Open any news feed, and nature is pleading for attention. Forests burning, bees vanishing, coastlines drowning, not in metaphors, but in real, measurable collapse. It’s no longer just the work of scientists or activists to sound the alarm. Students (yes, even high schoolers) now play a crucial role in documenting, interpreting, and influencing public awareness […]
Author: Supertrooper
Founder and Executive Editor
In California, Hummingbird Beaks Have Been Transformed by Feeders
The profusion of hummingbird feeders in California homes has not only allowed some hummingbirds to expand their range, but has also altered the shape of their beaks. Native to Southern California, Anna’s hummingbirds have, over the last century, extended their range into the northern end of the state. Their migration followed the adoption of feeders […]
How Adult Bed Pads Improve Hygiene and Comfort
Incontinence, though very common to many, is considered a sensitive topic by many even to speak of. Actually, the fact remains that more than 33 million adults in the United States alone are dealing with different kinds of urinary incontinence issues, as defined by the National Association for Continence. Regardless of age factors, due to […]
Oceans Are Getting Darker, Shrinking the Livable Space for Marine Life, Study Finds
According to a new study, about one-fifth of the world’s oceans, spanning around 75 million square kilometers, has been getting darker over the past 20 years. The study, published in the journal Global Change Biology, explored changes to the oceans’ photic zones. As the authors explained, these photic zones are where ecological interactions depend upon […]
Birds in Florida and nationwide are vanishing — fast
Birds that call Florida’s coastline and pine forests home are in serious decline, according to a sweeping new conservation report. Why it matters: Birds are indicators of the overall health of their habitats and signal early warnings of broader trouble. If these habitats can’t support birdlife, they likely can’t sustain other wildlife — or even […]
DNA probe links Japan’s otter-themed cafes to poaching hotspots in Thailand
A glut of social media videos featuring captive Asian small-clawed otters in the mid-2000s led to what wildlife trade experts term “the pet otter boom.” Demand for the species exploded, placing pressure on wild populations already contending with widespread loss of their wetland habitats. Amid an emerging trend for otter-themed exotic animal cafes in some […]
‘Remarkable’ Right Whale Saga Continues as Vagrant Pair Become First Ever Seen in Bahamas
Down near the Bahamas, a bizarre story is unfolding as two critically-endangered North Atlantic right whales continue a rebellious streak. Maybe they’re fans of Bob Dylan or The Ramones, but the whales, named Curlew and Koala, have spent the last few months cruising down from the Mid-Atlantic coast to the tropical Caribbean seas, something described […]
Results of the Best Photo of the Month May 2025
We are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Jess Findlay wins First Prize with his outstanding image ‘Spectacled Bear‘. Michael Tweddle wins Second Prize with his inspirational image ‘Riding a Capybara‘ . Third Prize goes to Candy McManiman with ‘To the Nesting Site’. Please give kudos to the photographers by leaving […]