Rare Invasive Insects Intercepted at Dulles Airport Pose Economic Threat
In a surprising discovery, Customs and Border Protection inspectors at Dulles International Airport recently encountered two exotic insects not typically...
Wildlife & Conservation
Why birdsong matters more than you think
Imagine you’re walking across rolling hills that stretch for miles, with warm sunshine and the chirping of birds all around....
Debate Over Fish Farming in the Gulf of Mexico Heats Up as Trump’s Presidency Nears
Plans to develop large-scale floating fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico are gaining renewed attention as President-elect Donald Trump...
Illegal cockfighting threatens endangered sea turtles across Central America
Cockfighting has been illegal in Costa Rica for more than a century, but this violent tradition persists underground across the...
The Burmese python problem: how 20ft predators are wreaking havoc on the Everglades
An invasive predator that can grow up to 20ft, weigh over 100kg and devour prey six times its size –...
Humpback Whale Sets Record with Incredible 8,000 Mile Journey
A humpback whale has shattered records by traveling over 8,000 miles from the coast of South America to Africa, marking...
Invasive species are often threatened in their native ranges
Many species that are considered invasive in areas where they’ve been introduced may actually be threatened with extinction in their...
Endangered seabirds return to Pacific island after century-long absence
Small seabirds skim the open ocean at night, patting their legs on the surface as they hunt for small fish....
Florida scrub-jays suffer effects of warming change
Florida scrub-jays are nesting earlier than they used to as a result of warming winters, which is impacting their populations....
Wildlife and humans face shared health risks from plastic pollution
Humans are surrounded by plastic. So are animals. While numerous studies have shown the wide-ranging health effects in humans linked...
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