Every spring, the town of Sidmouth, Devon, in southwest England is blooming with all kinds, including snowdrops, crocus bulbs, and most notably, daffodils. This beautiful phenomenon was made possible by a generous donation from Keith Owen, a Canadian millionaire and successful investment banker who planned to settle down in the unassuming town. After being diagnosed …
Legacy
The family of the late Steve Irwin is continuing his legacy of saving wildlife by rescuing 90,000 animals, including those that have been victimized by the bushfires in Australia. Terri Irwin, Steve’s widow, together with their children, Robert and Bindi, own and run the Australia Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital. Over the last 16 years, the facility …
Everybody knows – and misses – Steve Irwin. Born in Melbourne, Australia on February 22, 1962, “The Crocodile Hunter” grew up on a wildlife park owned by his parents, now known as the Australia Zoo. His childhood greatly influenced the career path that he would be taking in the future, and he went on to …
Throughout history, we have witnessed several powerful women who ignited a movement and fought for positive change, greatly impacting the community through their bold ideas for reform. These campaigns were pursued so that women can have a better place in the world and gain equal access to opportunities as men do. One such example of a …