Tag: Conservation
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Fox with head stuck in jar approaches humans for help (Video)
Sometimes, when in desperate need of help, these oft-maligned animals evidently suspect that there are still enough good people willing to lend a hand.
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Meet Your Neighbours photography project helps you learn about local wildlife
Many of us barely know our human neighbors, let alone other species living in the same area. This project encourages us to get to know the many overlooked and under-appreciated species that live in our yards, streets, and neighboring wild spaces.
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Wildlife center rescues a turtle covered in graffiti
The turtle's shell had been vandalized with several types of nail polish and glitter -- threatening its survival by making it an easy target for predators.
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Reward fund for information on Jairo Mora Sandoval's murder now $56,000
Thank you to all the generous donors!
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Still no justice for young conservationist killed by turtle poachers in Costa Rica
A couple weeks ago, Jairo Mora Sandoval, a 26-year-old conservationist, was kidnapped by sea turtle poachers in Costa Rica. He was bound, beaten, and shot in the head. His body was found on the beach the next day.
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As vandals deface U.S. parks, some point to social media as part of the problem
A recent piece in the New York Times looks at the disturbingly sharp rise in vandalism in state and national parks, and at how social media is part of the problem and, possibly, part of the solution.
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Solar-powered smartphones to be used to monitor rainforest for illegal logging
Could the ubiquitous gadget of modern life help to protect rainforests in remote areas from illegal logging?
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Grab your camera! Take part in Nature Photography Day 2013
Saturday, June 15th, is the 8th annual Nature Photography Day -- a time to get outside with your camera and celebrate the wonder that is our natural world.
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Loss of trees linked to higher death rates in humans
"Maybe we want to start thinking of trees as part of our public health infrastructure," says one U.S. Forest Service researcher.
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First-ever footage of a live 8-foot long oarfish is amazing [Video]
This species is almost never seen alive, so to see it alive and capture it on video is a phenomenal feat!
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How do we save coral reefs? By stopping deforestation on land.
New research shows a connection between soil errosion and pollution from deforestation, and the decline of coral reefs.
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Kenya significantly increases fines and jail time for poachers
The approved measure ups fines from $480 to $120,000, and jail time from 2 years to 15 years.
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'Dwarf' foxes, saved from extinction, make an incredible recovery
While they may be a bit smaller than your average house cat, what these 'dwarf' Island foxes lack in stature, they make up for in resilience.
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Camera trap captures stunning footage of a rare Javan leopard
Unlike some previous footage, fleeting and grainy, here we're lucky enough to see a Javan leopard getting all cozy in front of the camera.
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11 Critically endangered turtle species
Today is World Turtle Day and we want to bring attention to these beautiful, unique, and sometimes odd critically endangered species.
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Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species
It is Endangered Species Day and we are acknowledging it by bringing attention to these feline species that are on the verge of disappearing.
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Dogs are going extinct: 8 most endangered canid species
It is Endangered Species Day and we are acknowledging it by bringing attention to these canid species that are on the brink of disappearing.
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Fewer trees mean less rain, decreased hydropower
A new study published by The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences serves as a great example of the interconnectedness of nature and how human activity can disrupt life-sustaining systems.
