Trump Determined To Gut The Endangered Species Act
Does Donald Trump have the political capital this time around to actually gut the Endangered Species Act in perpetuity?
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Urban Wildlife Corridors Help Mitigate Climate Effects
Urban wildlife corridors help cities reduce human-animal interactions & mitigate climate change, among other benefits.
An Uphill Battle Against Wildlife Trafficking Continues
Despite the harm it has caused, wildlife trafficking has continued to expand over the last century & now has an annual value of ~$23 billion.
The Internet of Animals: Global Wildlife Tracking Now A Reality
The ICARUS project — AKA the Internet of Animals — uses GPS tracking chips & satellites to track wildlife numbers & movements globally.
Using Wildlife To Track Environmental Conditions
Geolocation sensors, often attached to animals via collars or tags, can provide scientists with endless data on wildlife & the environment.
The Evils of Roads — A Review of Ben Goldfarb’s Crossings
Bill Streever reviews Ben Goldfarb’s new book Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet…
How Are Heat Waves Affecting Wildlife?
The recent uptick in heat waves has sent many different species of wildlife scurrying for new habitat where they can keep cool.
Dragons of the Sea
Seadragons and seahorses are facing an uphill battle as the quality of marine ecosystems deteriorates all around them…
Best Apps For Identifying Plants & Wildlife
Several apps are now available for Android and iPhone that can help you identify what plants and animals are around you.
Uganda’s Endangered Mountain Gorillas Get Help When Coffee Farmers Partner With Nonprofit
Few people would make the connection that their choice of coffee might help a critically endangered species as the Mountain Gorillas.