Tag: Wildlife conservation
How Penguin Poop Is Cooling Antarctica: The Surprising Connection
Matthew Boyer, a Ph.D. student in atmospheric science at the University of Helsinki, embarked on an exciting journey in December 2022. He boarded an Argentine military plane bound for Marambio Station, located at the...
Increase in Native Pond Turtles in Yosemite After Removal of Invasive Bullfrogs
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 Impact of ‘Beauty Bias’ on Wildlife Conservation: A Concern for Public and Researchers
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...
Protecting Wildlife and Landscapes: UK’s New Nature Reserve Inspired by Brontë Sisters
The moors of Haworth in West Yorkshire, England, were basically the real-life inspiration behind Emily Brontë's classic novel, Wuthering Heights. James Elkington/iStock/Getty Images PlusWhy Trust Us? Well, back in 2005, EcoWatch was born as...
Malayan Tiger Population Decline: A Critical Situation – Inside Climate News
So, like, there's this thing happening in Malaysia where logging and palm oil plantations are spreading like wildfire. I mean, it's really messing with the wildlife's homes, especially the critically endangered Malayan tigers. It's...
Mice Show ‘First Responder Behavior’ to Revive Unconscious Peers
Mice Exhibit Remarkable 'First Responder Behavior' to Aid Unconscious PeersIn a groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, it has been revealed that mice, much like humans,...
Legal Protections for Wildlife in Jeopardy: House Oversight Meeting
In a recent House Oversight meeting, Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources challenged the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), questioning their federal authority and alleged...
Impacts on Land, Water, and Wildlife After Federal Holiday Firings
President’s Day weekend brought a wave of shock and sadness as thousands of federal employees in the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior were suddenly let go, leaving behind chaos and uncertainty. The...
Benefits of Reintroducing Wolves to Scottish Highlands – Study
A groundbreaking study led by scientists at the University of Leeds has shed light on the potential benefits of reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands. The research, which focuses on the impact of wolves...
Rare Sighting of Plains-Wanderer in Australia After 30 Years
Rare Sighting of Plains-Wanderer in Australia After 30 YearsAfter more than three decades, the critically endangered Plains-wanderer has been spotted in Australia, specifically west of Melbourne. This remarkable discovery was made by Zoos Victoria,...
