If you idolise cats: top 10 destinations for feline fanatics

Feline fanatics can have their own cat-centric holidays thanks to Lonely Planet’s new feline-friendly travel category. Hew are some destinations for the travelers craving cat company. From a feline sunbather in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, to a Japanese cat cafe, the list drives you to get offline and on the road.   Cat cafes, … Read more

One-of-a-kind Elephants to raise awareness of the Asian elephants’ dramatic plight

One-of-a-kind Elephants to raise funds for The Asian Elephant Foundation The looming extinction of the Asian elephant population seems to be unheard of in the U.S. — that is, until a herd of life-size baby elephant sculptures set foot in Southern California for Elephant Parade: Welcome to America. Experts report a 90% reduction of the … Read more

Fancy flying: Bespoke Global Falconry Companion

The title of Master Falconer requires a special companion. The birds are ready, and your gauntlet is in place. Time to hunt! You consider yourself lucky to take part in an ancient sport once reserved for nobles of Medieval Europe, the Middle East, and the Mongolian Empire. A prime local has been found, and you … Read more

The future of the iconic koala

  Native only to Australia, the Koala populationsare listed in the majority of eastern Australia as vulnerable to extinction. The main threat to the koala is loss and degradation of habitat. Organizations like WIRES from Australia are doing what they can to help koala populations survive. Wires is the largest wildlife rescue service in Australia, … Read more

Wildlife comeback in Europe, but many species have not yet reached sustainable populations levels

Wildlife Comeback in Europe study released.  The European bison, the White-tailed eagle, and Eurasian beaver, in total 37 mammal and bird species have recovered over the past 50 years, according to “Wildlife Comeback in Europe” in-depth report of scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), BirdLife International, the European Bird Census Council (EBCC) and … Read more

Spoga Horse 2013: Showpiece horse whips

Premium whip maker Fleck and Modastrass, a premium supplier of Swarovski Elements, announced showpiece horse whips embellished with Swarovski crystals. Modastrass has a history of working with top designers, but this collaboration marks the company’s first foray into equestrian sports accessories. The Swarovski Elements supplier was approached by Fleck  to supply the crystals for the company’s premium horseriding whips … Read more