Capturing a firefly is like capturing a star. It’s a basic memory for many American children: the fresh summer evening air, the far-off choruses of insects and frogs, and the
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This December, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed a listing of the North American migratory monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. So, what does that new potential listing mean for the monarch butterfly? Read along as we unpack the significance of this listing and what you can do to help the monarch. The Monarch Butterfly’s Decline North America’s monarch butterfly has been in rapid decline for the last few decades due to habitat loss and fragmentation, excessive pesticide use, and climate change. If the decline continues, the extraordinary monarch migration across the continent could cease altogether. The Monarch Butterfly is Now Considered Threatened In December 2024, the USFWS proposed listing the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The Endangered Species Act is the strongest conservation law in the United States. Under this act, plants or animals can be listed as either “threatened” or “endangered”. When a
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Did you know that sharks come in over 500 different species? They can survive in freshwater habitats and are present in all of the world's oceans. Sharks are very versatile
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To be honest, the major reason I went to the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga—one of the few places on Earth where it is possible to swim with humpback whales—was
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Pets suffer from problems including arthritis, bone misalignment, periodontal disease, and bladder inflammation, same as people do and call for treatment. Although painkillers for humans could seem to help, you
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There are 650 surviving breeding pairs of eagle owls. A endangered species of owl was being treated by the Austrian Federal Railways (OBB) due to electric shocks on their network. They
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Pets have discomfort and need medical attention for ailments like arthritis, misaligned bones, periodontal disease, and irritation of the bladder, just like people do. Even while over-the-counter pain relievers may
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Look Out For Rare Bears, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia A legendary expanse of ancient forest covering British Columbia's upper coast is known as the Great Bear Rainforest. About the size
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As many aspiring entrepreneurs may be able to see for themselves, one of the most prospective industries to get into today is the pet industry. With pet ownership on the
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What is Biodiversity? In addition to the various species that exist today and their distinct evolutionary histories, biodiversity also refers to genetic variety both within and across species populations as well
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Considering another report delivered for the current month looking at the government assistance of elephants in bondage, Lorraine Platt shares this visitor blog entry featuring the deficiencies of keeping elephants
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People are loud, lively and numerous. As we expand to every corner of the planet, we impact every corner, and sometimes in unexpected ways. Although climate change and habitat destruction
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Numerous studies have been conducted on feral cat colonies, their social interactions, cat coexistence, and factors (e.g., food availability) associated with cat population density (e.g. I. More resources, more cats
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Numerous studies have been conducted on feral cat colonies, their social interactions, cat coexistence, and factors (e.g., food availability) associated with cat population density (e.g. I. More resources, more cats
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Every now and then we tell the story of a dog who comes home from far away. Of course, smell is very important for dogs, so following a familiar scent