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Support for the U.S. Endangered Species ...

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About the Endangered Species Act and the non-controversy over its widespread support (contrary to what we currently are β€˜led’ to believe)… In short, a study published very recently found that: (a) ∼4 in 5 Americans support the ESA, whereas ∼1 in 10 oppose it; (b) support for the ESA remained stable over the past two […]

Killing Sharks, Wolves and Other Top Pre...

Killing Sharks, Wolves and Other Top Predators Won’t Solve Conflicts

Killing sharks, wolves and other top predators won’t 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 […]

Shilpa’s Wildflower Highlights Β» Buttonb

Shilpa’s 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, β€œcephalo” meaning β€œhead” and β€œanthos” meaning β€œflower”. It is a native species to the eastern and southern United […]

Spotting Conservation Volunteering Fakes

Spotting Conservation Volunteering Fakes

I’ve heard that a lot of companies are just a front and aren’t 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 babies… So you need to watch out. Here are a few tips to help you […]

Shilpa’s Wildflower Highlights Β» Common

Shilpa’s Wildflower Highlights Β» Common Milkweed Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is the most frequently encountered milkweed among 115 known species of the genus Asclepias. It’s a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow 4-6 feet tall. The name β€œmilkweed” comes from the milk-like white secretion (sap) from every part of the plant when broken. It is […]