your world is busy fast paced and loud. running to catch up with your lives and whatever your crowd. but in the middle of this far and near, we frogs and amphibians are starting to disappear. the croaks and the ribbits the folklore you created… without your help to extinction we are fated. we are […]
Fungus Devastating Frogs on Nearly Every Continent May Have an Achilles Heel–and Scientists Think it Could Save the Amphibians
A pandemic among frogs has been going on worldwide for years—the culprit: a fungal infection that has affected amphibians on nearly every continent. But now, the discovery of a virus that has evolved to replicate inside this fungus could be the key to saving nearly 500 species of frogs that have experienced declines due to […]
7 Ways to Attract Beneficial Insects & Animals to the Garden
An important part of creating a healthy, organic garden space is supporting a well-balanced ecosystem. That can’t be done with the use of pesticides and other biocides because they, by design, create imbalance. There are insects and small animals that feed on unwelcomed garden visitors like aphids and slugs, so if there are no aphids […]
Tragedy as 65-year-old manatee, Juliet, dies at Tampa zoo just four months after being rescued from seaquarium facing allegations of improper animal care
One of the world’s oldest known manatees has died, four months after being rescued from desolate conditions at the infamous Miami Seaquarium. Officials from ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced the death of 65-year-old manatee Juliet on Sunday after exhibiting declining health conditions over the past week. Juliet and her mate Romeo were rescued from the […]
7 Critical Missteps That Can Undermine Your Dog’s Health
Prevention is key to ensuring your furry friend enjoys a long, happy, and healthy life. However, even the most well-intentioned pet owners can sometimes make mistakes that may inadvertently compromise their dog’s well-being. This blog post aims to shed light on 7 critical missteps that could undermine your dog’s health, from nutritional faux pas to […]
In World First, Scientists Share What Was Almost Certainly a Conversation with a Humpback Whale
In a world first, marine biologists were able to have a discourse with a humpback whale, pushing out the boundaries of cooperation and understanding that could be possible between our two species. An adult female humpback whale, known as Twain, in Southeast Alaska, was located along with a group of whales and called with a […]
Mexico’s avocado industry harms monarch butterflies, but will U.S. officials act? (commentary)
Monarch butterflies are returning to gardens across the United States, but a few months ago, I stood in a mountain forest in Mexico where the monarchs spend the winter. They clustered on trees by the thousands and when the sun hit them, they swarmed in a cloud of bright orange confetti. I was surrounded by […]
The Zen of Pigeon
Pigeons in their private zen Find a respite now and then They close their eyes What do they dream of Comfort and silence In the presence of love.