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By: Verónica Godoy The Bull Creek watershed, located in Austin, has been called “the Galapagos of Texas” by locals due to its ecological diversity and geological features. With an 11-mile spring-fed creek dotted with waterfalls and swimming holes, limestone seeps, and scenic cliffs, the …
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By Liuan Huska Huemuls are disappearing in Patagonia. With their large, swiveling ears and gentle ways, this southernmost deer species is a beloved icon of the region’s resilience and beauty. According to recent estimates, there are less than 1500 individual huemuls alive in the wild. They are …
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by Jessica M Tinklenberg Habitat. We’ve all heard the word, and most likely we all have a different idea of what it means. To most people, it’s just another vocabulary word learned in elementary school biology, with just a vague concept of what it implies. I study wildlife ecology, and for me, …
A pitta is a jewel of a bird. Found in tropical forests in Africa, Asia and Australasia, these are amongst the most beautiful of animals – and the Philippines Red-Bellied Pitta is no exception. This bird was known to be present on many islands in the East Indies, so was considered in no real …
[Read more...] about Pittas, Giraffes, Elephants, and Cans of Worms
By A Rocha Canada Pollinators, such as bees, beetles, butterflies, and other insects, have a role in the production of one out of every three foods we eat. The ecological service they provide is necessary for the reproduction of nearly 70 percent of the world’s flowering plants, including …
[Read more...] about Linking Healthy Farms and Gardens with Healthy Natural Ecosystems
By Peter Harris, Founder of A Rocha There was an important and widely-noticed statement at the World Conservation Congress in Jeju last week, “The donor community and conservation movement are leaning increasingly towards a ‘what can nature do for us’ approach, where species and wild habitats are …
[Read more...] about Smelling a Stradivarius (or How to Value 100 Endangered Species)
