Legend tells us that Buddha called all the animals to his side before he left the Earth. Only 12 animals responded and came to say goodby. Buddha rewarded these 12 by naming a year after each one in the order of their arrival. The Chinese belief is that the animal in the year of a […]
Earth Day is an annual event most commonly celebrated the 22nd of April. It is a day on which people around the world gather to participate in activities and demonstrations aimed at raising public awareness about environmental issues including air pollution, water pollution, habitat destruction, renewable energy, climate change, species losses, and environmental policies. This […]
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded in 1866 by Henry Bergh. It was the first humane society to be established in North America. Bergh was the son of a prominent shipbuilder and spent some time traveling in Europe. He visited the Earl of Harrowby, president of England’s Royal […]
