Pollinator/Wildlife Spotlife
🦋 POLLINATOR SPOTLIGHT: Clematis Clearwing Moth 🌿 At first glance, you might mistake the Clematis Clearwing Moth (Alcathoe caudata) for a wasp! Its slender body and mostly transparent wings are […]
biome
Habitat Connections
🌙🦇 HABITAT UPDATE: When the Sun Goes Down, the Habitat Wakes Up When we think about wildlife habitat, we often picture what happens during the day—but after sunset, an entirely
The Living Edge: Prairie Strips in the Modern Landscape
Discover how prairie strips can transform ordinary landscapes into vibrant habitat for pollinators, birds, and wildlife while improving soil and water health. In *The Living Edge: Prairie Strips in the
Prairie Strips add Benefits for Farmers
Gary Guthrie, an Iowa farmer, did an experiment on his farm. He added three prairie strips to his crops. Gary realized after hearing the buzz and hum of pollinators, how
Amazon Jaguars Habitat Loss
In 2019, the Amazon fires caused 500 jaguars to lose their habitat. Fires have destroyed over 4.9 million acres in Bolivia. Bolivia’s landscape is home to several large cat species
US Prairies gaining Interest
Scientists have perfected prairie restoration techniques. Seeding and burning are better understood. Military bases and power corridors are places where prairies can flourish. Grasslands are the least protected terrestrial biomes.
Half the Earth
E. O. Wilson, the father of sociobiology, suggests protecting half the Earth, and living on the other half. The conservation community should aim for a big goal instead of incremental
Native Lawns versus Manicured Lawns
Insects can only lay eggs on native plants. Insects are the keystone species for all life on earth. Native plants are necessary to save wildlife and ourselves. https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1198908440
Damage to the Amazon Affects Us All
The Amazon red squirrel and the green acouchi, two rodents from the Amazon are extinct. Their habitat is gone. Amazon insects, fish, and flowers are also extinct. Native bees are
Insect Apocalypse
Insect populations continue to decline by a rate of 2.5%/year. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/insect-declines-are-stark-warning-humanity#:~:text=Many%20people%20think%20of%20insects,without%20them%20we%20are%20doomed.
Starfish are Dying
Scientists believe the massive starfish die-off is attributed to warming ocean temperatures. https://www.npr.org/2019/01/30/690003678/massive-starfish-die-off-is-tied-to-global-warming#:~:text=Massive%20Starfish%20Die%2DOff%20Is%20Tied%20To%20Global%20Warming%20%3A%20NPR&text=Massive%20Starfish%20Die%2DOff%20Is%20Tied%20To%20Global%20Warming%20Sea,the%20disease%20even%20more%20deadly.
Bering Straight Ice is Missing
For several years in a row, the Bering Straight Ice is missing. Scientists believe this is due to climate change and rising temperatures. Indigenous populations in the area rely on