Whales Found to be Crucial for Healthy Ocean Ecosystems
In June, researchers found that whale poo is highly beneficial to marine ecosystems in the Southern Ocean since it is rich in iron. Now, new findings show that whales’ contribution to the sea goes far beyond just their excrements. In a paper released earlier this month, University of Vermont conservation biologist Joe Roman and a […]
Big Wings
Just a quick post this time around, folks. This is from my 2010 archives (I’ve got sooo many photos still unprocessed from then until now, so every now and again I dive into the depths of the archives). I captured this photo of the Lesser Spotted Eagle in the Kruger National Park one afternoon. I […]
POLL: Should wildlife-killing pesticides be banned?
The widespread use of a type of insecticide that has been blamed for honeybee deaths is linked to a marked decline in bird numbers in Europe, a report says. Imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid chemical, is widely used in agriculture to exterminate pests. Dutch scientists say their data shows that the chemical is associated with a collapse […]
POLL: Should the Slaughter of Grouse be allowed to continue?
In a few weeks it will be the “Glorious Twelth”, a day when according to tradition hunting enthusiasts gather on moors in Scotland and the north of England to shoot Grouse. Proponents will tell you that that this is an important British tradition. They will also argue that it is good for Britain’s economy by attracting […]
Mosqueta media luna, Southern Bristle Tyrant, Phylloscartes eximius
Saliendo un poco del ambiente de esteros nos vamos por unos días hacia nuestra Selva Paranaense para presentarles hoy a la Mosqueta media luna, especie que hemos podido fotografiar por primera vez en el Parque provincial de la sierra Ing. Crovetto en San José / Misiones durante la tarde del 24 de Mayo pasado, en […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Week 12 Jul 2014
Welcome to the newly designed “Best Photo of the Week” competition. Voting is now easier and a lot more fun. First click an image and browse through the slideshow. Then select the three images you like best of all and click the VOTE button at the bottom of the page. After registering your vote you […]
Daily Dose of Cute
Golden-mantled ground squirrels have no idea how cute they are. They just don’t even know. It’s hard to deal with, really. The Winds got scratched, in case you were paying attention. Off to Frank Church Wilderness for a week!