Category Archives: Environment

New Book by Alan Rabinowitz : Life in the Valley of Death: The Fight to Save Tigers in a Land of Guns, Gold, and Greed

In forests reviled as the valley of death, Rabinowitz finds new life for himself, for communities haunted by poverty and violence, and for the tigers he vowed to protect. I have written about Alan Rabinowitz on & often. He continues to inspire me personally. I have been inspired after seeing a National Geographic documentary on [...]

Central Park pedi cabs – resting cab driver

Right outside the South end of Central Park, the pedi cab drivers wait patiently for tourists who would hire a ride. This is a very popular vehicle within the park for a quiet, environmental leisure ride within the park. But the chilly weather causes a big slump in their business. This picture shows a rickshaw [...]

Avenue of Giants – traveling in North California

From: photoduniya.com One of the most visited places is up north on Highway 101 where the huge Redwood forests make an entire climate and an ecosystem. Tucked away in a side from the main highway, the Avenue of Giants is about 25 miles starting in Phillipsville on Highway 101 about 6 miles north of Garberville. [...]

So what do you do when you’re a turtle? Meet Houdini

The modern time’s Houdini isn’t a magician, but an entertainer from the Coyote Hills State Park in Fremont, California. He is about six years old and had to be moved to Coyote Hills since he was always escaping from his previous home! Now he is in a 6 x 1 tank. Is that big enough? [...]