In a remarkable display of philanthropy, Kris Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia, and her late husband Doug Tompkins, co-founder of The North Face Inc. and Esprit, made history with an extraordinary $345 million land donation in South America. Their unprecedented gift, completed in 2019, stands as the largest private land donation ever recorded, reflecting a commitment to … [Read more...] about Uber-wealthy couple makes unprecedented move with $300 million land: ‘To protect nature from being devoured’
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Video shows alarming decision from tourist during bison traffic jam at national park: ‘The bison were even stunned’
In a video recently shared on the TouronsOfYellowstone Instagram account, a troubling incident unfolded during a bison traffic jam in Hayden Valley at Yellowstone National Park. The footage, captured by Meredith Weiss Zeller, shows a line of cars at a standstill as a large herd of bison crosses the road. However, the attention quickly shifts to a tourist who, defying all safety … [Read more...] about Video shows alarming decision from tourist during bison traffic jam at national park: ‘The bison were even stunned’
World’s Last Known White Giraffe in Kenya Gets GPS Tracking Device to Protect it From Poachers
In the vast expanses of Kenya's arid savannah near the Somalia border, a lone figure roams, standing out conspicuously against the natural landscape. This solitary being is not just any giraffe but the world's last known white giraffe. With its distinctive white coloration caused by a rare genetic trait called leucism, this majestic creature has become the focus of conservation … [Read more...] about World’s Last Known White Giraffe in Kenya Gets GPS Tracking Device to Protect it From Poachers
2 Eagle parents took turns getting covered in snow to protect their eggs from the California storm
In a heartwarming display of nature's resilience, a pair of bald eagles in Big Bear, California, named Jackie and Shadow, have become the focal point of a livestream capturing their unwavering commitment to safeguarding their eggs during a severe winter storm. The avian duo's remarkable dedication has drawn the attention of thousands of viewers, providing a glimpse into the … [Read more...] about 2 Eagle parents took turns getting covered in snow to protect their eggs from the California storm
Drivers stop their cars, team up to rescue Chihuahua from expressway
A little Chihuahua was in serious danger after running onto a busy expressway — until a group of strangers banded together to save the day. The chihuahua, named Bean, reportedly bolted off after getting scared by another dog. “He got under the fence didn’t know there was a hole,” owner Tammy Richardson told WABC. The fleet-footed little dog soon ended up in a … [Read more...] about Drivers stop their cars, team up to rescue Chihuahua from expressway