Alba, the Bornean orangutan, is the world's rarest and most unusual ape, with her white fur and piercing blue eyes. Alba, the world's only albino orangutan, was rescued from a cage in 2017 and put back into the wild. Fortunately, the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation stepped in and took steps to protect her. Alba will never be secure in her old home, so they shared … [Read more...] about The World’s Last Living Albino Orangutan Is Given Her Own Island Where She Can Live In Peace
The World’s Oldest Hotel Has Been Run by the Same Family for Over 1,300 Years
What is the secret to a successful and long-lasting business? Just ask the family that manages Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, a hot springs hotel in Kyoto, Japan, which has been run by 52 generations of ancestors for over 1,300 years. The family have continued to extend the hotel area and enhance its services, including freshly refurbished bathrooms that pump over a thousand gallons … [Read more...] about The World’s Oldest Hotel Has Been Run by the Same Family for Over 1,300 Years
With the Help Of A Giant Dog, A Grumpy Shelter Kitten Transforms
"Betty just climbed upon Truvy, made herself at home, and refused to move… It was the most adorable thing." At Jelly's Place in San Pablo, California, the kitten wasn't exactly the most adoptable. She would hiss and withdraw her entire body into a corner when people went by or approached the kitten's cage. The kitten, who had been found as a stray, didn't have a hope of … [Read more...] about With the Help Of A Giant Dog, A Grumpy Shelter Kitten Transforms
This 150-Year-Old Wisteria Tree Is the World’s Most Beautiful
A wisteria tree that is commonly referred to as "the most beautiful in the world" may be seen in the Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi, Japan. When in full bloom, the huge tree, which is roughly 150 years old, is breathtaking. The vertical blossoms drop so low to the ground that they almost touch it, creating a purplish-pink cloud that floats above the grass. Human involvement … [Read more...] about This 150-Year-Old Wisteria Tree Is the World’s Most Beautiful
Dog Is Perplexed As To Why His Favorite Cuddle Position Is A Problem
“He will stay there as long as you let him." Graffiti has always like cuddling, but only when he wants to. He'll readily come over to snuggle with you on the sofa if he decides you're a buddy (which typically doesn't take long), but the way he does it is definitely unique. Graffiti will do what his family refers to as the "suffo-snuggle" if he genuinely likes someone. … [Read more...] about Dog Is Perplexed As To Why His Favorite Cuddle Position Is A Problem