This bear didn’t get the nickname yogi for his picnic swiping habits, but rather for his yoga routine. A tourist was able to catch Yogi’s Paripurna Navasana, or full boat pose at the finnish zoo. continue reading...

Who hasn’t at one point wondered what it would be like to ride a water buffalo?  Yeah, okay me neither.  But clearly someone wants to do it. Check out this list of exotic animals you can ride in different areas of the world:

Ride a Water Buffalo in Vietnam
Ride an Ostrich in South Africa
Ride a Camel in Egypt
Ride a Llama in the United States
Ride a Yak in China
Ride an Elephant in Thailand
Ride a Giant Tortoise in Kenya
Ride a pony that’s painted to look like a zebra in China continue reading...

King, NC (PRWEB) March 18, 2008 — With the kickoff of the travel season quickly approaching, Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational association for professional pet sitters, reminds pet owners to be mindful of their pets when making travel plans.

Short trips such as the weekend getaway often are the result of spur-of-the-moment decision making. Having one or more professional pet sitters on call will ensure that pets are cared for and that travelers can enjoy springtime getaways with even greater peace of mind. continue reading...

If getting up close to lions, tigers, and rhinos scares you, go on safari in Madagascar, where the harmless wildlife—most famously, lemurs—will greet you with gentle, wide-eyed wonder. And while interaction with animals on most African safaris is best kept at a distance, on this island nation the friendly chameleons, lizards, and lemurs can wander up and down your arms and legs. continue reading...