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tips for keeping pets cool in summer

30/4/2025

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We can take steps to make ourselves comfortable in hot weather, but our animal friends have to depend on us to help them.  Below are some helpful tips, thanks to the RSPCA.
  • Never leave animals in hot cars, conservatories, outbuildings or caravans, even if  just for a short while. Temperatures can quickly rise to 47°C (117°F) which can result in death.
  • Use pet safe sun cream on exposed parts of your pets skin, such as the tips of ears and nose, to avoid sunburn. If you're unsure about the right product to use, please ask your vet.
  • Ensure pets always have access to shade and fresh drinking water to help keep them cool.
  • Check every day for flystrike
  • Putting ice cubes into your dog or cat's water bowl or making some tasty ice cube treats is another great idea.
  • Damp towels for your pet to lie on or an ice pack wrapped in a towel could provide a welcome relief from the heat.
  • Dogs may also appreciate a paddling pool to splash around in.  Take a look below at a dog in the RSPCA's care enjoying a cool dip
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Two more bird feeders for you to make

16/4/2025

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See the National Trust website for lots more ideas and inspiration.
Click here  to see how to make a plastic bottle bird feeder

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Volcanoes safaris

12/9/2024

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Volcanoes Safaris have been pioneers of gorilla and chimpanzee eco-tourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997
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​MARA BUSHTOPS LAUNCHES WEBCAM TO THE WILD

16/8/2024

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​Mara Bushtops, the only safari camp in the Maasai Mara with a substantial natural salt lick directly in front of its camp, has  launched a new webcam with high speed internet ensuring a permanent live feed from one of Kenya's wildlife hotspots. Watch all the action  here (@Bushtops on YouTube) .
A steady stream of wildlife visits the salt lick day and night, still visible after sunset via infrared technology, in search of the minerals needed for healthy bones. This creates a constantly shifting nature show, as gazelle jostle with warthogs, zebra and impala, topi and buffalo. Herds of elephant can be joined by up to 40 giraffe at any given time – with predators such as leopards and lions in attendance. What a privilege to have this permanent window to the wild!

Most of the action occurs between 10AM - 4PM Kenya time (GMT +3) but viewers around the globe can also browse through the previous 12 hours of footage recorded in case they missed something.

About Bushtops
Owned and managed by the third generation Stuart family, Andy and Claudia have established three unique camps in East Africa that offer a superlative wild luxury experience under canvas.  Their first camp, Mara Bushtops,  sited in a private concession on the fringe of Kenya's Maasai Mara National Park, overlooks a natural salt lick which attracts diverse wildlife from miles around.  Positioned along the pathway of the annual wildebeest migration, they also have two camps in Tanzania, Serengeti Bushtops in the northern Serengeti and Roving Bushtops, unique mobile camp which moves seasonally between central and southern Serengeti, in sync with the famous wildebeest migration.
Bushtops Safari Camps offer some of the most luxurious. immersive safari experiences in Africa, with a deep commitment to conservation and sustainability. For more information, see: https://bushtopscamps.com/
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World endangered Species  dAy

29/4/2024

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World Endangered Species Day doesn't have to be limited to one day.  Always choose #responsibletourism  to help protect the animals of our environment.
Music: 'Acoustic Breeze' from Bensound.com                          Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives
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