One may think being able to identify plant species is an unnecessary skill. However, the ability to recognize and tell apart plants allows us to...
Archive for tag: species
New Plant Species: Underground Pitcher Plant and Giant Water Lily
We all know about pitcher plants, what they’re like and what their capabilities are. But for those of you who are not familiar with the...
Cheetahs will Return to India; Monarch Butterfly Listed as Endangered
After 70 years, cheetahs may once again be one of India’s native animals. The country’s government had stated that the officials had signed an agreement...
Bald Eagle, Then Considered Endangered, Has Made Its Comeback
Even though some conservation efforts can seem a little bleak, sometimes we can get rewarding, positive results as well. For instance, after years of trying...
Singing Dogs of New Guinea are Back, Thank God They Still Exist
We have good news and bad news about animals in the wild. I’m going to start with the former, ‘cause right now we’re in need...
Remember the African Vulture Poisoning? Researchers Said It Poses a Global Threat
Some time ago, I told you the fact about mass poisoning that happened to African Vultures. We thought that was bad, and it’s true that...
Pollinator That Doesn’t Get Enough Spotlight: Hawk Moths
When we talk about pollinators, we can quickly say butterflies and bees. And while I absolutely adore bees, especially bumblebees (they look so fluffy I...
Prairie Dogs, Keystone Species that We Don’t Hear Often
As someone who doesn’t live in the northern America, I like prairie dogs—to me, they’re like chubby meerkats or earless bunnies (and remember the dramatic...
Good News, There’s A Newly Identified Gecko in The Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are already famous for their biodiversity. And amidst the already unique reptiles, scientists have announced the discovery of three new geckos. What’s...
60% of Wild Coffee Species are Now Endangered, According to Scientist
We enjoy coffee daily thanks to commercial coffee farmers or manufacturers, no doubt about that. But did you know that wild coffee species is now...