Does anyone Speak Whale?
Is there any pleasure derived from attending an aquarium to watch killer whales doing pirouettes in small contained areas not meant for their naturally over sized bodies? Is it even entertaining, really? Three weeks ago the world was shocked to hear how Tilikum, SeaWorld’s killer whale star, killed his (yes, Tili is a male whale) trainer Dawn Brancheau. … Read more
“Land of High Mountains”
Failing to give my acute and intense coverage of all the incredible news stories of the past weeks has been a torturous undergoing. I apologize to my readers for the unannounced hiatus, but know it is part of an ongoing and noble cause. The devastating earthquake that turned Haiti into a paradise of dust, rubble, and death … Read more
Polluted Stomachs
This afternoon I drank a bottle of juice and unsuccessfully attempted to find a recycle bin in which I could discard my empty bottle, and thus I wonder if any part of that bottle will end up inside some innocent creature. Everyday hundreds of creatures, mostly birds, mistake human waste for food and end up … Read more
Happy Ozone Layer Day!
Today marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer– wohoo! It has been a trend in the last few years that everything related to the environment has a negative connotation and an awful guilt trip, but today is different. As we celebrate the preservation of the Ozone Layer, we are also celebrating … Read more
