Jordan Schaul

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Valley of 10,000 Smokes Contributing Editor Jordan Schaul explores the history of this great volcanic event, which shaped part of Alaska’s landscape. It may sound like a fictional destination in an Indiana Jone’s film, but the Valley of 10,000 Smokes is the real deal. Here in the Last Frontier, where earthquakes and biting cold weather can rattle the soul, is a pristine and a magical, yet unforgiving wilderness—all shaped by a volcanic eruption.

In early February, I was contacted by CNN to review an episode from the 3rd season of MORGAN SPURLOCK INSIDE MAN, which airs on February 5th, 2015. This episode portrays life in captivity for a number of species across the spectrum of facilities licensed to house exotic animals in the United States and ponders the ethics of keeping animals in zoo settings.

This post was created by a member of the Dodo Community, where anyone can post fascinating stories, photos, videos and more. I was moved by recent local TV coverage of the rehabilitation of a black bear cub that had been burned so badly on all four paws in a wild fire that she was crawling on her elbows in search of shade or other comfortable refuge.