To assist a young giraffe born in a US zoo with a life-threatening limb ailment walk, she was equipped with tailored, human medical-grade leg braces. Msituni was born with her front limb bending the wrong way on February 1 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, north of San Diego. Staff at the safari park feared she would die if the ailment was not treated … [Read more...] about A Baby Giraffe at a US Zoo Has Been Equipped with Bespoke Leg Braces to Help it Walk Correctly
Why The Simple Life is Not Only Attractive, But Also Important
The simple life is the good life. This is a sturdy perennial among philosophical beliefs about how we should live; intellectuals have been peddling it for more than two millennia, from Socrates to Thoreau, from the Buddha to Wendell Berry. And it still has a sizable following. Magazines like Real Simple beckon us from the checkout line; Oprah Winfrey routinely interviews … [Read more...] about Why The Simple Life is Not Only Attractive, But Also Important
Asiatic Cheetah Babies are Born in Iran For The First Time
The director of Iran's environment agency announced Sunday that an Asiatic cheetah gave birth to three "healthy" pups, a first in captivity for the endangered species. "Iran," one of just a dozen cheetahs discovered in the Islamic republic, gave birth to three "healthy" cubs by C-section, according to Ali Salajegheh of the IRNA news agency. "This is the first Asiatic … [Read more...] about Asiatic Cheetah Babies are Born in Iran For The First Time
35 German Shepherds are Rescued from Ukraine by a Dog Trainer
35 German Shepherds have arrived safely in San Diego County after being rescued in Ukraine. SHELTER VALLEY, CA – Digging down into the ground to install stakes and construct 35 dog kennels near Shelter Valley, Calif., 30 miles east of Julian. Chris Jimenez, the owner and founder of K9 Connect, and his buddies are working swiftly to create kennels for the pups anxious to … [Read more...] about 35 German Shepherds are Rescued from Ukraine by a Dog Trainer
Sportscaster Crashes On Air During Heartfelt Tribute To His Beloved Dog
"I was just so pleased he was ours, even if I'm sobbing." And I'm overjoyed that we were his." This week, ESPN sportscaster Scott Van Pelt deviated from his typical programming on his show, One Big Thing, to cover a topic important to his heart: his family's beloved dog, Otis. Unfortunately, the beloved puppy died lately. And Van Pelt chose to dedicate an emotional … [Read more...] about Sportscaster Crashes On Air During Heartfelt Tribute To His Beloved Dog