Into the Weeds
A Green Tsunami
A green tsunami of weeds is rising throughout the Santa Monica Mountains this spring. This living tide of vegetation threatens to drown the native plants, but it’s also fascinating. The individual plant species that comprise the army of invaders...
Poison Paradise: Toxic Plants Often Hide in Plain Sight
Wildlife advocates are warning about a common ornamental plant that grows in gardens all over the West. Heavenly bamboo (Nandia domestica)—a well-behaved shrub with bamboo-like leaves and pretty red berries—is poisoning wild birds. The berries can contain high levels of...
The Animal Clinic of Topanga Shares Pet Safety Tips
March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month. In the event of a poisoning or toxin exposure, quick action and expert advice are critical. Keep these poison control numbers handy: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 1-888-426-4435. The ASPCA is staffed...
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