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2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest. Are you a talented photographer? Do you think you have a shot at winning the contest this year? Submit your photographs in four categories: Travel Portraits; Outdoor Scenes; Sense of Place; and Spontaneous Moments. The entry fee is $15…
Celebrate World Turtle Day
May is an important month for turtles around the world, not just because they have recently emerged from winter hibernation and are starting to mate with one another, but because today is World Turtle Day! In 2009, the American Tortoise Rescue in Malibu declared May 23 a special day to raise awareness about protecting…
Pet Myths Debunked: Pests and Predators Edition
Most pet owners will admit that while their animal companions are wonderful, intelligent and talented, they can sometimes be a little confusing. And by a little, we mean a lot. Thankfully, there are experts who can help us better understand our furry and feathered friends. Celebrity veterinarian Dr. Patrick Mahaney is here to…
Countdown: Best of the Spirit Animals
At PawNation, we always seek to find the inner animal, not only in ourselves but others as well. This mission has led us down an amusing path of animal celebrity impersonators, critters that harness a celeb's energy so well, there is no other term for them except "spirit animals." We've been collecting these astounding…
Sneak Peek: Tobias Lang's Book 'Your Pet and You'
When German photographer Tobias Lang held an open call for pets and their owners to visit his studio, he was surprised by the number and variety of volunteers who responded. From owls and snakes to French Bulldogs and tabby cats, animals and their human companions flooded Lang's studio to participate in his project,…



