All living creatures have their quirks. Maybe it’s a cat who insists on being petted like a pair of bongos or a dog who refuses to eat unless their favorite stuffed animal gets dinner, too. Every pet ...

For over 60 years, green-feathered Monk parakeets have darted across the Crescent City, squawking from telephone lines and nesting in power poles. Aside from their unique preference for urban nesting, ...