The United Nations headquarters in New York City honored Robert Swan, the polar explorer extraordinaire, by awarding him the Humanitarian Innovation Award. Swan founded the organization ‘2041’ Foundation with his primary goal being to preserve Antarctica as a land dedicated to research, science, preserving all forms and species of wildlife. and protected […]
Outrage in Ohio! Protect our animals with wildlife ownership laws!
After the sad slaughter of 49 domestic animals, including 18 rare Bengal tigers, people are rightfully outraged over the lack of U.S. wildlife ownership laws. Numerous bears, lions, tigers, wolves, and monkeys were set free from a private Ohio farm by their owner, Terry Thompson, who shot himself after unleashing these animals. As it grew […]
Oil-and-Waterworld: Kevin Costner Works to Save the Gulf!
It looks like Kevin Costner got some real-life experience in 1995 when he filmed the apocalyptic classic Waterworld. Since the Exxon Valdez spill off the coast of Alaska, Costner has been working with a team of scientists to develop technology that will separate oil from water. Spending millions of dollars of his own money and […]
Defenders of Wildlife
At first, all that stuck out was a pair of ears. But when the cage opened on the windswept plains of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in central Montana, out crept the first swift fox to tread on Blackfeet soil in three decades. A few of the foxes darted straight into the portable A-frames positioned over […]
STOCKHOLM
Thousands roam the icy mountains, soon to migrate in flocks from their summer to winter pastures. But you don’t have to go to the countryside to see these cold-weather cervids, as Stockholm, Sweden’s trendy capital city, boasts one of the most extraordinary animal preserves with over 70 different Scandinavian species–Skansen Zoo. The big-city reindeer (a […]
Does Your Sideboard Match Your China? Lynn Chase’s Jaguar Jungle Pattern Can Now Be Found on Furniture!
The roaring red of artist/designer Lynn Chase’s newest collection is sure to capture your eye and your heart. Her newest furniture line, Jaguar Jungle, consists of red or black Chinese lacquer “accent pieces” enhanced with gold trim. Best of all, they feature her stunning signature designs of jaguars, parrots, tropical flowers, and insects. The vibrant […]