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In the quiet, frost-kissed mornings of the Arctic tundra, a delicate dance of survival unfolds, one that has persisted through the ages, yet now teeters on the brink of disruption. As the planet warms, the icy grip of winter loosens earlier, beckoning a flurry of insect life to emerge from its slumber.

This should be a feast for the migrating shorebirds arriving from southern climes, yet an ecological quandary looms: are these avian travelers arriving too late to partake in this insect banquet, potentially jeopardizing their breeding success?

Misha Zhemchuzhnikov, an ecologist at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), stands at the forefront of unraveling this complex tapestry. His research, set against the stark beauty of northern Russia and Greenland, delves deep into the intricate relationships between shorebirds and their arthropod prey.

As Zhemchuzhnikov prepares to defend his PhD thesis at Groningen University, he offers a cautionary tale against hasty conclusions regarding natures mismatches.

Shorebirds, those intrepid wanderers of the tundra, exhibit a remarkable adaptability in their dietary habits. Zhemchuzhnikovs research reveals a nuanced picture of their feeding strategies.

While these birds can indeed dine on a wide array of insects, they show a marked preference for crane flies, a choice that becomes apparent through the meticulous analysis of DNA in their droppings. This preference underscores the importance of examining specific insect populations rather than relying on general biomass measurements, which can misrepresent the true availability of key prey items.

Looking at just general insect numbers or just biomass may also provide a deceiving picture, said Zhemchuzhnikov. Based on the long-term monitoring near the research station of Zackenberg, we know that numbers and biomass are not always in sync. This may result in different conclusions about the trophic mismatches.

Zhemchuzhnikov advocates for a rigorous, data-driven approach to understanding these ecological dynamics. He proposes the use of standard field trials with brightly colored pitfalls to capture, count, and weigh the insects that populate the tundra.

This method, while demanding in terms of scientific endurance, promises to shed light on the true nature of trophic relationships in this changing landscape.

With the bright colors of these pitfalls, one can also catch flying insects the pollinators of the Arctic flowers, said Zhemchuzhnikov. But it takes a lot of scientific stamina to be able to draw sound conclusions in the long run.

However, there is an alternative way for going back in time and getting an idea about diet composition. We know that the chemical fingerprint that specific species of insects leave behind in birds can be found in feathers as well. And luckily, we have a huge sample of these feathers from the juvenile birds, collected for several decades in their wintering sites.

Therefore, we are working on a method where we can track back the diet of the birds, analyzing the feathers that were formed during their growth in the breeding grounds.

By analyzing the chemical signatures left by specific insect species in the feathers of juvenile birds, scientists can reconstruct historical diets, offering insights into how these birds have adapted (or not) to shifts in their food supply over time.

The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research serves as a vital hub for marine and coastal research, playing a pivotal role in our understanding of how climate change impacts ecological systems.

Zhemchuzhnikovs work is just one example of the institutes commitment to advancing our knowledge of the natural world, with implications that stretch far beyond the Arctic tundra.

Zhemchuzhnikovs journey into the heart of ecological dynamics is a testament to the resilience and complexity of nature. It serves as a reminder that in the face of rapid environmental change, our assumptions must be continually challenged and refined. This story is not just about shorebirds and insects; its about the interconnectedness of all life and the delicate balances that sustain it.

As we ponder the future of these Arctic landscapes, let us approach with curiosity, armed with the knowledge that every creature, no matter how small, plays a role in the tapestry of life. The work of scientists like Zhemchuzhnikov illuminates the path forward, guiding us toward a deeper understanding of our planet and our place within it.

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jaime Gnau.

In a world of diet trends and conflicting nutrition information, it can feel like you are bombarded by tons of solutions for health improvement every day.

The truth is there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to personal nutrition.

Jaime Gnau, clinical assistant professor in the public health and sports medicine department at Missouri State University, brings over 20 years of health care experience to her role.

Gnau worked in patient care and radiology before becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist. She found her niche in nutrition and dietetics, and helps individuals develop healthy lifestyle behaviors through the foods they eat. Her perspectives on nutrition emphasize evidence-based practices, mindfulness and community support.

In light of National Nutrition Month in March, Gnau shares some tips and advice for making more informed food choices and cultivating positive eating habits.

Gnau challenges common nutrition misconceptions by fostering a healthy relationship with food. She advocates for an approach where all foods fit and stresses the significance of facts over fear.

Balance is key, Gnau said. Enjoying your favorite treats in moderation is part of a balanced approach to nutrition.

By debunking the labeling of foods as inherently good or bad, Gnau encourages individuals to focus on nourishment rather than restrictive dieting.

While acknowledging the health benefits of the keto diet for medical conditions like seizure disorders, Gnau cautions against its widespread adoption as a diet.

I dont typically promote the keto diet for weight loss or general health, Gnau said. Its not sustainable and may not support overall well-being.

She notes it is important to focus on long-term sustainability and gut health when evaluating popular fad diets like keto.

Gnau focuses on the value of moderation and intuitive eating in promoting overall well-being. She highlights the detrimental effects of restrictive diets, noting they lead to heightened cravings and unhealthy relationships with food.

Listen to your bodys hunger and fullness cues. Eat when youre hungry and stop when youre satisfied to maintain a healthy relationship with food, Gnau said.

By encouraging individuals to listen to their bodies, Gnau promotes a sustainable approach to nutrition that prioritizes both physical and mental health.

Gnau promotes gut health through dietary choices. Our gut helps to break down the foods we eat and absorb nutrients to support bodily functions.

According to Gnau, fiber-rich foods like beans, lentils and whole grains promote gut health, but they are often lacking from the average persons diet.

Replacing some meats with beans and lentils is a great way to support gut health while staying within a budget. These foods are not only inexpensive, but they also pack a powerful fiber punch, said Gnau.

Her practical tips for budget-friendly grocery shopping include:

Gnau advocates for meal prepping as a practical strategy for maintaining a balanced diet amidst busy schedules. She suggests forming meal prep groups to stay consistent and accountable.

Starting small is key. For example, try meal prepping for a couple dinners a week. Based on your schedule, think about which meal would be the most convenient to prep for.

It can be difficult to incorporate variety when it comes to cooking. To keep healthy eating exciting, try exchanging a meal you have prepped and/or cooked with someone else in your area.

Gnau shares she is part of a group that meets once a week to swap prepped meals. One way to find locals interested in doing this is through social media platforms like Facebook.

Meal prepping can help you make nourishing, budget-friendly choices throughout the week and support a balanced approach to nutrition, Gnau said. It can also be a fun way to connect with friends!

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There are solutions to the Business 51 rebuild and roundabout that dont start with paying AECOM $30,000 for yet another study.

The self-appointed (maybe self-anointed?) city folks who claim to be researchers, engineers, street rebuild experts, specialists, master road builders, ad nauseum, need only look at a free way to find out if any of their ideas to remove lanes from an existing arterial road are prudent, including an additional roundabout that will cause gridlock and safety issues for the residents (and visitors?) of this city.

I propose that the city street department get all the orange barrels and cones out of storage and use them to close one lane (in both directions) from the underpass at Church and Patch Streets all the way north of the roundabout at North Point Drive, including the roundabout.

Keep the barrels and cones on the lanes going in both directions for three weeks. If the city doesnt own enough orange barrels and cones, perhaps they could borrow from outlying communities, such as Plover, Whiting, Hull, Junction City, Amherst, etc.

I would think there are enough city street department workers who havent had much work to do this winter to keep the barrels/cones on the selected lanes and then watch what happens to this dedicated main artery when school buses, SUVs, fire trucks, sedans, city buses, and all sorts of motorized vehicles want to get from point A to point B in a timely and safe manner.

I suggest this test so that we dont keep spending taxpayers money for studies and possibly build a gridlock that is dangerous to all for years to come. Please use some common sense and keep our city welcoming to all.

Ruth Pfiffner Stevens Point

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A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has public health officials concerned. A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California found that agrowing number of high school students have admitted to using delta-8 THC, a chemical compound that is similar to the psychoactive chemical in marijuana.

The chemical is unregulated in many states because of a loophole in the 2018 farm bill that allows it to be sold if it is derived from hemp plants.

According to the researchers, roughly one-third of high school students admitted to using marijuana products over the past year, while 11% of high school seniors admitted to using delta-8 THC products.

"We know high school students naturally want to explore and try new 'exciting' things, like e-cigarettes, alcohol, or marijuana,"said senior study authorAdam Leventhal, director of the University of Southern California Institute for Addiction Science. "It's not surprising that we're seeing that they're using delta-8. We just didn't expect it to be so high."

The study found the highest percentage of users were in states that have not legalized marijuana, particularly in the South and Midwest.

Public health officials are concerned that so many high school students are using thedrugs because there are limited studies about their long-term effects.

"11% is a lot of people that's at least one or two students in every average-sized high school class who may be using delta-8. We don't know enough about these drugs, but we see that they are already extremely accessible to teens,"Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, said in a press release.

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Bad news for diet soda lovers: artificially-sweetened soft drinks may come with a heart-shaped price tag.

Published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation:Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, the new research out of a Shanghai teaching hospital suggests that there may be a link between regularly drinking significant amounts of diet soda and dangerously irregular heartbeats.

As the Mayo Clinic explains, atrial fibrillation, the medical term for irregular heartbeats, is associated with a group of symptoms that also include heart palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath.

Looking at a database cohort of more than 200,000 patients, the team comprised primarily of endocrinology researchers at the Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital found that over a period of nearly 10 years, those who drank more than 2 liters of sodas with nonsugar sweeteners were significantly more likely to develop a-fib compared to those who drank fruit juice or regular soda.

Specifically, the study indicates that people who drank more than two liters of diet beverages per week were 20 percent more likely to develop a-fib than those who don't drink any though the researchers struggled to explain exactly why it might cause the scary heart-related symptoms.

If you're thinking of switching back to regular soda, that's not a perfect solution either.The Shanghai researchers also found that drinking more than two liters per week of conventionally sweetened cola saw a 10 percent increase in a-fib symptoms.

When looking at the portion of the cohort that drank only pure, unsweetened fruit or vegetable juice, the researchers found something even more fascinating: they appeared to have an eight percent lower risk of developing irregular heartbeats than their soda-drinking counterparts.

While there's been lots of research looking into other negative health effects associated with diet sodas, Penn State nutritionist Penny Kris-Etherton pointed out in an interview withCNNthat this appears to be the first looking at its association with a-fib.

"We still need more research on these beverages to confirm these findings and to fully understand all the health consequences on heart disease and other health conditions," Kris-Etherton, an American Heart Association contributor who didn't work on the study, told CNN. "In the meantime, water is the best choice, and, based on this study, no- and low-calorie sweetened beverages should be limited or avoided."

At the end of the day, drinking a bunch of diet soda is still probably not as bad for your heart as, say, excessive alcohol intake, but the risk is serious enough to take seriously and to make those pure fruit juices look all the tastier.

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A new study suggests that sticking to a fasting-style diet can bring with it a range of benefits, including a lower risk of disease and slower cell aging.

Known as a fasting-mimicking diet, or FMD, the brief reduction in food aims to replicate the effects of a water-only fast without giving up essential nutrients.

This involves consuming a proportion of plant based soups, energy bars, crisps, teas, vitamin and mineral supplements portioned out across five days, providing a diet high in unsaturated fats and low in calories, protein, and carbohydrates.

Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC), the Yale School of Medicine, and AIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology in Italy ran two clinical studies involving a total of 144 volunteers. They found that those on the FMD had reduced insulin resistance (linked to diabetes), liver fat, and immune system aging all contributing to a lower biological age and lower disease overall.

"This study shows for the first time evidence for biological age reduction from two different clinical trials, accompanied by evidence of rejuvenation of metabolic and immune function," says gerontologist Valter Longo, from USC.

The participants who went through the cycles of FMD were found to be 2.5 years younger in median biological age than the other groups, which measures 'wear and tear' on the cells, or how well they function in relation to how old you actually are.

What's more, the health boosts didn't appear to be linked to any associated weight loss. In other words, the body wasn't just feeling the benefits of shedding some weight it seems there's something else going on here too, which future studies can continue to investigate.

"This is the first study to show that a food-based intervention that does not require chronic dietary or other lifestyle changes can make people biologically younger, based on both changes in risk factors for aging and disease," says Longo.

It's not the first time the FMD has been shown to have health benefits. A previous study found that this kind of food and calorie restriction was able to reduce the signs of dementia albeit only in mice, rather than humans. It might also help tackle obesity.

With all of this in mind, the researchers are keen to see the FMD promoted as part of cultivating a healthier lifestyle though as always, it's crucial to consult a doctor or healthcare professional before making drastic changes to your diet.

"These findings should encourage many more healthcare professionals to recommend FMD cycles to patients with higher than desired levels of disease risk factors as well as to the general population that may be interested in increased function and younger age," says Longo.

The research has been published in Nature Communications.

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One of CrossFits top training camps, PRVN Fitness,announcedtheir roster of 2024 roster athletes in advance of the CrossFit Open 24.3 live announcement at PRVN Fitness HQ in Nashville, TN.

The camp looks to have one of their best lineups ever. Their 15-person roster consists of CrossFit Games veterans, potential 2024 Games rookies, and, of course, six-time champion Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr.

With that being said, lets take a brief look at each of these 15 top PRVN athletes:

[Related: Longtime CrossFit Coach Danny Lesslie Faces $200,000 in Medical Bills for Wifes Cancer Treatment]

The champ is back, and she will lead the charge at PRVN along with her husband and PRVN Fitness co-founder, Shane Orr.

Last year was wild for the Womens Individual division with Toomey-Orr absent. Still, after a tough second-place finish at the 2023 Rogue Invitational just months after giving birth, Toomey-Orr is back to reclaim her spot at the top.

[Related: Interview: CrossFit Athlete Kelly Baker Talks About Raising Awareness for Fertility Issues in Women]

Six-time Games athlete Jay Crouch is coming off his best career finish, breaking into the top 10 at the 2024 CrossFit Games with an eighth-place overall finish.

Crouch made massive improvements throughout the 2023 season, surprising many in the community, and seemingly coming out of nowhere. Crouch will seek a second straight top-10 finish at the Games and show that 2023 wasnt a fluke.

The 2023 Games Rookie of the Year, Olivia Kerstetter, will return as a PRVN athlete and attempt to solidify her position as one of the top in the sport. 2023 was Kerstetters first year in the Individual womens division, and she finished 16th at just 17 years old. What can Kerstetter do now with a year of experience under her belt?

Two years ago, Nick Mathew wasnt even supposed to be at the 2022 CrossFit Games but received an invitation thanks to a backfill that opened. Mathew went on to take two event wins to finish 14th overall.

In 2023, Mathew had a slight setback, finishing 19th, but earned another year of experience that should prove useful in 2024.

After two years in 30th or worse at the Games, fan-favorite Colten Mertens made huge strides in 2023, finishing 18th at the Game and racking up an event win in Ski-Bag along the way.

Mertens is no stranger to hard work and seems to fit in at PRVN. He took the worldwideoverall win in Open 24.1 despite suffering from personal tragedy with the loss of his mother that week.Mertens could potentially have yet another career best in 2024.

In 2023, Sydney kept the Wells name alive at the Games while sister Brooke barely missed out. Sydney had a solid rookie performance, finishing 28th overall with two top-10 event finishes. She will look for more in 2024.

Since Sydney Wells trains at CrossFit East Nashville PRVN alongside Toomey-Orr and the rest of the PRVN crew, Wells has had time to learn from the best. The results should show in 2024.

Another up-and-comer on the PRVN roster is the Brazilian and 2023 Games rookie Kaylan Souza. Souza took over for Guilherme Malheiros and finished 32nd overall at the Games; the highest-placing athlete from Brazil.

At only 23 years old, Souza is still young with plenty of time to improve. Over the next few years, he may be a staple to watch from the Latin America region.

Stanley is the fourth 2023 Games rookie on this list. She finished just one place above her PRVN teammate Sydney Wells in 27th.

Stanley flew under the radar during the 2023 Games because she had no top-10 event finishes but avoided disastrous events. With that middle-of-the-pack consistency, she could continue to rise up the leaderboard each year with slight improvements in each modality.

Four-time CrossFit Games athlete Maddie Sturt competed at the Games for four straight years from 2016-2019, with a best overall finish of 20th in 2018.

Since 2019, however, Sturt has been unable to return, missing out on qualifying for the past three years by just a handful of points each year in heartbreaking fashion. Sturt is consistently one of the top 10 fittest women in the Oceania region, and we should likely expect her back at the Games either this year or the next.

Two-time Games athlete Sydney Michalyshen had a slight setback in 2023, missing Games qualification by 32 points. Still, with Semifinals lineup changes already announced, Michalyshen may take advantage and return to the Games in 2024.

Michalyshen has finished 31st and 25th at the Games and will expect an even higher finish this year. Michalyshen is one of the strongest athletes in the field. If she fixes other areas in her game, shell be dangerous.

In 2023, as an impressive 16-year-old, Lucy McGonigle qualified for the European Semifinal, ultimately finishing in 45th.

Since McGonigle is so young, she will continue developing and improving each year. It would not be surprising to see her competing at the Games before turning 18. McGonigle is a dark horse to watch in 2024.

Luis Oscar Mora was only 40 points away from qualifying for the 2023 Games from the North America West Semifinal. It wouldve been his first ticket there as an individual male.

In 2016, Mora competed in the boys 16-17 age division, finishing fourth overall. Mora is known for great strength and will be a threat in heavy events when he makes it to the Games floor again.

Another athlete who narrowly missed qualifying for the 2023 Games was William Kearney, who failed to qualify by 26 points in the Oceania Semifinal. He finished fourth overall.

Kearneys career so far shows continued improvement in the Open and Quarterfinals, meaning he will likely improve again in 2024. At 24 years old, look out for him to represent Australia at the Games in the next couple of years.

In 2023, Rylee Beebe finished seventh overall at the Games in the Girls 16-17 division and will likely finish higher in 2024.

Beebe is a three-time Games athlete in the teen division. In 2024, as a 17-year-old, Beebe has the opportunity to compete in the Individual division or in the Teen division, depending on her Semifinal performance.

The 2022 Boys 14-15 Games champion and 2023 Boys 16-17 third-place finisher, RJ Mestre, is another of PRVNs elite teen athletes eyeing his Individual division appearance soon.

Mestre is one of the favorites to win the Boys 16-17 division in 2024 and then move to the Mens division after. Mestre has good coaches and teachers in Nashville, and hell be sure to make them proud in this upcoming season.

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Adam Howard, Body Shop Fitness owner, and Bruce Clayton of TriCoach recently presented the Beebe Medical Foundation with a check for $6,000 to support Beebe Healthcares oncology services.

The funds were raised through their Burpees for Beebe challenge, when Howard and Clayton each did 100 burpees a day for 100 days in a row, and their Thanksgiving morning BRUteCamp, a bootcamp-style workout held on Rehoboth Beach. Howard and Clayton collected donations in support of their efforts, raising a total of $6,000 for patients in Sussex County.

We are honored to receive the proceeds from Adam and Bruces efforts again this year! Their annual BRUtecamp has been a tradition for many years, and adding the Burpees for Beebe component really took things up a notch this year. Weve seen this program grow and feel honored to be the annual recipient of the proceeds, said Amy Keller, Beebe Medical Foundation event coordinator. We feel fortunate to have community partners like Adam and Bruce helping us to save and change lives in Sussex County.

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What cant Serena Williams do? Since picking up the tennis racquet at four years old, shes won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals. Not to mention, shes now a mother of two, devoted wife, and entrepreneur with her investment capital firm, Serena Ventures, and Will Perform, a topical pain relief product company, which launched in December 2022.

However, whats currently been at the forefront for Williams is motherhood, as she recently gave birth to her second daughter, Adira River Ohanian, in August 2023. Although shes been happily basking in motherhood with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, Williams did express a desire to get back into the gym to dial up her fitness regimen. Just six months after giving birth to her daughter, we found Williams working on her squats with heavy weights in the gym. In her Instagram Reel filmed in January 2024, she spoke to her fans about how shes getting back into the swing of things and captioned the post, Back into the swing of things #Thisishowyoudoit. She also said, This isnt my usual weight, but this is what Im doing until I get back to where I used to be.

In just one month, she began to see progress as she shared another Reel with her in a sports bra and leggings, letting some of her midriff show, and captioned the video post, feeling confident. Next, we saw her slay the red carpet with a tightly fitted bodycon dress throughout awards season, specifically at the Grammys. For the final reveal, she showed a picture of her in a lavender bikini, holding her newborn, and donning her newly sculpted abs. She captioned the post, Loving yourself is essential. I find that I have to remind myself of that self-love through all different stages in my life. Right now I love that my body is not picture-perfect. I love that I smell like milk that milk sustains @adiraohanian I love getting to know a new version of my body. It is a change, but its a change that has been well worth it. So start this week, knowing that you are loved, and that starts with you. Ok, now Im about to go to the gym .

Aside from consistently staying in the gym and weightlifting, we wanted to share some helpful exercises for getting amazing abs like the star athlete. Check them out below.

Dead squats: If you want to recreate Williamss exact exercise in her Reel, you should master the art of dead squats. This exercise requires the lifter to rest the barbell on the safety pins before executing the lift, ultimately strengthening your core and developing tension (tightening) with your muscles. Although a dead squat isnt a direct ab workout, your abs will be activated and engaged during the movement.

An old-fashioned plank: Although this exercise isnt glamorous or comfortable, routine planks will do the job. To start, lie down and begin in a plank position. Be sure your elbows are aligned underneath your shoulders. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds per set.

Dumbbell side bends: For this exercise, youll need a single medium-weight dumbbell to help apply the necessary tension. This exercise will help shape your abs. To start, stand with your feet apart, keep your back straight, activate your core, and bend to the side as far as possible.

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I recently got my hands on the new Minitailz Dog Health and GPS tracker, announced in January at CES, and promptly affixed it to my dog Beleveder's collar, just in time for an epic afternoon puppy playdate.

Think of it as a smartwatch or fancy fitness tracker for cats and dogs. The Minitailz, from Invoxia, sports an onboard GPS, Wi-fi and LTE-M antenna for real-time location and activity tracking. Priced at $100, the device has a monthly fee of a little over $8 for the cellular connectivity.

Beyond keeping tabs on your fluffy friend's location, the Minitailz provides insights into their exercise habits, as well as common behaviors like barking, drinking, eating, and playing. If worn day and night, it also provides daily wellness reports.

Heart and lung health monitoring are also key features. However, these tools require extended wearing. Over time, the tracker builds a profile of your pet's breathing patterns, resting and maximum heart rates and unique pulse signatures. With this data, it monitors for irregularities and serious health conditions, including atrial fibrillation (AFib).

With only a short amount of time to unbox and set up the Minitailz before Belvedere's ride arrived it was fortuitously delivered the day of his playdate I quickly got it charging and installed the companion Invoxia Petcare app.

Fortunately, the device arrived with a decent amount of battery life, and setup was a breeze. The app asks basic questions about your pet, including age, weight, gender and breed(s).

Belvedere is a mixed-breed dog, and I was able to specify his breakdown of Long-Haired Chihuahua, Miniature Pinscher and Dachshund. With all this info punched in and the device installed on his harness, he was ready to go.

It didn't take long before I received my first notification from the Minitialz: Transportation was detected, and Belvedere was on the move! Using real-time tracking, I was able to check in and see where he and his buddies were headed.

About forty minutes later, I received another update. Transportation had ended, and a pet walk was detected. However, it was the next notification that sent me into a fit of laughter: "Zoomies" had been detected Belvedere had just made a sprint.

A few hours later, I got another update that Belevedere's walk had ended, and he was in the car on his way back home.

Once back safely in my care and completely tuckered out, I popped open the Invoxia app to see what other fun data points and insights might be waiting for me. That's when I discovered that my dog is a big-time trotter.

The Minitailz classifies movement into one of three categories: walking, trotting and running. Belvedere spent only one minute running during his adventure, which was a bit disappointing. But he did manage to get in a solid 34 minutes of trotting and another hour and eleven minutes of walking.

By the way, Invoxia defines trotting as "one of the gaits of dogs. When a dog trots, two of its legs touch the ground simultaneously, followed by the other two, and so on." Here I was thinking that was called prancing.

Somewhere between a sprint and a saunter, the trot is the most sophisticated and graceful of all puppy movements according to me and reserved for only the most regal of Beagles (and mixed-breed pups named Belv).

Of course, activity insights only scratch the surface of what the Minitailz is capable of. And I look forward to testing out the health, behavior and wellness features as soon as I get a proper collar to attach the device to the harness doesn't seem as ideal. Until then, catch Belvedere and me trotting down a sidewalk near you.

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