Too many dogs are abandoned in cruel ways, tied up and left for dead. In one recent heartbreaking case, a mother dog was left tied to a tree, while her puppies were left helplessly in a box next to her. But thankfully, their sad story now has a happy ending… According to a release from the government of the Mission Viejo, California, a 1.5-year-old Siberian husky-German … [Read more...] about Mama dog was left tied to a tree, unable to care for her puppies — sad story now has a happy ending
Endangered red panda, 86 other animals found inside luggage at airport
On Wednesday, Thai customs officials were inspecting luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport, the country’s main international airport in Bangkok. They made a shocking discovery: 87 animals — some of whom are endangered — were hidden inside checked luggage, in an attempt to smuggle the animals to India. According to a Facebook release, the animals included an endangered red … [Read more...] about Endangered red panda, 86 other animals found inside luggage at airport
Opinion: I’m a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you’d be terrified too
Are you concerned about the looming specter of climate change? Do you find yourself pondering the kind of world we are leaving for our descendants? In the words of David Wallace-Wells, acclaimed science writer and author of “The Uninhabitable Earth,” "No matter how well informed you are, you are surely not alarmed enough." Allow me to express this sentiment even more … [Read more...] about Opinion: I’m a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you’d be terrified too
Abandoned pup roams for days with jar stuck on head
Plastic and other debris in nature isn’t just an eyesore; it can also cause tremendous suffering for innocent animals. Stephanie, from the rescue organization Boonie Flight Project, recently witnessed this firsthand. Not long ago, she encountered a emaciated and severely distressed dog wandering around with a jar stuck on its head on the island of Guam. The dog was in … [Read more...] about Abandoned pup roams for days with jar stuck on head
The Enduring Angel: A Look at South Carolina’s Legendary Live Oak
Towering over Johns Island, South Carolina, stands the Angel Oak, a majestic live oak tree that has become a legend in its own right. Estimated to be between 400 and 500 years old, this ancient giant has witnessed centuries of history, weathering storms, human development, and the ever-changing landscape around it. A Powerful Presence The Angel Oak's sheer size is … [Read more...] about The Enduring Angel: A Look at South Carolina’s Legendary Live Oak