By: Susie Hairston Earth Overshoot Day quietly slipped by without fanfare this July 24, 2025. But it is a day that we need to get loud about, though not in a celebratory way. Earth Overshoot Day is the day when globally we have used up more resources than the planet can regenerate and created more waste than it can absorb…
Photo Credit: The Houston Zoo Clouded leopards are some of the most elusive and awe-inspiring big cats in the animal kingdom. Named for their striking cloud-like spots, these cats aren’t true leopards but a distinct species with traits all their own. Smaller than many other wild cats, they typically weigh between 25 and 50 pounds, yet they have the longest…
Photo Credit: The Houston Zoo Tigers are among the most captivating creatures on Earth—fierce, majestic, and shrouded in mystery. International Tiger Day, observed every July 29, is a time to honor these iconic big cats and renew efforts to protect them from extinction. With only around 5,570 wild tigers left in the world, their survival depends on global conservation efforts…