The few wandering elephants that roam Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park are the lone survivors of their formerly large community, all bearing the indelible markings of the civil war that gripped the country for 15 years: Many are tuskless. The conflict, as well as years of prior poaching, killed off about 90% of these animals in…
I had the honour of seeing Dr. Biruté Galdikas talk on Sunday April 28th about her experiences in Indonesia and with orangutans during her presentation Curious Orange in partnership with Kids Up Front. Not only is she part of the OFI (Orangutan Foundation International), but was also a part of Dr.Leaky’s ground breaking research program studying…
I recently heard of some organizations that allow you to give unique and rewarding gifts to those in need this Christmas. Me to We This organization provides the opportunity for youth to volunteer overseas in a safe and rewarding environment. A Me to We trip to locations such as Kenya, India, or China would be…