Tag: Biodiversity conservation

Alright, so there's this cute little northwestern pond turtle hatchling chilling at a study site in Yosemite. Sidney Woodruff from UC Davis snapped a pic of this little guy, and it's just adorable.Why...

The 55th anniversary of Earth Day is happening, and it's a pretty big deal. The planet is facing some serious environmental threats right now, like extreme weather, species decline, deforestation, and water insecurity. These...

European countries have been on a roll when it comes to removing barriers from rivers, and the latest report from Dam Removal Europe has some eye-opening statistics. In 2024, a whopping 542 dams, culverts,...

Conservation Efforts: Pretty Privilege PersistsSo, like, when we talk about wildlife and plant conservation, there’s this thing called “pretty privilege” that’s, like, everywhere. People tend to donate more moolah to help out the animals...

An apple orchard in Saarland, Germany is blossoming with a row of wildflowers, creating a picturesque scene that not only adds beauty but also serves an important purpose. A recent study conducted in England...

After centuries of absence, beavers are making a comeback in England, marking a significant step toward nature recovery and conservation. These industrious creatures, once hunted to extinction in the 16th century for their meat,...

In the chilly expanse of Norway's Svalbard archipelago, a remarkable fortress, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, lies hidden beneath the permafrost. Three times a year, this subterranean haven welcomes a select group to make...

The 16th United Nations Biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP16) held in Colombia last year shed light on a pressing issue: global efforts to combat biodiversity loss are falling short. The outcomes of the...

A Beaver's Touch: How Nature's Engineers Transformed Wetlands in the Czech RepublicIn a remarkable turn of events, a colony of eight beavers in the Czech Republic has taken matters into their own paws, flooding...