There is no doubt about it that Sharon Matola is passionate about what she does: saving lives one at a time. The lives of animals that is. The biologist and environmentalist is the founder and director of The Belize Zoo, which is currently the only zoo in the country. Getting to the zoo’s current […]
Animalistic Love All Around the World
Before you know it, Valentine’s Day will be here and we will all be celebrating in one way or another. For the people without a significant other, this day is known as “Singles Awareness Day.” On the opposing end, this day usually revolves around the tradition of dinner, drinks, and other practices. However, did you know […]
Top 10 Dog Breeds for Little Kids
Are you looking for a perfect pooch to join your family? Often times, families with small kids are hesitant with providing a furry addition to their clan because they fear for the safety of their child or children. How the dog reacts to the children and vice versa are important factors. The question at hand is which […]
ALL ABOARD THE FASHION PANDA EXPRESS
A New York fashion designer – turned – explorer introduces the world to what is now one of the most loved yet endangered animals. This may come as a surprise, but there was a time when pandas were considered violent and mysterious creatures – their captures seen as conquests for only the bravest of hunters. In […]
Help Out the Bonobos on #WorldWildlifeDay!
Mark your calendars! March 3rd is dedicated to the wildlife of the world. It is (appropriately titled) World Wildlife Day! Taking a trip to the zoo seems like like a sufficient celebration, but the holiday is actually for bringing attention to the endangered species of the world. More specifically, apes are in need of help. […]
RIP Harambe: Tragedy at Cincinnati Zoo
Recently, a 4-year-old boy fell into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo. About ten minutes later, Harambe, a 17-year-old western lowland gorilla who interacted with the boy in the enclosure was brutally shot with a rifle and killed. After Harambe’s senseless killing, the child was taken to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital with “non-life threatening […]