How noise pollution is changing animal behaviour Noise pollution, generally an unintended byproduct of urbanisation, transport, and industry, is a key characteristic of human development and population growth. In some cases, it is produced intentionally, for example when seismic surveys are being carried out using powerful airgun arrays to explore and map the seafloor, or [β¦]
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When Science βDiscoversβ What Traditiona
Itβs taken thousands of years, but Western science is finally catching up to Traditional Knowledge A team of researchers in northern Australia have documented kites and falcons, βfirehawks,β intentionally carrying burning sticks to spread fire: It is just one example of western science catching up to Indigenous Traditional Knowledge. by George Nicholas, Simon Fraser University Originally [β¦]
Mangroves βA Muddy Affair!
Mangroves βA Muddy Affair! Whenever we think of a tropical vacation, we imagine vibrant and colorful coral reefs, or we dream of magnificent sandy beaches. But there is a different kind of ecosystem βa less popular tourist destination for sure, but a true heaven for naturalists. Can you take a guess?β¦ I am talking about [β¦]
iNaturalism Β» The Magic of Biodiversit
Biodiversity on our footpathβ¦ Chitons, Star cushions observed in New Zealand. Explore and join our iNat EwA Project Summary κ³ Objectives βΉ Biodiversity is the fabric of Life on Earth. Itβs not just about the many species of insects, fungi, birds, reptiles, mammalsβ¦ Itβs also about the various Earth habitats. It surrounds us wherever we [β¦]
Esteros del IberΓ‘ βRewilding & Inspiring
βSustained by values that are based on an eco-centric view of the world, prioritizing the importance of ecosystems and all forms of life therein, regardless of their use to man.β (Excerpt from the Conservation Land Trustβs mission) Esteros del IberΓ‘ βRewilding & Inspiring My mom stumbled upon Esteros del Ibera (the Worldβs second-largest freshwater reservoir) [β¦]
Zoo-ing Out: A First in the Travel Indus...
In April 2017, Responsible Travel became the first travel company to stop promoting any holidays that included a visit to a zoo. Their reasons are centered around the education value of zoos, how much is spent on conservation efforts and what percentage of zoned animals are endangered. This is a very courageous decision from a [β¦]
Captive Breeding Programs: Which Shade o...
Increasingly zoo experts are questioning the effectiveness of isolated ex situ breeding for conservation. Some have argued along these lines that βthere are far too many endangered species and not nearly enough space to breed them all in captivity and, in many cases, far too little habitat remaining in which to reintroduce them. In addition, [β¦]
The Red Apes of Bukit βHow Ethical is Or
The Red Apes of Bukit βHow Ethical is Orangutan Tourism? After two days of flying across the world, we finally arrived! We were now a few miles away from where some of the last Sumatran orangutans are surviving. Maybe a mother and her infant were even peeping through the canopy across the river right when [β¦]
Wearing a Face Mask when Visiting Great ...
I am going to visit great apes in the wild (chimpanzees, orangutans or gorillas). Should I wear a face mask? Yes, you should. According to the recommendations of experts at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), it is advised that all individuals, including staff, tourists, and researchers, who come within a distance of 10 [β¦]
Ecological Ethics A&A βFrom Awareness To
Ecological Ethics A&AβFrom Awareness To Action My friend and I engaged in a profound discussion about ethics. Our conversation delved into the inherent fascination of our species with a limitless growth model, evident in various facets such as our aspirations for biological immortality and the dynamics of modern economies and business practices. As I reflected [β¦]
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