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 […]
Dog Ownership is on the Rise in China
Images of the Chinese Shar Pei can be found on pottery that dates back to the Han Dynasty (c. 200 BC). But in the 20th century, dog ownership was almost entirely eliminated by the Chinese Communist Party, which believed that keeping pets was a trait of the bourgeoisie. Now that China is enjoying immense prosperity […]