A complex web of interdependence exists between the various organisms that comprise an ecosystem, such as seals. Earth’s rich biodiversity is essential to the planet’s continued existence. Therefore, the loss of even a single species can have far-reaching effects on the biosphere. Some species become extinct because of human interference, specifically deforestation and destroying their ...
Imagine … eco-tourists enjoying views of undisturbed whales and dolphins while on a whale-watching tour, observing them doing what comes naturally. This is ultimately what we all wish to see when spending time in nature watching animals. We can achieve this by using quieter boats. But why do we need quieter boats? Whales and dolphins ...
As vegetation is removed to make way for urban development, wild species experience a dramatic loss of habitat, making it more difficult for city dwellers to interact with wildlife. Studies show a lack of connection to nature might lead to anxiety and depression for people in cities. Birds are among the most accessible and aesthetically ...
With her expert scissors, nature artist Niharika Rajput craftily and carefully cuts small pieces of paper into small parts for her paper sculptures. She thinks about even the smallest details when she makes these pieces. From kingfishers to minivets, Rajput is able to bring her paper birds into life. Through her artistry, Rajput intends to ...
“I have developed a real passion for a midge,” said Valeria Lencioni in an interview with GlacierHub. The midge in question, Diamesa steinboecki, is one of the highly endangered insects that she observed in the glacial streams of the Italian Alps where she conducts her research. When she started studying glacial fauna in 1996, little was ...
When you think of skunks, you probably get an image of black and white stripes. What you may not realize is that the skunks we are all used to seeing have a spotted “cousin.” Since most people go out of their way to avoid the stinky varmints, a group of scientists interested in the genetic ...
Estimates that some 3 billion animals were killed or misplaced by the 2019-20 mega-fires in Australia have been confirmed — with a breakdown by animal type for the first time — in a conclusive Sydney-led report commissioned by WWF. More than 60,000 koalas were among the animals impacted by last summer’s wildfire crisis, according to ...
Waste fishing gear in the Ganges River poses a threat to wildlife including otters, turtles, and dolphins, new research shows. The study says entanglement in fishing gear could harm species, including the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin. Surveys along the length of the river, from the mouth in Bangladesh to the Himalayas in ...
For most people, a trip to the beach involves slathering on a thick layer of sunscreen to protect against sunburn and skin cancer. However, savvy beachgoers know to reapply sunscreen every few hours because it eventually washes off. Now, researchers reporting in ACS’ journal Environmental Science & Technology have detected high levels of sunscreen chemicals in the ...
Scientists estimate there are only 84 remaining highly endangered Amur leopards (Panthera pardus orientalis) remaining in the wild across its current range along the southernmost border of Primorskii Province in Russia and Jilin Province of China. This new estimate of the Amur leopard population was recently reported in the scientific journal Conservation Letters by scientists from China, ...
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