Sentences with phrase «guard against predators»

In Wyoming, sheep herders use Great Pyrenees / Akbash crosses to guard against predators.

Both have their benefits: the V - shape is aerodynamically efficient, saving geese and other birds energy during flight, while cluster flocking can help birds like pigeons guard against predators.

Michael Shermer, executive director of the Skeptics Society, argues that conspiracy theories come from an ancient human tendency to stay on guard against predators.

First, when humans» ancestors descended from the trees to sleep on the ground, individuals probably had to spend more time awake to guard against predator attacks.

Not exact matches

Match.com, eHarmony and Spark Networks signed a joint statement of business principles intended to provide an example for the industry and help guard against sexual predators, identity theft and financial scams.

I like the control and the fact I don't always have to be on guard against trolls and predators trying to steal my personal info.

Their original — and current — purpose as a breed is to guard smaller livestock against predators like coyotes, foxes, and mountain lions.

You'll note that dogs don't guard the property against bugs, birds, worms, and such because they aren't viewed as competitors or predators.

With its roots in Turkestan, the Kangal comes from an ancient lineage of mastiffs, guarding livestock such as sheep against large predators.

Besides several rescue dogs and two very affectionate Great Pyrenees (whose job it is to guard the sanctuary's more vulnerable residents against predators), the menagerie also includes three grumpy geese, a friendly llama, two giant hogs and four adorable mini horses with shaggy manes.

* Weatherproof the roof * Install a solid, non slip floor * Enclose most sides * Use the strongest metal grids for the open sides * Insect proof all open sides, roof and walls where any bugs can enter * Preferably the size of the enclosure should be big enough for you to stand inside * The access door should open inwards * The access door should start at your knee height (bottom of wall should be solid - guards against buns accidentally getting out & predators seeing buns from ground level) * Ensure there is no access from under the floor of the enclosure (stops foxes scaring bunnies from underneath) * Use strong locking device on door that can not be knocked open * Provide safe house inside the enclosure so buns can run inside and can not be accessed easily if a dog / fox or person breaks in * Provide clean towels to snuggle in * Provide large litter tray filled with oaten hay * Provide large ceramic water bowl (sometimes two) * A blind or cover over the open section at night will ensure that your buns will feel safe & predators will not be able to see in & scare your bunnies when you are not around Whatever you provide for your bunnies living outside, ensure it is the safest and most secure from predators, insects & extreme weather.

«While the provision is ostensibly aimed at protecting prostitutes from harm, it prevents them from taking measures that could reduce harm and at worst drives them into the hands of the very predators that the law intends to guard against.

We're taught to be kind to everyone, but that means keeping your guard down against potential predators.