The Arctic becoming greener. The new normal in the modern-day Arctic

  Arctic Report Card 2013: Melting ice, below-average snow cover, declines in wildlife population – the new normal in the modern-day Arctic.   In 2013, multiple Arctic climate indicators relaxed from some of the extremes seen in 2012, but remained within the bounds of the new, warmer state seen in the past decade, according to … Read more

Heads or tails. Nendo accessories for the contemporary canine

Nendo accessories for the contemporary canine.   The contemporary spoiled dog has accessories like sculptural bones and designers dog bed from Japanese design studio Nendo. Nendo has come up with a three-piece dog accessory collection, consisting of a dog bed, dishes and toys, called Heads or Tails collection. The artificial leather bed becomes a little … Read more

Bees under Guerlain’s protection

 Black Breton Bee protected by Guerlain.   Honey has been seen as a symbol of wealth and life since time began… Guerlain luxury house offers the benefits of this natural and universalingredient in its Abeille Royale line by Guerlain. The bee is Guerlain’s symbol and has a very special resonance for the perfume house. Guerlain … Read more

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