Mike Waddington brings you the latest news from the Petersphere.Did you know that microchipping your pet cat is now mandatory - or you could face fines of up to £500 Friends of Petersfield Heath seek more members and announce their annual meeting There’s another opportunity to ‘reduce, re-use and re-cycle’ and find a bargain at this weekend’s CaRRR Boot Sale And we round up the local job opportunities To share your news email team@shineradio.uk or call 01730 555 500. You make it shine.See

When the Cat Specialist Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN, met in San Diego in 2019 they were keen to identify fresh insights in jaguar conservation. Delayed due to COVID, the effort got back on track in 2023 and this winter its findings were published. It seemed like a good moment to check in with some of WCS’s leading jaguar conservationists to see how Latin America’s biggest cat is faring.  Read the IUCN Cat Specialist Group jaguar status report HERE.Reporting:

In this episode, we are diving into the fascinating world of the Egyptian rousette bat and its rich variety of pathogens. Our host Dr Cat Vendl chats with Dr. Jessica Elbert, a board-certified pathologist and PhD candidate at the University of Georgia. Marburg virus is just one of many viruses that the Egyptian rousette bat carries. Jessica has been intrigued by the bats’ immune system and their special way of dealing with infectious pathogens. We also delve into Jessica’s amazing transition ...

The Daily Quiz - Science and Nature Today's Questions: Question 1: What is the chemical formula for deuterium oxide? Question 2: What is the word for a young rabbit? Question 3: What is Sumerology the study of? Question 4: Which Member Of The Cat Family Cannot Retract Its Claws? Question 5: What is the word for a group of hounds? Question 6: What is the word for a group of mallards? Question 7: From What Metals Is Brass Made? Question 8: What was the purpose of the horns and plates that

The Daily Quiz - Science and NatureToday's Questions: Question 1: What is the name of the type of iron which is sometimes known as "Fool's gold"? Question 2: What Is Alicante A Variety Of? Question 3: What would you call a male manatee? Question 4: Which Insect Has A Pair Of Prominent Pincers At The Tip Of It's Abdomen? Question 5: A male cat is known as what? Question 6: Which gland produces insulin? Question 7: Which German Chemist Won The Nobel Prize For Chemistry In 1944 For Discovering

Step into the enchanting world of "Van Gogh's Cat Oasis" 🌵🐱 Featuring a white-colored cat amidst a desert oasis, painted in the iconic style of Van Gogh, this masterpiece is accompanied by tranquil nature sounds with birds chirping, creating a serene and harmonious atmosphere.🎨 Immerse yourself in this artistic oasis as you close your eyes, breathe deeply, and let the gentle sounds of nature guide you into a deep state of meditation and inner serenity.Get your Santa coffee

It's starting to feel a bit like Christmas...!? Check out our latest Caturday Film Club compilation, featuring some festive dinnertime chaos. Stay tuned for a brand new (extra special) release coming next week! Check out our Nature Sounds live s...

What's the first rule of Fight Club...? Watch our latest Caturday Film Club compilation! Check out our Nature Sounds live stream here - https://www.youtube.com/live/qb68M3pfaK8?si=zOAxV9g2XC_pFW33 Get ready to laugh, smile, and feel the warm fuzz...

Over the Standstill – solstice – just past, I talked about stuff that really matters to me. That’s what the three standstill days of Midwinter Solstice are about for me. I give, spend and make time for getting to really know myself. Yes, I hear you! I got to know myself years ago, you say, I don’t need to do it all over again. Sorry, friend, yes you do. You’re not the same person you were then. Heck, you’re not even the same person you were yesterday let alone back then. We all need to get to know

JINGLE INPeter looked around him. The hunters stopped whatever they were doing. The cat, duck and bird stopped moving. When he looked up, the butterfly was even frozen. Woah, this is so cool! I have always wondered what would happen if time slowed down! Peter thought. Blinking out of his awestruck, he started walking across the field. The aroma of flowers blooming was overwhelming, setting Peter’s allergies aflare. As he observed the nature surrounding him, The magnificent array of

They're Experts? But who is "they," really? Experts are everywhere, spouting "shoulds" and "musts". I listened ... I took a deep dive into their trenches. Sifted through oceans of so-called wisdom. And guess what? It turned me turgid!Like that old song, "Killing Me Softly", you know?I listened - but I knew in my bones: This isn't me. This isn't right. They were subtly stealing my soul. I fought back. Clawed back my essence, did some serious soul-retrieval. And the gurus? They pushed back, hard

When a nervous cat tries to communicate his needs, Hannah Anderson reflects on the symbolism of the Christ child in the manger. Part of a Constant Wonder series marking the Christian Advent with daily vignettes that distill the spirit of the season, in keeping with our mission of exploring wonder and awe in all nature, human or wild, vast or small: encounters that move us beyond words. Guest: Hannah Anderson, author of "Heaven and Nature Sing: 25 Advent Reflections to Bring Joy to the World"

Just a chronicle of the Host with the Dose's chill Sunday evening along with his daughter, cat, turtle and the laundry/trash take out chores lolStay safe, stay positive and stay present! It makes life fun!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/821j-retired-and-just-a-lil-salty--6013361/support.

Emily and her family took in a stray cat a few months ago. Her husband let us know that they did everything they could to try and find the owner. Today, that owner comes forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joanne described Tigger, the cat who followed her home for many weeks, arriving in her life when she was heartbroken. Knowingly and compassionately Tigger gave Joanne a great deal of love. Later, when Tigger passed away, Tigger in spirit, made himself clearly identifiable!Joanne told me she had received my name and the title of one of my books during meditation repeatedly this past 3-4 years! We have never met. As a child, Joanne was taught communicating with those who have passed away is

Doja Cat is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is known for her eclectic music style, which incorporates elements of pop, hip hop, R&B, and electronic music. Doja Cat has released four studio albums, all of which have been commercially successful. She has also won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2022. Doja Cat's new song, "F-ck The Girls," is a hard-hitting hip hop track that sees the rapper dissing her haters. The song

Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini (born October 22, 1995), known professionally as Doja Cat, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is known for her genre-bending music, which incorporates elements of pop, hip hop, R&B, and electronic dance music. She is also known for her energetic and provocative live performances. Doja Cat rose to prominence in 2018 with the success of her single "Mooo!", which went viral on social media. She followed this up with a string of hits,

Doja Cat is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her eclectic musical style, which blends elements of pop, R&B, hip hop, and electronic music. She is also known for her flamboyant and provocative personality and image. Doja Cat released her debut studio album, Amala, in 2018. The album was a critical and commercial success, and spawned the hit singles "Moo!" and "Tia Tamera." She followed up her debut with the EP Hot Pink in 2019, which included the hit singles