There are black cats, alley cats, calico cats, and scaredy cats, but no matter which kind you’re talking about, they’re mesmerizing! The way they move… the way they purr…when they “make biscuits” or brush against you, they do it with grace. Their sleek bodies and regal faces show us how miraculous they are, so let’s […]
Wheat isn’t just about our diet. Wheat significantly impacts cultures and is an essential staple that connects people and communities. Although wheat sales rise and fall, it’s a go-to food for many. Wheat has saved millions of lives. However, wheat is an umbrella term and includes other grains exported worldwide from Russia to Canada. Because […]
Meat, including beef, is a major part of most people’s diets, but the amount of beef the US produces each year will truly shock you. And among the states, Texas takes the lead for being the largest beef-producing state. From burgers and meatballs to meatloaf and casseroles, Americans truly love their beef, with the country […]
(Warning: This article contains graphic details of dogfighting and its effects on dogs.) Dog fighting – Madness from the minds of men. There aren’t enough horrible words to describe someone who’s involved with this “blood sport.” It takes someone who is less than human to watch dogs perform such unnatural acts just for one’s pleasure, […]
Overfishing is a serious problem that is causing consequential damage to the oceans all over the world. By looking at overfishing statistics, we can get an idea of how overfishing is harming our planet, the effects it has on fish and other marine life, and what will inevitably happen if we continue to push past […]
Ever since humans walked this Earth, we have been killing helpless animals to satisfy our own needs and desires. But has our meat consumption gotten out of hand? Over the years, meat consumption has risen dramatically, with humans now consuming millions of tonnes of meat each year. Whether you’re a big meat eater, a vegan, […]
Buying a new cat is not just a simple case of paying the adoption fee and walking away with your new family pet. There are many other costs involved in owning a cat. Some of these are obvious, while others are more subtle, the smaller expenses that accumulate over time. I have always owned cats. […]
Lester, a ginger tabby of inimitable size, suns himself on the courtyard wall. He’s been out carousing all night long; a week ago, he left a full-size hare, a token of appreciation, on the terrace. Lester is free-ranging and good at what he does. He’s an expert killer. It’s not something he was taught or […]
Read this article with an open heart. The subject is not warm and fuzzy but heavy and alarming. It’s time for Americans to be made aware of this crucial information – the statistics of animals in captivity. Wolves, tigers, elephants, bears, and wildlife were not made to live in cages, fences, or confined in any […]
Deforestation occurs when human activities result in the permanent removal of natural vegetation and diverse flora for animal grazing, construction, manufacturing, using wood for fuel, and agricultural expansion. In North America, half of the forest of the Eastern Coast was razed between the 1600s and 1870s. Mass deforestation has reduced Western Europe’s forests from 80% […]