The beauty of the Western United States comes to life in the work of artist William Haskell. The Santa Fe-based artist uses striking abstract paintings to depict the varied landscapes of this part of the country. Mountains, cacti, and waterways, among other things, help each piece communicate the inherent beauty of the desert, as well as its vastness that makes it feel so wild … [Read more...] about Vibrant Abstract Desert Paintings Honor the Vast Beauty of the Western United States
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San Diego Zoo Celebrates the Birth of the Western Hemisphere’s First Male Golden Takin Calf
The birth of a healthy male golden takin this spring marked another milestone in the San Diego Zoo's animal conservation efforts. This newborn calf is the first male of a species of ruminant sheep-like animals native to the Himalayas to be born in the Western Hemisphere. "The little tot has a name!" "Meet Jin Tong (pronounced jean tone), a rare golden takin calf and the … [Read more...] about San Diego Zoo Celebrates the Birth of the Western Hemisphere’s First Male Golden Takin Calf