Is your child fascinated by animals and nature? There’s an opportunity and place for them to explore the world of veterinary medicine with practicing veterinarians. The NYC Veterinary Specialist located on New York City’s West Side provide classes that teach children; how veterinarians think and work, the use of real tools, different topics ranging […]
Endangered Animals at Risk in Ecuador
Recently, the Chinese oil company Sinopec has been approved to conduct seismic explorations in some of Ecuador’s most preserved rainforests and ecologically diverse regions. Sinopec’s presence has forced Tropic, an Ecuadorian eco-tourism company, to close the Huorani Ecolodge, an internationally recognized program that works with indigenous populations to conserve the environment and their ancient cultures. […]
Bee-ware: Pesticides in the Land of Milk and Honey
It has been proven that a class of neuro-active insecticides, known as neonicotinoids, is particularly harmful to our bee populations. In some places, up to 90 percent of the bees have been decimated. If left unchecked, these insecticides could destroy our world’s ability to grow enough food to feed its population. Bees are indeed […]
To Claw or Not to Declaw – A Cats Dilemma
There are those out there who believe that a scratchy cat should be declawed. The concept seems simple enough…if your cat scratches people or furniture too much, just remove the claws! This is a major fallacy, however, because declawing is not merely the process of cutting a cat’s nails. It is nothing […]
Beyond The Myth..Adopt A Pitbull!
For many years, people have bred pit bulls specifically to covet these more aggressive qualities, as they can be used by their parents in various ways. For instance, pit bulls are often raised to fight other dogs, guard and inspire fear. They are often trained as attack dogs. They are portrayed in movies as severe. […]
Join Us To Help Save The Elephants Of Thailand!
In Northern Thailand, a beautiful movement is growing. Since the 1990’s, Elephant Nature Park has been providing a sanctuary to elephants rescued from street begging, logging, and various tourism based activities. And it’s about time someone did it! Elephants have been on the decline over the past decades; there are only about 500,000 […]