nature makes it sustainable and beneficial to everyone.
You have heard of eco-goats, now there are lamb-scapers. I wonder what is next.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7684 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:45:03 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7684 They are able to deal with climate change. Their fleece is growing in popularity. So is Alpaca tourism. People want to see Alpacas.
Twenty years ago there were 5-10 Alpaca farms in Ontario. Now there are more than 60 farms.
There are now sanctuaries that take in unwanted Alpacas. 


https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/new...ed-nations

Definitely Alpaca fleece is more available. I have a number of Alpaca fleece scarves. They are so soft and warm.
I have new alpaca socks too. 


I did a quick search of alpaca tourism and there are lots of options.

https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca...ms-ontario

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/al...-1.6925503

I am not sure what is involved in an alpaca walk, but it sounds like fun.
They are so cute and cuddly looking. It would feel good to just watch them.

I will have to look up the UN statement on International Year of the Camelids.
That is for another post.]]> They are able to deal with climate change. Their fleece is growing in popularity. So is Alpaca tourism. People want to see Alpacas.
Twenty years ago there were 5-10 Alpaca farms in Ontario. Now there are more than 60 farms.
There are now sanctuaries that take in unwanted Alpacas. 


https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/new...ed-nations

Definitely Alpaca fleece is more available. I have a number of Alpaca fleece scarves. They are so soft and warm.
I have new alpaca socks too. 


I did a quick search of alpaca tourism and there are lots of options.

https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca...ms-ontario

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/al...-1.6925503

I am not sure what is involved in an alpaca walk, but it sounds like fun.
They are so cute and cuddly looking. It would feel good to just watch them.

I will have to look up the UN statement on International Year of the Camelids.
That is for another post.]]>