Spending time outdoors as a family is one of the best ways to create lasting memories while developing a deeper appreciation for the natural world. In a time when many children and adults spend more hours indoors, outdoor activities provide an opportunity to explore forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife habitats firsthand. Connecting with nature does […]
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It looks like a friendly garden bird, sings like one too – but it’s one of the most toxic creatures alive
What do a poison dart frog from South America and a perching bird from New Guinea have in common? Well, both exude neurotoxins that are, gram for gram, some of the most powerful poisons in nature. That Phyllobates poison dart frogs are highly poisonous is well known – it’s in their name, after all, and a single frog can […]
How to stitch a massive wildlife corridor through the Rocky Mountains
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada — On a sunny Thursday in May, Kent Kebe had to scrape yet another bighorn sheep carcass off Highway 93/95 running through Radium, British Columbia. The necropsy confirmed what Kebe, the village’s protective service manager, already knew: A car collision killed the ram. Roadkill deaths hit this community hard. Residents love their […]
Psychiatric Service Dog Letter: How to Ask Your Doctor
A psychiatric service dog letter must be signed by a mental health professional who holds an active license in your state. Most requests fail because the patient asks for the wrong document or approaches a provider who cannot issue one. Under the federal Fair Housing Act, only a letter from a state-licensed mental health professional […]
It might be called a fox, look like a fox and act like a fox – but don’t be fooled, this is no fox
South America’s most abundant wild canid belongs to the genus Lycalopex, also known as ‘false foxes‘. Widespread and resourceful, it slips though the grasslands, scrub and farmland of the Southern Cone, feeding on whatever the season provides. Unfortunately, its appetite for livestock, including poultry and lambs, means its presence has not always been welcomed by its […]
As Australia expands seismic testing, experts warn of profound effects on sealife
It was spring, 20 years ago now, but he remembers it clearly. On the deck of the Geco Resolution, wind tearing spray from the waves, Robert McCauley stood gazing out onto an ocean blackened by night. The ship had been firing seismic airguns all day, thunderous blasts punching through the water and into the seabed. Over […]
Responsible Boating Around Coastal Wildlife
A quiet morning on the water can bring you close to remarkable wildlife. Dolphins surface nearby. Shorebirds work the tide line. A manatee drifts through a shallow cove. Moments like these are a gift, and they carry a duty. The way you approach matters as much as the gear you carry. A stable, capable boat […]
“The thought of them lurking under the water is enough to give you the shivers – After drowning its victim it rapidly rolls it to remove its limbs…
Saltwater crocodiles are one of the world’s most famous and deadliest predators. Just the thought of them lurking under the water is enough to give you the shivers. We named it one of the most deadliest animals in the world Learn about more about saltwater crocodiles in our expert guide, including whether crocodiles really sleep with […]