A newly confirmed elephant subspecies is already at risk of extinction. Bornean elephants have wider faces and smaller bodies than other Asian elephants. Standing just 2.5 meters tall, they narrowly beat the African forest elephant to the title of the smallest living elephant. Though they were first named in 1950, disagreement over whether these mammals […]
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Cocaine trafficking threatens critical bird habitats, new study shows
In addition to its human consequences, cocaine trafficking harms the environment and threatens habitats important to dozens of species of migratory birds, according to a new study. Two-thirds of the areas that are most important to forest birds—including 67 species of migratory birds that breed in the U.S. and Canada and overwinter in Central America—are […]
Large birds can boost forest carbon storage — if deforestation doesn’t interfere
Think of a toucan and you’ll probably picture a toco toucan, with its orange bill and white throat. The largest member of the toucan family, the toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) can have a wingspan of more than 1 meter (3 feet) and fly more than 90 meters. On these journeys, it often carries something very […]
The Role of Young People in Combating Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. It affects every aspect of our lives, from the air we breathe to the food we eat. While governments and corporations play significant roles in addressing this global crisis, young people have emerged as powerful agents of change. Their passion, creativity, and […]
Deforestation is Causing Viruses in Ugandan Wildlife
Research conducted by the University of Stirling and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has revealed a concerning trend: animals in the forests of Uganda’s Budongo are turning to unconventional sources for sustenance, inadvertently exposing themselves to viruses, including one linked to COVID-19. At the heart of this discovery lies the aftermath of tobacco farming, a practice […]
Death tolls mount as elephants and people compete for land in Sri Lanka
Setting out from home to collect firewood on a cool spring morning last year, Harshini Wanninayake and her mother had no idea only one of them would come back alive. The pair were walking to a nearby forest from Eriyawa, a village in north-west Sri Lanka, when they heard a loud rustling close by. “It […]
8 Easy Things You Can Do To Save Endangered Species
The article discusses environmental pollution, endangered species, and 8 simple tips for concerned citizens to save our planet and endangered animals. Biodiversity and saving endangered species are among the world’s most pressing issues today, and climate change poses many threats. The loss of natural habitats, deforestation, and other anthropogenic factors are causing a significant decline […]
Should we give a Hoot about the mass killing of Barred Owls?
The Barred Owl’s hooting call, “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?” is a classic sound of old forests and treed swamps according to online source allaboutbirds.org. Read More: Barred Owl Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology All about birds is managed by Cornell lab of Ornithology, whose mission is to […]