South Africa

South Africa’s Bala Brothers Releasing Self-Titled Album, Starring in PBS Special [Video]
South Africa’s Bala Brothers Releasing Self-Titled Album, Starring in PBS Special [Video]
South Africa’s Bala Brothers Releasing Self-Titled Album, Starring in PBS Special [Video]
The Bala Brothers -- Loyiso, Zwai and Phelo Bala -- are a household name in South Africa because of their fusion of operatically-trained voices, rich harmonies and traditional South African melodies and rhythms. The Bala Brothers are releasing a self-titled album March 3, with DVD and Blu-Ray releases March 24 for a taped concert program airing as a PBS-TV special starting Feb. 28.
Baby Elephant Saved from Drowning by Mother
Baby Elephant Saved from Drowning by Mother
Baby Elephant Saved from Drowning by Mother
What mother wouldn't save her child in time of danger?  No one, or thing, I can think of. In human terms it's easy to understand.  But, in animal terms?  They love their young just as much as we do.
Mother Elephant Saves Her Baby From Drowning!
Mother Elephant Saves Her Baby From Drowning!
Mother Elephant Saves Her Baby From Drowning!
This story reminded me of the one that Catherine Behrendt brought up on WZZM 13's Take Five and Company a couple weeks ago.  Small pockets of legislature around the country are trying to rule in or rule out the use of elephant hooks.  Another argument for why they have to STOP being used on these intelligent, caring, loving animals...