Bonobos, like Chimpanzees, are the closest relatives to humans. We share up to 98% of our genome. Surprisingly, they’re closer to us, genetically speaking, than to gorillas, even if they’re physically more similar. Bonobos are famous for tolerant female relationships and non-reproductive sexual behavior between partners of all ages and sexes. Who are the […]
John Drysdale’s OUR PEACEABLE KINGDOM
British photographer John Drysdale’s pictures can be deceptive. They seem to depict play — spontaneous fun and funniness, exquisite ease and frolic, the real and the surreal cozily at home in the world together. At bottom, Drysdale’s pictures reveal the emotion of love. Brimful of play, his guileless subjects luxuriate in strong and […]
Thailand: The Buddha’s Animal Kingdom – Save The Monkeys!
Buddhism and animals – Thailand Enchanting Thailand consists of over 40,000 temples (Wats) and 95% of the population practices Buddhism. Buddhists believe in respecting and loving every living creature, which is a tenant that any animal lover can get behind! They also believe in reincarnation, and that many of us were once animals in a […]
Help Stop The Illegal Monkey Business!
Please help monkeys live in peace! In 2005, animal lover Magali Salinas founded an NGO that is changing the world. Her organization, Amazon Shelter (Amazonshelter.org), promotes the respect for and conservation of wild animals and wildlife. In particular, Amazon Shelter works to abate wild animal trading. Most people don’t even realize that illegal […]
Wild Animals as Pets – Answer the Call of the Wild!
Have you ever fantasized about keeping a wild animal as a pet? How many times have you tried to catch the eye of a pacing tiger at the zoo hoping that you might be the one special person to capture its interest? At one time or another many animal lovers have felt the urge to […]