Another Tragic Death as a Result of Elephant Rides
The province of Krabi in Thailand is known the world over for majestic beaches, stunning sunsets and delicious tropical fruits. This time, however, Krabi is making headlines for the …
Read MoreAnother Tragic Death as a Result of Elephant Rides
The province of Krabi in Thailand is known the world over for majestic beaches, stunning sunsets and delicious tropical fruits. This time, however, Krabi is making headlines for the …
Read MoreBowerbirds—Nature’s Interior Designers
There are countless displays and rituals to be seen in the natural behavior of animals around the world. But when it comes to a flair for design and attention …
Read MoreMonkey Mayhem at Monkey Mountain in Thailand
During a recent visit to Thailand, I wanted to see some of the country’s beautiful animals but didn’t want to contribute to any animal exploitation (which is rife in …
Read MoreAppalling Animal Attractions, Part 5: Bangkok’s Department Store Zoo
The Pata Zoo, located in Bangkok’s Pata department store, houses 200 animals in an area that’s only 800 square meters. Need more reasons to boycott this zoo?
Read MoreShare Your New Year’s Luck With Animals
In China, the start of the new year is a time to be shared with your loved ones. But while we humans are lucky enough to decide how to …
Read MoreAppalling Animal Attractions, Part 4: Dusit Zoo, Bangkok, Thailand
Dusit Zoo is Thailand’s first public zoo, and even though it was established 60 years ago, it doesn’t appear to have changed much since. The pens are small and …
Read MoreAppalling Animal Attractions, Part 3: Bangkok’s Safari World
Dubbed Thailand’s most popular animal and leisure park, Safari World in Bangkok is hell on Earth for orangutans, who are intelligent and social animals.
Read MoreAs we approach December 31, many of us will reflect on 2011 while thinking of ways in which to make 2012 better. The new year is an opportunity to …
Read MoreAppalling Animal Attractions, Part 2: Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Pattaya, Thailand
Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Pattaya, Thailand, boasts that it is the biggest zoo of its kind in the entire world—but is this really something to brag about?
Read MoreAppalling Animal Attractions, Part 1: Macau’s Flora Park
At first glance, it’s hard to see anything wrong with Macau’s Flora Park, the picturesque European-style garden at the base of Guia Hill. But if you look beyond the …
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