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Archive for tag: conservation
Does Earth Day Help Our Planet At All? Some Say Yes, Some Say Not Really
We’ve passed the 2024 Earth Day, and the same thing happened again around that time: encouraging more eco-friendly tips to do our part to help...
How A Small Country Becomes A Safe Haven for Critically Endangered Bird
At Hindhede Nature Park, central Singapore, one can hear a lot of bird calls in the early morning. However, the song of the straw-headed bulbul...
Reasons Why We Should Grow Native Plants in the Backyard
In the 60s, entomologist Doug Tallamy grew up frequenting a pond in a suburban New Jersey neighborhood. The neighborhood and the pond were lively. However,...
After Going Missing for 80 Years, Golden Mole Is Rediscovered in South Africa
De Winton’s golden mole is true to its name. It’s a blind mammal with amplified hearing which bears shimmering shades of gold on its coat. ...
Yes! One of Europe’s Critically Endangered Birds Is Coming Back
In 1991, conservation biologist Jaime Ramos was doing his fieldwork for his doctoral studies to understand the mysterious Azores bullfinch. There, something captivated him. There...
The Story of Redonda Island’s Remarkable Rebirth
One volcanic island in Caribbean Sea, Redonda, used to be a dusty and rusty place. According to a World Economic Forum article, it even resembled...
Ensuring the Survival of Giant Sequoias and Other Centuries-Old Trees: The Challenges to Save Them
Back in 2015, an incident we now call the Rough Fire happened due to a lightning strike. The fire torched over 150,000 acres of forest...
Advancing Marine Conservation Efforts with the Art of Old Traditions
In the landscapes of Tahiti, French Polynesia, is a village called Tautira. Here, we’re offered picturesque views: black sand beaches and a lagoon of turquoise...
Studying Leaf Frogs – Learning How They Move Could Offer Conservation Clues
Understanding how frogs and other amphibians move through their environment is crucial. That’s why researchers and environmentalists do it for effective conservation efforts. Movement is...