Although mountain gorillas are still a critically endangered species, the population is growing. The International Gorilla Conservation Programme recently announced the results of their latest mountain gorilla census which documented a 25% increase since the previous count. About Mountain Gorillas Mountain gorillas live [...]
World Elephant Day is an annual event organized by the World Elephant Society to raise awareness of the issues facing the elephant population. If you think elephants are really cool like I do, it is a great opportunity to learn more about them and what [...]
Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. I know that when Indy stands by the door and looks at me with his ears and tail slightly up it means, “Lori – I have to pee – take me out now.” (That one is pretty easy [...]
I became interested in elephants on our world trip where we met Asian elephants up close at Anantara Elephant Camp in Thailand and watched magnificent African elephants in Tanzania and Uganda. Elephants are incredible animals – they are intelligent, social, and empathetic. Females and their [...]
The future of wildlife is in our hands Learn about endangered species, wildlife conservation, and how you can get involved. In 2013, the United Nations created World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of wildlife and plants throughout the world. The theme [...]
This is a story about a dog named Indy who was very itchy and uncomfortable. He scratched so hard that he pulled out fur and tore his skin. Then he licked the raw skin, which caused infections. His family took him to the vet and [...]
