The Planet Lost Two-thirds of Wildlife in a Half Century
The number of wild animals on the planet has decreased by two-thirds in the last 50 years. According to a report by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), the trend….
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Endangered Iguanas Are Reproducing on Galapagos Island
After almost a hundred years, biologists have noted a significant increase in the population of a rare iguana on the Galapagos island of Santiago. Rare reptiles, released on a Pacific….
Wind Turbines Construction to Support the Coral Reefs Growth
Danish scientists propose combining two seemingly incompatible things – wind turbines as a renewable energy source and an effort to restore and grow dwindling coral reefs. According to their proposal,….
The World’s Largest Deciduous Organism Is Disappearing in Deeres’ Stomachs
Utah has a unique ecosystem, but deer, disease, and climate change threaten the giant Pando Forest. Although great resources have been expended to preserve this unique colony, the desired result….
Arctic Sea Ice Is Facing ‘Heat Bombs’ that Melting the Ice
Masses of warm salt Pacific water flow through the Bering Strait into the Arctic. They form pockets that destroy Arctic sea ice. Scientists have legitimate concerns that these ‘heat bombs’….
Europe Continues in Killing Wolfs
Wolves are an essential part of the European ecosystem and food chain. After the ban on hunting wolves, there is again permission to kill them. European countries, including Norway, Sweden,….
Nature Sounds May Bring Coral Reefs Back to Life
Our ancestors already knew that music was healing. Indigenous tribes still use music to treat and trance. Scientists have tried to attract life to dying corals by using “music” or….
Radioactive Nuclear Dome Is Probably Responsible for Shellfish Poisoning
Scientists have found high levels radiation in shellfish in the Pacific Ocean. Radiation causes shellfish poisoning and thus fundamentally disrupts the food chain and the entire ecosystem. Scientists are worried….