Many species that are considered invasive in areas where they’ve been introduced may actually be threatened with extinction in their home ranges. A new study published in Conservation Letters explores this conservation paradox, asking whether or not nonnative species that are endangered in their native range should be protected or controlled. “We were interested in […]
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Surprising Genetic Findings from Study of Wild and Domesticated Rabbits
A groundbreaking study has revealed surprising genetic insights into wild and domesticated rabbits, suggesting that feral DNA may be crucial for domestic rabbits to thrive in the wild. This discovery could significantly impact our understanding of rabbit evolution and their environmental impact. Published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the study investigated the genetic relationships and […]
How to Combine Traveling and Earning Money
Traveling while making a career has never been more achievable thanks to today’s globalized society. Thanks to the gig economy, digital nomadism, and remote employment opportunities, people now have more chances than ever to travel while also earning money while on the move – be it short trips or lifestyle changes! In this book we […]
Rare rabbit could be at risk in NC, and scientists are rushing to collect its poop
Research in North Carolina involving rabbit poop could help protect a vulnerable species in the state, wildlife officials said. An “elusive” rabbit known as the Appalachian cottontail faces several dangers to its survival, ranging from interbreeding to disease, in North Carolina, according to a March 8 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission news release. But scientists […]
Survival Skills: Cooking in Nature Without Modern Conveniences
Cooking in nature strips back the complexities of modern life, presenting an opportunity to connect with the environment in a primal way. It’s about utilizing what you have, where you are, to nourish yourself. Embracing the wilderness requires a shift in mindset from the convenience-driven approaches of contemporary kitchens to the resourceful, innovative methods of […]
Florida Bobcat: Lynx rufus
I did a post of Florida’s Bobcats (Lynx rufus) some time back, but it just disappeared from the blog. I am reposting these photos as I love watching these cats. We live in a large subdivision bordered by an even larger preserve, so these bobcats thrive on rabbits, squirrels, and, I suppose the occasional loose […]
Finding mammals in Sydney (Urban mammals)
When most of us think about wildlife watching, cities are not the environments that usually come to mind. Typically urban development is associated with habitat destruction and local extinctions. However, not all wildlife species are equally affected by human activities and some have adapted and become quite successful in human-dominated landscapes. Sydney – Australia‘s largest […]
Warning Siren
Obscured by the horde, listening for a warning siren, hungering for the unreachable space. European rabbit | Oryctolagus cuniculus