The southern pygmy perch had not been seen in Bendigo Creek, Australia, since the gold rush of the mid-19th century. It was a time when...
Archive for tag: native species
Experts Say Cities Are Not Always Species Deserts Because They Can Help Threatened Species
For many, cities remain to be the main culprit when it comes to the loss of natural habitats. With more than half of the global...
Mekong Fish Population Is Under Threat; These Emergency Recovery Plans May Help
The Mekong River Basin, in Southeast Asia, has some remarkable fish and fisheries. It’s got the third highest number of fish species in any...
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. ...
Study Reveals That in the Future, There Might Be Significant Waves of Invasive Species
Alien species that are destructive and wiping out the native ones have been a persistent problem in many parts of the world. Are we to...
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...
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...
We Can Help Native Species Thrive by Feeding Garden Birds Right
It’s been happening now; it’s been happening everywhere: more land clearings for more urban development. I mean, I get so confused by this. I’ve seen...
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