Undergraduate biology is one of the most popular yet challenging majors in college. Many students enter biology programs with strong interest in medicine, research, or environmental science, but quickly discover that the coursework is far more demanding than expected. High dropout rates, stress, and academic underperformance are common issues. Understanding why students struggle in undergraduate […]
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Examining the Dangerous Wild Animal Act to See if Wolf Hybrids are Legal in Texas
The dream of owning a majestic creature that bridges the gap between the wild and the domestic is a powerful draw for many animal lovers. Texas is known for its wide open spaces and a culture that deeply values individual property rights and personal freedoms. Prospective owners often assume that anything not explicitly forbidden is […]
How Outdoor Education Helps Children Connect With Australian Wildlife
When a child sees a wild animal in its natural habitat for the first time, something changes. Their eyes widen, their voice softens, and curiosity takes over. These moments create lasting memories while giving children practical learning experiences that classrooms alone cannot always provide. Across Australia, outdoor education programmes are giving students more opportunities to […]
“Females can afford to be choosier in their social relationships because of their higher ranking…”
One of the four species highlighted in David Attenborough’s Dynasties II series, female spotted hyenas are one of nature’s most interesting matriarchal societies. Back in 2018, scientists from Michigan State University studied a group in the Masai Mara, Kenya and found that spotted hyenas practise a group dynamic that’s as complicated as many primate species. The sex and rank of […]
Brazil police seize devices from bird expert in trafficking probe linked to Vantara zoo
A U.S. citizen suspected of international wildlife trafficking had three cell phones and a computer seized on May 1 as he arrived at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo, Brazil. According to a statement released by the Federal Police, the action is a development in an investigation “probing the international trafficking of golden lion tamarins and other […]
‘The leopard was crouched 3m away, its golden eyes locked on mine. What happened next is still a blur’
We took the bridge over the River Khwai. A phalanx of firewood rattled in the back of the beat-up Land Rover. Sardined beside it, my siblings nattered and quibbled. It was 2012 and we were a full-house family – two adults, three children – eight weeks and two breakdowns into a self-drive safari sabbatical. Travelling […]
Up to half the bird species using the African-Eurasian flyway are declining
Each year in May, World Migratory Bird Day draws attention to the billions of birds that migrate long distances with the changing of the seasons, a living braid of ecosystems separated by thousands — even tens of thousands — of kilometers. According to Kariuki Ndang’ang’a, BirdLife International Africa’s regional director, about 2 billion birds fly […]
“Big surprise!” Birdwatchers stunned as unexpected visitors turn up at a hide in South Africa
A wildlife photography guide was shocked when a pair of cheetahs arrived at a bird hide and decided to strike a pose. “Big surprise!” says wildlife photographer Alex Brackx on Instagram. “This was the first time cheetahs were seen at this bird hide in South Africa.” Although there is a pane of glass between the cheetahs and the guests, the close-up encounter […]