Our Expert: Linda Lombardi
Chambered Nautilus: How Two Boys Worked to Save This Endangered Sea Creature
By Linda Lombardi | March 31, 2014Many people get upset when they hear that an animal is in danger of extinction, but most of us, at any age, assume there’s nothing we can do. Josiah Utsch thought differently a couple of years…View Full Post ›
Tempted to Get a Pet Turtle or Tortoise? Read This First
By Linda Lombardi | March 27, 2014Even people who don’t like reptiles often are attracted to turtles and tortoises. They’re cute and appealing. And they seem like the kind of simple pet that you keep in a…View Full Post ›
What to Expect When a Dog Goes Blind (And How to Help Him Adapt)
By Linda Lombardi | March 24, 2014Sarah Vaughn’s dog, Floyd, went blind suddenly four years ago. “I was distraught," she says. "I thought this was the end.” Her reaction isn’t unusual. It’s upsetting to see a beloved pet confused,…View Full Post ›
Before You Rescue That Baby Animal, Make Sure It Needs Your Help
By Linda Lombardi | March 18, 2014For wildlife rehabilitators, spring is the time for orphaned and injured babies. But, as Alicia DeMay learned when she worked at a wildlife center in Virginia, spring can also be the season when…View Full Post ›
Parrot Rescue Requires Special Commitment
By Linda Lombardi | February 26, 2014In many ways, a parrot is an ideal pet. Parrots are intelligent and social, and they frequently outlive other domesticated animals. But those same traits can also make it complicated to meet…View Full Post ›
Celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day
By Linda Lombardi | January 21, 2014Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day! Unlike many of these animal-related holidays, this is one that many of us can celebrate in our own backyards — and there’s a lot more to appreciate about…View Full Post ›
How the Meadow Jumping Mouse Is Helping to Save the Prairie
By Linda Lombardi | January 8, 2014When we think of threatened ecosystems, we think of faraway places like the Amazon rainforest, which is vanishing at a distressing rate. What you may not realize is that this same kind of loss has…View Full Post ›
Forget the Lawn Mower — Hire a Goat Instead
By Linda Lombardi | January 2, 2014The holidays are over, which means it's time to figure out how to dispose of your Christmas tree in an ecologically friendly manner. If you happen to live in the Amherst, Mass., area, you have a…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Bird... Bite Me?
By Linda Lombardi | December 26, 2013Whether your bird occasionally nips your finger or flat-out chomps you like he’s auditioning for a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, his bites may not always be what they seem, according to…View Full Post ›
Fun Reindeer Facts You Should Know
By Linda Lombardi | December 23, 2013’Tis the season when reindeer get lots of attention, but mostly in their fictional form. The real animal doesn't fly or have a red nose that lights up — but it does have some…View Full Post ›
Trend Watch: A Cafe/Goat Petting Zoo in Tokyo
By Linda Lombardi | December 16, 2013In a big city where people live in small apartments and work long hours, having a pet isn't always possible. So what's an animal lover to do? In Tokyo, some clever cafe owners have come up…View Full Post ›
Insect Facts: 3 Reasons We Need Them
By Linda Lombardi | December 13, 2013Most of us aren't crazy about insects. They're creepy and crawly, and we usually only think about them when they're bugging us. But while we're not paying attention, they're…View Full Post ›
