"Ocean
Peril" - Ocean 98 and
the state of the world's oceans"
By Patti Cox
Imagine a coastline devoid of all
life, or an ocean of water so toxic it will kill any living thing
in it, or a Sunday brunch without shrimp cocktail.This may sound
extreme, but the World's Oceans are in trouble and face
threats from over fishing, global warming, and pollution. 1998 has
been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of
the Ocean, countries from around the globe are working to draw
public attention to the plight of the oceans.The health of our
oceans is vital to our very existence....
"The
Amazing Kitty Cat" - From Egyptian Gods to Present Day
Miracles
By April
Nicewonger
These days, a little purr goes a long
way. In fact, cats are America's favorite pet -- 59 million to
52.9 million dogs! It is very difficult to find the words to
accurately describe the warm feeling you get when...
"Bringing
up Baby" - A tribute to animal parents
By Dorothy
Hoffman
The parenting styles of our prehistoric
pals is still a hotly debated issue among today's dinosaur
experts. Not everyone believes the maiasaura was well named. But
whether mom nurtured and protected her young or left them to hatch
on their own into the brave new Jurassic world, we're sure to find...
"Women
Who Run with the Apes"
By Evelyn
Gallardo
With all three of these remarkable
women an early fascination with animals was a first step in the
path leading them to their careers. But they did more than merely
study their subjects, they bonded with them. While investing
decades studying... |
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