Richard Branson rebuilds Virgin Islands’ native birds populations

Richard Branson rebuilds the populations of scarlet ibis, flamingo, and the roseate spoonbill Richard Branson’s efforts to reintroduce three species to the British Virgin Islands, all of which died out there maybe 100-150 years ago, have been successful. The populations of Flamingo, Scarlet Ibis and the Roseate Spoonbill were reborn to dominate the landscape. “This … Read more

Foie gras prohibition. Is goose liver pâté entering the black market?

The sale of fattened duck and goose liver will be banned in California The days of foie gras are numbered…Foie gras, the goose liver pâté typically achieved through gavage (force-feeding corn), will be forbidden 1st of July in California, as many animal associations reported against it and a new law will be activated. Gavage-based foie … Read more

Playing with Lukas, world’s smartest horse

In 2002, when Karen Murdock purchased the nine-year-old chestnut gelding, a former racehorse and a sorely neglected yard animal, neither had any idea how both their lives were soon about to be transformed forever. At the time, Murdock worked as a psychiatric nurse handling mentally ill patients. Using her experience as a neglected child herself, … Read more

Pet’s wellbeing can trump that of others. Pet spending is recession-proof: survey

Three-in-four (75 percent) pet owners say that the state of the economy doesn’t affect how much money they spend on their pets, according to a new survey. Twelve percent report they spend $101 or more per month on their pets, while more than one in five (21 percent) said they spend $51-$100 per month on … Read more

Doggy Diamond Spa Treatment

Queen’s Jubilee is a time when everybody has to look flawless, even quadrupeds. The Pet Spa at Harrods plans to transform your dog into a star who could make jealous the Queen’s corgis. The John Paul Pet Royal Awapoochi Deep Shine shampoo treatment will bring out the shimmer in your dog’s coat with the deep conditioning … Read more

Maroquinaris Zoologicae – an ephemeral Zoo by Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton at 5th Milan Fashion Design and 2012 Salone del Mobile The fantastic animals created by British Artist Billie Achilleos from Louis Vuitton small leather goods are on display in the store on Via Montenapoleone in Milan. During 5th Milan Fashion Design festival and 2012 Salone del Mobile, Louis Vuitton has created an enchanted, … Read more