Livestock and wildlife live along the Ewaso River in Kenya's northern rangelands, a region frequently affected by prolonged droughts. Livestock are existential for the Samburu people in the region. In the words of Lavias Lekuuk, a Samburu elder: "We are a pastoralist community. Cows are...
The true story, A Street Cat Named Bob, is an international best-seller about twin redemption: that of a homeless tabby street cat and a homeless Englishman who adopt each other and help one another heal, leading to celebrity status for both cat and human. The author,...
A Message of Gratitude: As we enter this season of gratitude, we at WellBeing International want to pause and thank you from the heart. Your compassion and support make it possible for us to care for animals, protect our environment, and nurture communities in need. In...
In the first part of this series, an ancient relationship between humans and beaver, largely exploitative, was noted., Almost gone from Western Europe by the early Middle Ages, beavers were found to be abundant and available in the New World. There, they were exploited for...
Introduction For over five decades, the South Florida Wildlife Center (SFWC) has been a cornerstone of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation on 4.1 acres of leased land in Broward County, South Florida. The SFWC serves not only Broward County but also parts of Palm Beach and Miami-Dade...
For more than 200 years, children throughout the world have learned moral lessons from stories heavily populated by both verbal and nonverbal animal characters. Whether we are talking about Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck from Beatrix Potter, Babar the Elephant from Jean de Brunhoff, Winnie-the-Pooh...
Video credit: Stefan Krisa, iStock Introduction The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) was an easily commodifiable resource for the first European colonizers of the New World. Its Old-World cousin (Castor fiber) had been extirpated from western Europe by the early Middle Ages. Still, an estimated 60-400 million...
In 2004, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched its Beagle Brigade. The brigade consisted of sniffer dogs trained to detect up to fifty odors associated with contraband smuggling into the country. International travelers to the U.S. have likely seen and interacted with members of the...
It is well known that giant pandas attract a lot of attention from enthusiastic fans. However, it might surprise some that penguins also attract widespread public interest and passion. Ron Kagan, the former director of the Detroit Zoo, created a penguin exhibit that received a...
Introduction Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) exemplifies compassion, resilience, and innovation in animal welfare. Starting from humble beginnings, it has become a crucial part of Baltimore, making a significant difference in many lives—both animals and people. Since its founding in 2005, BARCS has cared...
