Audubon California Scientists track North American Birds
Audubon California took 140 million bird observations to track 604 North American bird species. They used the latest climate change models to predict how bird species will need to adapt […]
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Amazon Fires Destroying Habitat for Newly Discovered Primate
A minuscule marmoset known as Mico munduruku habitat is being destroyed by fire. The Amazon is one of 18 biomes necessary for a healthy earth. The Amazon continues to be
Ocean Depletion of Consumable Fish
The world’s international fleet of industrial fishing vessels are seeing a decline in their catch. Oceans are running out of fish. Human fish consumption is increasing faster than fish can
Horned Lizards Released from Texas Zoo
Over- development and habitat loss has threatened the Texas horned lizard. Conservationists at the Dallas zoo are working to breed horned lizards for release in the wild. 2023 the Dallas
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
Alaskan Birds are Starving
Alaska is experiencing mass seabird mortality events. Scientists are conducting research on various dead seabird species to determine the cause. In all cases, its starvation. The scientists don’t know the
Warmer Oceans affect Right Whales
Whale watching tours are struggling in Maine. For years, whale watching tours didn’t have to venture far into the Gulf of Maine to find whales. Now, whale watching tours are
Insects necessary for Life on Earth
Polar bears are the poster child for climate change. People aren’t paying attention to insects. Without insects, there are no plants, there is no food. Recently scientists have named the
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.
Jays leave acorns everywhere for a Peculiar Reason
Jays strip oak trees of acorns. They remember every place they leave an acorn. Original thought to for winter food, scientists have discovered the Jays want young saplings to grow.
Oldest Living Tree in Southeast USA
Scientists discovered a 2,624 year old bald cypress in a North Carolina Swamp. Bald cypress trees are now confirmed to be the oldest known wetland species on Earth. Even though