Unlocking a fascinating world perhaps otherwise only seen in nature documentaries or on an African safari, today’s zoos are losing a tarnished reputation of cruelty and are instead heralded as environmental blessings. The world’s greatest zoos are committed to the conservation of wildlife and its natural environment and are making a positive impact on the survival of threatened species in the wild. (continue...)
There are some images and landscapes recognized the world over. Just as a photograph of Uluru (formerly called Ayers Rock) immediately brings to mind the Australian Outback and the Arctic makes one think of polar bears and ice caps, the dramatic red landscapes of the American Southwest conjure up images of vast canyons, Old West movies and stunning panoramas. (continue...)
In the not too distant past, perhaps a mere 150 to 200 years ago, most people earned a living on the farm, or in industries stemming from agriculture. While in today's rat-race society the rural lifestyle may seem simple and old-fashioned, the fruits of farming still account for a big piece of each state's economic pie, and the country's string of exuberant state fairs acknowledges, promotes and celebrates that. (continue...)
