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Abandoned baby walrus in Alaska gets second chance at life


Abandoned baby walrus in Alaska gets second chance at life

The baby Pacific walrus was found emaciated and dehydrated in Utqiagvik, Alaska, after its herd left the area. It is now receiving special care at a facility and becoming an ambassador for the species. Watch as keepers provide care and love to abandoned baby walruses Organizations join forces to provide care and support for an […]

Omaha man expresses gratitude on fifth anniversary of life-saving transplant


Omaha man expresses gratitude on fifth anniversary of life-saving transplant

OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) – On August 28, 2019, Rodney Bennett of Omaha received a second chance at life. “If my donor hadn’t done what he did, I wouldn’t be here today,” he said. Bennett needed a kidney and found the perfect match. “It wasn’t just me who made this possible, but also the nursing staff, […]

Vermont town tries to break world record with dogs at film screening


Vermont town tries to break world record with dogs at film screening

Liz Freitag, owner of Peninsula Pups, loves her job as a dog groomer Liz Freitag, owner of Peninsula Pups, says working as a dog sitter is fulfilling in many ways. Vermont filmmaker Andy Knight Mitchell is used to winning Emmy Awards for his films, but at a recent screening in his hometown of Middlebury, Mitchell […]

International Orangutan Day – Borneo Orangutan Survival New Zealand


International Orangutan Day – Borneo Orangutan Survival New Zealand

Monday, August 19, 2024, 9:54 a.m.Press Release: Borneo Orangutan Survival Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) New Zealand is celebrating International Orangutan Day on 19 August 2024 with a unique auction to raise vital funds to save orangutans from extinction. The New Zealand branch of the world’s largest orangutan conservation program is calling on the public on […]

BFNC hosts “Think Good, Feel Good” luncheon


BFNC hosts “Think Good, Feel Good” luncheon

BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Moms, grandmothers and aunts, you are all being encouraged to take more time for yourself and support others as part of an ongoing initiative by the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers. It’s part of their Mommy Matters program, where mothers of all ages participate in group discussions for two months to […]

In Sierra Leone, water is actually life


In Sierra Leone, water is actually life

Two years later, Smarts Wata Na Life won the 2023 Loose connections And Mahler & LeWitt Studios Publishing Award, an artist residency and publishing award focusing on photography and ecology. The award, which was supported by atmosphere as a member of the jury that helped select the finalists – Smart was offered the opportunity to […]

National Laziness Day 2024: History, Meaning, Etiquette and Other Details


National Laziness Day 2024: History, Meaning, Etiquette and Other Details

In today’s fast-paced world, where speed and productivity are often valued above all else, taking a break to relax can seem like a luxury. Every year on August 10, National Lazy Day is a welcome reminder that it’s acceptable to take it slow and enjoy a day off. Story The origin of National Lazy Day […]