What the grieving mother orca tells us about how animals experience death For many weeks, news of a mother orca carrying her dead infant through the icy waters of the Salish Sea captured the attention of many around the world. Keeping the infant afloat as best she could, the orca, named Tahlequah, also known as [β¦]
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Support for the U.S. Endangered Species ...
About the Endangered Species Act and the non-controversy over its widespread support (contrary to what we currently are βledβ to believe)β¦ In short, a study published very recently found that: (a) βΌ4 in 5 Americans support the ESA, whereas βΌ1 in 10 oppose it; (b) support for the ESA remained stable over the past two [β¦]
Shilpaβs Wildflower Highlights Β» Self-he
Shilpaβs Wildflower Highlights Β» Self-heal The Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is a herbaceous perennial plant from the mint family, it looks a lot like mint but it does not have the minty or other aromatic fragrance. The genus name βPrunellaβ comes from the German word for βquinsyβ (a severe sore throat caused by a tonsil abscess [β¦]
Killing Sharks, Wolves and Other Top Pre...
Killing sharks, wolves and other top predators wonβt solve conflicts In French Polynesia, fishing is an integral part of everyday life. The people living here fish on the flats and along the reef using nets, hooks and line, harpoons, spearguns and traditional artisanal traps. They fish for food. They are also seeing the benefits of using [β¦]
Shilpaβs Wildflower Highlights Β» Buttonb
Shilpaβs Wildflower Highlights Β» Buttonbush Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is an obligate wetland species found at the margins of lakes, ponds, swamps, creeks, in moist, poor drainage and standing waters. The genus name came from two Greek words, βcephaloβ meaning βheadβ and βanthosβ meaning βflowerβ. It is a native species to the eastern and southern United [β¦]
Rainforest Collapse in Prehistoric Times...
Rainforest collapse in prehistoric times changed the course of evolution Over 750,000 square kilometres of Amazon rainforest have been cleared since 1970 β a fifth of the total. As a result, many of the animals that live there are threatened with extinction. But this isnβt the first time the Earth has seen its rainforests shrink. [β¦]
Shilpaβs Wildflower Highlights Β» America
Shilpaβs Wildflower Highlights Β» American White Waterlily This one is hard to miss, especially as they are spectacular showy flowers with sweet fragrance! American white water lily (Nymphaea odorata) or fragrant water lily is a beautiful aquatic plant, native to most states of the United States. They can be commonly found in ponds, protected areas [β¦]
Spotting Conservation Volunteering Fakes
Iβve heard that a lot of companies are just a front and arenβt really about volunteering. Is that true? Yes, that is true and even more so when volunteering is about supposedly preserving species that happen to be majestic, beautiful and/or have cute babiesβ¦ So you need to watch out. Here are a few tips to help you [β¦]
Shilpaβs Wildflower Highlights Β» Common
Shilpaβs Wildflower Highlights Β» Common Milkweed Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is the most frequently encountered milkweed among 115 known species of the genus Asclepias. Itβs a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow 4-6 feet tall. The name βmilkweedβ comes from the milk-like white secretion (sap) from every part of the plant when broken. It is [β¦]
Biodiversity Extinction Rates on Steroid
Extinction is a natural process, but itβs happening at 1,000 times the normal speed When Sudan the white rhino was put down by his carers earlier this year, it confirmed the extinction of one of the savannahβs most iconic subspecies. Despite decades of effort from conservationists, including a fake Tinder profile for the animal dubbed [β¦]