This week I came across a pretty good description of the feral desire for coziness that we all seem to get when the first hint of autumn blows in the air: "I don't want to be warm. I want it to be cold, and I want to be MADE warm with a blanket." Why is this so true?! It seems related to the romantic notion of snuggling inside on a rainy day. Maybe it hearkens back to a deep-seated human desire for safety or shelter. Maybe it reflects the fact that being able to stay warm in the cold is a gift our souls are more grateful for than we realize. Of course, you don't need to think that deeply about it. Just enjoy the simple comfort of a blanket, a coffee and time to yourself.
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Keeping a precious symbol alive
It's no wonder Angola chose the giant sable antelope as its national animal. The majestic creature is endemic only to the southwest African country and is a majestic sight. However, poaching rendered the giant sable antelope nearly extinct in the late 20th century. Thanks to conservation efforts, though, populations are bouncing back. The species' endurance is a great example that these efforts can make a difference work, and it represents a wonderfully patriotic effort by Angolan conservationists. Renowned Angolan conservationist Pedro Vaz Pinto established the Giant Sable Conservation Project two decades ago, working directly on the ground to rehabilitate, breed and observe these animals. He says he hopes every Angolan gets the opportunity to see a giant sable up close. "It's a very powerful experience and I can see people change after that. They become enormously more in tune with the need to protect the antelope and (understand) the environmental efforts that we are doing," he says. Read the whole story here. |
A candidate we can all support
What's noisy, smelly, shy and yells a lot? No, it's not your weird neighbor, it's New Zealand's bird of the year! The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country's fiercely fought avian election this week, a contest marked by meme wars, fan tattoos and celebrity endorsements. The different types of birds even have campaign managers. (Although most of the political beef is scripted like pro wrestling, it's good to have people involved in avian drama!) The whole thing is an effort to raise awareness of conservation efforts and celebrate New Zealand's biodiversity. The hoiho — its name means "noise shouter" in the Māori language — is thought to be the world's rarest penguin and is endangered. Supporters hope recognition from its victory might prompt a revival of the species. Read the whole story here. |
To prosperity!
Hindu festivals are so cool to learn about, and the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is no exception. The 10-day festival marks the birth of the deity Ganesha, the elephant-headed, round-bellied god of prosperity and wisdom. Across parts of the Hindu world, the celebrations include dancing, drums, bright clouds of colored powder and an array of sweet food. (Ganesh is typically depicted holding Indian sweets as a sign of the abundance and prosperity that he bestows on devotees, and offerings of coconut, sugar and sweet dumplings are made in his name.) When the festival concludes, devotees often parade figures of Ganesh into the nearest body of water, resulting in fabulous photos like the one above. This tradition is believed to allow Ganesha to return to his celestial home after spending time in the earthly realm for the festival — a symbol of the impermanence of life. Read the whole story here. |
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Clingman's Dome is the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a storied stop for hikers along the Appalachian Trail. Now, after a request from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the US Board of Geographic Names has voted to restore the mountain's original Cherokee name: Kuwohi, which translates to "mulberry place." The site is a sacred place for the Cherokee people and is the highest point within the traditional Cherokee homeland. It was named Clingman's Dome in 1856 after Thomas Lanier Clingman, a Confederate Brigadier General who was also a US Representative and Senator from North Carolina. With the original name restored, the roughly 650,000 people who flock to its heights every year will experience it in a new (or old) light. Read the whole story here. |
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| | This week on the 5 Good Things podcast, students at a Kentucky high school are playing in the state's first mariachi band. An Arizona woman is named a CNN Hero for supporting Native American foster youth and families. Plus, how astronauts can vote in space. Listen to the latest episode here! |
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"I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion."
— Henry David Thoreau, American naturalist and writer |
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Last week we talked about Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that's stealing hearts online. It's short, but here's a look at her baby hippo teeth in action. Ooh, fierce! (Click here to view) |
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