Help Scientists In The Worlds Biggest Bird Count
Every year in February, scientists call on backyard birders to head for their favorite bird watching spots and report back on what birds they see. The annual event, held by … Read More
Category: Endangered Species
Shark fins are now being regulated
Every year, approximately 75 million sharks are killed for their fins. The process is cruel, with the sharks fins being cut off while it is still alive, before the living … Read More
Climate Change Makes Mountain Gorillas Drink More
Climate change means that the environment many animals have adapted to is changing. Our world is getting warmer, and that means changes in temperature, rainfall, and weather patterns. This means … Read More
EPA confirms Neonicotinoids Harm Wildlife
This is a press release from the EPA, we did not write this but are sharing it due to its importance. WASHINGTON— The Environmental Protection Agency released final biological evaluations … Read More
Flamingos at risk from Climate Change
Compared to many species of birds on the verge of extinction, the iconic pink flamingo is doing relatively well. Even near threatened species like the Lesser Flamingo have millions of … Read More
Interview with Mustafa Gerima
Mustafa Gerima is an environmental activist who was motivated to leave his ordinary life behind to save a rare tree from extinction. He is passionate about saving Shea trees and … Read More
The Fight to Save the Sumatran Tiger
The Sumatran tiger is the last of the Sunda Island tigers, with its two related sub-species, the Bali tiger and the Java Tiger being extinct since the 80s. The smallest … Read More
An Interview with Priyanka
Priyanka Kumari is a naturalist with a passion for butterflies. She gives lessons around her country on how to compost waste, and how to create habitat out of your own … Read More
Become a dolphin in a virtual ocean!
Now and then, a kickstarter for the environment gets our attention in a real and exciting way. I recently finished the book, “Becoming Wild,” by Carl Safina, and to say … Read More
The invisible pollinators: Native bees need our help
When we think of pollinators, we tend to think of the iconic honeybee. This highly recognizable bee not only provides us with honey for our plates but are also shipped … Read More